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Putin approves Rosneft's and Shell's joint venture stake in Caspian Pipeline Consortium

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 8, 2025

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree clearing the way for 'potential deals' with Rosneft and Shell's joint venture stake in Caspian Pipeline Consortium which exports oil mostly from Kazakhstan. The decree stated that it "allowed" the transactions, which could?result?

After a hot streak, defense companies backed by Silicon Valley are experiencing growing pains

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 8, 2025

The share of Pentagon contracts held by U.S. Defense Technology companies has roughly doubled over the last year. However, they are still facing growing pains in their efforts to transform from startups to heavyweights that can build weapons at scale.

The ban on Russian oil tankers by the G7 shows teeth but its bite is not certain: Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 7, 2025

The G7 plan to ban tankers from transporting Russian oil raises the stakes in the West-Moscow economic standoff, but whether governments ratchet sanctions up on those who skirt the sanctions will determine the final outcome. The West will need to move quickly…

The ban on Russian oil tankers by the G7 shows teeth but its bite is not certain: Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 5, 2025

The G7 plan to ban tankers from transporting Russian oil raises the stakes in the West-Moscow economic standoff, but whether governments will increase punishments for those who skirt sanctions is the real question. The West will need to move quickly…

Data shows that despite US pressure Venezuelan oil exports exceed 900,000 barrels per day

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 3, 2025

According to shipping documents and data, Venezuelan oil exports increased slightly in November to 921,000 barrels a day (bpd), the third highest monthly average this year. The country used more diluting agents to produce exportable grades.

After attacks on oil tankers, Putin threatens to "cut Ukraine off from sea"

Posted to Maritime Reporter on December 2, 2025

In response to drone strikes on Russian "shadow fleets" of tankers in the Black Sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday threatened to cut off Ukraine's sea access. In a televised statement, Putin stated that the most radical solution would be to cut Ukraine from the sea.

Abu Dhabi wins the first SailGP Championship for Britain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 30, 2025

The SailGP 2025 Championship was won by Britain on Sunday. They beat New Zealand and Australia to win the championship and $2 million. Dylan Fletcher of Emirates GBR said that the victory was "unbelievable" and that he felt "overjoyed right now"…

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.

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.

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…

The Sailing-Black Foils are ready to strike in Abu Dhabi

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

New Zealand's Black Foils have a quiet confidence as they head into the SailGP season finale. Peter Burling has declared that his team is exactly where he wants them to be, as the championship showdown in Abu Dhabi looms. The Kiwis are heading…

Erdogan, the Turkish president, says that he will meet with Putin in Russia on Monday

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 23, 2025

The Turkish president Tayyip Erdoan said that he will have a telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the peace efforts in Ukraine. He added that he will also ask him for a restart of a deal to ensure the safe passage grain via the Black Sea.

EU wheat prices with Chicago ease as rally fueled by China subsides

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

Euronext Wheat prices fell Wednesday, in line with Chicago. A grain market rally sparked by Chinese purchases U.S. Soybeans faded as wheat traders shifted their focus back to the ample global supply. The most active contract, March wheat on the Paris Euronext exchange…

US Coast Guard responds after Russian naval ship approaches waters near Oahu

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

In a Thursday statement, the United States Coast Guard reported that it detected a Russian naval ship approximately 15 miles south of Oahu (24 km), near U.S. territory waters. The Coast Guard reported that a Coast Guard aircraft and cutter responded…

As US allies increase AI pipes, Australia's AUKUS Base will connect to subsea cable

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

Documents viewed by reveal that Alphabet’s Google and SUBCO are quietly connecting Australia's AUKUS submarine fleet base, and the area around it, to three powerful undersea cables. HMAS Stirling, a naval base located on Australia's western coast, will be home to four Virginia submarines under U.S.

Turkey: it is too early to determine what caused the deadly military plane crash

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The Turkish defence ministry stated on Thursday that it is too early to determine what caused a military cargo aircraft crash in Georgia this week, in which 20 soldiers were killed. Inspections are continuing. The C-130 cargo plane had left Azerbaijan to Turkey when it crashed on Tuesday…

Turkey: Too early to determine what caused deadly plane accident

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The Turkish defence ministry stated on Thursday that it is too early to determine what caused a military cargo aircraft crash in Georgia this week, in which 20 soldiers were killed. Inspections are continuing. The C-130 cargo plane had left Azerbaijan to Turkey when it crashed on Tuesday.

As US allies increase AI pipes, Australia's AUKUS Base will connect to subsea cable

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

Documents viewed by reveal that Alphabet’s Google and SUBCO are quietly connecting Australia’s AUKUS submarine fleet base, and the area around it, to three powerful undersea cables. HMAS Stirling, a naval base located on Australia's western coast, will be home to four Virginia submarines under U.S.

UK bans maritime services for Russian LNG Exports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

In its latest effort to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia, Britain will ban companies that provide services like shipping and insurance to Russian exports of liquefied gas. The European Union approved sanctions in October that will ban Russian LNG imports starting January 1, 2027.

China refiner Yanchang Petroleum rejects Russian oil at latest tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

Two traders who are familiar with the matter confirmed on Tuesday that Yanchang Petroleum, a refiner backed by the Chinese provincial government and delivering crude oil between December to mid-February is not using Russian oil. Yanchang in Shaanxi province…