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Rescue underway after a South Korean vessel with 267 passengers runs aground.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

A South Korean passenger ship carrying 267 passengers, crew and cargo ran aground off the southwest tip of the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday. The incident triggered a rescue effort and brought back memories of another major ferry accident in 2014.

South Korea's KFA purchased about 65,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought around 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Wednesday in a private transaction without launching an international tender. It was reported that the KFA's Incheon division…

South Korea's MFG purchases 130,000 to 135,000 tonnes corn in tender

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

European traders reported that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) purchased between 130,000 and 135,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn at an international auction on Wednesday. The tender was for up to 210.000 tons. They said that two consignments could be purchased from South America…

South Korea's MFG begins buying corn at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

European traders reported that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) began buying animal feed corn on Wednesday in an international auction with an initial purchase of 130,000-135,00 metric tons. Negotiations continue about additional purchases.

South Korea's MFG bids up to 210,000 tonnes corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2025

Major Feedmill Group in South Korea (MFG) issued a tender for the purchase of up to 210.000 metric tons animal feed corn on Wednesday, European traders reported. Three consignments ranging from 55,000 to 75,000 tons are required for delivery in South Korea by February 2026.

Jordan Issues a tender to Buy Up to 120,000 Metric Tons of Wheat

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 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 optional origins. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is 25 November. The traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan's previous tender of 120…

Jordan purchases approximately 60,000 tons of wheat at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 18, 2025

In an international auction held on Tuesday, Jordan's state grain buyer bought about 60,000 metric tonnes of hard milling whey from optional origins. They said that it was estimated to have been purchased from CHS for $263.85 per ton, including freight (c&f)…

South Korea's KFA purchases approximately 65,000 tons of US corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 18, 2025

European traders reported that the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought an estimated 65,000 tons of animal feed grain from the United States, in an international auction on Tuesday. The tender sought up to 69,000 tonnes. The KFA Busan section purchased it in one consignment…

South Korea's KFA offers up to 69,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 18, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that the South Korean Korea Feed Association has launched an international tender for up to 69,000 tons of animal feed grain. The deadline to submit price offers for the KFA Busan section's tender is also Tuesday, 18 November.

Saudi oil tanker with 90,000 tonnes of crude oil arrives in Syria port

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2025

The Syrian state news agency reported on Monday that a Saudi oil tanker with 90,000 tonnes of crude oil arrived in Syria's Baniyas Port as part of Saudi funding to support local needs. The port received a first batch of 650,000 barils of the Saudi grant Monday.

Bangladesh announces another tender for the purchase of 50,000 tons rice

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that Bangladesh's state grain buyer has announced a new international tender for the purchase of 50,000 metric tonnes of rice. December 1 is the deadline for submitting price offers. In recent months, the…

Port fires sparked by Russian attack in Odesa, Ukraine

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2025

Emergency services reported on Monday that a Russian attack in Ukraine's southern region Odesa caused fires to spread at ports and energy infrastructure. Oleksii Kulba, the Deputy Prime Minister of Restoration for Telegram, wrote that the attack…

India ships first jet fuel cargo to US West Coast, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2025

According to shipping and trade data, India exported its first ever jet fuel cargo for energy giant Chevron to the U.S. West Coast, taking advantage of a rare opportunity to fill shortages in Los Angeles. Since October, U.S. West Coast Jet Fuel…

South Korea's newly elected president, who was injured while working as a child, is cracking down on "workplaces that kill"

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 16, 2025

Kim Yong Ho, a South Korean Kim, thought he was going to die in seconds when a 200 kilogram (441 pound) industrial presses at a Hyundai steel plant exploded during maintenance. The press crushed Kim's legs and his back. Kim, in 2019, said that…

China Coast Guard Ship Formation Sails through Japan's Senkaku Islands

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2025

China Coast Guard ships passed by the Senkaku Islands Sunday as part of a "rights-enforcement patrol", according to a China Coast Guard statement. This comes at a time when tensions between Japan and Beijing are rising over the remarks made by Japan's prime minister about Taiwan.

Red Crescent reports that at least four migrants have died when two boats capsize near the coast of Libya

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2025

The Libyan Red Crescent reported on Saturday that at least four people died when two boats with 95 irregular migrants capsized near the Libyan city of Al Khums, on Thursday. In a Facebook post, the Red Crescent confirmed that four migrants on board the first boat died.

China prepares Shenzhou launch ahead of schedule following spacecraft damage

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2025

China began preparing to send its Shenzhou spacecraft ahead of schedule to the permanently inhabited station, reported CCTV on Saturday. Shenzhou-22 will be sent to Tiangong Space Station without any astronauts six months before its scheduled…

Iran's SLAL has won tenders to purchase 120,000 tons of corn and soybeans

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2025

European traders reported on Saturday that the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer SLAL had issued international tenders for up to 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, and 120,000 metric Tons of soymeal. They said that the deadline for submitting price offers to tenders is November 19.

Details of the US-South Korea deal, including Korean investments in shipbuilding, are released

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The White House announced that the U.S. released details of a deal with South Korea on Thursday. It included a Korean investment of $150 billion in the shipbuilding industry, which Washington had approved, and an additional $200 in Korean investment through a Memorandum of Understanding.

US Coast Guard responds after Russian naval ship approaches waters near Oahu

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

In a Thursday statement, the United States Coast Guard reported that it detected a Russian naval ship approximately 15 miles south of Oahu (24 km), near U.S. territory waters. The Coast Guard reported that a Coast Guard aircraft and cutter responded…