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PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 8, 2024

On Thursday, the United States will attempt to be the first American to win both the Olympic sprint and the Olympic marathon double in over 40 years. The women's marathon 10km swimming race started early in the morning after the water quality tests on the Seine met the thresholds.

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 8, 2024

On Thursday, the Olympic 10km Marathon Swimming event for women began on time after tests of water quality in Seine River met standards. There will be more than 30 medals on offer in the athletics, sailing, boxing, taekwondo and wrestling finals.

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

Quincy Hall outran Britain's Matthew Hudson Smith in the 400m men's race on the track, while Australia's team pursuit men won in a thrilling finish in the velodrome. Quincy Hall, in a thrilling and dramatic 400 metre race that took place on Wednesday…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

In a thrilling afternoon, the Velodrome saw Australia and the United States win gold in both the women's and men's team-pursuit events. The evening session on the track is underway. Men's 400m was the highlight of the event. The men’s team pursuit…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

On Wednesday, 23 medals will be awarded in the Olympic games, including athletics, swimming, speed-climbing, skating, boxing and artistic swimming. Dutchman Harrie lavreysen broke the world record for men's flying 200 metre laps as he led the qualifying timesheets in sprint track cycling.

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

On Wednesday, 23 gold medals will be awarded at the Olympics, with the majority of them in the athletics, but also the sailing, artistic Swimming, Boxing, Skateboarding, Speed Climbing and other sports. Anne-Marie Rindom of Denmark won silver…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

On Wednesday 23 gold medals will be awarded at the Olympics, with the majority of these going to athletes, but also sailing, artistic swim, boxing and skateboarding, as well as speed climbing and other sports. Tobi Amusan, the Nigerian world…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2024

On Wednesday, Olympic medals were awarded in a variety of sports, including sailing, artistic swim, speed climbing, skateboarding, boxing and other sports. After being cancelled Tuesday because of concerns about water pollution, the familiarisation…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

The final Olympic week is well underway and the United States now ranks first in the medals table. They will be hoping to increase their lead by winning in the athletics events later Tuesday. Kauli Vaast, a local from Tahiti won the gold medal…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

On the middle Sunday, the Paris Olympics, the last day of swimming will be held, as well as the highly anticipated 100 metre men's final. Novak Djokovic is vying to win a medal and fill in that one hole in his trophy case. The river Seine water…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

On the "middle Sunday" of the Games, the last day of swimming will be held, as well as the highly anticipated men's final of 100 metres in athletics. Novak Djokovic is also aiming to add an Olympic medal to his collection. The river Seine water…

Olympic kiteboarder Mauritius ready to fly with tough sport to grab

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

Julie Paturau, a kiteboarder from Mauritius, initially dismissed the possibility of competing in the Olympics. However Jean de Falbaire encouraged her to try foiling with him and represent Mauritius. She said: "I told her that I'd learn but didn't believe we'd make it to Olympics in 4 years.

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 2, 2024

The Olympics begin on Friday with the start of athletics. Home crowd favorite Leon Marchand will be aiming for his fourth gold at the Paris Games, and French judo legend Teddy Riner is chasing a fourth Olympic medal. Olympic champions in the…

ArcelorMittal S. Africa reports larger loss and hopes for a reduction in interest rates

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2024

ArcelorMittal South Africa announced on Thursday that it hopes for a reduction in interest rates during the second part of the year, after its losses increased due to weakened demand. The company lost 1.11 billion Rand ($60 million), compared…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

Enfin! A disc of yellow appeared in the sky above Paris. Simone Biles, the star gymnast of the Games and the opening performance, was awe-inspiring. After the rain, Olympic venues in the heart of Paris were illuminated and the French team's start at the Games continued. BANG!

South Africa steps up fight to contain oil spill from grounded ship

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2024

and began to break apart in rainy weather condition on South Africa's. west coast, although there are no signs of affected wildlife. yet, authorities stated on Monday. Rough sea swells have damaged the Panama-flagged general. freight vessel Ultra Galaxy given that it wandered onto a sand bank.

Exports of Sasol coal up 5% in spite of production decline

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Sasol, a South African petrochemicals firm, increased coal exports in the year ending June 30 by 5%. This was due to improved freight rail performance as well as higher production at their Thubelisha mine. The world's largest producer of fuels…

Exports of Sasol coal up 5% in spite of production decline

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Sasol, a South African petrochemicals firm, increased coal exports in the year ending June 30 by 5%. This was due to improved freight rail performance as well as higher production at their Thubelisha mine. The world's largest producer of fuels…

S.African Transnet receives $1 billion loan from the African Development Bank

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2024

Transnet, a troubled South African logistics company, has been approved for a $1 billion loan by the African Development Bank. The bank and Transnet announced this on Thursday. Transnet, the state-owned company in South Africa, has struggled…

Oil spillage from a grounded ship near South African coast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 11, 2024

Authorities said that salvage operations were in full gear on Thursday, to prevent an oil spill or pollution along South Africa’s west coast due to a grounded general cargo ship. The Panama flagged "Ultra Galaxy", which started to list badly…

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