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Dutch shipbuilder Damen is accused of corruption and violating sanctions by prosecutors

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 25, 2025

The Dutch prosecutor said that they summoned Damen Shipyards, a shipbuilder in the Netherlands, on suspicion of violating EU Sanctions against Russia. They also opened a separate corruption case against Damen Shipyards and its top executives. The company denied the accusations.

Financial Times - April 21

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 21, 2025

These are the most popular stories from the Financial Times. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. Estonia warns that lifting Russia sanctions would harm EU taxpayers. The British Finance…

Zelenskiy: Ukraine, UK and France discuss Black Sea Security

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 15, 2025

The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that on Tuesday, representatives from the United Kingdom, France, and Turkey will meet in Turkey to discuss Black Sea Security. Zelenskiy, along with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, said…

German court reviews seizure Russian tanker'shadow Fleet'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 14, 2025

The German finance ministry announced on Monday that a German court would consider a request for the release of an oil tanker believed to be a part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" used to circumvent oil sanction. In January, the Panama…

German wind farms are asked to install radar due to security concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 2, 2025

The Federal Maritime Authority announced on Wednesday that wind farms near the German coast in northern Germany have been requested to install radar equipment to improve surveillance of drones and ships. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which…

Euronext is cautious about new contracts but proud of its core agricultural contracts

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 1, 2025

Euronext wants to continue building on the record-breaking volumes of its main crop futures last year by attracting non-European participants like wheat importers from the Middle East. In an interview, Camille Beudin of Euronext, the head of diversified service and in charge of commodities…

TASS reports that a Russian Navy submarine launched missiles during drills in the Sea of Japan.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2025

The Russian state news agency TASS reported that a submarine of the Pacific Fleet of Russia conducted drills on the Sea of Japan. It launched cruise missiles against sea and coastal targets. "During an exercise scheduled, the diesel-electric…

CME to launch new wheat futures for Romania/Bulgaria, say traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 21, 2025

CME Group, a financial markets operator, is developing plans to create a Black Sea Wheat Futures Contract that tracks Romanian and Bulgarian wheat prices. CME, the company that has U.S. Corn, Wheat and Soybean Futures that serve as global benchmarks for prices…

Spiegel reports that Germany has confiscated a tanker belonging to the Russian "shadow fleet".

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 21, 2025

Spiegel, citing anonymous security sources, reported that Germany had confiscated an old tanker, found drifting off its northern coast, believed to be a part of the shadow fleet Russia used to circumvent oil sanction. German authorities seized the Panama-flagged vessel…

Spiegel reports that Germany has confiscated a tanker belonging to the Russian "shadow fleet".

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 21, 2025

Spiegel, citing anonymous security sources, reported that Germany had confiscated an old tanker, found drifting off its northern coast, believed to be a part of the shadow fleet Russia used to circumvent oil sanction. German authorities seized the Panama-flagged vessel…

Oil prices rise on US attacks on Houthis and China's economic hopes

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 17, 2025

The oil prices rose on Monday as the United States pledged to continue attacking the Houthis in Yemen until they stop their attacks on shipping. Meanwhile, Chinese economic data fueled hopes of higher demand. Donald Trump, the President of the United States…

US crude exports in India reached a 2-year high in February as Russia sanctions bite

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 6, 2025

Ship tracking data revealed that U.S. crude oil exports to India reached their highest level in two years last month, as refiners sought alternatives to Russian tankers and producers after the U.S. tightened sanctions. Kpler's ship tracking data showed that the U.S.

The Royal Navy of the UK monitors the latest Russian warship to sail through Channel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 5, 2025

The Royal Navy of Britain said Wednesday that it had monitored a Russian merchant ship and a warship this week as they traveled through the English Channel to the North Sea. The Royal Navy stated that HMS Somerset "watched each move" while Russia's…

Norway Police arrests ship on suspicion Baltic Sea cable damage

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 31, 2025

Norwegian police announced on Friday that they arrested a Norwegian vessel with a Russian crew, on suspicion of causing damage to an optical cable in the Baltic Sea. Tromsoe police, in Tromsoe city, north of Norway said that the arrest was made at the request by Latvian authorities.

Germany secures oil-tanker that was adrift in the Baltic Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 10, 2025

Emergency services reported on Friday that a tugboat had stopped a Panama flagged tanker, carrying 99,000 metric tonnes of oil, from drifting uncontrollably off the coast of Germany's Baltic Sea near Ruegen. It said that the 274-metre tanker…

Finland Coast Guard secures oil tanker following engine failure

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 30, 2024

The Finnish Coast Guard said Monday that it would deploy one of its patrol boats and a towboat to help an oil tanker in the Gulf of Finland after its engine failed. It was trying to avoid environmental damage. The coast guard reported that the 183-metre-long (600-foot-long) M/T Jazz…

Owner of Russian cargo ship that sank near the coast of Spain says it was an 'act' of terrorism.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 25, 2024

The owner of the Russian cargo vessel Ursa Major, which sank into the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, said that the ship was a victim of an "act of terrorism". This statement came from the state news agency RIA. Two of the 16 crew members were reported missing after an explosion in the engine room.

Monitor: EU crops are in good shape, but the Black Sea rim is not winter-hardy.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

The EU's crop-monitoring service reported on Monday that cereal fields are in general good condition in Europe after a mild, dry spell helped them recover from an autumn soggy. However, grain belts near the Black Sea lack hardiness for the winter.

Norway will provide $242 million to the Ukrainian Navy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

Norway announced on Monday that it would be providing 2.7 billion crowns (242 millions of dollars) to help strengthen the Ukrainian Navy and deter Russian Naval Forces in the Black Sea. The government stated that a large part of the funds will…

Traders say that the new sanctions and winter weather will increase freight rates for Russian oil.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 29, 2024

Three traders on Friday said that the freight rates for Russian oil transport are expected to increase due to the upcoming winter season and new sanctions imposed against Russian fleet. The UK has introduced the most severe sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet of merchant ships.
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