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Olympics-Rowing-Swiss edged by Ireland in rowing heat drama

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 28, 2024

The world champions Switzerland lost the opportunity to qualify for the semi-finals of the Olympics in the men's pairs by just two-hundredths a second. This was achieved by Ireland on Sunday at the Vaire-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, after a thrillingly close heat.

Five Ukrainians killed by Russian shelling, and one on the Russian side of the border

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

Officials said that Russian shelling on Saturday killed at least 5 civilians in different regions of Ukraine. Officials in Kherson, Ukraine's southern region, said that three people had been killed: one in the administrative center, also known as Kherson…

Israel claims that it targeted militants in an airstrike on a Gaza school, which killed at least 30 people.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

Palestinian health officials reported that at least 30 Palestinians died in an Israeli airstrike against a school in Gaza housing displaced persons on Saturday. Israel claimed the attack was aimed at militants using the compound. Hamas-run media…

Fans of the Olympics are upbeat despite rainy weather as sculls heats start

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

Fans flocked to the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in Vaires-sur-Marne on Saturday, still soaked from the rain that had soaked the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday. The first heats of the single sculls for men and women were completed under calm, but damp conditions.

Philippines completes its first South China Sea resupply missions since the deal with Beijing

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

The Philippines completed unhindered a resupply mission to its troops on a disputed South China Sea Shoal, said its foreign ministry. This was the first such trip under a new agreement with China that aims to cool tensions. After repeated clashes that caused concern in the region about escalation…

Australia signs $1.4 billion deal to upgrade submarines

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2024

Australia announced on Saturday that it had signed a four-year A$2.2 billion (USD1.4 billion) contract with the state-owned sub-builder ASC for upgrading its Collins class submarines. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy stated that the "sustainment…

Taiwan bids on estimated 105.650 T of wheat from the U.S.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 26, 2024

European traders reported on Friday that the Taiwan Flour Millers' Association had issued a tender for an estimated 105.650 metric tons grade 1 milling grain to be purchased from the United States. The deadline to submit price bids in the tender is August 1.

Mexico wants to continue fuel imports after delays in refineries

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 26, 2024

M exico wants to import more motor oil than originally planned for the next year to compensate for delays with its new Olmeca refining plant, according to a half dozen traders, marking a U-turn from state energy company Pemex. The purchases…

Shipping source: Iran releases cargo from oil tanker St Nikolas

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

A shipping source said on Thursday that Iran had released the oil cargo of the Greek owned, Marshall Islands flagged tanker, which it seized earlier this year in the Gulf of Oman. Source: Iran still holds the vessel M/T Saint Nikolas. The vessel was loaded with 1…

Houthi leader warns of a response to Israeli airstrikes in Yemen's Hodeidah

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

In a Thursday televised address, the leader of the Iran-backed Houthi group said that a response to Israeli airstrikes in Yemen's Hodeidah was coming. A drone fired on a crowd near Yemen's Hodeidah port, killing nine and injuring 87 people, just a day after the Houthi attacked Tel Aviv…

Jordanian tenders to purchase up to 120,000 tonnes of feed barley

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 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 offers is the 31st of July. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…

UNHCR: Boat carrying 45 refugees capssizes off the coast of Yemen

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2024

The U.N. Refugee Agency in Yemen reported on Thursday that a boat carrying at least 45 refugees capsized on the coast of Yemen’s Taiz Wednesday night. There are only four survivors. The agency said that the boat capsized due to strong winds and overloading.

Three Swiss NGO offices in Kharkiv were damaged by Russian attacks, Ukraine reports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

Local officials reported that on Wednesday, Russia launched a number of attacks against the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine and its surrounding area, killing at least three people and wounding six others. The office of an NGO for mine clearance from Switzerland was also damaged.

Venezuela awards licenses to BP and Trinidad's NGC in order to develop offshore gas projects

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

Venezuela granted a license for a long time to British energy company BP and the state-owned National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago to develop Venezuela's side of a large gas field which extends into Caribbean waters. There are approximately…

Meloni, Italy's Meloni, to visit China with a trade and investment agenda this week

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

A person involved in planning said that Giorgia Melons first visit to China since she took office will be from July 26-31. She is hoping to improve trade between China and Italy. Meloni is expected to meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang and President Xi Jinping.

Georgia investigates an alleged plot against the ruling party's founder

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

Georgia's State Security Service said Wednesday that it was investigating an assassination plot against former Prime Minister Bidzina ivanishvili. She is the honorary chairperson of the ruling party. In a Facebook post, the State Security Service…

Jordan does not purchase 120,000 T of barley

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

European traders claim that Jordan's state grain purchaser is not believed to have purchased any barley in the international tender for animal feed barley, which closed on Tuesday. Jordan is expected to issue a new tender for feed barley of 120…

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has issued a tender for the purchase of 120,000 metric tonnes wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

Jordan's national grain buyer issued a tender for 120,000 metric tonnes of milling wheat that can come from optional origins. European traders confirmed this on Wednesday. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 30 July. Traders…

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…

Media and officials report five dead after a plane from Nepal skids and catches on fire.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

Media and officials reported that at least five people died after a small aircraft caught fire on Wednesday after it skidded off the runway as it took off from Kathmandu, Nepal's capital. Arjun Chand Thakhuri, the Airport Security Chief, said…

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