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The US Navy has built a drone fleet in order to fight China. It's not working out.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 20, 2025

One of the top Pentagon drone boats stalled during a U.S. Navy test last month off the California coast. While officials were scrambling to fix a computer glitch, a drone vessel crashed into an idling boat on its starboard side. It then vaulted above the deck and crashed into the water.

The US Navy has built a drone fleet in order to fight China. It's not working out.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 20, 2025

One of the top Pentagon drone boats stalled during a U.S. Navy test last month off the California coast. While officials were scrambling to fix a computer glitch, a drone vessel crashed into an idling boat on its starboard side. It then vaulted above the deck and crashed into the water.

Brazil's Petrobras plans to increase production at three FPSOs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 18, 2025

Sylvia dos Anjos said that the Brazilian state-run Petrobras wants to increase production on three offshore floating production platforms it operates. Anjos stated that the production at the Almirante-Tamandare FPSO of the company in Buzios could be increased from 225…

Central News Agency reports that Taiwan's defence spending in 2026 will exceed 3% GDP.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 21, 2025

The official Central News Agency reported on Thursday that the Taiwanese cabinet planned to spend T$949.5billion ($31.27billion) in defence next year, which is 3.32% the gross domestic product. This will be the first time the government has exceeded the 3% threshold since 2009.

The US Navy has built a drone fleet in order to fight China. It's not working out.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 20, 2025

One of the top Pentagon drone boats stalled during a U.S. Navy test last month off the California coast. While officials were scrambling to fix a computer glitch, a drone vessel crashed into an idling boat on its starboard side. It then vaulted above the deck and crashed into the water.

China accuses Philippine ships of 'dangerous maneuvers' after its own vessels collided

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 15, 2025

China's Defence Ministry accused Philippine Coast Guard vessels of "dangerous maneuvers" on Friday in response to reports that two Chinese vessels collided earlier this week near Scarborough Shoal, in the disputed South China Sea. Jiang did…

KFA Busan, a South Korean company, bought 66,000 tonnes of corn in a private deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 14, 2025

According to European traders, the Busan section (KFA) of the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought an estimated 66,000 tons of animal feed grain from optional origins on Wednesday in a private transaction without launching an international tender.

South Korean mills purchase about 50,000 tonnes of wheat from the United States

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

European traders reported that a group of South Korean mills purchased an estimated 50,000 tons of milling grain to be sourced in the United States at an international auction on Wednesday. All wheat varieties were purchased on a FOB basis.

South Korea's NOFI purchased about 68,000 tonnes of corn in a private deal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

The leading South Korean feedmaker Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), purchased approximately 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Wednesday in a private transaction without an international bid being issued. The corn was purchased by NOFI's NH Feed unit.

Chinese fighter 'intercepts' Philippine plane over disputed shoal, Manila says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

A Chinese jet fighter "intercepted", a Philippine aircraft with journalists aboard during a patrol over the Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea on Wednesday. This comes days after two Chinese ships collided near the Scarborough Shoal while allegedly trying block a Philippine delivery mission.

South Korea's MFG purchased 133,000 tons of corn in a private deal, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought an estimated 133,000 tons of animal feed in a private transaction on Wednesday, without issuing a tender to the international market. You can source the corn from a variety of origins around the world.

South Korea's MFG bids for around 70,000 tons corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that the Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) had issued an international bid to buy around 70,000 tons of animal feed. Only corn from South America and South Africa is acceptable for delivery to South Korea by December.

South Korea's FLC purchases about 65,000 tonnes of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

In an international auction held on Wednesday, the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) bought about 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn from anywhere in the world. They said that one consignment had been purchased from the trading house Mitsui for an estimated price of $226.05 per ton…

South Korea's FLC receives offers for 69,000 tons of corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

European traders reported that the lowest price offered in South Korea's Feed Leaders Committee's (FLC) tender on Wednesday for up to 69,000 tons of animal feed grain was $227.84 per metric ton, cost and freight included. They said that negotiations continue, and lower prices are still sought.

The FLC of South Korea has announced a tender to purchase up to 69,000 tonnes of corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

European traders reported on Wednesday that the Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) had issued an international tender for the purchase of 52,000-69,900 metric tons animal feed corn. The deadline to submit price offers for the tender is Wednesday…

China's military claims it 'drove off' a US destroyer near Scarborough Shoal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 13, 2025

China's military claimed on Wednesday that it "drove off" a U.S. ship which was sailing near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the busy strategic waterway of South China Sea. The Philippines had accused Chinese vessels during a supply trip…

South Korea's NOFI purchases approximately 65,000 T of feed wheat from the United States, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 7, 2025

In an international auction held on Wednesday, European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc. purchased approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed wheat from the United States. The…

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.

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…

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.

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