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Tracking data shows that the oil tanker captured by Iran in 2023 is anchored near the coast of UAE, according to tracking data

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2024

Ship tracking data revealed on Monday that a Chevron chartered oil tanker, seized by Iran over a year earlier, has anchored near the United Arab Emirates Port of Khor Fakkan. In April 2023, the Iranian military boarded the Marshall Islands-flagged…

Ukraine: Russia's last patrol ship in Crimea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 15, 2024

Ukraine's Navy said on Monday that Moscow’s last naval patrol vessel had left Russian occupied Crimea. It was "most likely," to rebase somewhere else after Kyiv’s coordinated military campaign to combat the Black Sea Peninsula as it battles Russian invaders.

Two killed in Russian "double tap" attack on town near Kharkiv

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 13, 2024

Officials said that Russian forces launched "double tap" rocket attacks on Saturday against a small village near Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv. Two people were killed, including an official from the emergency services and a policeman.

Two killed in Russian "double tap" attack on town near Kharkiv

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 13, 2024

Officials said that Russian forces launched "double tap" rocket attacks on Saturday against a small village near Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv. Two people were killed, including an official from the emergency services and a policeman.

Vietnam: 11 killed in landslides after heavy rain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 13, 2024

State media reported that landslides caused by torrential rainfall in the mountains of northern Vietnam have buried a van with 16 seats, killing 11 and leaving others missing. The state-run Vietnam News Agency said that rescue teams, including soldiers and civilians from Ha Giang Province…

Germany refuses to be intimidated by Russia following a reported plot against Rheinmetall CEO

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 12, 2024

The German government announced on Friday that Berlin takes reports of an assassination plot against the head of Rheinmetall arms manufacturer very seriously. It will not be intimidated by Russian threats. CNN and The New York Times reported on Thursday that U.S.

When asked about a possible resume of the Black Sea grain trade, Kremlin says that it has not ruled anything out.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 12, 2024

Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, told reporters Friday that Russia has not ruled out any scenario regarding a possible resume of the now defunct Black Sea Grain Deal. After a meeting on Thursday with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy…

Eneco Ocean Winds and Otary bid on Belgian wind tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 12, 2024

On Friday, Eneco Ocean Winds, and Otary, wind developers, announced that they had formed a consortium in order to compete for an offshore wind tender. The tender is to develop wind energy in the Princess Elizabeth Zone in the Belgian North Sea.

South Korea's FLC purchased about 65,000 T of feed wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 12, 2024

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) purchased approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat late Thursday in a private transaction without issuing a tender to the international market, European traders reported. Wheat was estimated to have cost $264.80 per ton, c&f.

US, Canada and Finland launch efforts to build icebreaking ships while China and Russia collaborate in Arctic

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 11, 2024

A senior U.S. official announced that the U.S. will be forming a consortium with Canada and Finland to build icebreakers. This move is intended to boost shipbuilding among allies and to counter Russia and China's increasing influence in strategic polar regions.

South Korea's MFG bids for 140,000 t corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 11, 2024

Major Feedmill Group in South Korea (MFG) issued a tender for the purchase of up to 140.000 metric tons animal feed corn, which must be purchased from South America or South Africa alone, European traders reported on Thursday. The deadline to submit price bids in the tender is on Friday, July 12th.

Jordanian traders claim that they will buy up to 120,00 T of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 11, 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 proposals in the tender is 17 July. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…

Olympic-Foils fuel a wind of change for high speed sailors

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 11, 2024

Max Maeder, Singapore's gold-medal hopeful, is the poster child of sailing's sea changes since the last Olympics. 'Foiling' classes, such as his Kiteboarding discipline, will make up half the 10 events at the 2024 Olympics, compared to only one event in Tokyo.

India's Nayara Energy has a rare cargo of vacuum gasoil for Sept

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 11, 2024

On Thursday, sources in the market reported that Indian private refiner Nayara Energy had issued a very rare tender for vacuum gasoil loading (VGO). Sources said that the refiner had offered 70,000 metric tonnes of VGO, with a maximum of 3% sulphur.

Japan navy destroyer enters China waters near Taiwan, sparking Beijing concerns, says Japanese media

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 11, 2024

Japanese media reported that a Japanese destroyer entered China's territorial water near Taiwan without informing Beijing. This sparked "serious concern" from Beijing. Kyodo News Agency, citing diplomatic sources, reported that the destroyer…

Nine one-horned Rhinos are killed by floods in India’s Assam

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2024

Authorities said that more than 150 animals drowned, including nine rare rhinoceros with one horn, in the floods in India's Assam state, located in northeastern India. Assam has been hit by flash floods caused by heavy rainfall over the last two months.

Nine one-horned Rhinos are killed by floods in India’s Assam

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2024

Authorities said that more than 150 animals drowned, including nine rare rhinoceros with one horn, in the floods in India's Assam state, located in northeastern India. Assam has been hit by flash floods caused by heavy rainfall over the last two months.

Relatives and witnesses report that three Gazans were found dead following their release from Israeli custody.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2024

Three Palestinian men who were released from Israeli custody and found handcuffed have been discovered near Gaza's border. An uncle of one of the men and a witness both said that Israeli forces attacked them shortly after they were released. Abdel Hadi Ghabayen is the uncle of Kamel Ghabayen.

Palestinian Health Ministry: Israeli forces killed a Palestinian boy in West Bank

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2024

The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that Israeli forces had killed a 13 year-old Palestinian boy Tuesday near Ramallah, a West Bank city. The Israeli army said that its forces fired at Palestinians who hurled rocks at their vehicles. Ghassan Gharib was killed in Deir Abu Massh'al…

Russia confirms one dead and energy facilities on fire following Ukraine's drone strike

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 10, 2024

Two power substations, an oil depot and one person were killed after Ukraine launched drone attacks in several regions on Tuesday, Russian officials reported. The attacks come after Russia bombed the main children's clinic in Kyiv in broad daylight with a rocket on Monday…