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SailGP Abu Dhabi Final: Sailing crews aim for $2 million SailGP prize

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 28, 2025

Abu Dhabi will offer tricky light winds, a compact course and a $2 million prize for teams competing for a spot in the SailGP Grand Final this weekend. SailGP’s fifth season culminates in a race where the crew with the highest score wins it all. This is called Formula One on the water.

Hegseth visits USS Gerald R. Ford in Latin America

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

On Thursday, U.S. Secretary Pete Hegseth met with sailors aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford air carrier in Latin America. This visit came as the Trump administration intensifies its military buildup which has heightened tensions between Venezuela and the United States.

SailGP Abu Dhabi Final: Crews eye $2 Million Prize

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

Abu Dhabi will offer tricky light winds, a compact course and a $2 million prize for teams competing for a spot in the SailGP Grand Final this weekend. SailGP’s fifth season culminates in a race where the crew with the highest score wins it all. This is called Formula One on the water.

Tunisia purchases up to 125,000 metric tonness of barley, according to traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

European traders reported that Tunisia's state grain agency purchased approximately 75,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley during an international auction on Thursday, which sought up to 125,000 tonnes. Barley was bought in three consignments of 25…

Tunisia receives offers for 125,000 tons of barley, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicate that the lowest price offered at Thursday's international tender for around 125,000 tons of animal feed barley from Tunisia was $268.42 per ton, including freight and cost. Trading house Aston was believed to be the one who made the offer for 25…

Turkey says construction starts on indigenous air defence destroyer

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

Turkey announced on Thursday that contractors have begun building a naval aircraft destroyer. The vessel will be part of the multi-layered "Steel Dome", or air defence system, planned by the country. NATO member Turkey announced its first plans to build Steel Dome…

Jordanian traders claim that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 metric tonnes of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer had issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 3 December. Traders…

South Korea's MFG purchases 65,000 metric tonnes feed wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought around 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat on Wednesday in a private transaction without issuing a tender internationally, European traders reported on Thursday. A consignment of goods was purchased for an estimated cost and freight (c&f)…

Western sanctions against Russia and Iran energy trade

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

The European Union, Britain, and the U.S. imposed a number of sanctions on Russia for its involvement in the war in Ukraine. The U.S. targeted Russia’s two largest oil producers in October: Rosneft, and Lukoil. Here is a list of the most important…

South Korea's fourth successful space rocket launch sends satellites in orbit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

The Science Ministry announced that South Korea launched its fourth space rocket, Nuri, on Thursday, putting more than 12 satellites in orbit. This was the first joint launch with a private firm. South Korea launched the Nuri rocket program in 2021.

Shark attack in Australia's east kills woman, leaves man injured

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

Authorities said that a woman died and a male was severely injured in a shark attack at a beach on Australia's East Coast. Police in New South Wales said that emergency services were called to Crowdy Bay beach near Port Macquarie on Thursday morning after two people reported being bitten by sharks.

Brazil's prosecutors sue agencies for the Haidar shipwreck and environmental risk

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

Brazilian federal prosecutors have filed a suit in Para to remove the oily residues and hull of the Haidar vessel, which sank ten years ago near Vila Do Conde, Brazil's largest port for live cattle shipment. In a Wednesday statement, Para federal…

Poland selects Sweden to provide it with three subs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

Poland announced on Wednesday that it had selected Sweden to provide it with three subs. The multi-billion dollar deal is a crucial element in Warsaw's effort to strengthen its defenses in the Baltic Sea. Warsaw is increasing its investments…

Tunisia is reportedly buying 125,000 metric tonnes of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that Tunisia's grain agency had issued an international bid to buy about 125,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is November 27, 2005. The origin of the grain is optional.

Jordanian traders report that the country has issued a tender for up to 120,000 tons of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 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 proposals in the tender is 2 December. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

South Korea flour mills purchase approximately 131,300 tonnes of US and Canadian milling grain, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 131.300 metric tonnes of milling grain to be sourced in the United States and Canada during an international auction on Wednesday. The amount was higher than the 90,000 tons requested in the tender.

South Korea purchased approximately 20,500 tons in rice tenders, mainly from Vietnam

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 2025

Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation, a state-owned company in South Korea, purchased approximately 20,500 metric tonnes of rice, mainly from Vietnam. The international tender sought up to 78.744 tons. It closed on November 5. 20,000 tonnes will come from Vietnam, and 500 tonnes from Thailand.

Union: Russian rail attacks and wet grain have a negative impact on Ukrainian corn exports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

The UAC, a farmers' union, said that the high grain moisture content combined with logistical problems caused by Russian attacks in Black Sea ports has led to a reduction in Ukraine's corn imports in Black Sea ports. This may happen again in December.

South Korea's MFG purchases 66,000 tons of corn in a second private deal, traders reported

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought around 66,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, expected to come from optional origins, in a private deal that took place on Tuesday. The transaction was done without a formal international tender.

Ukraine's military claims it has hit a Russian oil refinery terminal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 25, 2025

Ukraine's military said that it had hit a Russian refinery in Krasnodar and a terminal for oil in the port of Novorossiysk. As the fighting between Ukraine and Russia approaches its fourth anniversary, Kyiv has intensified long-ranged attacks against Russian targets, notably oil installations.