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Greek state television: Three migrants are dead and 25 more may be missing after a boat sinks near Samos.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2024

State television reported that three migrants had died and at least another 25 people were missing after the boat they were on sank off the Greek Island of Samos. The Greek coastguard has said that it has rescued five migrants to date. A search…

Iranian SLAL offers 120,000 T of feed barley to traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2024

European traders reported on Monday that the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer SLAL had issued an international bid to purchase at least 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is Tuesday 24th September.

US-based groups advise Australian and European opponents of offshore wind in Australia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2024

Bill Thompson was fighting offshore wind farms in the small state of Rhode Island, where he lives. He is now part of a worldwide movement. Thompson, the director of Green Oceans and activist for offshore wind, received an email in April from another group that was also against offshore wind…

Interfax reports that the Russian Black Sea Fleet's Aviation division has conducted sea and air exercises.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2024

Interfax reported Monday that the Russian Black Sea Fleet's aviation division conducted combat drills to destroy unmanned targets at sea and in the air over Black Sea. The agency quoted the ministry to say that "the combat mission tasks were performed in the darkness…

Quad group increases maritime security cooperation during Biden's Farewell Summit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 21, 2024

As outgoing U.S. president Joe Biden hosted his counterparts from the Quad, which was formed due to shared concerns regarding China, the leaders of Australia, India and Japan expanded their joint security measures in Asia's richly traded waters.

Biden: China's aggressive behaviour continues in the South China Sea, Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 21, 2024

U.S. president Joe Biden stated on Saturday that China is continuing to "behave aggression" in the South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and President Xi Jinping uses diplomacy to advance China's interests. Biden made the comments during the Quad Leaders summit in Wilmington, Delaware.

Orange cuts 35 jobs in its Video Services Unit in France

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 20, 2024

Orange, the French telecom operator, announced on Friday that it will cut 35 jobs at its Viaccess-Orca subsidiary in France as part of a restructuring plan. Orange launched its new strategic plan, "Lead The Future", last year. It was the first one under the leadership of CEO Christel Heydemann.

EU wheat prices rise after a 2-week low, with Black Sea supplies in focus

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 20, 2024

Euronext wheat prices stabilized on Friday, after falling to a two-week-low in the previous session. A reduced estimate of Ukrainian sowings and reports of a strike at Odesa Port shifted attention to weather and war risk to Black Sea export supplies.

Governor of Odesa: Russians attacked Odesa port and damaged a vessel with an Antigua flag,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 20, 2024

The regional governor of Odesa said that a Russian missile attack has damaged port infrastructure in Odesa and a civilian vessel flying the flag of Antigua. Governor Oleh Kiper announced on Telegram that four people were injured by the strike.

Taiwan's MFIG offers to purchase up to 65,000 metric tonnes corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 20, 2024

European traders reported on Friday that Taiwan's MFIG buying group had issued an international tender for up to 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, which could be sourced in the United States, Brazil, or South Africa. They said that the…

Euronext Wheat slips once again as export competition looms over the market

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 19, 2024

Euronext Wheat's fall to a 2-week low continued on Thursday as Black Sea exports continue to pressurize prices. However, global weather concerns are tempered by the rain forecast in Brazil and the U.S. The December wheat price on Paris' Euronext…

Italy wins over US to book America's Cup final berth.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 19, 2024

Italy will face Britain for the America's Cup final after a convincing victory over the U.S. semifinalists on Thursday. After the British crew defeated Switzerland in Barcelona, the Italians beat the United States in the semi-finals of the Louis Vuitton Cup first-to-five.

Argentina grains ships fill less freight as river levels hit near-record lows

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 19, 2024

Brazil, pushing up expenses and transportation times. The Parana River, which brings practically 80% of Argentina's. grains and oilseeds for export, is at the second lowest level. for this time of year considering that 1970, behind just a major decline in.

Soy prices rise on concerns about drought, as traders look to US harvest

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2024

Soybean futures rose on Wednesday, a day of short-covering prompted by worries about the hot and dry weather that could threaten soybean seeding in Brazil, a top producer. Corn prices fell slightly in early U.S. harvest as the industry remained cautious about making big decisions.

Soy prices rise on concerns about drought, as traders look to US harvest

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2024

Soybean futures rose on Wednesday, as traders covered their shorts, sparked off by worries about the hot and dry weather that is expected in Brazil, the world's top soybean producer, which could threaten seeding. Corn prices fell slightly in early U.S.

Euronext Wheat prices fall as competition from cheaper wheats weighs.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2024

Euronext Wheat eased on Wednesday for the third consecutive day as traders observed that a recent rally of futures had widened a price difference compared to cheaper Black Sea Export Supplies. The grain markets were also encouraged to consolidate…

Britain defeats Swiss in America's Cup final

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2024

Britain won a 5-2 victory over Switzerland on Wednesday in the America's Cup Challenger Series to earn a spot in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final in Barcelona. In the other semifinal, the United States maintained their hopes with a vital win over…

German woman killed by shark off Canary Islands

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2024

On Wednesday, a German woman was killed by a shark after being attacked while swimming alongside her catamaran between Spain's Canary Islands & West Africa. The 30-year-old woman was traveling on a catamaran which had left Gran Canaria Island on September 14.

US coastal communities battle for space for small-scale fishers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2024

By Carey L. The critics point out that the federal permit system is biased against new or small operators and they also claim that coastal real estate developments are putting independent businesses at risk. There is a new real estate grab in the ocean, said Jason Jarvis.

Egypt seeks investment on the southern Red Sea Coast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 18, 2024

According to the comments of the housing ministry and a source from the finance ministry, Egypt is developing plans to develop Ras Banas, a remote area on the Red Sea coast with the aim of attracting large-scale investment. Ras Banas, a peninsula…

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