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ArcelorMittal's expansion in Liberia triples the country's iron ore production to 30 millions tons

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 16, 2026

AML, the main mining company, is expected to produce a total of?10 millions tons by 2025. ArcelorMittal, a Luxembourg-based company, is expanding its Liberian operation. This includes a new concentrator as well as major upgrades to the rail system and ports.

Ocean rescue drama: Sailor injured in RORC Transatlantic Race

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 19, 2026

The race organizers reported that a crew member on the German yacht Walross 4, was unconscious after an accident occurred deep in the Atlantic Ocean. This led to a coordinated rescue in mid-ocean. The Nissen 56 owned by Berlin's ASV was about 1…

In its turnaround plan, Eramet is focusing on manganese and lithium growth

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 4, 2025

Eramet, the French mining company, said that it aims to increase its manganese and lithium deliveries from Gabon, as well as from Argentina, in order to improve its finances which has been affected by declining profits and increasing debt. Early December…

TotalEnergies increases stake in Nigerian offshore oil exploration Block

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

TotalEnergies announced on Wednesday that it had signed agreements with Conoil for the acquisition of a further 50% stake in OPL 257 oil exploration block from its Nigerian partner. This brings its total holding to 90%. This deal is part and…

IOM: At least 42 migrants presumed dead after boat capsizes in Libya

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

The International Organization for Migration reported on Wednesday that at least 42 migrants were missing and presumed to be dead after a rubber-boat capsized near the coast of Libya. Seven survivors were rescued by the Libyan authorities after six days of drifting at sea.

French miner Eramet reduces spending and promises more turnaround efforts

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

French mining group Eramet has lowered its capital expenditure target for this fiscal year. It announced that it will announce more measures in December to combat declining results and increasing debt at the nickel-and-manganese producer. In a third quarter sales report…

Italy warns Malians to leave the country because of security concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

Italy warned against traveling to Mali on Wednesday due to security concerns. The government is under increasing pressure by insurgents linked to al Qaeda, who are imposing a blockade of fuel. The Italian Foreign Ministry has urged Italian nationals in Mali to leave as soon as they can.

Italy warns Malians to leave the country because of security concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

Italy warned against traveling to Mali on Wednesday due to security concerns. The government is under increasing pressure by insurgents linked to al Qaeda, who are imposing a blockade of fuel. The Italian Foreign Ministry has urged Italian nationals in Mali to leave as soon as they can.

Gambia: At least 70 people killed when migrant boat capsizes off West Africa

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 30, 2025

The Gambia Foreign Affairs Ministry said that at least 70 people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized near the coast of West Africa. This was one of the most deadly accidents along the popular migration route into Europe in recent years.

Sources: Sellers cancel Yulong oil refinery deals after UK sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2025

Multiple sources said that several suppliers had cancelled sales to Yulong Petrochemical of Middle Eastern oil and Canadian crude after the UK imposed its sanctions. This is likely to force the refiner to purchase more Russian crude. The refiner is China's latest with a daily capacity of 400…

Sources say Vitol and Sunoco have taken the first shipment of gasoline from Nigerian Dangote to US.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 16, 2025

According to data from vessel tracking and two sources with knowledge of the situation, Vitol, a top global oil trader and Sunoco North American fuel distributor took delivery on Monday of the first U.S. gasoline imports from Nigeria's newly built Dangote refinery.

Sources say Vitol and Sunoco have taken the first shipment of gasoline from Nigerian Dangote to US.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 15, 2025

According to data from vessel tracking and two sources with knowledge of the situation, Vitol, a top global oil trader and Sunoco North American fuel distributor took delivery on Monday of the first U.S. gasoline imports from Nigeria's newly built Dangote refinery.

Onuachu side sign by Super Lig, Tall Paul towers to Trabzon and back.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 4, 2025

Paul Onuachu, the Nigerian striker who had been on loan at Southampton for a year and a half, has now moved permanently to Trabzonspor. The Saints fans nicknamed him "Tall Paul", but the forward, who stands at 2.01 metres, never really found his feet in the Premier League.

UNHCR: Six migrants dead, 40 missing after shipwreck near Lampedusa in Italy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 19, 2025

A spokesperson for the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), said that at least six migrants had died and forty were missing following a shipwreck near the Italian island of Lampedusa. Separately, the Italian coastguard confirmed that it intervened…

State oil company executive says Nigeria can meet OPEC production target

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 11, 2025

A senior executive of Nigeria's national oil company NNPC told reporters on Tuesday that Nigeria would be able meet OPEC production targets. Udobong Nitia is the executive vice president for upstream at NNPC. He said that after years of not meeting OPEC quotas Nigeria finally met them in January.

Spain arrests the crew of a migrant boat following eight deaths including a baby

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 19, 2025

The Civil Guard announced on Wednesday that seven members of the crew of an overcrowded migrant boat from Senegal arrived in the Canary Islands last December. They were arrested for the alleged murder of eight passengers including a toddler.

An NGO claims that dozens of migrants could have drowned on their way to Spain via boat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 16, 2025

Walking Borders, a group that advocates for migrants' rights, said Thursday that as many as fifty migrants who attempted to reach Spain via boat from West Africa drowned. Moroccan authorities rescued 36 people on Wednesday from a boat which had left Mauritania in January…

In September, ARA's gasoline exports to West Africa reached a multi-year low.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 3, 2024

The Belgian law that restricts the export of low-quality fuels, and financial constraints on the part of Nigerian importers are making it difficult for buyers in Northwest Europe to sell gasoline to West Africa. They will have to look at other…

Military: At least 30 bodies decomposing found on boat near Senegal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 23, 2024

The military reported on Monday that at least 30 bodies in decomposition were discovered in a boat floating 70 km (38 miles) off Dakar's coast, the capital of Senegal. In a military statement, it was revealed that the navy had been informed…

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.
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