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Taiwan says it has reached an agreement with China on the deaths of fishermen

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

After months of negotiation, Taiwan and China reached an agreement on Tuesday regarding the death of two Chinese fisherman in a maritime accident. This could help to ease tensions along the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan's Coast Guard said that a settlement…

The Russian Navy begins major drills that involve the majority of its fleet

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Russian media reported that the Russian Navy began planned exercises on Tuesday. The exercise involved a large part of their fleet, as well as some 20,000 people and 300 vessels, according to Russian news agencies citing information from the Defence Ministry.

Mexico's Pemex crude oil exports fell 37% on an annual basis in June

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

According to data released by the company late on Friday, crude oil exports of Mexico's energy state Pemex dropped 37% from June to June last year. Production of liquid hydrocarbons also continued to fall, reaching its lowest level this year. Pemex released its monthly statistics on Friday.

After delays, Olympic Windsurfers can now race in their harnesses

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

The British windsurfer Emma Wilson had a great start in Monday's Olympic Windsurfing Series, after the event was postponed because of a lack wind. The event is still in its infancy. Up to 20 races are possible before the final quarter, semifinal and final.

Olympics-Canoeing-Glorious Gestin grabs canoe slalom gold for France

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

Nicolas Gestin dominated the competition in both the semifinal and the final of the single canoe race at Vaires-sur-Marnes Nautical Stadium, claiming gold in stunning style for France. He was the last to enter the final following his outstanding semi-final.

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…

Olympic program changes are a direct result of the Olympic numbers games, according to rowing's boss

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

World Rowing President Jean-Christophe Rolland announced on Monday that the lightweight sculls would be the final event to feature at the Paris Olympics, as the sport seeks to change direction and protect its share of available space for athletes.

Olympics-Canoeing-France's Gestin destroys field to take top spot for slalom final

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

Nicolas Gestin, France's world number three, won the single canoe-slalom final in Monday's semi-final, clocking a time of 93.22, more than 3 seconds quicker than his nearest rival. At the Vaires sur-Marne nautical centre, Miquel Tave from Spain…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

Enfin! A disc of yellow appeared in the sky above Paris. Simone Biles, the star gymnast of the Games and the opening performance, was awe-inspiring. After the rain, Olympic venues in the heart of Paris were illuminated and the French team's start at the Games continued. BANG!

South Africa steps up fight to contain oil spill from grounded ship

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

and began to break apart in rainy weather condition on South Africa's. west coast, although there are no signs of affected wildlife. yet, authorities stated on Monday. Rough sea swells have damaged the Panama-flagged general. freight vessel Ultra Galaxy given that it wandered onto a sand bank.

Olympics-Canoeing-Waiting game ends in medal joy for Fox and Woods

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 28, 2024

Kimberley woods, who won bronze in the women's single-kayak slalom race on Sunday, and Jessica Fox knew they had a chance to win a medal. But their Olympic hopes hung in the air. After a poor performance in the semi-final, Australian world number 1 Fox was the fifth racer to attack the course.

Nineteen reported dead in Ethiopian boat accident

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 28, 2024

A state-run news outlet reported on Sunday that at least 19 people were killed in Ethiopia when a boat capsized in a river located in the northwest of the country. Ethiopian Press Agency reported that the tragedy took place in Amhara on Saturday…

Olympics-Canoeing-Fox slips up, Funk tops standings ahead of women's kayak final

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 28, 2024

The world's number one women's kayaker, Jessica Fox from Australia, made it to the finals of the Paris Olympics' single-kayak event on Sunday. But the French-born canoeist wasn't perfect. Germany's Ricardafunk topped the rankings. Fox was the…

Olympics-Rowing-Swiss edged by Ireland in rowing heat drama

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 28, 2024

The world champions Switzerland lost the opportunity to qualify for the semi-finals of the Olympics in the men's pairs by just two-hundredths a second. This was achieved by Ireland on Sunday at the Vaire-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, after a thrillingly close heat.

Liu wins second chance at Olympics in repechage

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 28, 2024

Liu Zhiyu, a Chinese double sculler, made it to the semi-finals in the men's Olympic Double Sculls Sunday. He took the last opportunity available during the repechage for him to earn another medal. The bronze medalist from Tokyo and his new…

Five Ukrainians killed by Russian shelling, and one on the Russian side of the border

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

Officials said that Russian shelling on Saturday killed at least 5 civilians in different regions of Ukraine. Officials in Kherson, Ukraine's southern region, said that three people had been killed: one in the administrative center, also known as Kherson…

What's going on on the second day of the Paris Olympics?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

After a wet, rainy start to the Paris Olympics, the sun will finally shine brightly. The City of Light can celebrate by grabbing 13 gold medals. Archers, mountain bikes, slalom kayakers and skateboarders will all be among the new Olympic champions.

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

Australia has won the first golds at Paris 2024, and France had a great opening day. After Friday's sabotage attack, which caused travel chaos in France, the French rail system has slowly recovered. However, authorities still do not know who is responsible.

PARIS OLYMPICS: What you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

On a wet day one, the first golds from Paris 2024 were won. China took the lead on the medal table and France was the first to win gold. France's rail network is slowly recovering from Friday's sabotage attack that caused travel chaos. However, authorities still do not know who was to blame.

Olympics-Canoeing-Gestin and Prigent provide home cheer with superb slalom runs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

On Saturday, French canoeists Nicolas Gestin (left) and Camille Prigent (right) gave rain-soaked fans a lot to cheer about. They performed some blistering slaloms at the Olympic Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. Gestin won the heats for men's single slalom while Prigent…

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