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The death toll in the Congo Lake Tumba disaster continues to rise as the search for survivors continues

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 16, 2025

A local official confirmed that the death toll was at least 45 following three motorized canoes that capsized on Lake Tumba in Democratic Republic of Congo last Wednesday. The search for survivors continues. According to Lake Commissioner Gabriel Ifulu Bongolomba…

Powerboat racing: DJ Aoki's Team wins in Dubrovnik, while Lebron takes the first E1 podium

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 16, 2025

The electric raceboat team of DJ Steve Aoki won the Adriatic at the weekend. It was their second victory this season, and they surpassed Rafa's outfit to take the E1 Championship standings. Aoki Racing Team 2025 has added former Formula 1 test driver Dani Clos to its team.

Algeria offers to purchase soft milling wheat worth 50,000 T, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 15, 2025

European traders reported on Sunday that Algeria's state grain agency OAIC had issued a tender for soft milling wheat from origins of choice. Algeria usually buys more than the nominal amount sought in its tenders. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Tuesday June 17.

Tunisia purchases soft wheat tenders worth 100,000 T, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 13, 2025

European traders reported that the Tunisian state grain agency purchased around 100,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat from origins other than Tunisia in a Friday international tender. The 75,000 tonnes sought in the tender was exceeded. Grain Star…

Australia will increase aerial surveillance in the Pacific to catch illegal fishing vessels

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

Tender documents seen by show reveal that Australia will significantly increase surveillance of Pacific Islands' territorial waters. The country plans to spend A$477m ($310.72m) on aerial patrols to detect illegal fishing fleets. Meanwhile, China is taking steps to send its coastguard to the area.

The majority of G7 countries are ready to lower the Russian oil price cap even without US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

Four sources with knowledge of the situation said that most countries in the Group of Seven are willing to lower the G7 cap on Russian oil if the U.S. president Donald Trump opts out. The G7 leaders will meet in Canada on June 15-17 to discuss the price caps first agreed upon in late 2022.

The majority of G7 countries are ready to lower the Russian oil price cap even without US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

Four sources with knowledge of the situation said that most countries in the Group of Seven are willing to lower the G7 cap on Russian oil if the U.S. president Donald Trump opts out. The G7 leaders will meet in Canada on June 15-17 to discuss the price caps first agreed upon in late 2022.

Britain understands the need for U.S. to review AUKUS sub-pact

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

The UK said that it fully understood the decision of the U.S. administration under Donald Trump to review the AUKUS sub-pact. London reiterated its position that this project is crucial for peace and security. The United States, Australia, and…

Ocean scientists and racing sailors will work together in European waters

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

Organisers say that every yacht participating in the Ocean Race Europe this summer will also serve as a floating lab, collecting vital ocean data while crews race between seven iconic European port cities. During the offshore competition, which runs from August 10 through September 20…

Wall Street Journal, June 12,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has endorsed the current chief executive Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan for correcting recent challenges at the chain.

Trump administration reviews Biden's submarine pact between Australia and UK

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2025

A U.S. official revealed that the Trump administration is reviewing a defense agreement worth hundreds of millions of dollars signed by former president Joe Biden with Australia and Britain, which allowed Australia to purchase conventionally-armed nuclear submarines.

The US Congress wants to increase Navy and Air Force Fleets in 2026 Bill

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2025

The House Appropriations Committee’s Defense Subcommittee published its draft bill for fiscal year 2026 late Tuesday. It aims to purchase one more F-35 jet in comparison with the Pentagon’s budget request of 2025 and invest in missile defenses, naval vessels and other investments.

The Admiral's Cup is set to resume in two years, and the inclusion rule has stirred up the fleet.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2025

The Admiral's Cup will sail again next month, after a 22 year absence. Each competing yacht must have at least one female crew member. This requirement has caused both excitement and discomfort amongst the sailors who are meant to be promoted by it. "Honestly... My first reaction was an eye roll.

Egypt allots Red Sea Land for the issue of bonds and debt reduction

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2025

The official gazette reported on Tuesday that Egypt had allocated a plot of 174 square kilometers (67 square miles) on the Red Sea Coast to the Finance Ministry for use in Islamic Bond issuances as well as in efforts to reduce the country's debt.

Cost of Canada's new US made fighter jet fleet is set to increase, says watchdog

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2025

The cost of Canada's planned purchase 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft will be at least 45% higher than originally estimated, and the project could also be threatened by a shortage of pilots, according to the top watchdog in the country. In January 2023…

Nadal's team is leading the charge on Adriatic waves from clay to spray

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2025

Rafa Nadal is adjusting to life after tennis. He has put down his racquets and spent time surfing the Adriatic. His Team Rafa will be competing in Dubrovnik's E1 World Championship for electric powerboat racing. The Spanish racing team, which won the Doha round last time…

South Korea's MFG purchases 68,000 T of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought around 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on a private basis without launching an international tender on Tuesday, European traders reported. The estimated cost of the ton was $233.99, including freight.

South Korea's NOFI buys estimated 136,000 T corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2025

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 136,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Tuesday in an international bid seeking up to 13,88,000 tons. The corn can be purchased from South America…

Iran's SLAL has won tenders to purchase 120,000 tonnes each of corn, barley, and soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2025

After it issued international tenders for corn, barley, and soymeal, European traders reported on Tuesday that the state-owned animal food importer SLAL in Iran had received offers of up to 120,000 metric tonnes each. They said that the deadline…

Vancouver picks D Ashton Bell to open PWHL expansion draft

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 10, 2025

Vancouver selected Ashton Bell, a defender for the Ottawa Charge, as the top pick in Monday's expansion draft of the Professional Women's Hockey League. Seattle chose Aneta Tejralova, a defender from Ottawa and Hannah Bilka, a forward from Boston Fleet.

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