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New Zealand dominates the waves as it focuses on America's Cup.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 20, 2024

New Zealand won the 37th America's Cup in Barcelona, Spain this weekend. Now the attention is on the next America's Cup. New Zealand, which had never competed in a final and has not won an event for 60 years, was immediately notified that they would be the "challengers of record".

Sailing New Zealand wins America's Cup by beating Britain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 19, 2024

New Zealand won the America's Cup on Saturday with a 7-2 victory over Britain. The win sparked wild celebrations aboard their sleek AC75, before they returned to shore and were welcomed by a traditional Maori welcome. This is the third consecutive win for the New Zealanders…

America's Cup teams wait for sea breeze to matchpoint their clash

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 19, 2024

New Zealand's sailors docked to a Maori Dance, rousing Chants, and a war canoe, on Saturday. They shook hands with their excited supporters before they headed off to an America's Cup match with the British challengers. The dock of the Mediterranean…

As America's Cup ships take off, umpires are pushing new boundaries on land.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 19, 2024

Umpires are also undergoing rapid changes as America's Cup boats can now reach speeds up to 55 knots. They use an online tracking program to supervise racing from ashore. The British team was penalized by the umpires for an incident that occurred…

Sailing-New Zealand takes a 5-2 lead over Britain in the America's Cup

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 18, 2024

New Zealand took the lead in its America's Cup defense on Friday, crushing the British challengers and extending their lead to 5-2. The Kiwis took the lead early on after a few pre-race skirmishes. They extended their lead to win the race. Peter Burling…

France will soon tender 9.2 GW of offshore wind projects

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 18, 2024

In a Friday decision, the Energy Ministry announced that France would launch tenders for two fixed wind farms and three floating ones totaling 9.2 gigawatts. The project will be constructed off the coasts of Fecamp in northwest France as well as Brittany…

Viewers of the America's Cup can'see' changes in wind before crews

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 18, 2024

Both crews will scan the surface of the sea to look for any wind shifts that could give them an advantage in the difficult Mediterranean conditions near Barcelona. A software created by an America's Cup sponsor to reach a larger audience allows viewers to see the wind on the screen.

America's Cup design is followed by the development of hydrogen chase boats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 17, 2024

In the middle of the America's Cup armada, a half dozen futuristic-looking craft are quietly zipping above the waves. The sleek foiling machine, designed by New Zealand's America's Cup Team, looks more like a large sports car than a boat. It…

German warship serving UNIFIL has downed a drone off Lebanon, the ministry reports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 17, 2024

Unmanned flying objects were brought down by a German warship that was part of UNIFIL's peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, according to a German Defence Ministry spokesperson. The spokesperson reported that the corvette had brought an unidentified…

Sailing-Britain wins first race in America's Cup final

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 16, 2024

The America's Cup Final saw Britain earn its first point for the series by winning the race against New Zealand on Wednesday. New Zealand, the current holders, now leads 4-1. A second race is scheduled to take place later on Wednesday in the Mediterranean near Barcelona.

Qatar reduces the Dec al-Shaheen term oil price, sources claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 16, 2024

QatarEnergy lowered the term price of al-Shaheen loading crude oil in December, according to trade sources on Wednesday. The company was following spot market prices this month. They said that the December term price had been set at $1.93 per barrel, according to Dubai quotes.

Lego's New Zealand Boat is a Hit with America's Cup Crews

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 17, 2024

Even British skipper Ben Ainslie found time to build a Lego model of New Zealand's AC75 with his son. New Zealand is the current holder of the America's Cup. A British team, led by Ainslie has set out to challenge New Zealand for the "Auld Mug".

Britain wins second America's Cup against New Zealand

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 16, 2024

Britain defeated New Zealand in a head-tohead America's Cup Final on Wednesday. The result reduced the holders' advantage to 4-2. The British crew, led by Ben Ainslie, outmanoeuvred Peter Burling's New Zealand crew in the last moments of the…

Australia invests billions in nuclear submarine shipyard

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 15, 2024

Australia announced on Wednesday that it will invest billions of dollar over the next 20 years to expand a Western Australia shipyard, which would be the maintenance hub for the nuclear-powered AUKUS sub fleet. Defence Minister Richard Marles…

British plot to comeback as Sailing-New Zealand takes 4-0 America's Cup Lead

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 14, 2024

New Zealand won the America's Cup on Monday with a 4-0 victory over Britain. The crews were locked in a close tacking duel in the early stages and made some close passes during the first downwind leg. New Zealand's crew managed to squeeze a little more performance from their AC75 monohull…

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…

British Business – Oct. 14,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2024

These are the most popular stories in the British business pages. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports. Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond died instantly after collapsing at a conference in North Macedonia.

SailGP teams will be using faster T-shaped foils from 2025

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2024

SailGP said that it plans to equip its fleet of F50 mono-design boats, starting next year with a new foil type, in order to increase the speed and tighten the racing. The organizers of the global racing circuit's fifth season, which begins in Dubai next month…

Conti's victory in the America's Cup Women's Cup sinks in.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2024

Giulia Conti wept in joy after she returned to her apartment, and viewed recordings of Italy's first Women's America's Cup victory. The enormity of the win of her crew hit her. After both qualifying for the final in an initial group of 12, the…

New Zealand wins America's Cup with a 3-0 lead after beating Britain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2024

New Zealand won Sunday's third America's Cup against Britain to take a 3-1 lead in the series of first-to-7, following a close collision between both teams before the race. Peter Burling and his New Zealand team penalized Ben Ainslie for failing…

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