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China criticises Canadian, Australian warships transiting Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 6, 2025

China's military said on Saturday that its forces followed and warned two warships, a Canadian and Australian, as they sailed through the Taiwan Strait. It criticized this move as a provocation. The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command stated that the Canadian frigate Ville de Quebec…

Microsoft Azure cloud service affected by Red Sea fiber cut

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 6, 2025

Microsoft announced on Saturday that Microsoft Azure users could experience an increase in latency as a result of multiple fiber cuts under the Red Sea. The company warned that traffic traversing the Middle East, originating or terminating in Asia and Europe, may be subject to increased disruptions.

Five people killed when an evacuation boat capsizes during floods in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 6, 2025

The disaster agency reported that at least five people died and more than a dozen were rescued after a boat carrying residents evacuating from flood-hit Punjab province in southern Pakistan capsized on Saturday. The disaster management authority…

China media: Canadian and Australian warships transit Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 6, 2025

China's official media reported that two warships from Canada, Australia and the People's Liberation Army were observing the transit of two warships through the Taiwan Strait. China's state run Global Times newspaper reported that the Canadian frigate Ville de Quebec…

India's 15-year defense plan includes a nuclear-powered carrier and home-built jets

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 5, 2025

India may build a third nuclear-powered aircraft carrier as part of the 15-year plan for defence modernization announced on Friday. The plan also includes the first use of fighter jets made in India by the Navy. New Delhi, which is bordered…

Chinese navy claims it conducted routine patrol in South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 4, 2025

China's Navy conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea, a spokesperson from its Southern Theatre Command announced on Thursday. The Philippines was accused of "undermining peace and stability in the region" by conducting joint patrols.

Manager citing data: Arctic LNG 2 has delivered its first cargo

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 4, 2025

A senior manager from the majority shareholder said on Thursday that Russia's Arctic LNG 2 has delivered its first LNG shipment, citing data from ship tracking. As you can see, the first vessel entered China according to data. Data from Kpler showed that China had received its first LNG cargo…

Top South Korean official: Policy institutions will lead $350 billion US Fund, Watching FX

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 4, 2025

Vice Finance Minister of South Korea said that the pledge by South Korea to invest $350billion in strategic U.S. Industries as part a trade agreement with Washington will likely be led state policy institutions who will provide funding case-by-case. In a July trade agreement to cap U.S.

Officials say 60 people have died in a boating accident in Nigeria.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 3, 2025

Local officials reported on Wednesday that at least 60 people were killed and dozens rescued when a boat with over 100 passengers capsized near the north-central Niger State in Nigeria. The vessel was heading from Tungan Sule, Malale District…

An illegal sports streaming website is shut down before the NFL season

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 3, 2025

Authorities in Egypt shut down Streameast - an illegal live streaming sports operation - on the eve before the NFL season. Wednesday, the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (a coalition against piracy) announced its action. The group…

Panama launches project to build a canal gas pipeline for the interoceanic energy Corridor

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 3, 2025

The Panama Canal announced that during an official trip to Japan, President Jose Raul Mulino of Panama had begun a process for developing a new interoceanic gas pipeline energy corridor to serve the canal. The statement said that the pipeline would be the first project under this platform.

Tunisia purchases approximately 125,000 tons soft wheat through tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 3, 2025

European traders reported that the Tunisian state grain agency purchased approximately 125,000 metric tonnes of soft wheat from origins other than Tunisia in a Wednesday international tender. The lowest estimated price was $255.86 per ton, cost and freight included.

Beccaria fulfills Genoa Dream with Ocean Race Europe Leg Victory

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 3, 2025

Ambrogio BECCARIA turned the waters of his native Genoa into a triumphant stage on Wednesday. He led his Italian-flagged Allagrande Mapei Racing to victory in Leg 4 The Ocean Race Europe2025, after a nail biting finish early in the morning.

Sources say that Bukom refinery in Singapore exports rare naphtha, according to sources

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 2, 2025

Three sources familiar with the situation and with shipping data say that Singapore's Bukom refinery exported its first cargo of naphtha in years, following an extended outage at their cracker. More cargoes are expected to be shipped over the next few weeks.

Maduro claims that the US is seeking to change Venezuela's regime with its naval buildup

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 1, 2025

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stated in a rare Monday press conference that the United States was seeking to change his government through a naval deployment. In recent weeks, tensions between the United States of America and Venezuela have increased amid a massive U.S.

Indian oil minister denies that country is benefiting from Russian imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 1, 2025

Hardeep Singh Puri said that India does not profit from Russian oil imports. Its purchases have stabilized markets and kept prices from increasing to $200 per barrel. India has been targeted by the U.S. for its Russian crude purchases. President…

Ukraine vows retaliation after Russian attacks on the power sector

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 31, 2025

Nearly 60,000 Ukrainians were left without power overnight after Russian drones attacked power plants in the north and south of Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has promised to retaliate with more strikes inside Russia. In the last few weeks…

Norwegian government: Norway chooses British-made ships for its Navy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 31, 2025

Norway's government announced on Sunday that the Norwegian Navy plans to order a new fleet of British-made ships to strengthen its maritime defense. Germany, France Britain and the United States all submitted competing designs for frigates in…

First female crew wins Lipton Challenge Cup

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 30, 2025

Hermanus Yacht Club won the Lipton Challenge Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, for the first time ever. The sailing regatta has been held since 1909 and is steeped with history. The five-day regatta was hosted by the defending champion Royal Cape Yacht Club, Africa's premier regatta.

Gambia: At least 70 people killed when migrant boat capsizes off West Africa

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 30, 2025

The Gambia Foreign Affairs Ministry said that at least 70 people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized near the coast of West Africa. This was one of the most deadly accidents along the popular migration route into Europe in recent years.

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