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Olympics-Love on the ocean wave as Dutch sailors engage before Games

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 26, 2024

Bart Lambriex did not wait for the Olympics to end before proposing to his longtime girlfriend Odile van Anholt. He asked her to marry him less that a month earlier. Van Aanholt, after training on her 49erFX, told how Lambriex, 25, had a ring…

Taiwan bids on estimated 105.650 T of wheat from the U.S.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 26, 2024

European traders reported on Friday that the Taiwan Flour Millers' Association had issued a tender for an estimated 105.650 metric tons grade 1 milling grain to be purchased from the United States. The deadline to submit price bids in the tender is August 1.

US is seeking bids for the offshore wind land off Texas after Hecate expressed interest

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 26, 2024

After renewable energy developer Hecate Energy Gulf Wind LLC submitted an unsolicited offer, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced on Friday that it was seeking competitive bids to lease offshore wind leases near the Texas coast.

Olympics-Canoeing-Hungarians set sights on more canoeing medals in Paris

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 26, 2024

Canoeists from Hungary have been winning Olympic medals for years and will be starting their quest to win more this Saturday. Hungarians sent an impressive 16-member team, including Olympic sprinter Tamara Csipes twice and gold medalist Balint Kopasz from Tokyo.

The British medal machine is put to the test by new events in France

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 26, 2024

Mark Robinson, the leader of Britain's sailing squad, said that new events will be introduced in 2024 and present a new challenge to defend their Olympic crown. The British team has won more medals than any other nation since 1900, when sailing made its debut at the Olympic Games.

Leonardo and Intermarine will supply Italy's Navy 5 new minehunter ships

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 26, 2024

The companies announced on Friday that Leonardo, a defence group, and Immsi’s Intermarine naval unit had signed a contract worth up to 2.6 Billion Euros ($2.82 Billion) for the supply of 5 minehunters to Italy's Navy. The contract includes logistic…

Mexico wants to continue fuel imports after delays in refineries

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 26, 2024

M exico wants to import more motor oil than originally planned for the next year to compensate for delays with its new Olmeca refining plant, according to a half dozen traders, marking a U-turn from state energy company Pemex. The purchases…

One dead in Bulgaria firework factory explosion

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 26, 2024

Local officials and medical personnel confirmed that a fire at a Bulgarian fireworks factory set off a series dramatic explosions on Thursday evening. One person died and another was seriously injured. Around 6.30 pm, the blasts started in Elin Pelin, near Sofia.

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…

The father of an Italian rower pedals from Italy to Paris in aid of charity

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

Luca Chiumento, an Italian rower, is currently in Paris preparing to compete in the quadruple sculls event at the Olympic Games. His father, who arrived by bike from Italy on Thursday and raised money for charity, has also been training. After 12 days…

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…

Olympics-Mediterranean seawater given all clear in Marseille

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

The water quality has been cleared for sailing off Marseille, Olympic organizers announced, despite the French city's officials banning swimming on beaches earlier this week due to heavy rains. A Games spokesperson confirmed on Thursday that…

Freeport LNG, Texas, reopened on Thursday following its closure on Wednesday

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

According to data provided by financial firm LSEG, and a filing made with Texas environmental regulators, the U.S. liquefied gas (LNG), company Freeport LNG is on track to resume service Thursday following a shutdown on Wednesday. Freeport is one the most watched U.S.

Royal Caribbean increases its annual profit forecast due to a surge in cruise demand

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

Royal Caribbean increased its profit forecast for the third consecutive year on Thursday, citing the continued demand for cruise holidays and the higher ticket prices. The cruise operator's share price was down about 2% just before the bell…

Jordanian tenders to purchase up to 120,000 tonnes of feed barley

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer had issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price offers is the 31st of July. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…

UNHCR: Boat carrying 45 refugees capssizes off the coast of Yemen

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

The U.N. Refugee Agency in Yemen reported on Thursday that a boat carrying at least 45 refugees capsized on the coast of Yemen’s Taiz Wednesday night. There are only four survivors. The agency said that the boat capsized due to strong winds and overloading.

UN: Attacks on Papua New Guinea village kill 26 including 16 children

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

United Nations says that violent attacks on three villages in Papua New Guinea (PNG)'s north have likely resulted in the deaths of 26 people, including sixteen children. In a statement issued on Wednesday, U.N. Human Rights chief Volker Turk…

Three Swiss NGO offices in Kharkiv were damaged by Russian attacks, Ukraine reports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

Local officials reported that on Wednesday, Russia launched a number of attacks against the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine and its surrounding area, killing at least three people and wounding six others. The office of an NGO for mine clearance from Switzerland was also damaged.

Crown Estate and GB Energy will work together on clean energy projects

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

The government announced on Thursday that GB Energy, Britain's newly created state-backed power company, will work with Crown Estate to increase investment and develop clean energy projects. According to the terms of the deal, the Crown Estate…

GE Vernova claims that faulty manufacturing caused offshore wind blade failure

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

Power services company GE Vernova said on Wednesday that a manufacturing defect led to a failure of a turbine blade at the Vineyard Wind project offshore off the coasts of Massachusetts in early this month. On July 13, the blade of the turbine…

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