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UKMTO reports that a ship captain reported an incident southwest of Yemen’s Hodeidah.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 12, 2024

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO), said Tuesday, that a ship's crew reported an explosion 63 nautical mile southwest of Yemen's Hodeidah. In a note of advice, the agency stated that the vessel and crew were safe and that the ship was proceeding to the next port.

Ukrainian wheat lowest priced at $244 per metric tonne at massive Egypt tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 12, 2024

At Egypt's biggest single tender, Ukrainian wheat was offered at the lowest price of $244 per metric tonne. Traders say this is a premium because of delayed payment terms and lengthy shipping periods. The tender sought 3.8 million tons of cargo to be shipped between October and April.

US announces publically that it is moving a submarine to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 11, 2024

The Pentagon announced on Sunday that U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had ordered the deployment of an guided missile submarine in the Middle East. This comes as the region prepares for possible attacks from Iran and its allies following the death of senior Hamas and Hezbollah members.

REVIEW-Olympics-Sailing-Change of the guard as Dutch dominate wind and water

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 11, 2024

The wind or lack thereof was a challenge for Olympic sailors, officials, and broadcasters. However, the tight racing led to a change in the sailing world as foiling became a standard. The Netherlands won two golds, two bronzes, and Italy and Austria each took two golds.

REVIEW-Olympics-Change of the guard as Dutch dominate wind and water

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 10, 2024

The wind or lack thereof was a challenge for Olympic sailors, officials, and broadcasters. However, the tight racing brought about a change in the sailing world as foiling became a standard. The Netherlands led the way with two golds, followed by Italy…

State media reports that the Iranian Guards Navy has new high explosive missiles

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

State media reported that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced on Friday that their navy has newly developed cruise missiles with undetectable warheads and high explosives. The announcement of the country's largest security organization…

Jordanian traders claim that they will buy feed barley up to 120.000 T.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 8, 2024

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's State Grain Buyer has announced an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,00 metric tons animal feed barley. 14 August is the deadline for submitting price bids in the tender. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…

Olympics-Canoeing-Smiling Soltani proud to represent refugees and realise Olympic dream

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

Saman Soltani, a refugee from Iran, may have finished last in the final sprint canoe race of the Paris Games. But the smile on her face was still a thousand watts despite the fact that her Olympics ended at the quarterfinal stage. She said that…

Jordan does not purchase 120,000 T of barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

European traders claim that Jordan's grain buyer, the state-owned company, is not believed to have purchased any barley in the international auction for animal feed barley (120,000 metric tonnes) which ended on Wednesday. Only two companies participated: Ameropa and Viterra.

Egypt's GASC launches international wheat purchasing tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

The General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), Egypt's national grain buyer, announced a tender for international purchases on Tuesday for a maximum amount of 3.8 millions metric tons wheat. Offers are due by August 12. GASC wants to buy…

Italy's Coast Guard says two migrants drowned and one is missing when a boat sinks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

The Italian Coast Guard said that two migrants were killed and another was missing when a boat with more than thirty people on board sank 17 miles to the south-east, near the city of Syracuse in Sicily. The authority released a press release…

Olympics-Israeli windsurfer says he feels the whole country is behind him

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 3, 2024

Tom Reuveny, an Israeli windsurfer who won gold on Saturday in men's windsurfing, said that his win was more important than Olympic glory due to the conflict in Gaza. Reuveny said after he came ashore, "My brother is a combat veteran since the beginning of this war...

Ukraine economy minister visits Turkey to discuss free trade deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2024

Svyrydenko, the Ukrainian Minister of Economy, arrived in Turkey on Thursday to discuss the ratification and strengthening economic co-operation with Ankara. Svyrydenko, a member of the X social network, said that the meeting also included expanding…

Olympic debut women's windsurfing race abandoned due to waning winds

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2024

The first women's marathon windsurfing race was called off on Wednesday after the wind weakened during an exhausting hour of sailing for Olympic sailors near Marseille. The race began with a spectacular start where the powerboat sped across in front to signify the beginning.

Olympics-Trailblazing Kuwaiti fish and chip fan says selection not sunk in

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Ameena, Kuwait's first sailor, knew that she was going to be a contender for the Olympics only a year after completing her masters in London. Shah, who had kept in contact with Kuwait's Sailing Federation throughout her undergraduate years,…

The coolest way to stay cool in the Med heat is with Olympic ice vests

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

Some Olympic sailors are wearing ice vests in order to combat the scorching temperatures. Some people use "heat protocol" when the temperature is around 30 Celsius during the day, and there are light winds. The ice vest that Sara Tkadlecova…

Israel claims that it targeted militants in an airstrike on a Gaza school, which killed at least 30 people.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

Palestinian health officials reported that at least 30 Palestinians died in an Israeli airstrike against a school in Gaza housing displaced persons on Saturday. Israel claimed the attack was aimed at militants using the compound. Hamas-run media…

Fans of the Olympics are upbeat despite rainy weather as sculls heats start

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

Fans flocked to the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in Vaires-sur-Marne on Saturday, still soaked from the rain that had soaked the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday. The first heats of the single sculls for men and women were completed under calm, but damp conditions.

Shipping source: Iran releases cargo from oil tanker St Nikolas

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

A shipping source said on Thursday that Iran had released the oil cargo of the Greek owned, Marshall Islands flagged tanker, which it seized earlier this year in the Gulf of Oman. Source: Iran still holds the vessel M/T Saint Nikolas. The vessel was loaded with 1…

Houthi leader warns of a response to Israeli airstrikes in Yemen's Hodeidah

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

In a Thursday televised address, the leader of the Iran-backed Houthi group said that a response to Israeli airstrikes in Yemen's Hodeidah was coming. A drone fired on a crowd near Yemen's Hodeidah port, killing nine and injuring 87 people, just a day after the Houthi attacked Tel Aviv…

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