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Black Jack wins the centennial Fastnet thriller

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

Monaco's Black Jack 100 played perfectly on Tuesday, taking monohull line honors in the 100th anniversary Rolex Fastnet Race. This rounded off a fiercely-contested few days, which saw record fleets and tight margins. Underdogs pushed giants across 695 nautical mile of testing waters.

Chubu Elec is still committed to completing the review of offshore wind project in summer

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

Chubu Electric Power announced on Tuesday that its C-Tech division is still reviewing with its partner the feasibility of domestic off-shore wind projects and hopes to finish the assessment by the end of the summer. Mitsubishi Corp and C-Tech were selected in 2021 to develop three offshore projects…

South Korea's FLC purchases about 132,000 metric tonnes corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought 132,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from a worldwide source in an international auction on Tuesday, European traders reported. Two consignments were purchased, exceeding the 69,000…

Taiwan's MFIG offers to purchase up to 65,000 metric tonnes corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that Taiwan's MFIG buying group had issued an international tender for up to 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, which could be sourced in the United States, Argentina Brazil or South Africa. According to the announcement…

South Korea's FLC offers to purchase up to 69,000 t corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) had issued an international tender for purchase of between 52,000 to 69,000 metric tonnes animal feed corn. The deadline to submit price bids in the tender is also Tuesday July 29.

South Korea offers package of shipbuilding and other services to US trade deals in order to push for a deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 29, 2025

Koo Yun Cheol, South Korean Finance minister, said on Tuesday that he will seek a trade agreement with mutual benefits when he meets U.S. Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent this week for discussions. This is just days before the August 1 deadline to avoid tariffs expires.

CK Hutchison eyes Chinese bidding partner for $22.8 billion port sale

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2025

CK Hutchison announced on Monday that it is looking for a large strategic Chinese investor to join its consortium bidders in the $22.8 billion port business. This follows media reports that the state-owned China COSCO Shipping Corp. may be joining the group.

As Putin attends a scaled-down Navy Day, Ukrainian drones are targeting St Petersburg

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 27, 2025

Russian authorities reported that Ukrainian drones attacked St. Petersburg Sunday. The airport was forced to close for 5 hours during Vladimir Putin's celebration of Russia's Navy Day. This occurred despite the fact that the naval parade had been cancelled earlier due to security reasons.

Shipbuilding chief: Russia's sole aircraft carrier is likely to be scrapped, or sold.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2025

The chairman of Russia's State Shipbuilding Corporation told Kommersant in comments published Friday that the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, which is 40 years old, will likely be sold or scrapped. Andrei Kostin made his remarks after a…

Turkey bids to import 225,000 metric tons of feed barley traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 25, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that the Turkish state grain board TMO had issued an international tender for the purchase and import of about 225,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 31 July.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 68,000 T of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2025

The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) purchased around 68,000 tons of animal feed in a private transaction on Thursday, without launching an international tender. The grain is available from all over the world, except for the Black Sea.

South Korea's MFG purchases 65,000-75, 000 T corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought between 65,000 and 75,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Thursday in a deal that was not subject to an international tender. The cost of the ton was estimated at $235.12, including freight. A $1.50 extra charge for port unloading was added.

South Korea's NOFI buys estimated 135,000 T corn, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2025

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 135,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Thursday. The corn can be purchased from anywhere in the world.

After the latest round of peace negotiations, Ukraine and Russia launch drone attacks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Officials from both sides confirmed that Ukraine and Russia carried out drone attacks against each other on Thursday morning, just hours after the conclusion of the most recent round of direct negotiations aimed at finding an end to the war, which has lasted nearly three years and a half.

Enterprise Products Neches River Terminal in Texas receives first LPG tanker

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Ship tracking data on Wednesday showed that the first tanker to arrive at the Enterprise Products Partners facility for loading was a liquefied gas tanker. The energy research firm Vortexa stated that the mooring was a sign of the commissioning.

Iran warns US destroyers to stay away from Iranian-monitored waters

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Iran warned a U.S. destroyer on Wednesday to alter course after it approached water being monitored by the Islamic Republic. The U.S. ship turned away, Iranian media reported. No immediate comments were made by the U.S. Navy or the U.S. Central Command which oversees U.S. Forces in the Middle East.

Canada - 23 July

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

These are some of the most important stories in selected Canadian newspapers. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. Melanie Joly, Federal Industry Minister, says that Canada can excel in…

Saudi Arabia was the top buyer of Russian fuel in June, according to data

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

According to traders and LSEG, Saudi Arabia was the number one destination for Russian fuel oil and vacuum gasoline (VGO) seaborne exports in June. The hot summer required increased energy consumption. The Middle East and Asia became the primary…

KFA Incheon, a South Korean company, bought corn worth up to 67,000 t in a private deal.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

Incheon, the South Korean section of Korea Feed Association (KFA), purchased up to 67,000 tons of animal feed grain to be sourced in optional origins on Wednesday in a deal that was done privately without announcing an international tender.

South Korea's KFA purchased up to 62,000 t corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 23, 2025

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought up to 62,000 tons of animal feed grain from around the world in a private transaction on Tuesday. There was no international tender. The KFA Busan section is believed…