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One dies, dozens missing in shipwreck off Italy's Lampedusa

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 19, 2025

UNICEF's country coordinator in Italy reported on Sunday that a boat carrying 35 migrants from Libya capsized near the center of the Mediterranean, leaving one person confirmed dead and another two dozen people missing. UNICEF's Nicola Dell'Arciprete…

EU wants a maritime declaration to inspect Russia’s shadow fleet

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 19, 2025

A document from the European Union's diplomatic branch, the EEAS (European External Action Service), shows that it is urging its member states to support a maritime declaration which would allow EU countries working with flag state to arrange inspections of Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers.

State Dept. says that Chinese sanctions against Hanwha US shipbuilding units are meant to 'coerce South Korea'.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 16, 2025

The Chinese sanctions on U.S. Hanwha Ocean affiliates this week are intended to undermine South Korea's cooperation with the United States and "to force" Washington's Asian allies, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department on Friday.

Chinese freighter cuts EU delivery time in half on first Arctic voyage to UK

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 14, 2025

State-run news agency Xinhua reports that a Chinese container ship completed a pioneering voyage through the Arctic and into a UK port. This journey cut in half the transit time of the electric vehicles aboard the ship, as well as the solar panels, which were destined for Europe.

EasyJet's shares rise after traders cite a report on bid interest

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 14, 2025

The shares of budget airline easyJet rose as much as 11,5% on Tuesday. Traders cited an Italian media report about possible bid interest by global container shipping company MSC. In a statement, a Mediterranean Shipping Company spokesperson denied any involvement in the matter.

Radiant World now deals in metals as well as iron ore

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 14, 2025

Radiant World, an Indian commodity trader, has hired Liam Brown and Louis McCauley to expand its industrial and precious-metals trading business. McCauley previously worked for Citi, Credit Agricole, and Goldman Sachs, and Brown traded industrial metals.

Sources: Caspian Pipeline Consortium increases oil exports by 9% in September m/m.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2025

According to two industry sources, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium increased its oil exports by 9% per day in September compared to August, to 6.6 millions metric tons or 1.75million barrels daily. CPC exports oil via a pipeline that carries over 80% of all Kazakh crude oil exports.

Russia denies that a submarine malfunctioned and surfaced near France

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 13, 2025

Russia denied on Monday that its submarine was experiencing technical difficulties after it surfaced near the northern French coast. NATO's Maritime Command released photos on October 9, claiming to show a French Navy frigate observing a Russian…

South Korea's minister of defense says that North Korea received likely help from Russia in the form of submarines.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 12, 2025

South Korean defense minister Ahn Gyu back told the parliament on Monday that North Korea likely received technical assistance from Russia in its submarine development. North Korea has pledged to develop submarines capable of launching ballistic missiles.

The Russian oil exports to western ports will remain near record levels in October

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 10, 2025

The differential between Brent and Urals crudes dated Friday remained stable, but Russia's oil imports from western ports are expected to remain close to their record high for October, according both to industry sources as well as calculations.

Trump and Finland’s Stubb approve a deal for icebreaker vessels

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2025

U.S. president Donald Trump and his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb signed an agreement Thursday that will allow the U.S. Coast Guard up to eleven icebreakers to enhance U.S. security in the Arctic. Trump and Stubb established friendly relations since Trump gained power in January.

Britain has shortlisted 82 temporary jobs to fill labour shortages

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2025

Britain published on Thursday a list of mid-skilled occupations that may qualify for temporary visas as part of a new immigration scheme designed to address labour shortages. Keir starmer, the Prime Minister of Britain, is attempting to be more tough on immigration.

US container imports fall in September as Trump tariffs disrupt international trade

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 9, 2025

Data released on Thursday revealed that U.S. containerized imports in September were down 8.4% compared to the same period last year, with a drop of 22.9% in goods imported from China. This was due to ongoing trade tensions caused by President Donald Trump's policies. U.S.

France blocks maritime concessions for France-UK Power Interconnector Project

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

The French authorities denied a major maritime concession to the Aquind interconnector electricity project on Wednesday, effectively stopping the planned high-voltage connection between France and Britain. The Seine-Maritime Prefecture announced…

Antwerp-Bruges shipping disrupted by industrial action of harbour pilots

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

The port authorities in Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium reported that the four-day strike by Flemish harbour captains against federal pension reforms has severely affected marine traffic. The port of Antwerp, which normally processes 60-80 ships per day…

ADNOC to pay out $43 billion as dividends by 2030

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced on Wednesday that six of its publicly listed subsidiaries would distribute 158 billion AED (43.02 billion dollars) in dividends before 2030. ADNOC Gas signed a contract worth 146,9 billion AED (40 billion dollars) for the Ruwais project.

Dalin, a French sailor, says he won Vendee Globe despite receiving cancer treatment

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

Charlie Dalin, a French sailor, revealed that he had been undergoing cancer treatment while sailing to victory in the Vendee Globe. He completed the solo around-the-world racing despite the diagnosis which came just months before it began. Dalin…

Pentagon nominee: review of AUKUS sub project continues

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 7, 2025

The Pentagon's nominee for senior Indo-Pacific official said that the U.S. Defense Department is continuing its review of the AUKUS program to provide Australia with a nuclear-powered sub. John Noh has been appointed assistant secretary. He…

Molgas, a Spanish company, has acquired Titan LNG Bunker Supplier.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 7, 2025

The company announced on Tuesday that Spain's Molgas had acquired the Dutch liquefied gas bunker supplier Titan after acquiring a 45% share in 2023. The demand for LNG bunkering has increased in recent years, with the introduction hundreds of ships which can run on this fuel.

Industry group: France will supply two-thirds of Morocco's soft grain needs.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 7, 2025

Intercereales' Philippe Heusele said that French wheat exporters would supply Morocco with 3.5 million tons of soft wheat, or two thirds, during the 2025-2026 harvest season. Moroccan traders and French grains associations Synacomex estimate…

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