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Officials confirm that the Ukraine killed the deputy head of Russian Navy in Kursk.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2025

Oleg Kozhemyako said that Major General Mikhail Gudkov was killed in the Kursk region of Russia. Gudkov had been the deputy chief of the Russian Navy and also led a brigade which fought against Ukraine. In the past, unofficial Russian and Ukrainian…

Jordan to purchase 120,000 T of feed barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer has issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120,000 tons barley in its previous tender on Wednesday.

Four dead, 38 missing after ferry sinks near Bali, agency says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 2, 2025

Search and Rescue Agency of Indonesia said that four people were killed, 38 people are missing and 23 people survived when a ferry with 65 passengers sank in the vicinity of the Indonesian island Bali. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, which was on…

General Dynamics receives $1.85 billion contract for submarine production

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 2, 2025

General Dynamics Electric Boat (the submarine-making unit of General Dynamics) announced on Wednesday that it had received a modification worth $1,85 billion on the contract previously awarded for Virginia class submarines. The company stated…

Jordan does not purchase 120,000 T of barley, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 2, 2025

European traders claim that Jordan's state grain purchaser is not believed to have purchased any barley in the international tender for animal feed barley, which closed on Tuesday. Traders said that three companies participated in the bid: Viterra Olam and Agrocorp.

Handelsblatt: German government does not plan to buy stake in TKMS

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 2, 2025

Handelsblatt, citing sources within the German government, reported that there are no current plans for the new government to acquire a stake in Thyssenkrupp’s defence division TKMS. According to the report the Chancellery and the Ministries…

Fiji declares that the Chinese military base is not welcome in Pacific islands as they navigate between superpowers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 2, 2025

Fiji opposes China establishing a military base on the Pacific Islands. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated this Wednesday. He added that China does not require such a facility to project its power as demonstrated by a recent test of an intercontinental missile.

US consumer watchdog cancels $95 Million 'illegal fee' settlement with Navy Federal Credit Union

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

According to an order issued on Wednesday, the top U.S. consumer watchdog agency canceled this week a $95-million settlement reached with Navy Federal Credit Union last year. Officials in the previous administration had accused them of illegally charging overdraft fees.

Egypt's Petroleum Ministry reports that a drillship has capsized in the Suez Gulf

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

Egypt's Petroleum Ministry said Tuesday it had received a report about a capsized drilling ship in the Gulf of Suez from Offshore Shukheir oil Company. The ministry stated that the drillship "Adam Marine 12" was located at Gabal El Zeit in the Red Sea.

Germany takes additional measures to combat Russia's "shadow fleet"

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

The German Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that it would take additional measures against Russia's "shadow fleet", which operates in the Baltic Sea and North Sea. Western sanctions designed to cut Russia's oil revenue following its invasion in Ukraine have resulted in the growth of a vast…

Powerboat racing E1 is looking for new investors to finance growth by adding more boats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

The E1 World Championship in electric powerboat racing is looking for 20 million euros (about $23,55 million) to help fund its growth. This series has already been backed by many of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. The team owners include Will Smith…

Jordan purchases 60,000 metric tonnes wheat in tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

In an international auction held on Tuesday, Jordan's state grain buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes of hard milling whey from optional origins. They said that it was estimated to have been purchased from Bulgarian Trading House Buildcom…

Algeria offers to purchase up to 240,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

On Tuesday, European traders reported that the Algerian state agency ONAB had issued a tender for up to 240.000 metric tons animal feed corn from optional origins. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is on Wednesday, July 2.

The price of Russian ESPO Blend oil remains stable despite strong demand

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

Four traders reported on Tuesday that the premiums for ESPO blend crude oil shipping from Russia's Kozmino Port late in July or early August to China are unchanged compared with those for earlier in the month. The Chinese said that the premium over ICE Brent was greater than $2 per barrel…

China sanctions former Philippine Senator over maritime claims

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

China barred Tolentino from entering the country on Tuesday, citing his "egregious behavior" in matters like the South China Sea dispute a day after he finished his six-year tenure. Tolentino had campaigned on his efforts last year to introduce…

One dead and more missing following a migrant shipwreck near Lampedusa, Italy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

A U.N. official reported on Monday that one woman had died, two were missing, and 87 migrants were rescued after a shipwreck near the Italian island Lampedusa. Lampedusa is located between Tunisia and Malta, and the larger Italian Island of Sicily.

South Korea's MFG purchases about 120,000 T of soymeal according to traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought approximately 120,000 metric tonnes of soymeal in an auction on Monday. The soymeal could have been sourced from the United States or South America, but also China, traders reported. Both consignments of 60…

As the heatwave continues, low water levels are hampering shipping on Germany's Rhine River.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

Commodity traders reported on Monday that a heatwave in Western Europe had lowered the water level on Germany's Rhine River. This has affected shipping and increased freight costs for cargo owners as their vessels could not sail fully loaded.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

European traders reported on Monday 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 on Wednesday, July 2.

South Korea's NOFI offers up to 60,000 tonnes of soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) had issued a tender for up to 60,000 tons of soymeal, sourced from South America or China. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to the tender is also on Monday…

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