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Canadian Finance Minister: G7 united, but tensions still remain over tariffs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 24, 2025

Canada's Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Finance, said that the Group of Seven Industrial Democracies continues to be united. However tensions remain amongst them over the tariffs imposed by the U.S. Champagne said at a briefing…

Canadian Finance Minister: G7 is united, but tensions still remain over tariffs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 24, 2025

Canada's Francois-Philippe champagne, Canada’s Finance Minister said Thursday that the Group of Seven biggest economies remain united but there are tensions between them over the tariffs imposed by the United States. Champagne said at a briefing…

What is Crimea?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 24, 2025

The Crimean Peninsula, which Russia took from Ukraine in 2014., is the focal point of the most serious East-West standoff that has occurred since the Cold War. This issue led to a clash between U.S. president Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday.

The Portuguese Ocean Race is a thriller with flying boats, double points, and a lightning-fast pit stop

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 23, 2025

Matosinhos Porto, a Portuguese sailing town, has secured a spot on The Ocean Race Europe's route. The event will feature flying boats, double-points and a 3-hour pit-stop. Ocean health activism will be featured alongside the sporting success.

Braun

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 22, 2025

It's easy to miss the recent shift in the global wheat market narrative. The world's exportable wheat supply is not expected to drop to a multi-year low in 2024-25, as was predicted by recent trends. The relief may only be temporary. The upcoming harvests of wheat in Russia and Ukraine…

Mike Lynch's sunken boat to be removed from Sicilian waters in May

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 22, 2025

People close to the situation said that the mast of the superyacht, which sank in Sicily last summer, killing British tech titan Mike Lynch along with six other people, would be dismantled next month. The British-flagged Bayesian was found lying…

Financial Times - April 21

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 21, 2025

These are the most popular stories from the Financial Times. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. Estonia warns that lifting Russia sanctions would harm EU taxpayers. The British Finance…

Russia claims new Estonian legislation is a threat to Baltic shipping security

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 17, 2025

Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said that Estonians' adoption of legal changes allowing their navy to use force on foreign vessels is a provocative act that puts shipping and security at risk in the Baltic Sea.

Equinor stops offshore construction for Empire Wind Project in the US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 17, 2025

Equinor, a Norwegian company, will stop offshore construction on its Empire Wind I in New York State following an order to cease work from the U.S. The company announced on Thursday that Interior Secretary Doug Burgum had issued a stop-work order.

SailGP announces the 2026 venues on five continents

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 16, 2025

LONDON, 16 April - SailGP will be flying across five continents from Perth's sun-drenched water to Abu Dhabi's glittering final in 2026. The championship has secured a number of venues that are sure to please the crowds under multi-year host deals.

Rio Tinto's iron ore shipment fall after cyclones strike Pilbara operations

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 15, 2025

Rio Tinto announced a 9% decline in the first quarter iron ore shipment on Wednesday. 2025 Pilbara shipments are now expected to be at the lower end after tropical cyclones ravaged Australia's West Coast and disrupted operation. Rio Tinto's…

Zelenskiy: Ukraine, UK and France discuss Black Sea Security

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 15, 2025

The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that on Tuesday, representatives from the United Kingdom, France, and Turkey will meet in Turkey to discuss Black Sea Security. Zelenskiy, along with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, said…

Court hears that the inquest into the death of tech tycoon Mike Lynch will take "many months".

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 15, 2025

A British inquest heard on Tuesday that the investigation into the deaths last year of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and banker Jonathan Bloomer, as well as members of their family, who died when a luxury boat sank, will take several months.

Clapcich's solo mission: Vendee bid to sail history

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 15, 2025

Francesca Clapcich, an Italian skipper, has announced a campaign to compete at the Vendee Globe in 2028. This would make her one of the few people who could compete in all four of the sport's most prestigious events. Clapcich, backed by 11th Hour Racing and The Ocean Race…

German court reviews seizure Russian tanker'shadow Fleet'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 14, 2025

The German finance ministry announced on Monday that a German court would consider a request for the release of an oil tanker believed to be a part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" used to circumvent oil sanction. In January, the Panama…

Olympic champion Bontus undergoes surgical treatment after skiing accident

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 14, 2025

VIENNA, 14 April - Formula Kite Olympic Champion Valentin Bontus suffered a torn ligament in his left leg after a skiing accident at the weekend. This is his second injury to that same knee since the year 2020. Der Standard, Austrian newspaper…

Greek Coast Guard finds 39 migrants and two bodies on tiny island

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 14, 2025

The Greek Coast Guard said that it found two women's bodies and 39 other migrants in the Aegean sea on the small island of Farmakonisi on Monday and was conducting an investigation to determine the cause of death. They said that the circumstances surrounding the death were not clear.

Chevron's Venezuelan crude oil cargoes are stuck at sea following export cancellations

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 11, 2025

Two sources familiar with the situation said that at least two vessels chartered by Chevron to transport Venezuelan crude are stranded in Venezuelan waters because the state oil company PDVSA canceled their export authorizations following the U.S.

Burling, America's Cup winning skipper, leaves Team New Zealand

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2025

Peter Burling, three-time America's Cup winner and skipper of Team New Zealand, has parted ways with the team after they failed to reach an agreement ahead of the 38th regatta. Team NZ's management said it and Burling were in talks since their…

Ireland continues to bid for offshore wind projects despite the industry turmoil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 10, 2025

Ireland will hold at least three additional offshore wind auctions before the end of the decade, said its marine minister on Thursday. He added that the country was unlikely to meet its goal of 80% electricity generation by renewable sources by 2030.