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CCTV reports that a major Chinese port has reported a blast on a cargo ship

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 9, 2024

China's Ningbo Zhoushan Port is one of the busiest in the world. State media reported that an explosion occurred on a container vessel on Friday. According to state media, no casualties have been reported following the explosion on YM Mobility around 1:40 p.m.

Singapore Port Authority and Ship Owner to Transfer Naphtha Cargo from Fire-hit Tanker

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

The MPA announced on Wednesday that Hafnia Oil Tanker owner Hafnia is in discussions with Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority about transferring damaged naphtha cargo to a secure location. On July 19, the tankers Hafnia Nile, flying the Singapore flag…

Citi leads to LME warehouses in lucrative rental deals

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Three sources with knowledge of the matter confirmed that Citi delivered large quantities of lead to London Metal Exchange approved warehouses in Singapore for lucrative financial deals on Monday. The total LME stock of battery metal has now reached its highest level since early May.

LME warehouses receive large quantities of lead in lucrative rental deals

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

On Monday, large quantities of lead were delivered for financial deals to London Metal Exchange approved warehouses in Singapore. Total stocks of the battery material have reached their highest level since early May. According to industry sources…

One person killed after a Ukrainian drone strikes a ferry in russian port, according to regional governor

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Veniamin Kodratyev, the regional governor of the southern Krasnodar Region in Russia, said that a Ukrainian drone attacked a ferry in Port Kavkaz and killed a person. The RIA news agency, citing a source from emergency services, reported that…

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.

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…

Oil tankers caught fire after collision near Singapore; crews rescued

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Authorities and a tanker operator reported that two large oil tanks caught fire after colliding on Friday near Singapore, which is the world's largest refuelling station. Two crew members were airlifted from the scene to the hospital, while others were rescued using life rafts.

After being stopped by the coast guard, a fire-hit tanker enters Malaysia's terminal area

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Shipping data from LSEG & Kpler revealed that a tanker involved in a collision last week near Singapore entered the Bertam floating oil storage terminal area on Monday morning, after being intercepted on Sunday by local authorities. On Friday…

Malaysia Coast Guard locates oil tanker involved with collision off Singapore

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Malaysia's Coast Guard said Sunday that it had intercepted and located a large tanker involved in an exploding collision with another vessel just two days earlier off Singapore. The Coast Guard said that on Saturday, the tanker Ceres I flying…

Malaysia Coast Guard says that the tanker involved in an explosion has left the site

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Malaysia's Coast Guard said on Saturday one of two large oil tanks involved in an accident that resulted in fires on both vessels had left the scene of the accident. It was also believed that the tracking system of that tanker had been turned off.

Singapore's maritime biofuels centre has completed its final marine decarbonisation trial

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation in Singapore (GCMD) announced this week that it had completed the final trials of biofuels for ships, with German container company Hapag-Lloyd as well as energy giant BP. The GCMD started an 18…

Russian Urals crude price holds firm in Indian ports: traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Traders said that the price of Russian Urals crude is stable in Indian ports. The market's attention has shifted to cargoes due to load next month, amid an anticipated limited lifting plan for Russia’s western ports. In Indian ports, urals oil…

JSW Infrastructure India reports a Q1 loss due to higher expenses

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

JSW Infrastructure, India's largest private port operator by cargo handled, announced a drop of nearly 9% in its first-quarter profits on Thursday. This was due to higher expenses. The company's net profit for the quarter ended 30 June fell…

Suez Canal revenues drop as some shippers avoid the Red Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

The Suez Canal’s annual revenue fell by almost a quarter during its most recent financial year, as some shippers chose alternative routes in order to avoid being attacked by Houthis who are aligned with Iran in the Red Sea. Osama Rahbie, head…

After drone attacks, Russian authorities in Novorossiysk limit beach access

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2024

The mayor of Novorossiysk, a Russian Black Sea port, announced that beach access would be restricted on Wednesday morning. Earlier, he had reported that the defence forces were battling a drone attack at sea. On Telegram, Mayor Andrei Kravchenko…

Italy seizes Chinese military drones bound for Libya

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 2, 2024

Italian customs and police said that they intercepted two Chinese military drones disguised as wind-turbine equipment and bound for Libya. A joint statement stated that the drones had been disassembled and were hidden in six containers in the port of Gioia Tauro, in the southern region Calabria.

Yemen's Houthis claim they have targeted four ships that are 'linked to Israel, the US and UK'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2024

Yemen's Houthis announced on Monday they had conducted four military actions targeting four ships, including four in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Indian Ocean, "linked to United States, United Kingdom, and Israel". Yahya Saarea…

Officials from Turkey and Somalia are facilitating talks about a port deal.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2024

Four officials with knowledge of the situation say that the Turkey is now mediating between Somalia, Ethiopia and a port agreement Addis Ababa made with the Somaliland breakaway region earlier this year. Negotiations are the latest effort to repair diplomatic ties.

11 dead in Indian Capital after heavy rain and flight operations stutter

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2024

According to the Times of India, 11 people have died in New Delhi due to the sudden, heavy rain this week, including four Indian citizens who drowned underpasses that were submerged. Flight operations in the Indian capital also slowed down.
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