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Swiss and US win reprieves for America's Cup qualifying

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 16, 2024

Both Switzerland and the United States kept their America's Cup dreams alive by winning dramatic semi-final races against Britain and Italy, respectively, in the qualifying series. The Swiss and U.S. were both on the verge of elimination in…

Italian divers recover video from Mike Lynch's sunken boat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 13, 2024

A source familiar with the situation said that Italian Navy divers recovered video surveillance gear from the superyacht which sank near Sicily in late October, killing British tech magnate Mike Lynch, as well as six others. The equipment recovered…

Paris wheat drops with Chicago after rally

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 16, 2024

European wheat futures dropped on Monday, in line with Chicago. This was a technical setback following last week's rally which was fueled by fears over Black Sea supply. The December wheat price on Paris' Euronext fell 2% to 220.50 euro ($245.33) per metric ton.

China condemns German Navy's transit through Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 14, 2024

China's military condemned Saturday the transit of two German Navy ships through the Taiwan Strait, saying that it increased security risk and sent the "wrong signal". Chinese forces also monitored and warned vessels. China, which claims democratically-governed Taiwan as its territory…

EU approves 682 million euros in Belgian state subsidies to support offshore wind energy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 13, 2024

The European Commission announced that EU regulators had approved a Belgian scheme of state aid worth 682 million euros ($756.54 millions) to support renewable energy offshore wind. The commission stated that the measure would support the construction…

Sailing-British select Swiss for America's Cup Challenger Semi-Final

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 13, 2024

The United States will be facing Italy in the semi-finals for the America's Cup Challenger Series, which begins this weekend. The four teams will compete to be the first to take on New Zealand in the "Auld Mug", the oldest trophy of international sport dating back to 1851.

The British choose Swiss to compete in the semi-final of the America's Cup Challenger Semi-final

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 13, 2024

The United States will be facing Italy in the semi-finals for the America's Cup Challenger Series, which begins this weekend. The four teams will compete to be the first to take on New Zealand in the "Auld Mug", the oldest trophy of international sport dating back to 1851.

EU wheat prices fall as USDA data dampens rally over Black Sea risks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2024

Euronext Wheat ended Thursday slightly lower as an unexpected rise in a closely followed forecast for the U.S. Corn Crop encouraged prices to consolidate following a rally related to Black Sea Supply Concerns, traders said. The December wheat contract…

EU wheat runs on as missile strike reports add to Black Sea concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2024

Euronext Wheat Futures rose on Thursday for the third consecutive day, reaching a new peak of one month. Reports that a grain ship had been struck by a missile on the Black Sea kept attention on the supply risks in this vital export zone. The gains were modest…

Media report that six bodies were found near the coast of Sicily, and they are likely victims of a recent shipwreck involving migrants.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2024

Italian media reported that the Italian coast guard had recovered six bodies near the coast of Sicily. The bodies are believed to be among the 21 people who were missing after a shipwreck involving migrants earlier in the month. Italian Coast Guard said that on Wednesday…

EU wheat reaches four-week high on Black Sea supply concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2024

Euronext Wheat Futures reached a new four-week high on Wednesday as weather setbacks from Russia offset the recent pressure of brisk Black Sea Exports. December wheat, which was the most actively traded position on Paris' Euronext, closed 1.4% higher at 223.00 Euros ($245.52) per metric ton.

German lawmakers approve rescue of Meyer Werft shipbuilder, say the German parliament

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2024

Members of the Budget Committee told the German lower house and Lower Saxony's state parliament on Wednesday that they had approved the rescue of Meyer Werft - one of the largest cruise ship builders in the world. The shipbuilder has a financing gap of almost 2.8 billion euros ($3.1 billion)…

Ainslie wants to continue building on British speed gains for the America's Cup.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2024

Ben Ainslie, British Team Captain, said that his team is focused on improving themselves and the AC75 boat before they move into the next phase of America's Cup campaign. The British crew, after what Ainslie described as "rustiness" in the race…

Paris wheat declines from three-week peak amid Black Sea competition

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2024

Euronext Wheat Futures eased Monday, as Black Sea exports boosted prices in Paris from their three-week high. The grain markets also showed signs of consolidation as they awaited the widely anticipated U.S. government's crop forecasts, which are due later this week.

Paris wheat declines from three-week peak partly due to Black Sea competitors

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2024

Euronext Wheat Futures eased Monday, as brisk Black Sea Exports and Chicago weakness encouraged Paris prices from their three-week high. The grain markets also consolidated as they awaited the widely anticipated U.S. government's crop forecasts, which are due later this week.

The French America's Cup dream is over as Britain wins the top board

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2024

On Monday, France lost their chance to compete for the coveted America's Cup trophy. Britain, however, won key matches in the round-robin, putting them at the top of the leaderboard. Ben Ainslie and the British team are the leaders in the Louis Vuitton Cup semi-finals.

The British America's Cup defeat ends the French America's Cup dream

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2024

France was eliminated from the America’s Cup challenger series on Monday. Their dream of competing for this coveted trophy ended when they were beaten convincingly by Britain off Barcelona in light winds. The Louis Vuitton Cup double round-robin…

US Navy Secretary violated the law on political activities, says oversight agency

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 5, 2024

The Office of Special Counsel stated on Thursday that U.S. Navy Sec. Carlos Del Toro had violated a federal law which limits political activity of federal employees by publicly urging people to vote for President Joe Biden, and criticizing former President Donald Trump.

EU wheat declines from 3-week high as Chicago rally stalls

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 5, 2024

Euronext Wheat Futures fell on Thursday, after reaching a three-week high. A rally to cover shorts in Chicago failed and the competition from Black Sea wheat supplies was still strong. December wheat, which was the most active position on Paris' Euronext exchange…

Autopsies indicate that four victims of the Mike Lynch yacht suffocated to death.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 5, 2024

According to judicial sources, the initial examinations conducted on four of those who died when British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s family yacht sank in Sicily last month showed that they had suffocated as the oxygen on board the vessel ran out.

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