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Source in the Indian government says that Nayara Energy is looking for ships to transport refined fuels from India.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

A government source revealed on Thursday that the private refiner Nayara Energy backed by Russia, which had been sanctioned last month by the European Union, was seeking help from India's Shipping Ministry to obtain vessels for the transportation of its refined fuels.

South Korea's NOFI receives offers for 65,000 T of feed wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicated that the lowest bid in the Thursday tender from South Korean animal feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. was $262.94 per metric ton, c&f. The offer included 65,000 metric tonnes and a $1.50 surcharge per ton for port deloading.

Jordanian traders claim that the country will buy up to 120,00 tons of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer had issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. Price offers must be submitted by August 13th. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender on barley…

South Korea's NOFI offers up to 65,000 tonnes of feed wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that the leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) had issued a tender for up to 65,000 tons of animal feed grain. Also, the deadline for submitting price offers is Thursday, August 7. The…

Oil trader 2Rivers, formerly Coral Energy, begins dissolution process

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

The company announced on Wednesday that the Dubai-based oil trading firm 2Rivers (formerly Coral Energy) has begun the formal dissolution process following the sanctions imposed by Britain and the European Union. The company said it took the decision with great regret…

Days after Trump's move, Russian and Chinese navies have practiced destroying an 'enemy sub'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

Russian and Chinese navies practiced hunting down and destroying an opponent submarine in the Sea of Japan. This was announced by Russia's Defence Ministry on Wednesday. Days earlier, U.S. president Donald Trump had said that he moved two U.S. nuke subs closer towards Russia.

Thailand is believed to have passed a 60,000 T feed-wheat tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

Initial assessments by European traders indicate that a group of Thai importers rejected all bids and did not purchase any animal feed wheat in a recent international tender which ended on Wednesday. Prices were considered to be too high. The…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 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 to submit price proposals in the tender is 12 August.

South Korea's MFG purchases around 68,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

European traders reported that South Korea's Major Feedmill Group, or MFG, purchased approximately 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The group was looking for up to 140,000 metric tons only from South America and South Africa.

South Korea's MFG purchases around 68,000 T of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 6, 2025

European traders reported that South Korea's Major Feedmill Group, or MFG, purchased approximately 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The group was looking for up to 140,000 metric tons only from South America and South Africa.

South Korea's MFG purchases 65,000 T of feed wheat from the United States

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

Major Feedmill Group, a South Korean company, purchased 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat from the United States on Tuesday in a deal that was not subject to an international tender. A consignment of goods was purchased for an estimated…

South Korea's MFG bids up to 140,000 t corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) had issued a tender for up to 140.000 metric tons animal feed corn. Only corn from South America and South Africa is acceptable. The deadline to submit price offers is on Wednesday, 6 August.

Greek defence industry plans are based on anti-drone systems

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

In just a few minutes, a new anti-drone Greek system showed what it was capable of. Centauros, a system developed by the European Union, was tested in the Red Sea last year. It detected and quickly destroyed two aerial drones fired by Yemeni…

Australia's Austal wins defence shipbuilding contract; shares hit record high

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 5, 2025

Austal, Australia's shipbuilding company, announced on Tuesday that it had secured a contract with the government for the construction of ships. It also raised its earnings forecasts. The shares rose to a new record high. Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia…

Australia awards navy frigate contracts to Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2025

Richard Marles, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, said that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan will be delivering Australia's new A$10 Billion ($6.5 Billion) navy frigate program. He said that the deal showed Canberra's "focus" on "investing…

After Trump's order for a submarine, the Kremlin warns against nuclear rhetoric

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2025

In its first reaction to Donald Trump's statement that he ordered the repositioning nuclear submarines in the United States, the Kremlin warned everyone on Monday against using nuclear rhetoric. Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, played down…

Sugar traders claim that Pakistan has bid to buy 100,000 metric tonnes of sugar

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Trading Corporation of Pakistan, Pakistan's state-owned agency, had issued a tender for 100,000 metric tonnes of white refined sugar. The deadline to submit price offers is August 11th. Traders said…

Two people are killed in a collision between a bus and a train in Russia's Leningrad Region

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2025

The regional railway administration reported on Monday that at least two people died and 10 were injured in a collision between a bus and a freight rail in the Russian region of Leningrad. The railway administration in Leningrad, northwest Russia…

As many as dozens of migrants are missing after a boat sinks in Yemen and at least 54 migrants have died.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 3, 2025

Health officials reported that at least 54 migrants were killed when a boat with around 150 people on board sank in bad weather off the coast of Yemen, and dozens more are still missing. Security sources confirmed that the boat capsized in the Arabian Sea off Ahwar District…

Russian and Chinese naval forces conduct anti-submarine and artillery drills in the Sea of Japan

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 3, 2025

As part of joint exercises scheduled, the Russian Pacific Fleet said on Sunday that the Russian and Chinese navies were conducting artillery and counter-submarine drills at sea in Japan. Two days after U.S. president Donald Trump claimed that he had a plan, the drills take place.