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Traders say that a group in Thailand purchased around 63,000 T of feed wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 11, 2024

A group of animal feed importers in Thailand purchased approximately 63,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat during a Wednesday closing tender that sought up to 120,000 metric tons, European traders reported. The price was estimated to be…

The rift between China and the Philippines over South China Sea has deepened

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 6, 2024

Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Philippines has shifted its focus back to the United States and their support for the Southeast Asian nation's maritime disputes with China. JAN 3: The Philippines and United States conduct their second joint patrol of the South China Sea…

Thailand bids for around 120,000 T of feed wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 4, 2024

European traders reported on Wednesday that a group of Thai importers has issued an international tender for the purchase of approximately 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat. Also, the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is Wednesday, December 4.

Philippines and China exchange accusations about the confrontation in South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2024

Philippine and Chinese coastguards have reported contradictory versions of an incident that occurred in the South China Sea around a disputed shoal. This is the latest dispute in a long-standing dispute between these two neighbours. China's…

Philippine Coast Guard reports "aggressive Chinese actions" near Scarborough Shoal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2024

The Philippine Coast Guard said that Chinese coast guard and navy vessels took "aggressive action" on Wednesday against a routine fisheries patrol conducted by the PCG and its partners near the contested Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea.

Marcos, Philippines: Presence of Russian submarine is'very worrying'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2024

The presence of a Russian submarine in the Philippines exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea is "very worrying", said Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday. "That is very worrying." Marcos said that any intrusion in the West Philippine Sea or our EEZ is very concerning.

China takes action against illegal Philippine vessels in disputed waterways

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2024

China's coastguard said Monday it had taken the "necessary measures" to control an "illegal gathering of Philippine vessels" in disputed waters near the Iroquois Reef in the South China Sea. In a recent statement, Liu Dejun said that a number of Philippine vessels had "illegally"…

Thailand protests Myanmar Navy firing on Thai fishing boats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 1, 2024

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on Sunday that Thailand had protested the incident in which Myanmar's navy fired on Thai fishing boats, after a fisherman died, two were hurt, and dozens of people were arrested from one boat.

Thailand reports that the Myanmar navy fired on Thai fishing boats and detained 31 fishermen.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 30, 2024

A spokesperson for the Thai Defence Ministry stated that Myanmar's Navy opened fire on a boat group of Thai fishermen on Saturday. One fisherman drowned and 31 crew were detained from one of those boats. In a press release, Thanatip Sawangsang…

Google will build a subsea cable connecting Australia's Darwin and Christmas Island

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2024

Christmas Island, Australia's Indian Ocean Territory, will be connected to Darwin in the north by a subsea cable. The project is backed by Alphabet and Australia claims it will increase its digital resilience. Christmas Island, located 1,500 km west of Australia's mainland and with only 1…

China claims Philippines sent supplies to disputed Shoal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2024

China claimed on Friday that the Philippines sent supplies to an stranded warship at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, which is a disputed island. In a separate press release, the Phlippine Coast Guard stated that it had rotated the…

LSEG data shows that India and Saudi Arabia were the top two buyers of Russian VGO fuel oil and VGO in October.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2024

LSEG data and traders' reports show that India and Saudi Arabia were top destinations for Russian seaborne VGO and fuel oil exports. According to calculations based upon LSEG data, the total fuel oil and VGO exported from Russian ports in October decreased by 3% compared to September.

China vows to protect South China Sea sovereignty despite opposing new Philippine maritime laws

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 10, 2024

China has rejected Philippine maritime claims, saying that new legislation infringes "severely" on Beijing's territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea and its rights, and has vowed to protect their own interests. On Friday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marco Jr.

Hanwha, a South Korean company, has revised its offer to Dyna-Mac founder.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 4, 2024

Hanwha Group, a South Korean conglomerate, increased its offer to S$790.6m ($599.44m) on Tuesday. The largest shareholder in Singapore's Dyna-Mac will now tender his entire stake following the increase. Hanwha did not find the initial offer, S$0.60 a share, made by Dyna-Mac on 10 October compelling.

China's PLA Navy performs first dual aircraft formation in South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2024

The PLA navy announced that China's aircraft carriers Liaoning, Shandong, and Xiamen conducted dual carrier formation exercises in the South China Sea for the first. This move will allow China's Navy to carry out more complex and diverse missions.

Official: Indonesia will respond appropriately to incidents in the South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2024

An official stated that Indonesia's position in the South China Sea is unchanged, and it will take appropriate measures to protect its territory. This was after a Chinese coastguard vessel disrupted a survey conducted by Jakarta's government energy company.

KKR-backed Malaysian OMS signss contract with Dutch firm for cable-laying vessel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 28, 2024

OMS Group, a KKR backed Malaysian digital subsea infrastructure company, announced on Monday that it had signed a contract for the construction of a number of cable-laying ships with Dutch maritime firm Royal IHC. OMS stated in a press release…

Indonesia claims that Chinese vessel was twice pushed away from energy survey after it disrupted

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 24, 2024

The Indonesian maritime security agency reported on Thursday that a Chinese coast guard vessel had been driven out of Indonesian waters for the second time in this week, after it disrupted an initial survey by Pertamina, a state-owned energy company operating in the South China Sea.

China claims that a Japanese fishing vessel 'illegally entered territorial waters'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 16, 2024

China's coastguard said that a Japanese fishing boat "illegally" entered China's territorial water around Diaoyu Islands between Oct. 15-16, and was advised to leave. In a recent statement, a Coast Guard spokesperson stated that "we urge the…

France to break through wheat export slump with rare Thailand shipment

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 14, 2024

According to sources in the shipping and trading industries, a large shipment of French wheat will be loaded for Thailand later this month. This is a rare shipment that will help boost French exports to Southeast Asia. Sources said that a ship…

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