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Chairman: 47 ships have rerouted through the Suez Canal in this month.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 23, 2025

Osama Rabi, the chairman of Egypt's Suez Canal Authority, said that since February 1, 47 ships had been diverted from Cape of Good Hope into Suez Canal. Rabie stated earlier this month that the Red Sea Crisis did not create an alternative route for the canal…

La Repubblica reports that Saipem is close to a merger with Subsea 7, a rival oil services company.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 23, 2025

The Italian newspaper La Repubblica, without citing any sources, reported that the Italian oil services firm Saipem was close to merging with its Norwegian competitor Subsea 7. The paper did not provide any further financial information. Several years ago…

Petrobras to announce new tender for 4 tanker vessels by mid-2025

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 22, 2025

Transpetro is the logistics division of Brazil's Petrobras. It will launch an auction for four new tanks around 2025. Transpetro's chief Sergio Bacci said that the company hopes to include nine more in its strategic plan from 2026-2030. Bacci…

Petrobras may cancel FPSO bid after high bidder, sources claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 21, 2025

Two sources familiar with the matter have confirmed that Brazil's state oil company Petrobras may cancel a tender for a production, storage and offloading vessel from India's Shapoorji pallonji Energy. Sources claim that the state-run company…

US crude stocks rise, but gasoline and distillate are decreasing - EIA

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 20, 2025

The Energy Information Administration reported on Thursday that the U.S. crude stockpiles increased while gasoline and distillate stocks fell as a result of seasonal maintenance at refineries, which led to a lower processing. The EIA reported that crude inventories increased by 4.6 millions barrels…

US crude stocks rise, but gasoline and distillate are decreasing - EIA

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 20, 2025

The Energy Information Administration reported on Thursday that U.S. crude stockpiles increased while gasoline and distillate stocks fell. The EIA reported that crude inventories increased by 4.6 millions barrels, to 432.5million barrels during the week ending February 14.

Data shows that Russia's idle refining capacity was 82% higher in February.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 20, 2025

According to calculations based upon data from industry sources, the offline primary oil refinery capacity of Russia in February has been revised up by 82% compared to what was originally planned for this month. In February, idle primary oil…

After the storm, oil loadings have resumed from Russia's Black Sea Port of Novorossiisk.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 20, 2025

Two sources with knowledge of the situation said on Thursday that oil loadings at Russia's Black Sea Port of Novorossiisk resumed on Tuesday night, after being idle for two consecutive days due to storms. The storm caused the suspension of oil loadings at the Russian Black Sea port Novorossiisk…

Key Takeaways From Trump-Putin Talks: Ukraine, Energy, NATO, Sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 20, 2025

The first meeting between Russia and the United States since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict was held to restore relations and prepare the ground for a peaceful resolution. What has been discussed so far? UKRAINE WAR Donald Trump, the U.S. president, says that he wants a quick end to the war.

North Korea criticizes US over AUKUS nuclear submarine deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 19, 2025

North Korean state-run media on Thursday criticised the United States over a nuclear submarine agreement with Australia signed under the AUKUS Partnership in 2021. A KCNA commentary said that Washington should be cautious about the consequences of what they called nuclear alliances.

Australia claims Chinese navy ships near Sydney do not pose a threat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 19, 2025

Richard Marles, Australia's Defence Minister, said that the country is closely monitoring the Chinese navy task force in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the east coast. The ships do not pose a threat as they have not broken any maritime laws.

Spain arrests the crew of a migrant boat following eight deaths including a baby

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 19, 2025

The Civil Guard announced on Wednesday that seven members of the crew of an overcrowded migrant boat from Senegal arrived in the Canary Islands last December. They were arrested for the alleged murder of eight passengers including a toddler.

Jordan offers to purchase up to 120,000 tonnes of wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 19, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is February 25. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

Goldman Sachs does not believe that the ceasefire in Ukraine will boost Russian output

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 19, 2025

Goldman Sachs stated on Wednesday that a potential ceasefire in Ukraine and the resulting easing of sanctions against Russia is unlikely to increase Russia's crude oil flow. The administration of U.S. president Donald Trump said Tuesday that it had agreed to have more talks with Russia. In Ukraine.

Bangladesh prepares for a recycling boom

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 18, 2025

Shipbreaking is a global problem that requires urgent attention. On 15 km of coastline, Sitakunda is home to 30 ship-breaking yards. These yards recycle 38% of all dead ships in the world and provide steel scraps to Bangladesh's flourishing manufacturing industry.

Saronic Technologies is valued at $4 billion following $600 million in fundraising

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 18, 2025

Saronic Technologies announced on Tuesday that it had closed a $600m Series C financing round led by Elad Gil. This funding round valued the autonomous shipbuilding firm at $4 billion. The company announced that it would use the funds to build Port Alpha…

QIA subsidiary, Omani government investment firm to invest in Asyad Shipping IPO

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 18, 2025

Asyad Shipping, a shipping company in Oman, announced on Tuesday that it will have as anchor investors a subsidiary owned by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and a local investment group owned by the Omani Government. Asyad Shipping - which transports liquefied gas (LNG)…

Philippines accuses China of reckless flight maneuvers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 18, 2025

The Philippine Coast Guard accused the Chinese Navy of dangerous flight maneuvers Tuesday after it flew near a government plane patrolling a disputed Shoal in the South China Sea. The Philippine Coast Guard said that the government fisheries…

After decades of pain, Greek shipyards declare: "We are back"

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 18, 2025

Last month, the sound of hammering and welding came from the Skaramangas Shipyard in Athens as workers repaired the bow on a large oil tanker while other vessels were waiting to be fixed nearby in a drying dock. The shipyard is now a hive of activity after a dramatic turnaround.

Petrobras launches tender for 8 gas tankers; 13 more by the end of 2026

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 17, 2025

Transpetro is a unit of Brazil’s state-run Petrobras. It has launched an international bid to contract eight tankers, and will launch another 13 by the end next year. The tenders form part of ongoing plans for Transpetro to renew its fleet and boost the country's shipping sector.

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