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UK Development Investment Agency to Resume Joint Investments with DP World

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 14, 2026

British International Investment, the UK's development investment agency, welcomed DP World’s new chief executive on?Friday and said it would resume investments with the Dubai-based port operator. BII earlier this week halted all new investments…

Dubai's DP World names a new Chairman and CEO following pressure on Epstein

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 14, 2026

Dubai Media Office reported that DP World, the port giant in Dubai, announced Friday the 'appointment' of Essa?Kazim?as a?chairman?of its board?and Yuvraj narayan?as group chief executive?officer?. This was after mounting pressure had been placed…

Dubai Port giant DP World under pressure over its chief's alleged Epstein ties

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2026

The UK Development Finance Agency and Canada's second largest?pension funds have suspended new investments?with global port operator DP World due to alleged ties between DP World's chief executive and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. This has increased pressure on the Dubai based firm.

Turkey has bought 255,000 metric tonnes of feed barley at a tender, traders report

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2026

The state grain board of Turkey, TMO, has purchased?255,000 metric tons?of animal feed barley?in a?international tender?on Wednesday. The lowest estimated price was $266.20 per ton, cost and freight included. TMO's tenders include provisional…

Traders say Turkey has received offers for the 255,000 tons of barley tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 12, 2026

Initial assessments by traders indicated that the lowest price offered in the first round tender of the 'Turkey state grain board TMO for the purchase and import of 255,000 metric tons of animal feed barley was $266.20 per ton, cost and freight included.

Primorsk's diesel exports may drop by 17% this February.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2026

Data from traders, LSEG, and calculations on Wednesday showed that ultra-low-sulphur fuel loadings at the 'Russian port Primorsk' may fall by 17% in February compared to last month, due to a 'lower fuel production and harsh Baltic weather, which disrupts supplies.

Turkish and Greek leaders to hold talks on maritime borders, migration and border issues

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2026

The Turkish president Tayyip Erdoan will host the Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for talks on Wednesday, likely focusing on'migration and long-standing maritime disputes as NATO allies try to warm up ties. Last week, 15 migrants died…

Traders say Turkey has received offers for the 255,000 tons of barley tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 11, 2026

Initial 'assessments' by traders indicated that the lowest price offered in the first round - for the tender to import 255,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley from Turkey - was $266.20 per ton c&f. The traders said that no purchase had yet…

IOM: 53 migrants are dead or missing following a boat capsize off Libya

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 9, 2026

The International Organization for Migrants (IOM) reported on Monday that 53 migrants, including 2 babies, are dead or missing following a rubber-boat capsize off the coast Libya. IOM, citing survivors, said that the boat left Zawiya Thursday and then flipped off Zuwara Friday.

Merz, a German company, heads to the Gulf region in search of new partners

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

On Wednesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz started a tour to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to form energy and arms partnerships as Europe's largest and richest economy tries to reduce its dependence on the U.S. Merz, at the beginning of his three-day visit…

Turkey will import 255,000 tons of feed barley from Turkey, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

European traders reported on Wednesday that the state grain board of Turkey, TMO, had issued an "international tender" to purchase and import approximately 255,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley. Barley is sought to be shipped between February…

Shell sells 20% stake to Kuwaiti firm in offshore Brazil Orca Project

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 4, 2026

Shell announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to'sell' a 20% stake of its Orca offshore Brazil project to Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company. Shell said it will retain a 50% stake in the project and continue to be the operator. It…

Tankers awaiting sale of more Russian oil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 31, 2026

As demand for Urals crude drops and customers consider the growing risks of sanctions, traders are increasingly using tanks to store it. Calculations based on LSEG data and trade data. India and Turkey, two major importers of Russian oil, have…

Emirates renews New Zealand's support for America's Cup defense

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 22, 2026

Airline Emirates has renewed its partnership with New Zealand, as the team prepares to defend America's Cup at the America's Cup next year in Naples. Emirates Team New Zealand defeated Ben Ainslie’s British crew in the America’s Cup Match Final in Barcelona 2024.

In January, diesel exports to Russia from Primorsk could reach a record high.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 20, 2026

Data from traders LSEG, and calculations revealed a Tuesday that ultra-low-sulphur-diesel loadings in the Russian 'port of Primorsk could rise by 'about one-third - from December to January and may exceed 2.2 million metric tonnes, due to higher fuel production and a seasonally -weaker demand.

Source: CPC oil exports fell 24% in December

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 16, 2026

An industry source said that oil exports via the Caspian 'Pipeline' - consortium, which transports oil from Kazakhstan to a Russian terminal in the Black Sea - plummeted 24% in December following a drone strike. Sources claim that exports fell?from November to 3.98 metric tonne…

Greece plans to extend territorial waters despite Turkish warning

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 16, 2026

George Gerapetritis, the Greek Foreign Minister, said on Friday that Greece intends to expand its territorial waters, possibly into the Aegean sea, despite Turkey’s constant threat of war if Athens were to?take this step. NATO allies but historic rivals?have lowered tensions over the past few years…

Bulgarian Energy Holding will take a 10% stake in Black Sea oil & gas exploration block

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 14, 2026

The government announced on Wednesday that Bulgarian Energy Holding, a state-owned energy company in Bulgaria, will acquire a 10% share in the?oil & gas exploration rights for the?Han Asparuh Block in the Black Sea. The Council of Ministers has approved the deal…

Geneva will host the SailGP Championship in 2026

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 13, 2026

The SailGP 'Championship' will include the Switzerland Sail Grand Prix in 2026, the racing circuit announced on Tuesday, after Lake Geneva made its debut last season. Geneva will replace Saint-Tropez on the 2026 Season Calendar, and the race is scheduled for September 19-20.

Source: Iran releases Greek-managed tanks seized in January 2024

Posted to Maritime Reporter on January 13, 2026

Iran has ?released ?the Greek-owned, Marshall-Islands-flagged tanker MT St. Nikolas it seized in the Gulf of Oman in January 2024, a ?company source told on Tuesday. Source: The vessel was released on 8th January and has been at Shinas Port in Oman since 12th January with 13 crew members on board.

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