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China's Coast Guard says Philippine vessel brought supplies to Second Thomas Shoal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 27, 2024

China's coastguard said that the Philippines sent on Friday a civilian vessel to ferry daily essentials to a ship at Second Thomas Shoal, which Beijing claims was "beached illegally" in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. The coast guard…

New Zealand and Australia naval ships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 26, 2024

According to a Thursday statement by New Zealand's Defence Minister Judith Collins, naval vessels from New Zealand sailed across the Taiwan Strait. Collins described the two ships' activity as routine and in accordance with international law.

Traders say that a group in Thailand purchased around 65,000 T of feed wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

European traders reported that the importer group TFMA, based in Thailand, purchased between 60,000 and 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat during a Wednesday tender for up to 195,000 tones. It was not clear what volume was purchased,…

Philippines claims that a Chinese helicopter shadowed its aircraft during patrol

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 25, 2024

On Wednesday, the Philippines reported that a Chinese helicopter approached and shadowed its fisheries bureau's aircraft while it was on patrol near disputed Scarborough Shoal. This is yet another confrontation between two countries in an intense dispute over territory.

North Korea's sister claims that the US is increasing its nuclear submarine threats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 24, 2024

Kim Yo Jong - the powerful sister to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un - has criticised the presence in Busan of a U.S. submarine, according to state media KCNA. Kim said it was a sign of U.S. desire to "show off its nuclear strategic assets and increase threats", as reported by KCNA.

Biden: China's aggressive behaviour continues in the South China Sea, Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 21, 2024

U.S. president Joe Biden stated on Saturday that China is continuing to "behave aggression" in the South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and President Xi Jinping uses diplomacy to advance China's interests. Biden made the comments during the Quad Leaders summit in Wilmington, Delaware.

Yonhap reports three dead in fishing boat capsize off South Korea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 16, 2024

Five people were rescued and three died when a fishing vessel capsized off the west coast of South Korea. The coast guard reported this on Monday. Yonhap reported that two South Koreans, and one Indonesian were among the dead. His office reported…

Philippines anglers call for justice after oil tanker sinks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2024

LIMAY, Philippines, Sept 12 (Thomson Reuters Foundation). - E fren Dominico has actually been a fisherman in the Bay of Manila in. the Philippines for 43 years and survived many storms, but. absolutely nothing prepared him for the day when an oil tanker sank off the.

The rift between China and the Philippines over South China Sea has deepened

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2024

Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the relationship between Manila and Beijing has soured. Manila is now turning back to the United States for support in its maritime disputes against China. JAN 3: The Philippines and United States conduct their second joint patrol of the South China Sea…

Hanhwa, a S.Korea-based company, intends to acquire full control of Dyna-Mac in Singapore

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2024

Hanhwa Group, a South Korean conglomerate, has offered to buy all the shares in Dyna-Mac Holdings that it does not already own. This would value the offshore oil-and-gas contractor at S$669.2million ($513.90million). Hanhwa units Hanhwa Aerospace, and Hanwha Ocean own 25,4% of Dyna-Mac.

Traders say a group in Thailand purchased approximately 146,000 T of feed wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 5, 2024

A group of importers in Thailand purchased approximately 146,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat from optional origins during a Wednesday-closed tender, European traders reported on Thursday. According to reports, the purchase involved two consignments of 73…

Myanmar rice is the lowest priced in Indonesian tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 3, 2024

European traders reported on Tuesday that the lowest price in an international tender by Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog for up to 350,000 tons of rice, was $545 per ton (cost and freight) for rice that is expected to come from Myanmar.

Peter Apps: The stretched US Navy looks at risky waters in the South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 2, 2024

While two U.S. carrier battle groups were patrolling the Indian Ocean in an effort to prevent Iran from attacking Israel and sparking major regional conflict this week, a different military message was being sent out in a luxurious conference centre in Manila. Every year, the U.S.

China and Philippines accuse one another of ramming vessels in South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 31, 2024

China and the Philippines both accused the other of ramming one another's ships in a disputed part of the South China Sea, in the latest of an increasing number of clashes along this vital waterway. China's coastguard said that a Philippine…

The stretched US Navy looks to new risky waters in the South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 29, 2024

While two U.S. battle groups of aircraft carriers patrolled the Indian Ocean in an effort to prevent Iran from attacking Israel and sparking major regional conflict this week, a very distinct military messaging campaign was underway at a luxury conference center in Manila. Every year, the U.S.

Traders to deliver record diesel volumes by supertanker from Asia in August

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 29, 2024

next month, data from trade sources and shiptrackers revealed. information and two trade sources. rates, stated LSEG Oil Research study experts in an e-mail. , and major trader Trafigura, the information showed. ADNOC and Trafigura both declined to comment. did not react to an ask for comment.

China Coast Guard: Philippines' 'adventurous' actions could lead to incidents

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 29, 2024

China's Coast Guard urged the Philippines to stop sending missions near a disputed shoal in South China Sea to resupply vessels, warning such "adventurous" actions could trigger unspecified incident. The statement came after a series confrontations and clashes in and around the atoll.

Asia leads in fuel oil imports from Nigeria's Dangote, but volumes may decline

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 29, 2024

for the remainder of the year. at the world's largest bunker hub Singapore. showing up in September, data from analytics firm Kpler revealed. 700,000 heaps this year. ahead. sources said. remark. Processing lower-sulphur crudes such as U.S. senior analyst at LSEG Oil Research.

Philippines calls China's South China Sea move aggressive and illegal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 26, 2024

After a series of incidents and clashes on the air and on the sea in the last week, the Philippine government condemned China for its "repeated aggressive and unprofessional" actions. The Philippines' National Maritime Council said Chinese aircraft…

China fines Sinograin, others for transporting cooking oils in unclean tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 26, 2024

State media reported that China fined Sinograin, a state-owned stockpiler of cooking oil, and six other firms an aggregate of 11 million yuan (1.54 million dollars) for the use of fuel tanks to transport cooking oils in a scandal which eroded trust in food safety regulations.

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