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ADNOC to pay out $43 billion as dividends by 2030

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced on Wednesday that six of its publicly listed subsidiaries would distribute 158 billion AED (43.02 billion dollars) in dividends before 2030. ADNOC Gas signed a contract worth 146,9 billion AED (40 billion dollars) for the Ruwais project.

China and Malaysia to hold joint military exercise in October

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

The Chinese Ministry of Defence and a media outlet affiliated with it announced that China and Malaysia would hold a joint exercise in Malaysia and the surrounding waters this month. The exercise will focus on disaster relief measures and fighting piracy.

Jordanian traders report that the country has issued a tender for up to 120,000 tons of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from a variety or origins. European traders confirmed this on Wednesday. The deadline for submitting price offers is October 14.

Pentagon nominee: review of AUKUS sub project continues

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 7, 2025

The Pentagon's nominee for senior Indo-Pacific official said that the U.S. Defense Department is continuing its review of the AUKUS program to provide Australia with a nuclear-powered sub. John Noh has been appointed assistant secretary. He…

Bangladesh receives offers to purchase 50,000 tons of rice in tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 6, 2025

The traders estimated that the lowest price in the tender for Bangladesh's state grain buyer to buy 50,000 metric tonnes of rice, which closed on Sunday, was $359.77 per metric ton CIF liners out. They said that the offer is believed to have come from Bagadiya Brothers in India.

Traders say that Pakistan has received offers for 100,000 tons of white sugar in the tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 6, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicated that the lowest price in the international bid from Pakistan for 100,000 metric tons sugar, which closed on Sunday, was $533 per metric ton (cost and freight included). The state-owned Trading…

Saudi Arabia purchases 455,000 tons wheat through a tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 6, 2025

The General Food Security Authority of Saudi Arabia (GFSA) announced on Monday that the country purchased 455,000 metric tonnes of wheat at an international tender in December and early January. In a press release, Ahmad Al-Fares, CEO of GFSA…

Russia says it downs 251 Ukrainian drones, including 61 over Black Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 6, 2025

Russia announced on Monday that its air defence units had destroyed 251 Ukrainian drones over night. The majority of these were over the southwest. 61 of the drones were over the Black Sea, and another was heading toward Moscow. There was no official statement on damage.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un visits naval destroyer, KCNA says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 5, 2025

On Sunday, the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured a naval destroyer named Choe Hyon at a military show. The state-run media KCNA confirmed this on Monday. KCNA reported that Kim stated the navy must be ready to "completely deter, counter and punish enemy provocations".

Sweden is planning to increase coast guard surveillance of the Baltic Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 3, 2025

The Swedish defence ministry announced on Friday that it is drafting legislation to enhance security in the Baltic Sea through the expansion of the coast guard's maritime surveillance capabilities. Baltic Sea Region is on high alert after a…

A suspected'shadow fleet’ tanker departs from Western France

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 3, 2025

MarineTraffic reports that the Boracay tanker, which is under Western sanctions for being suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet and also faces a separate French investigation, has left its anchorage off western France. The raid by…

Minister: Turkey is in discussions with Morocco about renting out a natural gas regasification system

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Alparslan Bayraktar, the Energy Minister of Turkey, said that talks are underway with Morocco to rent out a regasification vessel. Bayraktar told CNN Turk that Turkey has recently begun using its floating storage and regasification units (FSRU) for export…

Kaztransoil reports that Kazakhstan exported 180,000 tonnes of oil via Druzhba to Germany in September.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Kaztransoil, the company that operates the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia, reported on Thursday that Kazakhstan exported 180,000 metric tonnes of oil to Germany through this pipeline during September. The company had previously stated that oil supplies to Germany reached 190,000 tonnes in August.

Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza aid flotilla with Greta Thulberg

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Israeli forces intercepted 40 boats, carrying foreign activists and aid to Gaza. This included Swedish activist Greta Thönberg. The incident sparked international protests and condemnation on Thursday. The cameras broadcasting the live feeds…

Saudi Arabia seeks 420,000 tons of wheat in a tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

General Food Security Authority said Thursday that Saudi Arabia had issued a tender for the purchase of 420,000 metric tonnes of hard milling grain. GFSA stated in a press release that the delivery of wheat with a 12.5% protein content is planned for December to January.

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The France-based firm reported a Q3 rental revenue of 52.9 million Euros. The shareholders of the Belgian energy company asked for a vote to be taken on a dividend intermediary.

Jordan purchases 60,000 tons of feed Barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 1, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser purchased approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley in an international bid seeking up to 122,000 tons on Wednesday. The traders reported that the barley had been purchased…

Macron praises the investigation of a suspected "shadow fleet" tanker that was anchored near French coast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 1, 2025

On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that it was "a great thing" for France to be investigating a suspected violation by the oil tanker Boracay. The oil tanker is suspected to belong to the "shadow fleet", which is involved in the Russian Oil Trade.

OpenAI Stargate Project to receive memory chips from Samsung and SK Hynix

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 1, 2025

They said that on Wednesday, South Korean chipmakers joined forces with ChatGPT to meet the growing demand for its Stargate Project. The announcements came on Wednesday, after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the chairs of Samsung Electronics and SK…

Exxon Singapore expects to reduce its staff by 10 to 15 percent by the end of 2027

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 1, 2025

Exxon Mobil Corp said that it expects to reduce the number of employees in Singapore from 10 to 15 percent and relocate its office to its Jurong facility by the end 2027 as part of global restructuring efforts. Exxon announced plans to expand its Singapore operations after the U.S.