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Israeli Defence Minister: Yemeni strike is a message

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

On Saturday, Defence Minister Yoav Galant stated that Israel had struck the Houthis after they injured an Israeli. Gallant stated in a press release that "the fire currently burning in Hodeidah is visible across the Middle East, and its significance…

UK ends use of controversial Bibby Stockholm migrant boat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

As part of its overhauling of the asylum system the new Labour government in Britain will stop using the controversial Bibby-Stockholm barge for migrants to be housed off the South Coast of England, the statement said. The Conservative government…

Italian prosecutors are investigating officials in connection with the Cutro shipwreck of migrants

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

On Tuesday, prosecutors in Crotone, a southern Italian city, informed four officers of the police and two members of its coastguard that they could face additional action for a shipwreck involving migrants that claimed the lives of at least 94 individuals.

Black Sea CPC blend oil exports will fall by 9% in August

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Two sources familiar with the plans said that the Black Sea CPC blend oil exports through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium system (CPC) are expected to drop to 4.9 million tons in August, from the 5.4 millions planned for July. Calculations showed…

One person killed after a Ukrainian drone strikes a ferry in russian port, according to regional governor

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Veniamin Kodratyev, the regional governor of the southern Krasnodar Region in Russia, said that a Ukrainian drone attacked a ferry in Port Kavkaz and killed a person. The RIA news agency, citing a source from emergency services, reported that…

British Business – July 23,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

These are the most popular stories in the British business pages. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. LVMH, the luxury goods conglomerate, and its billionaire founder bought a stake of Bicester Village as…

IRGC: Iran's Revolutionary Guards have intercepted a tanker managed by the UAE

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The IRGC, along with British security firm Ambrey, announced on Monday that the IRGC had intercepted a tanker flying the flag of Togo, but managed by UAE, carrying 1,500 tonnes of marine gas oil. Ambrey reported that the vessel was carrying…

Lukoil increases its July loading plan by 140,000 t of oil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Market sources reported that Lukoil - Russia's largest oil company - has increased its crude oil loading for July by about 140,000 tons after Ukraine stopped oil transit from Europe via the Druzhba pipe. Lukoil will load the Suzemax ship Arus at Novorossiisk, Russia, on July 23-24.

Minister blames Kosovo for the death of a Serbian policeman

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The government blamed Kosovo for the "terrorism" that led to the death of a Serbian policeman and the injury of another during a routine check on vehicles near the Bosnian Border. Serbia refuses to recognize the independence of its former Province.

Starmer: UK warplane capabilities important during defence review

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Keir starmer, the British Prime Minister, stressed on Monday that Britain's fighter-jet capability is important. However, he did not guarantee that a review of defence policy would not affect its next generation air combat programme with Japan or Italy.

Freeport LNG resumes exports in Texas as gas processing ramps-up

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

According to preliminary LSEG information, the U.S.’s second largest liquefied gas exporter, Freeport LNG, has resumed shipments following a shutdown of operations in advance of Hurricane Beryl. The processing is on track to reach half its capacity by Monday.

BAE: UK, Japan and Italy's GCAP Project heading to next phase "at pace"

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

BAE Systems' managing director stated that the Global Combat Air Programme, a joint venture between Britain and Japan to develop a new fighter aircraft, will be launched in 2025. Keir starmer, British Prime Minister Keir said earlier in the…

Minister blames Kosovo for the death of a Serbian policeman

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The government blamed Kosovo for the "terrorism" that led to the death of a Serbian policeman and the injury of another during a routine check on vehicles near the Bosnian Border. Serbia refuses to recognize the independence of its former Province.

Ukraine grain exports through Romania's Constanta Port drop by 43.5% in the first half

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The port authority reported that Ukraine's grain exported through the Romanian Black Sea Port of Constanta in the first six months fell by 43.5% compared to the same period last year to 4,24 million metric tonnes, because Kyiv was able to rely solely on its ports this year.

Olympics-Ukraine releases Olympic stamps as it sends the smallest team to Games

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Ukraine has launched a new stamp to show its support for its Olympic athletes. It sent the smallest national team ever to the Paris Games, despite the ongoing war with Russia. The number of Ukrainian athletes competing at the Olympic Games is the lowest in history.

Spain seizes cargo ship after fuel spill in Ceuta

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Spain's Merchant Fleet reported on Monday that Spanish authorities had detained a German cargo ship after it caused a spill while refuelling near the Spanish enclave Ceuta. It added that the owner of the Tony Stark-flagged ship, which is registered in Antigua & Barbuda…

Greece denies Turkey’s allegations that it forced migrants into Turkish territory

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The Greek coast guard has denied the Turkish Defence Ministry's accusations that it had forced migrants to leave the island of Lesbos and enter Turkish territory. The Turkish defence ministry had earlier uploaded a video of a Greek coastguard operation on the plaftform. X platform.

Harland & Wolff CEO Harland & Wolff steps down as the debt crisis intensifies

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Harland & Wolff, a Belfast-based shipbuilder, announced on Friday that it had been in urgent discussions with its principal lender to address its near-term funding needs as well as explore strategic options for the future. The shipyard that…

Tunisia purchases 100,000 tons of barley at tender, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

European traders reported that Tunisia's state grain agency purchased approximately 100,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley with optional origin in a Friday international tender. They said that the agency believed to have purchased four consignments of 25…

After being stopped by the coast guard, a fire-hit tanker enters Malaysia's terminal area

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Shipping data from LSEG & Kpler revealed that a tanker involved in a collision last week near Singapore entered the Bertam floating oil storage terminal area on Monday morning, after being intercepted on Sunday by local authorities. On Friday…

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