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Saipem wins subsea contract for Libya-Italy Pipeline

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Saipem, an Italian energy contractor, announced on Thursday that it had been awarded a contract for supervision and subsea interventions services in relation to the gas pipeline connecting Italy with Libya. Saipem announced in a press release…

Ukraine delays resumption ferry services to Georgia, says company

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

According to its timetable, Ukrainian ferry company Ukrferry postponed resuming ferry service between Ukraine and Georgia. The service was suspended after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Last month, the company announced that it would resume service from the Black Sea Port of Chornomorsk on July 9.

Repsol and EDF join forces for offshore wind auctions across Iberia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The renewables division of the French power giant EDF and Repsol, a Spanish energy company, have agreed to work together in auctions for offshore wind in Spain and Portugal. The companies announced on Thursday that they had signed an exclusive…

Kremlin sees NATO warships' 'concentrated' presence in the Black Sea as a danger to Russia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The Kremlin announced on Thursday that Russia will consider any plans for a permanent NATO presence in the Black Sea a threat given the alliance's role in the Ukraine conflict. Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin's spokesman, made this comment when reporters…

TASS cites Russian Navy as saying that Russia and China have completed successful joint naval exercises in the South China Sea.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Russian and Chinese vessels have successfully practiced anti-submarine warfare, naval combat, and air defence for vessels during joint naval exercises this week in the South China Sea, reported Russia's TASS on Thursday. TASS cited a Russian…

India increases ESPO Blend Oil purchases from June to August as Chinese demand declines

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

India has increased its purchases of Russia’s Far East ESPO blend oil for arrival in June and July, as China, a major buyer of this grade, purchased less. This was confirmed by two sources who are involved in the Russian crude oil trade and LSEG data.

Two killed in Russian "double tap" attack on town near Kharkiv

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 13, 2024

Officials said that Russian forces launched "double tap" rocket attacks on Saturday against a small village near Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv. Two people were killed, including an official from the emergency services and a policeman.

Will the Seine be clean for swimming at Paris 2024 Olympics?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The River Seine is a key element in the Paris 2024 Olympics. A boat parade will take place there, as well as two events: the triathlon swimming leg and the marathon swimming. The pollution levels of the Seine has raised concerns about athletes' health. Where are we now?

US offshore wind farms shut down due to debris on beaches

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

A federal agency announced on Tuesday that the Vineyard Wind offshore wind power project, located off the coast Massachusetts, has been suspended until further notice. Authorities are investigating a failure of a turbine blade which caused debris to wash ashore on beaches. The U.S.

Maersk reports that disruptions to container shipping via the Red Sea have increased.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk, the Danish A.P. Maersk, among other shipping companies, has diverted ships around Africa's Cape of Good Hope to avoid attacks from Iran-aligned Houthi terrorists in the Red Sea since December. The longer voyage times have pushed freight rates up.

Delivering companies respond to Houthi attacks in Red Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 22, 2024

European ports. Below are actions taken by some shipping business (in. The French shipping group has suspended most Red Sea trips. but is still sending out some cargoes on a case by case basis when. French navy escorts are possible, Chairman and CEO Rodolphe. Saade said on Feb. 29.

Ukraine: Russia's last patrol ship in Crimea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2024

Ukraine's Navy said on Monday that Moscow’s last naval patrol vessel had left Russian occupied Crimea. It was "most likely," to rebase somewhere else after Kyiv’s coordinated military campaign to combat the Black Sea Peninsula as it battles Russian invaders.

Two killed in Russian "double tap" attack on town near Kharkiv

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 13, 2024

Officials said that Russian forces launched "double tap" rocket attacks on Saturday against a small village near Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv. Two people were killed, including an official from the emergency services and a policeman.

SailGP Impact League: Great Britain wins

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 13, 2024

The Great Britain SailGP Team of Hannah Mills and Ben Ainslie won the Impact League season four for its sustainable efforts. Denmark, last year's champions, came in second and Switzerland third. The Impact League, which measures how SailGP teams are reducing their carbon footprints…

Germany refuses to be intimidated by Russia following a reported plot against Rheinmetall CEO

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 12, 2024

The German government announced on Friday that Berlin takes reports of an assassination plot against the head of Rheinmetall arms manufacturer very seriously. It will not be intimidated by Russian threats. CNN and The New York Times reported on Thursday that U.S.

When asked about a possible resume of the Black Sea grain trade, Kremlin says that it has not ruled anything out.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 12, 2024

Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, told reporters Friday that Russia has not ruled out any scenario regarding a possible resume of the now defunct Black Sea Grain Deal. After a meeting on Thursday with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy…

Eneco Ocean Winds and Otary bid on Belgian wind tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 12, 2024

On Friday, Eneco Ocean Winds, and Otary, wind developers, announced that they had formed a consortium in order to compete for an offshore wind tender. The tender is to develop wind energy in the Princess Elizabeth Zone in the Belgian North Sea.

One miner killed after tremors in Poland; one still missing

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 11, 2024

PGG, the mine owner, said that one miner was dead and another was trapped underground following a tremor in a mine in southern Poland. The mine representative said that earlier, one of the workers was brought to the surface but did not give any information about his condition.

Olympic-Foils fuel a wind of change for high speed sailors

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 11, 2024

Max Maeder, Singapore's gold-medal hopeful, is the poster child of sailing's sea changes since the last Olympics. 'Foiling' classes, such as his Kiteboarding discipline, will make up half the 10 events at the 2024 Olympics, compared to only one event in Tokyo.

EU wheat drops to a two-week low due to Russian supplies

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2024

Euronext Wheat Futures dropped on Wednesday, reaching a new two-week low. Improved harvest prospects and lower prices in the top exporter Russia continued weighing on sentiment. Euronext's front-month September wheat settled at 220.75 Euros…

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