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IRGC: Iran's Revolutionary Guards have intercepted a tanker managed by the UAE

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The IRGC, along with British security firm Ambrey, announced on Monday that the IRGC had intercepted a tanker flying the flag of Togo, but managed by UAE, carrying 1,500 tonnes of marine gas oil. Ambrey reported that the vessel was carrying…

Freeport LNG resumes exports in Texas as gas processing ramps-up

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Freeport LNG, the second-largest liquefied gas exporter in the United States, has resumed shipments following a shutdown of operations due to Hurricane Beryl. The processing is on track to reach half its capacity by Monday, according preliminary LSEG figures.

Lukoil increases its July loading plan by 140,000 t of oil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Market sources reported that Lukoil - Russia's largest oil company - has increased its crude oil loading for July by about 140,000 tons after Ukraine stopped oil transit from Europe via the Druzhba pipe. Lukoil will load the Suzemax ship Arus at Novorossiisk, Russia, on July 23-24.

Minister blames Kosovo for the death of a Serbian policeman

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The government blamed Kosovo for the "terrorism" that led to the death of a Serbian policeman and the injury of another during a routine check on vehicles near the Bosnian Border. Serbia refuses to recognize the independence of its former Province.

Starmer: UK warplane capabilities important during defence review

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Keir starmer, the British Prime Minister, stressed on Monday that Britain's fighter-jet capability is important. However, he did not guarantee that a review of defence policy would not affect its next generation air combat programme with Japan or Italy.

Freeport LNG resumes exports in Texas as gas processing ramps-up

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

According to preliminary LSEG information, the U.S.’s second largest liquefied gas exporter, Freeport LNG, has resumed shipments following a shutdown of operations in advance of Hurricane Beryl. The processing is on track to reach half its capacity by Monday.

BAE: UK, Japan and Italy's GCAP Project heading to next phase "at pace"

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

BAE Systems' managing director stated that the Global Combat Air Programme, a joint venture between Britain and Japan to develop a new fighter aircraft, will be launched in 2025. Keir starmer, British Prime Minister Keir said earlier in the…

Minister blames Kosovo for the death of a Serbian policeman

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The government blamed Kosovo for the "terrorism" that led to the death of a Serbian policeman and the injury of another during a routine check on vehicles near the Bosnian Border. Serbia refuses to recognize the independence of its former Province.

Ukraine grain exports through Romania's Constanta Port drop by 43.5% in the first half

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The port authority reported that Ukraine's grain exported through the Romanian Black Sea Port of Constanta in the first six months fell by 43.5% compared to the same period last year to 4,24 million metric tonnes, because Kyiv was able to rely solely on its ports this year.

Exports of Sasol coal up 5% in spite of production decline

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Sasol, a South African petrochemicals firm, increased coal exports in the year ending June 30 by 5%. This was due to improved freight rail performance as well as higher production at their Thubelisha mine. The world's largest producer of fuels…

Exports of Sasol coal up 5% in spite of production decline

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Sasol, a South African petrochemicals firm, increased coal exports in the year ending June 30 by 5%. This was due to improved freight rail performance as well as higher production at their Thubelisha mine. The world's largest producer of fuels…

Traders say that Indonesia has bid to purchase 320,000 metric tonnes of rice

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

European traders reported on Monday that the Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog had issued an international bid to purchase about 320,000 tons of rice. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is 31 July. Bulog will begin price negotiations that could last for several days…

Cepsa reports that Hafnia Nile tanker involved in the fire was carrying naphtha imported from Spain.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

According to the Spanish oil company Cepsa, the oil tanker Hafnia Nile was loaded with naphtha from the energy park of the company in Huelva. Cepsa received a report from Hafnia, the shipowner of the vessel involved in the collision near the island Pedra Branca on the South China Sea.

Rotational trade transforms small caps into Wall Street darlings

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The U.S. Small-Cap Stocks are experiencing a long-awaited moment. This is due to the expectation of rate cuts, and improved prospects of Donald Trump's election as Republican Presidential candidate, who advocates policies that benefit smaller domestic companies.

Australia announces new offshore exploration permits to plug the supply gap

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Australia announced Tuesday new offshore gas exploration licenses for its east coast and west coast markets, in an effort to ease concerns about long-term supply shortages as the country rapidly moves away from its dependency on coal-fired electricity stations.

US-RETIRE Summary

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Soldiers and police sealed the headquarters of Uganda’s largest opposition party on Sunday in a move that a police spokeswoman called a precautionary measure ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday, despite an official ban.

Israeli Defence Minister: Yemeni strike is a message

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

On Saturday, Defence Minister Yoav Galant stated that Israel had struck the Houthis after they injured an Israeli. Gallant stated in a press release that "the fire currently burning in Hodeidah is visible across the Middle East, and its significance…

UKMTO reports minor damage to vessel after two attacks north of Yemen's Mokha

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said that on Saturday, it received a report about two attacks against a vessel that caused minor damage. The attack took place 64 nautical miles (118.5 km) north of Yemen's Mokha. The captain of the ship…

Olympics-Ukraine releases Olympic stamps as it sends the smallest team to Games

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Ukraine has launched a new stamp to show its support for its Olympic athletes. It sent the smallest national team ever to the Paris Games, despite the ongoing war with Russia. The number of Ukrainian athletes competing at the Olympic Games is the lowest in history.

Bernice Johnson Reagon was a singer and civil rights activist in the United States who died at age 81.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Bernice Johnson Reagon was an American civil rights advocate who used her stirring alto to fight racism. Her daughter announced on Wednesday that she died at the age of 81 on Tuesday. Toshi Reagon announced her mother's death on Facebook. She is also a musician.

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