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Taiwan's MFIG purchases about 65,000 T of corn with Brazil as expected origin

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2024

European traders reported that the MFIG buying group in Taiwan purchased about 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed grain expected to come from Brazil during an international auction on Wednesday. They said that the yellow corn purchased was at a premium estimated to be 194.99 U.S.

Olympic-Megasports Events caught in the horns of Climate Change Dilemma

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Leading sports ecologists believe that the climate crisis is forcing organisers to face uncomfortable truths. As temperatures rise, golf courses slide into the ocean, alpine resorts are flooded, and football fields have been flooded. Wildfire smoke chokes athletes.

Heat tests the limits of green goals in Olympic Village

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Paris 2024 organizers hoped that their self-cooling Olympic Village Apartments would eliminate the need for air conditioning, allowing them to host the most environmentally friendly Games ever. Many delegations have decided to take no risks, despite the blazing temperatures in Paris.

Olympics-Sailing-Spain's men seize skiff lead from 'McKiwis' in breezier Med

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

The SailGP duo from Spain, Diego Botin & Florian Trittel, took the lead in the Olympic Skiff Series on Tuesday overtaking New Zealand overnight leaders. They also jumped above Ireland at the top of the leaderboard. The 'McKiwis,' as they are known in New Zealand…

Leonardo continues to grow at double-digit rates in the first half of this year

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Leonardo, an Italian aerospace and defense group, continued to grow its revenues, orders and profits by double digits in the first six months of this year as it pursued its expansion strategy in European defence programs. The first-half results…

Russia to open Arctic shipping route in 2024 for Urals crude oil to Asia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

According to market data and LSEG on Tuesday, Russian shipping company Sovcomflot began transporting Urals crude to Asia this year via the Northern Sea Route. Melting ice has opened the Arctic transit route to transit shipments. Russia is looking for alternative routes from western ports to Asia…

Olympics-Trailblazing Kuwaiti fish and chip fan says selection not sunk in

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Ameena, Kuwait's first sailor, knew that she was going to be a contender for the Olympics only a year after completing her masters in London. Shah, who had kept in contact with Kuwait's Sailing Federation throughout her undergraduate years,…

After fire, Rosneft has suspended LPG deliveries from a subsidiary.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Rosneft suspended the liquefied gas (LPG), shipments, from Rospan plants after a July 26 fire in one of its LPG production units. Rospan’s gas-processing facility in the Yamal Nenets region was hit by an explosion and fire last Friday. Rospan supplies LPG to Russian and international markets.

Emerging nations have a record number of places on the water

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

World Sailing's support program has helped a record number of sailors to reach the Paris Olympics from countries where sailing is underrepresented. Ebru Bolat, a Romanian women's sailing dinghy competitor said: "Our countries do not get much funding for sport in general.

Kiwi Twigg advances to Olympic semifinals following dominant performance

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 30, 2024

Emma Twigg, the reigning Olympic gold medalist from New Zealand, won the semi-finals of the single-sculls race at Tuesday's Paris Games. She broke away mid-race to take the victory at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. The Kiwi, 37, set the best time in the day's third race.

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.