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Trans Mountain Pipeline Interim Tolls Hearing Scheduled for May 2025 by CER

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

On Tuesday, the Canada Energy Regulator announced that the final oral argument for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion will begin on May 14, 2025. Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion (TMX), years behind schedule, and more than fourfold the initial cost.

Olympics-Sailing-Wind writes script for finely poised finales

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

The finals of three Olympic sailing races will be tense due to the Mediterranean wind. Both the women's and men's medal race in the dinghy class have been pushed to Wednesday when the officials also hope to finish the mixed multihulls and dinghies. On Tuesday some racing was possible.

Nigerian oil production increases due to improved security, says Navy chief

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

Chief of the Naval Staff Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla announced on Tuesday that Nigerian oil production has increased to between 1.6 and 1.7 millions barrels per week after government tightened security measures to combat crude theft. Ogalla reported that crude production in Nigeria…

Olympics-Canoeing-Canadian kayaker Melanson realises long-held Olympic dream in Paris

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

Riley Melanson, a Canadian canoeist who has been working towards an Olympic dream for three years, made her Paris debut on Tuesday at the Vaire-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium. Her debut lasted just over 100 seconds. It was exactly what she had hoped for. Melanson said, "It's a thrill, and a real dream.

Olympic-Sailing-Dinghy duel in prospect as men's gold pushed back

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

Matt Wearn of Australia and Pavlos Kontides from Cyprus are set to compete in a'match-race' on Wednesday for Olympic gold for men's Dinghy after an event was postponed due to wind instability. Wearn (28), who has the lowest score of the entire series…

The Olympic Dinghy Medal Races have been rescheduled to Wednesday due to the wind.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

Officials decided that there wasn't enough wind to allow the men's or women's Olympic medal races to go ahead. After sailors in both events waited hours to stabilize the breeze, officials finally determined it was too light to continue. Marit…

Egypt's GASC launches international wheat purchasing tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

The General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), Egypt's national grain buyer, announced a tender for international purchases on Tuesday for a maximum amount of 3.8 millions metric tons wheat. Offers are due by August 12. GASC wants to buy…

Expeditors second-quarter earnings falls as Red Sea stress weigh

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

system. Shares of the business were down about 5% in early trade. e-commerce need had actually strained its air market capability. Jeffrey Musser stated. enhancing market conditions. fell to $175 million or $1.24 per share, compared to $196.8. million or $1.30 per share a year earlier.

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

The final Olympic week is well underway and the United States now ranks first in the medals table. They will be hoping to increase their lead by winning in the athletics events later Tuesday. Kauli Vaast, a local from Tahiti won the gold medal…

Olympics-Canoeing-"GOAT in the boat" Carrington wins again as canoe sprint kicks off

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2024

PARIS, August 6-8 - New Zealand’s five-time Olympic champion Lisa Carrington won the first race but Denmark's Emma Jorgensen (world champion) and Frederikke Mathiesen (world champion) were eliminated as the canoe sprint races got underway at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium Tuesday.

Olympics-Canoeing-Australian Fox, NZ's Butcher win first kayak cross golds

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2024

Noemie, an Australian woman, followed her sister in winning gold in the women's cross-kayak event at the Olympics on Monday. Finn Butcher from New Zealand won the men's race. Jessica Fox, Fox's older sister, won the gold medals for canoe slalom and kayak slalom in the whitewater race.

Bouwmeester, a Dutch dinghy demon who holds the women's world record in the women's dinghy class, sets course to break this record.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2024

Marit Bouwmeester, of the Netherlands, aims to surpass Hannah Mills from Britain with two golds each and one silver by winning the dinghy this week. Bouwmeester has taken a different path to these Games than the one she took to win gold in 2016, to earn silver in 2012, and to take bronze at Tokyo.

What's going on on the 10th day of Paris Games?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2024

Swimming, tennis, archery and fencing, as well as road cycling, are all coming to an end on a packed Sunday in Paris. On Monday, a number of sports, such as synchronised swim, track cycling and climbing, will begin. The final Olympic medals in the sports of artistic gymnastics (artistic gymnastics)…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2024

The river Seine, which was a major concern during the Games due to its water quality, was once again in the spotlight after the mixed relay race was held early on Monday morning after training had been cancelled the day before. Noah Lyles, of the U.S.…

Philippines and Vietnam will hold the first ever joint coastguard exercise

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2024

This week the Philippines and Vietnam are launching their first ever joint coastguard exercise in Manila Bay, as part of a mutual commitment to increase maritime cooperation. This is the first drill between two Southeast Asian countries that have rival claims to parts of South China Sea.

China Coast Guard monitors Philippine Patrol Boats in Sabina Shoal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

China's Coast Guard said that it monitored Philippine patrol vessels and fishing boats which had gathered near the disputed Sabina Shoal. It cited China's "indisputable sovereignty" over the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea. In a late Sunday statement…

Paris Regatta: There are few winners in the Olympics, but there is plenty of excitement and thrills.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

The rowing regatta was a cornerstone at the Paris Games almost from the beginning. There were many dramatic moments, but few new breakthroughs as favourites took the majority of medals. Rowing is steeped in tradition. Only bad weather prevented it from debuting at the 1896 Games.

Olympics-Canoeing-Kayak cross here to stay, says Hendrick

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

Noel Hendrick, an Irish canoeist, said that it was essential for athletes to be proficient in kayak cross, a chaotic version of canoeing. After being eliminated in Sunday's last 32, the 26-year old was unable to compete in the final stages where the Olympic Medals for the sport will be awarded.

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

On the middle Sunday, the Paris Olympics, the last day of swimming will be held, as well as the highly anticipated 100 metre men's final. Novak Djokovic is vying to win a medal and fill in that one hole in his trophy case. The river Seine water…

PARIS OLYMPICS: what you should know now

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

On the "middle Sunday" of the Games, the last day of swimming will be held, as well as the highly anticipated men's final of 100 metres in athletics. Novak Djokovic is also aiming to add an Olympic medal to his collection. The river Seine water…

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