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Four migrants killed after shipwreck on Greek island Lesbos

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 7, 2025

The Greek coastguard confirmed on Tuesday that four migrants were killed after their boat capsized off the island of Lesbos. A coastguard official confirmed that 34 migrants had been safely landed in the south of island. At least three vessels, and one helicopter, assisted with the operation.

Russia says it downs 251 Ukrainian drones, including 61 over Black Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 6, 2025

Russia announced on Monday that its air defence units had destroyed 251 Ukrainian drones over night. The majority of these were over the southwest. 61 of the drones were over the Black Sea, and another was heading toward Moscow. There was no official statement on damage.

Fletcher steals Cadiz thriller to kill Britain's top

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 5, 2025

Dylan Fletcher's tactical sailing masterclass on Sunday saw Britain leapfrog from last to first place in Cadiz. The team is now in control of the SailGP Championship 2025. Britain overcame a penalty at the start of the race that had pushed them…

Clarke, a Briton, wins his fourth consecutive kayak cross world title

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 4, 2025

On Saturday, Britain's Joe Clarke won his fourth consecutive men's Kayak Cross title at the Canoe Slalom World Championships held in Sydney. He matched the record of all-time for men's individual world titles. Clarke, 32 years old, has taken…

Sweden is planning to increase coast guard surveillance of the Baltic Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 3, 2025

The Swedish defence ministry announced on Friday that it is drafting legislation to enhance security in the Baltic Sea through the expansion of the coast guard's maritime surveillance capabilities. Baltic Sea Region is on high alert after a…

A suspected'shadow fleet’ tanker departs from Western France

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 3, 2025

MarineTraffic reports that the Boracay tanker, which is under Western sanctions for being suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet and also faces a separate French investigation, has left its anchorage off western France. The raid by…

Greenpeace's blockade of LNG tankers heading to Belgian terminal has caused disruption

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

LSEG data revealed on Thursday that at least four LNG-laden tanks bound for the Zeebrugge LNG Terminal in Belgium were either diverted to another terminal or left idle during a Greenpeace 30-hour blockade protesting against European Union imports Russian gas.

Minister: Turkey is in discussions with Morocco about renting out a natural gas regasification system

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Alparslan Bayraktar, the Energy Minister of Turkey, said that talks are underway with Morocco to rent out a regasification vessel. Bayraktar told CNN Turk that Turkey has recently begun using its floating storage and regasification units (FSRU) for export…

This is hysteria and could lead to energy shortages.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

The Kremlin stated on Thursday that France’s boarding of an oil tanker suspected to be part of the shadow fleet that is involved in Russian oil trading was "hysteria", which could cause problems for the global energy transport routes. Dmitry Peskov…

Sources say that Thyssenkrupp is targeting October 20th for the spin-off of its warship business.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Two people with knowledge of the matter have confirmed that Thyssenkrupp plans to spin off its defence division TKMS on October 20, in a deal analysts estimate could be worth up to 2.7 billion euro ($3.2 billion). In August, the company said…

Kaztransoil reports that Kazakhstan exported 180,000 tonnes of oil via Druzhba to Germany in September.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Kaztransoil, the company that operates the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia, reported on Thursday that Kazakhstan exported 180,000 metric tonnes of oil to Germany through this pipeline during September. The company had previously stated that oil supplies to Germany reached 190,000 tonnes in August.

Greenpeace's blockade causes LNG tankers to be diverted away from Belgian terminal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

LSEG data on Thursday showed that at least three LNG-laden tanks appeared to have diverted from the Zeebrugge LNG Terminal in Belgium as Greenpeace activists protested against European Union imports. The second largest European importer is Russia…

Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza aid flotilla with Greta Thulberg

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Israeli forces intercepted 40 boats, carrying foreign activists and aid to Gaza. This included Swedish activist Greta Thönberg. The incident sparked international protests and condemnation on Thursday. The cameras broadcasting the live feeds…

US Gulf Coast fuel imports reach 2.5-year high amid Venezuelan and Russian sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

According to preliminary data from ship tracking, analysts, and a refinery, fuel oil imports into the U.S. Gulf Coast reached a record high of two-and-a half years in September. This was due to an increase in cargoes coming from the Middle East…

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 2, 2025

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The France-based firm reported a Q3 rental revenue of 52.9 million Euros. The shareholders of the Belgian energy company asked for a vote to be taken on a dividend intermediary.

Jordan purchases 60,000 tons of feed Barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 1, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser purchased approximately 60,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley in an international bid seeking up to 122,000 tons on Wednesday. The traders reported that the barley had been purchased…

Macron praises the investigation of a suspected "shadow fleet" tanker that was anchored near French coast

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 1, 2025

On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that it was "a great thing" for France to be investigating a suspected violation by the oil tanker Boracay. The oil tanker is suspected to belong to the "shadow fleet", which is involved in the Russian Oil Trade.

Italy's Navy Leaves Gaza Flotilla As Risk of Israeli Attack Increases

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 30, 2025

The Italian Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday that the Italian navy would stop following the international aid flotilla once it reached a distance of 150 nautical miles (278 kilometers) from the shore. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a group of over 40 civilian boats…

Turkey considers $250 million plan by China Dongfang for 2GW wind turbines

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 30, 2025

Alparslan Bayraktar, the Turkish Energy Minister, said that he and Dongfang Electric Corporation of China had discussed plans to build in Turkey a wind-turbine facility for $250 million with a capacity of 2 gigawatts. Bayraktar stated on X that…

After attack, Dutch flagged vessel is still adrift, ablaze and the crew has been evacuated.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 30, 2025

According to the EU maritime mission Aspides and its operator, the Dutch flagged cargo ship Minervagracht, was on fire and drifting in the Gulf of Aden, Tuesday. A day earlier, it had been hit by an explosive that injured two sailors and forced them to evacuate.