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Media reports claim that Singapore will seek compensation for an oil spill from the shipowner.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

Singapore will seek compensation from the owners the stationary vessel which discharged the oil for the costs it incurred during an oil spill that occurred last week, reported local media CNA on Thursday. The Maritime and Port Authority informed CNA that Singapore-flagged Marine Honourā€¦

Official of the Philippine Navy calls China's coast guard a "band" of barbarians

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

A senior navy official stated on Thursday that China's coastguard personnel behaved like "a band of barbarians" this week during a Philippine supply mission to a disputed shoal in South China Sea, which resulted in injuries and damages to vessels.

China reduces coal production to focus on structural Reform: Kemp

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

China's coal output has slightly slowed after a rapid growth over the past two years. The energy supply situation is now more stable, which allows the government to concentrate on structural changes that will last a long time. According to the National Bureau of Statisticsā€¦

Kawasaki Heavy, a Japanese company, will produce ventilators for shelters underground

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd announced on Thursday that it would make the first Japanese ventilators for underground shelters by 2026. This is as China, a neighbouring country, intensifies its military buildup while North Korea increases its arsenal of nuclear weapons and missiles.

EU states approve 14th sanctions package against Russia, diplomats say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2024

Diplomats reported on Thursday that the European Union approved a fourteenth package of sanctions for Russia's war in Ukraine. This included a ban on the re-export of Russian LNG in EU waters. The Belgian government, which currently holds the rotating EU Presidency until July 1ā€¦

Germany blocks the passage of new EU Sanctions Package on Russia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

EU diplomats reported on Wednesday that the EU failed to reach an agreement on a fourteenth package of Russian sanctions because Germany continued to be a blocker despite the removal of a clause Berlin considered problematic. Over the past monthā€¦

India Cabinet approves funding for offshore wind energy programme worth $894 million

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

The government announced on Wednesday that the Indian cabinet had approved a funding program for offshore wind projects with a cost of $893.60 million. India, the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, wants to increase the use of cleaner fuels to reduce its carbon emissions.

India approves $9 billion port to boost trade between Europe and India

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

India's Cabinet approved the development of a deep-water harbor on Wednesday. The government stated that this port will be an important part of the plan to connect Asia with Europe via rail and sea links through the Middle East. Ashwini Vaishnawā€¦

Russian oil exports to western ports are lower than expected in July, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

Two traders say that the decline in Russia's oil imports from its western port is expected to be lower than June due to higher refinery output and Moscow's commitment to sticking to OPEC+ production cuts. The Russian oil exports to the Black Sea and Baltic ports of Novorossiisk and Primorskā€¦

The Red Sea attack trauma adds to the shortage of seafarers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

Costas Rassias, who was sailing in the Red Sea when a missile from Yemen's Houthi islamists fell near his vessel, vowed not to continue. According to more than 15 ship crews and shipping industry officials interviewed, seafarers who have beenā€¦

Ukraine restores ferry service to Georgia's Black Sea Port of Batumi

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

According to its timetable, Ukrainian ferry company Ukrferry plans to resume service between the Black Sea ports of Chornomorsk in Georgia and Batumi. After the Russian invasion in Ukraine, 2022, the ferry service was suspended. The ferry service will be resumedā€¦

Red Sea Action is needed as Houthis sink a second vessel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

Leading industry groups warned on Wednesday that urgent action was needed to stop the Houthis' attacks against merchant ships in the Red Sea, following the sinking a second vessel. In November, Houthi militants aligned with Iran launched theā€¦

A group in Thailand purchases about 60,000 T of feed wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

European traders reported that an importer group from Thailand purchased approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat imported from Ukraine at a Wednesday international auction. Traders said that the wheat purchased in the tenderā€¦

Salvage firm confirms sinking Greek-owned Tutor by Houthis

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

Salvagers confirmed Wednesday that the Greek-owned Tutor, a coal carrier, which was attacked by Houthi militants from Yemen in the Red Sea on last week's Friday has sunk. According to maritime security companies, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations and other sourcesā€¦

The Greek Foreign Minister says that Europe must take in Gaza's children affected by the war.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

According to Reuters, the Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said that Europe must host Gazan children who have been traumatized by the war. Gerapetritis said that he is looking for partners to help him in a temporary project of bringing the children into the European Union.

Export prices for Ukraine's 2024 crop of rapeseed are expected to rise, say producers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

Agrarian Council, Ukraine's biggest agribusiness organization, announced late Tuesday that export prices for Ukrainian rapeseed harvesting in 2024 will increase to at least 500 Euros ($536.50 per metric ton) by October. The current price is 425 Euros.

The Red Sea attack trauma adds to the shortage of seafarers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

Costas Rassias, who was sailing in the Red Sea when a missile from Yemen's Houthi islamists fell near his vessel, vowed not to continue. According to more than 15 ship crews and shipping industry officials interviewed, seafarers who have beenā€¦

Philippines' more assertive hand in dispute over South China Sea tests Beijing

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2024

In the Presidential Situation Room in February of last year, senior Philippines officials were faced with a difficult decision. Coast guard officers displayed photos that they said were of a military grade laser pointed by China at a Philippines vessel in disputed waters a few days before.

Trans Mountain refines heavy crude standards for pipeline after quality concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2024

Trans Mountain, the Canadian-owned oil pipeline company owned by the Canadian government, revised its standards last week for accepting crude oils on its newly expanded system. This was after buyers expressed concerns over the crude oil that arrived on the line. The U.S.

Galaxy Leader crew members freed by ship manager after Houthis call

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2024

The managers of the Galaxy Leader cargo vessel renewed their calls on Tuesday for the Houthi militants in Yemen to release 25 members of the vehicle carrier crew who have been detained for seven months. On November 19, militants attacked the Bahamas-flagged vessel using helicopters.