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Three bodies found from capsized tourist vessel off Egypt's Red Sea Coast, 13 missing

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2024

Amr Hanafi of the Red Sea province said that rescuers were still looking for 13 people who were missing after a tourist vessel capsized near Egypt's Red Sea coastline on Tuesday. The Sea Story capsized near Sataya Reef on Monday, with 31 tourists and thirteen crew members on board.

28 people rescued from a sinking tourist boat off the Red Sea coast of Egypt

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2024

Red Sea Governorate released a statement Monday stating that 28 Egyptians were rescued after a tourist vessel sank near the Red Sea coast. The search for the remaining 17 passengers and crew members continues. According to a statement from the governorate…

Algeria offers to purchase 240,000 T of corn and 70,000 t soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2024

European traders reported on Monday that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued international tenders for up to 240,00 metric tons animal feed corn, and 70,000 metric tons soymeal. The deadline to submit price offers for the tenders is on Tuesday, November 26.

Eight migrants drowned off the Greek island of Samos

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2024

Authorities said that the Greek coastguard found eight bodies - six women and two minors - of migrants who drowned in the Aegean sea off the island Samos. The coast guard reported that Greek police discovered 36 more people alive on Samos' northern coast.

16 people rescued from a sinking tourist boat off the Red Sea coast of Egypt

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2024

Three security sources said that the Egyptian authorities had rescued 16 passengers after a tourist vessel sank near its Red Sea coastline. Search operations were continuing for any remaining passengers or crew. According to a Red Sea Governorate statement…

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…

Turkey is selling and exporting 150,000 T of feed barley to traders, they say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 22, 2024

European traders reported on Friday that the Turkish state grain board TMO had issued an international tender for the sale and export of approximately 150,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is November 28. Between Dec. 18, 2020, and Jan.

Iran purchased about 60,000 T of barley at the tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2024

European traders reported on Thursday that the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer SLAL purchased approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley during an international auction seeking around 120,000 tones this week. They said…

Jordanian traders claim that they will buy up to 120,00 T of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 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 for the tender is November 27. Jordan's previous barley tender…

Jordan offers to purchase up to 120,000 tonnes of wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 20, 2024

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is November 26. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

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.

After suspension of traffic due to vessel rudder malfunction, Bosphorus traffic will resume in Turkey

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2024

The Transportation Ministry reported that the Nazann tanker with a length of 114 metres had a rudder problem. This caused the suspension of both directions in the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul. The coast guard sent tugboats to the strait after the vessel had mechanical issues.

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…

DFDS has agreed to purchase transport network from Turkey’s Ekol

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2024

Danish logistics and shipping firm DFDS announced on Friday that it has agreed to purchase the international transport network of Turkey's Ekol Logistics, overturning a two-week-old decision to cancel the deal. DFDS stated that the acquisition was finalized after renegotiating some terms.

Abu Dhabi continues to outperform as IHC extends its gains

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2024

The stock markets of the United Arab Emirates rose Friday. Abu Dhabi's Index outperformed the other two due to a rise in shares by its largest listed company, International Holding Company. Abu Dhabi's benchmark Index settled 0.5% higher thanks…

Algeria issues new tender after claiming to have passed on 240,000 T of corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2024

European traders reported on Thursday that the Algerian state agency ONAB did not purchase any animal feed corn in an auction which ended on Wednesday. The tender was for up to 240.000 metric tons of corn only sourced from Argentina and Brazil.

Jordanian traders claim that they will buy up to 120,00 T of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 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 for the tender is November 20. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…

As Russian trade spreads, EU wheat exports move westwards

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

Traders said that the European Union is increasingly focusing its wheat exports on the west side of Africa, after Russia dominated major markets in North Africa and Middle East. EU shipments of soft wheat or common wheat are 30 percent below their previous year's level.

Jordan offers to purchase up to 120,000 tonnes of wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from any origin, European traders reported on Wednesday. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is November 19.

Al Masirah TV reports that the US and Britain have launched raids in Yemen's capital Sanaa as well as elsewhere.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 10, 2024

Al Masirah TV (the main Houthi-run television news outlet) reported Sunday that the United States and Britain conducted raids in the Yemeni capital Sanaa and the Amran Governorate, among other areas. Residents and media from the Houthi group claimed that nine raids targeted Sanaa and its suburbs…

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