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Air India chairman says that the flight that crashed had a clean engine history

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 18, 2025

Air India Chairman N. Chandrasekaran stated on Wednesday that the Boeing Dreamliner that crashed last week with 242 passengers on board had a clean history of engines. Chandrasekaran told Indian broadcaster Times Now that Air India Flight 171's left engine had last been serviced in 2023…

Taiwan completes the first sea trials for a domestically-made submarine in defense milestone

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

Taiwan has completed its maiden sea test for its first submarine developed domestically on Tuesday. This is a major milestone in a project that aims to strengthen deterrence and protect vital sea routes in case of war. Taiwan, which China claims…

Taiwan seals a deal with Ukraine to test drones and combat software in order to deter China

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 17, 2025

Taiwan signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday with U.S.-based Auterion and German-based Auterion to provide drone software that has been tested in Ukraine. The deal will help Taiwan strengthen its defences against the growing military threat from China, which is a giant neighbor.

The majority of G7 countries are ready to lower the Russian oil price cap even without US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

Four sources with knowledge of the situation said that most countries in the Group of Seven are willing to lower the G7 cap on Russian oil if the U.S. president Donald Trump opts out. The G7 leaders will meet in Canada on June 15-17 to discuss the price caps first agreed upon in late 2022.

The majority of G7 countries are ready to lower the Russian oil price cap even without US

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 12, 2025

Four sources with knowledge of the situation said that most countries in the Group of Seven are willing to lower the G7 cap on Russian oil if the U.S. president Donald Trump opts out. The G7 leaders will meet in Canada on June 15-17 to discuss the price caps first agreed upon in late 2022.

Trump administration reviews Biden's submarine pact between Australia and UK

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 11, 2025

A U.S. official revealed that the Trump administration is reviewing a defense agreement worth hundreds of millions of dollars signed by former president Joe Biden with Australia and Britain, which allowed Australia to purchase conventionally-armed nuclear submarines.

Kremlin official: Putin approves major revamp of Russia’s navy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 9, 2025

In an interview published Monday, Kremlin assistant Nikolai Patrushev revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had approved a new navy strategy aimed at restoring Russia's status as one of world's foremost maritime powers. According to public rankings…

Taiwan Coast Guard military drill to better confront China's "grey zone" threat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 8, 2025

Taiwan's Coast Guard held drills on Sunday with the Military to better practice the joint operations against what the Government in Taipei claims is a growing threat from China. China claims the island as their own territory. Taiwan, a democratically-governed island…

Philippines and U.S. hold joint maritime exercises for the seventh time

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 5, 2025

Manila's military said that the Philippines and United States have been sailing together in the South China Sea seven times to improve interoperability. The exercise, which was held in the waters near the provinces Occidental Mindoro, Zambales…

India's Adani denies sanctions evasion and Iran LPG trade following WSJ report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 2, 2025

Adani Group in India denied on Monday "any deliberate involvement" in sanctions evasion, or trade of liquefied gas with Iranian origin after Wall Street Journal reported U.S. prosecutors investigating whether Adani entities imported Iranian LPG to India through its Mundra port.

In UK court, Russian captain who was involved in US tanker accident pleads guilty to manslaughter

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 30, 2025

The captain of the container ship which collided with a U.S. oil tanker near Britain's East Coast pleaded guilty to manslaughter through gross negligence in London on Friday. Vladimir Motin was a Russian citizen, aged 59. He was the captain…

Sources claim that China is flexing its military muscles in East Asia with naval activity

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 28, 2025

According to officials and security documents, China has shown its strength by sending a large number of coast guard and naval vessels across a wide area of East Asian water. This move has unnerved the regional capitals. Three regional security officials…

North Korea arrests officials for warship crash, says state media

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 24, 2025

State media reported on Sunday that North Korea had detained officials from a shipyard responsible for an accident which occurred during the recent launch of a warship. Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, witnessed the failed launch which crippled a 5,000-tonne battleship.

Sovcomflot, the sanctioned Russian tanker group, suffers a $393 million loss

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 23, 2025

Sovcomflot, Russia's largest tanker company, suffered a $393 million net loss in the first three months of the year. The group blamed the decline on the new Western sanctions, which have caused operational issues, reduced revenues, and the idleness of some sanctioned ships.

Canada's Champagne: Ministers of G7 not'skating' around tariff issue

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

Francois-Philippe champagne, Canada's finance minister, said that discussions about tariffs were held during the G7 meeting of financial leaders. This was despite the fact that they had been mentioned in the final communiqué. At the conclusion of the meeting…

Official: US not convinced by lower G7 price cap for Russian oil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

An official from Europe said that on Thursday, the United States was "not convinced" by the idea of lowering the price cap for Russian crude oil set by the Group of Seven Nations (G7). The European Union proposed lowering the cap to a level indicative of $50 per barrel.

Gaza ambulance fleet reduced to one third, says the Palestinian Red Crescent

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

In the absence of new supplies, the head of the Palestinian Red Crescent warned on Thursday that its operations in Gaza could cease within a few days. Its ambulance fleet is also only operating at a third capacity due to fuel shortages. Palestinian…

As the blockade eases some bread and baby foods reach Gazans. Palestinians demand more

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

After Israel allowed some trucks to pass through the border, flour and other food aid began reaching Gaza's most vulnerable residents on Thursday. However, it was not enough to compensate for the shortages that were caused by an 11 week blockade.

As the blockade eases some bread and baby foods reach Gazans. Palestinians demand more

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

After Israel allowed some trucks to pass through the border, flour and other food aid began reaching Gaza's most vulnerable residents on Thursday. However, it was not enough to compensate for shortages due an 11-week long blockade. Israel announced…

Philippines and U.S. conduct joint maritime drills on the South China Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 20, 2025

Manila's armed services announced on Wednesday that the Coast Guard vessels from the Philippines and United States had participated in their first joint maritime exercise with air and naval units in the contested South China Sea. The Philippine Navy…