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Kremlin: Russia has agreed to guarantee safe navigation on the Black Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 25, 2025

The Kremlin announced on Tuesday that Moscow has agreed to guarantee safe navigation in Black Sea provided Western sanctions against companies exporting food and fertilizer are lifted. The United States and Russia have also agreed on measures…

US delegation seeks Black Sea ceasefire for Ukraine and Russia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 23, 2025

After discussions with Ukrainian diplomats on Sunday, a U.S. delegation will meet with Russian officials to discuss progress towards a Black Sea ceasefire as well as a wider cessation in violence in the Ukraine war. The so-called "technical talks" come as U.S.

US strikes Houthi leaders' hideouts in Yemen, Yemeni sources claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 19, 2025

Houthi media reported that the U.S. conducted airstrikes overnight on multiple targets in Yemen, including Saada Province, which Yemeni officials say has been a hideout for Houthi leadership for many years, and Hodeidah port city on the Red Sea.

Russell: Crude oil battle for market share may start in Asia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 11, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Russia, the top crude oil exporters in Asia, are boosting their cargoes for the region that is world's largest importer. China, which is the largest oil importer in the world, has emerged as the ground zero of the two exporters…

Russell: Crude oil battle for market share may start in Asia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 11, 2025

Saudi Arabia and Russia, the top crude oil exporters in Asia, are boosting their cargoes for the region that is world's largest importer. China, which is the largest oil importer in the world, has emerged as the ground zero of the two exporters…

Wall Street Journal, March 7, 2019

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 7, 2025

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in the space on Thursday, just minutes after it lifted off from Texas. The FAA halted air traffic in some parts of Florida.

Oman and Australia LNG vessels move west, including one via the Red Sea as Europe increases LNG supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 10, 2025

Shiptracking data revealed on Monday that at least three LNG vessels from Oman and Australia were heading west to deliver the gas, one of which was sailing through the Red Sea. This is because higher prices in Europe are continuing to attract more supplies.

Oman and Australia LNG vessels move west, including one via the Red Sea as Europe increases LNG supply

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 10, 2025

Shiptracking data revealed on Monday that at least three LNG vessels from Oman and Australia were heading west to deliver the gas, one of which was sailing through the Red Sea. This is because higher prices in Europe are continuing to attract more supplies.

Trump declares Yemen's Houthis a "foreign terror organization"

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2025

The White House announced that U.S. president Donald Trump re-designated Yemen’s Houthi Movement, known officially as Ansar Allah as a “foreign terror organization” on Wednesday. The Biden administration had imposed harsher economic sanctions…

Iran's Navy unveils first signal intelligence ship

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 15, 2025

The semi-official Tasnim newspaper reported that the Iranian navy received its first signals spy ship on Wednesday. This comes just a few weeks after the army of Iran took delivery 1,000 new drones. Tasnim stated that the Zagros is an entirely new type of military vessel…

At a press conference, Trump spoke about Canada, Mexico and Gaza hostages

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 7, 2025

Donald Trump, the Republican U.S. president-elect, held a presser on Tuesday. He spoke about NATO, Israeli hostages, and his desire for the U.S.A. to purchase Greenland. Elon Musk was also mentioned, as well as speculations about Canada becoming an American state. Before his Jan.

How Iran is moving sanctioned oil around in the world.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 7, 2025

Published a special report based on leaked emails last year that showed how Iranian oil company Sahara Thunder moved around the globe. The story shows the journeys of tankers carrying Iranian crude oil and the methods they use to avoid detection.

International crude exports dip as trade routes reshuffle once again

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 7, 2025

refinery and pipeline changes reshuffled trade routes. and providers and purchasers split into areas. exports to Europe declined and more U.S. oil went to Europe. been rerouted to India and China. have shut in Europe in the middle of ongoing attacks on Red Sea shipping.

LSEG data: Sanctioned LNG Tanker Mulan headed to Egypt

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 26, 2024

According to LSEG, a sanctioned LNG-tanker named "Mulan", that approached Novatek’s SAAM FSU floating store facility in Murmansk in December 21, is now sailing around Northern Europe on its way towards Port Said, Egypt. The vessel should arrive at its destination by January 6, 2025.

US fighter shot down by 'apparent friendly fire' in the Red Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 21, 2024

Both pilots were forced to evacuate after the U.S. military accidentally shot down one its fighter planes over the Red Sea on Sunday morning. U.S. Central Command released a statement saying that both were rescued with one suffering minor injuries…

Fuel oil smuggling nets $1 billion in revenue for Iran and its allies

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2024

Five sources familiar with the issue said that a sophisticated fuel oil smuggling ring in Iraq has grown since 2022 when Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani assumed office. According to five individuals and three Western intelligence reports - two dated August of this year…

Sources say that India banks are examining Adani Group exposure following US charges

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 28, 2024

Eight bankers claim that Indian lenders including State Bank of India are reviewing their exposure with Adani Group, and whether they should tighten up their due diligence before offering new loans, following the U.S. accusation of Gautam Adani, chairman of Adani Group.

Australia dominates the Dubai SailGP opener

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 23, 2024

DUBAI (Nov 23) - Triple SailGP champions Australia began their campaign for 2025 with authority, taking the lead on the first day of racing in Dubai. The Australians showed off their tactical skills in a new, striking livery. Chris Draper joined…

UK maritime agency reports that a vessel off the coast of Yemen reported a missile hitting nearby sea.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 18, 2024

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said that a vessel located 60 nautical miles south of Yemen's Aden reported a missile splashing in the water within its proximity on Monday. UKMTO said that both the vessel and crew were in safety.

UK maritime authority: Ship near Yemen reports missiles fell into Red Sea nearby

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2024

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO), which is responsible for coordinating the UKMTO's maritime trade operations, said that a ship traveling through the Red Sea, 25 nautical miles west from Al-Mukha in Yemen, reported…
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