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Russian rescuers bring a killer whale back to the sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2024

The Russian emergency situation ministry announced that on Thursday, Russian rescuers brought back a young female killer whaling to the Sea of Okhotsk after it washed up in the Far East. The ministry released a video showing a killer whale stranded on sand that was covered in snow.

As Russian trade spreads, EU wheat exports move westwards

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

Traders said that the European Union is increasingly focusing its wheat exports on the west side of Africa, after Russia dominated major markets in North Africa and Middle East. EU shipments of soft wheat or common wheat are 30 percent below their previous year's level.

Senior Russian Naval officer killed in car explosion claimed by Kyiv

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

On Wednesday, a bomb placed under a car in the occupied Crimean city of Sevastopol exploded and killed a senior Russian navy officer. A Kyiv-based security source claimed that this was an attack by Ukraine on its most important target to date.

South Korea's MFG purchases 60,000 metric tonnes soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought about 60,000 tons of soymeal on Wednesday in a private transaction, without an international tender. The estimated cost and freight per ton was $373.42, including the surcharge for port unloading. Trading house Olam was thought to be the seller.

South Korea's NOFI purchases about 60,000 T of soymeal from traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. purchased approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of soymeal at an international auction on Wednesday. The estimated price was $379.49 per ton, cost and freight included.

Senior Russian Naval officer killed in car explosion claimed by Kyiv

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

On Wednesday, a bomb placed under a car in the occupied Crimean city of Sevastopol exploded and killed a Russian soldier. A Kyiv-based security source claimed that this was an attack by Ukraine on a senior naval officer accused of war crime.

Jordan offers to purchase up to 120,000 tonnes of wheat, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling whey that can come from any origin, European traders reported on Wednesday. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is November 19.

Novorossiisk oil loadings fell by 19% in Nov.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2024

Two people familiar with the plan on Tuesday said that oil exports from Russia’s Black Sea Port of Novorossiisk will decline from 2.42 millions metric tons to 1,89 million metric tonnes, or about 460,000 barrels per daily, in November, from 2,42 million tons in Oct.

Hyundai Motor India's Q2 profits drop 16.5% due to weak demand and Red Sea export disruptions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2024

Hyundai Motor India's first earnings report after listing revealed that the company, which is India's second largest carmaker based on market share, saw a 16.5% drop in its quarterly profit, due to lower sales at home and disruptions along the Red Sea, which hurt exports.

LSEG data shows that India and Saudi Arabia were the top two buyers of Russian VGO fuel oil and VGO in October.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2024

LSEG data and traders' reports show that India and Saudi Arabia were top destinations for Russian seaborne VGO and fuel oil exports. According to calculations based upon LSEG data, the total fuel oil and VGO exported from Russian ports in October decreased by 3% compared to September.

Fire breaks out aboard a Japanese navy ship. Cause under investigation

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 10, 2024

Japan's Navy reported that a fire broke out on Sunday on a Japanese Warship near the west of the country. One crew member was hospitalised because of smoke installations, and another went missing. Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force said that…

China vows to protect South China Sea sovereignty despite opposing new Philippine maritime laws

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 10, 2024

China has rejected Philippine maritime claims, saying that new legislation infringes "severely" on Beijing's territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea and its rights, and has vowed to protect their own interests. On Friday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marco Jr.

Fire breaks out aboard a Japanese navy ship. Cause under investigation

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 10, 2024

On Sunday, a fire broke out aboard a Japanese Self-Defence Forces vessel. According to the national broadcaster NHK, one crew member had been hospitalised for smoke inhalation. The Maritime Self-Defence Force reported that the minesweeper Ukushima…

Al Masirah TV reports that the US and Britain have launched raids in Yemen's capital Sanaa as well as elsewhere.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 10, 2024

Al Masirah TV (the main Houthi-run television news outlet) reported Sunday that the United States and Britain conducted raids in the Yemeni capital Sanaa and the Amran Governorate, among other areas. Residents and media from the Houthi group claimed that nine raids targeted Sanaa and its suburbs…

Italian Navy Ship Arrives in Albanian Port

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 8, 2024

A small group of migrants on board an Italian navy vessel docked at an Albanian port Friday, as Rome attempted to salvage its plan to process asylum-seekers abroad after the first attempt was thwarted by legal obstacles. A reporter reported that the ship had arrived before 8 am (0700 GMT).

Taiwan Coast Guard to harness "people power" to report Chinese activities

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2024

Taiwan's Coast Guard said on Friday that it would reward people who spot Chinese activity in the sea, such as warships and submarines. It claimed it was using "people power" to increase its limited workforce. Taiwan, which China claims to be its territory…

Officials confirm that two people have died and 12 others are missing after a fishing boat sinks in South Korea.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2024

An official from the Jeju City Government said that two people were killed and 12 still remain missing after a boat capsized in the waters near South Korea's Jeju Island on Friday. Officials said that they had lost track of a boat leaving the port of Busan, South Korea in the early morning hours.

Traders say EU wheat exports to Morocco get a tax break

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2024

Moroccan importers booked several loads of European Union wheat over the past few days, boosting EU exports amid fierce competition in the Black Sea so far this year, traders reported on Thursday. According to traders, Moroccan buyers purchased…

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2024

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. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is November 13. Jordan's failure to purchase 120…

ADNOC L&S signs contracts for 23 supertankers worth $4.4bn, according to the state news agency

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 7, 2024

ADNOC Logistics & Services has signed contracts for $4.4 billion in order to build 23 supertankers that will transport ethane and ammonia, as well as liquefied gas. This was reported by the UAE state news agency on Thursday. ADNOC CEO Abdulkareem Al Masabi stated that the company…

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