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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.

U.S. demands more aircraft and ships from NATO allies

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 3, 2026

A top U.S. General said that the 'United States' expects European NATO allies, including Canada, to increase their contribution of manned and unmanned aircraft as well as ships to the alliances defence plans. Washington is stepping back from these areas.

Venezuela's Trump-backed Reforms Have Yet to Attract Investors Wary of Legal System, Infrastructure

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 3, 2026

Sources with knowledge of the private sector's investment decisions said that global investors are still hesitant to sign deals in Venezuela despite the business-friendly reforms implemented by the interim government, which was backed up by U.S. president Donald Trump.

EU wheat prices at a three-week low due to supply pressure

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 1, 2026

Euronext Wheat fell on Monday, to a 3-week low. Milder weather in western Europe following a heatwave lowered crop concerns. Favorable weather for U.S. corn weighed down on grain markets and distracted attention from a sharp rise in crude oil…

Australia wins third consecutive SailGP after tense New York final

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 31, 2026

BONDS FlyingRoos, an Australian sailing team, beat Emirates GBR to win the New York Sail Grand Prix and their third consecutive SailGP victory. SailGP cancelled Saturday's racing after strong winds prevented the majority of the fleet from launching onto the Hudson River.

Spain leads New York SailGP following a disrupted first day

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 30, 2026

Los Gallos, a Spanish sailing team, won two of the three races on the Hudson River under a modified format after strong winds disrupted Saturday's opening day. High winds prevented many F50 catamarans from being launched safely, so SailGP organizers…

TotalEnergies' CEO said that the company made Middle East oil mega trades in February after it noticed the US Navy building up in Gulf.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 28, 2026

TotalEnergies, the French oil major, bought large quantities of Middle East crude in march after its traders saw the U.S. Navy assembling ships near the Gulf in early February. Our oil traders, who are doing their jobs, noticed the U.S. Navy massing ships in the Persian Gulf during February.

The paper trail that links a US fuel dealer to a Mexican cartel

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 27, 2026

According to Mexican sources who have direct knowledge of this matter, and to four Mexican government documents, Ikon Midstream is being investigated in Mexico for fuel smuggling. Documents and sources indicate that the probe is part and parcel…

Italy's America's Cup ambitions are shown with preliminary regatta win

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 24, 2026

Italy won the first 'America's Cup pre-regatta on 'Sunday. They beat New Zealand, who were defending in a showcasing of speed and resilience in their home waters. After eight races over three days between eight boats, Luna Rossa’s main crew won the leaderboard by just three points…

Scott plots US route to America's Cup Challenge

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 23, 2026

The United States will not be competing in this weekend's America Cup preliminary regatta. However, they are closely monitoring the racing as they try to catch up with the rest after entering the fleet late for next year. Giles Scott, the sailing director for American Racing Challenger Team USA…

Italy cracks down on a EUR 300 million streaming pirate ring

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2026

Italy's Financial Police announced on Friday that they had busted an?advanced streaming piracy ring which caused damages of approximately EUR300 million ($348million) to?rights owners?such as Sky DAZN Netflix Disney+ Spotify and Spotify. The…

Special Report: Inside the unraveling U.S. Diplomacy under Trump

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 21, 2026

A European diplomat in Washington demanded an answer from the U.S. government when Donald Trump said on April 7 to Iran that "a civilization will die tonight." The diplomat was concerned about the possibility of the president using a nuclear weapon.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 21, 2026

Oil industry showed remarkable resilience when faced with the biggest?energy shock in modern times, pulling many levers to soften the blow from the Iran War. The global market could be months away from breaking point if there is no breakthrough in peace talks.

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 petrodollar is put to the test by opaque oil deals around Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 18, 2026

The U.S.-dominated global oil trade system is under pressure from the Iran War and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz. Governments in major consumers nations are turning to opaque deals with Gulf producers and Tehran to secure their?supplies.

US importers purchased wheat from Poland during the past week, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 18, 2026

In the past few weeks, buyers from the United States purchased milling wheat in Poland at high prices. Wheat prices are driving demand for cheaper supplies, traders in Europe said on Monday. The U.S. has previously purchased Polish wheat from the new 2026 crop, as reported in April.

Traders say that U.S. importers have bought wheat from Poland over the past few weeks.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 18, 2026

European traders reported on Monday that buyers?from the United States?purchased milling wheat in Poland in the?past weeks?. High U.S. prices of wheat generated demand for lower supplies. This is a continuation of previous U.S. sales of?Polish?wheat from the new 2026 crop reported in April.

Rain relief for EU wheat after US-China Summit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 15, 2026

Euronext Wheat extended its?losses in line with Chicago on Friday as the U.S. China summit resulted in a broad selling of grains, while improved crop conditions in Europe eased concerns about drought. By 1549 GMT on September 15, the price of…

Sailing Australia launches the first America's Cup challenge in 25 years

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 13, 2026

Australia has entered its first 'America's Cup' team in 25 years, for the 38th edition next year of the historic sailing competition in Naples, Italy. The Royal 'Prince Edward Yacht club announced on Wednesday that it had issued a notice of?Challenge? to the defending New Zealand Yacht Squadron.

Australia wins Bermuda SailGP and extends championship lead

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 10, 2026

Bonds Flying Roos from Australia won the Bermuda SailGP on Sunday. They beat Spain's Los Gallos, and Germany by Deutsche Bank to clinch their third win of the 2026 'SailGP' season. Tom Slingsby led the?Australian Team to victory in the Great…

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