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Iran's judiciary news agency reports that two confiscated tankers will be auctioned off by Iran.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 17, 2024

The Iranian judiciary’s Mizan News Agency reported on Tuesday that Iran will auction off two seized oil tanks involved in oil smuggling. Mizan quoted a judiciary official saying that "Two oil tanks Sagha 2... and Ariana... would be sold at the auction".

Taipei Mayor calls for lower tensions during rare Chinese official visit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

On Tuesday, the mayor of Taiwan’s capital city told Chinese officials that he wanted peace and less "howling of ships and planes" around the island. He said dialogue is better than confrontation. China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory…

US National Security Advisor Sullivan says Trump should be happy with the 'burden-sharing' AUKUS agreement

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

Jake Sullivan, U.S. National Security Advisor, said that the AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership between Australia and the United States will be beneficial to the United States. It is also the type of "burden-sharing" deal Donald Trump talked about.

Hungary's Weores withdraws from Vendee Globe due to damage to the boat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

Szabolcs WEORE, New Europe Hungarian skipper, has pulled out from the Vendee globe due to irreparable damages to his boat. Organisers of the solo non-stop unassisted sailing around the world competition announced this on Monday. Weores' IMOCA shroud…

Ukrainian PM: Russian Gas Transit Deal will not be Extended After Dec 31

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

Denys Schmyhal, Ukrainian Prime Minister, said that a deal to allow the transit of Russian Gas through Ukraine would not be extended past the end of this year as certain European countries intensified their search for supplies. Shmyhal wrote…

Ukrainian PM: Russian Gas Transit Deal will not be Extended After Dec 31

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

Denys Schmyhal, Ukrainian Prime Minister, said Monday that a deal to allow the transit of Russian Gas through his country will not be extended past the end of this year. Shmyhal wrote on Telegram after speaking with Slovak Prime Minster Robert…

Monitor: EU crops are in good shape, but the Black Sea rim is not winter-hardy.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

The EU's crop-monitoring service reported on Monday that cereal fields are in general good condition in Europe after a mild, dry spell helped them recover from an autumn soggy. However, grain belts near the Black Sea lack hardiness for the winter.

Northwest Europe fuel oil exports reach 3-year high in Novembre

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

Analysts report that the Northwest European imports for residual fuel oil in November were at their highest level in three years. This was due to a rush to replenish the scarce supply of high sulphur fuel oils (HSFO). The Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) area…

Pip Hare abandons Vendee Globe Race after Dismasting

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

Dec 16 - The shattered mast of British sailor PipHare has ended his bid to complete a second Vendee Globe, a 24,000-mile race. The 50-year old woman dismasted the 60ft boat Medallia, about 800 nautical miles south-west of Australia. This ended a solo trip that began on November 10.

EU adopts new Russia Sanctions Targeting China's Shadow Fleet

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

In a Monday statement, the EU Commission announced that it had adopted a fifteenth package of sanctions for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This included tougher measures towards Chinese entities, and more vessels of Moscow's shadow fleet. The total number of vessels listed has increased by 52…

EU adopts new Russia Sanctions Targeting China's Shadow Fleet

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

In a Monday statement, the EU Commission announced that it had adopted a fifteenth package of sanctions for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This included tougher measures towards Chinese entities, and an increase in vessels from Moscow’s shadow fleet.

Norway will provide $242 million to the Ukrainian Navy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 16, 2024

Norway announced on Monday that it would be providing 2.7 billion crowns (242 millions of dollars) to help strengthen the Ukrainian Navy and deter Russian Naval Forces in the Black Sea. The government stated that a large part of the funds will…

Ben Burnham leads Virginia Tech to victory over Navy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 15, 2024

Ben Burnham, a Virginia Tech host, scored 17 points in a game-high 7-of-9 attempts as the team beat Navy 80-72 Sunday at Blacksburg. Mylyjael poteat scored 12 points, and Rodney Brown Jr. added 11 each for the Hokies (5-6), which won their second consecutive game.

At least 10 people die in Nigeria boat accident

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 15, 2024

Catherine Anene, spokesperson for the Benue State Police in central Nigeria said that at least 10 people were killed when a boat capsized along the Benue River. In Nigeria, more than 220 people have died in boat accidents so far this year. Most boat accidents are caused by overcrowding…

Blake Horvath (four total touchdowns) is the star of Navy's No. Army 22

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 14, 2024

Blake Horvath, a year after watching as Navy was humiliated by Army in a heartbreaking fashion, led the Midshipmen's 31-13 win over the No. On Saturday, the 22 Black Knights played in Landover, Md. Horvath scored two touchdowns rushing and two passing.

Virginia Tech looks to build on its solid performance with a win against Navy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 14, 2024

Virginia Tech's six-game losing streak was ended by contributions from all over the team on Thursday. The Hokies are now going to try and carry some of this firepower into their Sunday afternoon game against Navy at Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech (4-6)…

Many people feared being missing after boat capsizes near Greek island

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 14, 2024

The Greek coastguard reported on Saturday that Greek authorities had recovered a body and rescued 39 migrants after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean off the southern island Gavdos. Witnesses report that many are still missing. The coastguard…

Army-Navy Preview, Props & Prediction

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 13, 2024

The 125th match between No. The clash between Army and Navy on Saturday, in Landover (Md. ), will have a greater significance for both teams. The school that has the best inter-service academy record will receive the Commander-in Chief's Trophy for the first time since 2007.

Daniel Penny will join Vance, who was acquitted of the chokehold charge in NYC subway, at the Army-Navy Game

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 13, 2024

Daniel Penny, the former U.S. Marine, who restrained an irate New York City subway passenger with a chokehold, and was acquitted this week of homicide for his death, is JD Vance’s guest at Saturday’s Army-Navy Football game. Vance announced…

Government commission: New offshore wind power in Sweden is not feasible without government support

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 13, 2024

A government commission charged with reviewing and speeding the process for authorising new wind farms said Friday that developing offshore wind projects near Sweden's coastlines was not commercially feasible at this time. The head of the commission…