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Delfin Midstream approves the first US floating LNG project

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 3, 2026

Delfin Midstream announced on Wednesday that it had made a final investment decision in favor of the first FLNG (floating liquefied gas) vessel of?Delfin LNG, a project currently under development off the coast of Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico.

Former Red Bull boss Horner works with Oakley, a private equity investor.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 21, 2026

Oakley Capital, a private equity firm, announced on Thursday that Christian Horner, former Red Bull Formula One boss and advisor to the company's board of directors is now advising it on premium sports investments. Horner, 52 was fired by Red…

Bousso: The clock on the oil market is ticking, as a supply crunch looms.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 21, 2026

Oil industry resilience has been remarkable in the face the biggest energy supply shock of modern history. They have pulled multiple levers in order to cushion the impact of the Iran War. The global market may be months away from breaking point if peace talks fail to produce a breakthrough.

Taiwan fires first torpedo for its domestic submarine

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 7, 2026

Taiwan conducted the first torpedo firing of its domestically-developed submarine. This is a significant milestone in a project that aims to strengthen deterrence and protect vital sea lanes if war breaks out. Taiwan, which China claims to be…

Safe-haven dollar increases as US-Iran talks fail, US to blockade Iran port

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 13, 2026

The dollar strengthened on Monday as peace talks between the U.S.A. and Iran collapsed and the U.S. Navy prepared to blockade Iranian ports. Meanwhile, the Hungarian forint rose after the centre-right Tisza Party defeated?Viktor Orban by a large margin in an election victory.

Safe-haven dollar gains when US-Iran talks fail, US will blockade Iran port

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 13, 2026

The dollar, a safe-haven currency, firmed up on Monday after peace talks broke down between the U.S.A. and Iran and the American Navy prepared to?blockade Iranian ports. Meanwhile the Hungarian forint rose after the centre-right Tisza Party defeated Viktor Orban by a large margin.

Dollar gains in FOREX as peace talks fail, US blockade Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 13, 2026

As peace talks between the U.S., and Iran fell apart and the American Navy prepared to blockade Iranian ports, the safe-haven greenback advanced. However, the dollar lost some of its gains as the trading session progressed. Both currencies have recovered from their previous lows.

Dollar gains in FOREX as peace talks fail, US blockade Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 12, 2026

As the peace talks between Iran and the U.S.?broke up and the U.S. The Navy was preparing a?blockade of?Iranian port. The euro fell by 0.3% to $1.1684, and the British pound dropped 0.5% to £1.3398. The Australian dollar, which is a risky currency, was down 0.6% at $0.7030.

The FOREX Dollar strengthens when peace talks fail and the US begins its blockade against Iran's ports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 12, 2026

In early Asian trade on Monday, the dollar gained strength against most of its peers in a broad rally. Peace talks between the U.S. Navy and Iran had broken down. The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the strength of the greenback against a basket?of six currencies, rose as much as 0.5% to 99.187.

French Navy chief: China needs to be more involved in Strait of Hormuz discussions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 1, 2026

France's Navy Chief said that China may 'at some point' have to take a more direct role in re-establishing?traffic flows? through the Strait of Hormuz, because its number of ships is probably insufficient. "We have not seen the Chinese navy intervene to reopen this strait.

Norway increases its long-term defense plan by $12 billion

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 27, 2026

The government announced on Friday that Norway will increase its defence expenditures by 115 billion crowns (about 11.87 billion dollars) between now and 2036 to compensate for the rising costs of military equipment. According to the government…

Ferretti Group yacht manufacturer Ferretti Group acquired a 3.4% stake from Biglari Holdings

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 12, 2026

The U.S. investment firm Biglari 'Holdings announced on 'Thursday that it had purchased a 3,4% stake in the?Ferretti -Group. KKCG, a Czech investment group, is preparing to make a partial offer for the Italian yacht manufacturer. Biglari Holdings…

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 6, 2026

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. BANIJAY GROUP N.V. Dutch content production and distribution company Banijay Group announced a full-year revenue totaling 4.88…

Panama cancels CK Hutchison's contracts and gives canal ports to Maersk

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 24, 2026

Panama published a Supreme Court decision on Monday in its official gazette canceling a number of port contracts held by a subsidiary CK 'Hutchison. This cleared the way for a Maersk APM Terminals temporary takeover. This publication is the…

Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

The hard economic reality of oil will sabotage President Donald Trump's efforts to funnel U.S. crude oil and Venezuelan crude into India, as part of an overall trade agreement. Details of the deal were announced by President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday…

Denmark and China renew their green maritime technology and shipbuilding agreement

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 27, 2026

China's Industry Ministry announced on Tuesday that China and Denmark had renewed their agreement to cooperate in green maritime technologies and?shipbuilding. The ministry also reaffirmed a "long-term partnership" in this sector. The renewed agreement comes amid heightened tensions between Denmark…

South Korea delegation to Canada to lobby on submarine project

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 25, 2026

South Korean Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon -sik announced on Monday that he would be heading to Canada with Hyundai Motor executives and representatives of shipbuilders Hanwha & HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in order to secure a major subcontract.

Hanwha Group aims to create 200,000 jobs or more in Canada by the year 2040

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2026

Hanwha Group, a South Korean conglomerate, aims to create 'at least 200,000 jobs' in Canada by 2040, through cooperation between various sectors, including shipbuilding. The company is competing for a highly contested subcontract. Hanwha will…

Germany's TKMS is looking for investment packages to woo Canada about the $12 billion submarine tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2026

The CEO of TKMS, a warship builder, said that he is in discussions with Norwegian and German firms to offer a multibillion-dollar package to Canada 'in a fiercely-competitive submarine tender. He was trying to beat a rival 'South korean' bid.

Germany's TKMS is looking for investment packages to woo Canada about the $12 billion submarine tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2026

The CEO of TKMS, a warship builder, said that he is in discussions with 'Norwegian, German and German companies in order to offer a multibillion-dollar investment package to Canada as part of a fiercely competitive'submarine tender. He hopes to beat a competing South Korean bid.
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