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Officials confirm that the Ukraine killed the deputy head of Russian Navy in Kursk.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 3, 2025

Oleg Kozhemyako said that Major General Mikhail Gudkov was killed in the Kursk region of Russia. Gudkov had been the deputy chief of the Russian Navy and also led a brigade which fought against Ukraine. In the past, unofficial Russian and Ukrainian…

Handelsblatt: German government does not plan to buy stake in TKMS

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 2, 2025

Handelsblatt, citing sources within the German government, reported that there are no current plans for the new government to acquire a stake in Thyssenkrupp’s defence division TKMS. According to the report the Chancellery and the Ministries…

Germany takes additional measures to combat Russia's "shadow fleet"

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

The German Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that it would take additional measures against Russia's "shadow fleet", which operates in the Baltic Sea and North Sea. Western sanctions designed to cut Russia's oil revenue following its invasion in Ukraine have resulted in the growth of a vast…

Powerboat racing E1 is looking for new investors to finance growth by adding more boats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

The E1 World Championship in electric powerboat racing is looking for 20 million euros (about $23,55 million) to help fund its growth. This series has already been backed by many of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. The team owners include Will Smith…

The price of Russian ESPO Blend oil remains stable despite strong demand

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 1, 2025

Four traders reported on Tuesday that the premiums for ESPO blend crude oil shipping from Russia's Kozmino Port late in July or early August to China are unchanged compared with those for earlier in the month. The Chinese said that the premium over ICE Brent was greater than $2 per barrel…

One dead and more missing following a migrant shipwreck near Lampedusa, Italy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

A U.N. official reported on Monday that one woman had died, two were missing, and 87 migrants were rescued after a shipwreck near the Italian island Lampedusa. Lampedusa is located between Tunisia and Malta, and the larger Italian Island of Sicily.

As the heatwave continues, low water levels are hampering shipping on Germany's Rhine River.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 30, 2025

Commodity traders reported on Monday that a heatwave in Western Europe had lowered the water level on Germany's Rhine River. This has affected shipping and increased freight costs for cargo owners as their vessels could not sail fully loaded.

Hanwha Ocean to finance submarines in Poland

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 27, 2025

Hanwha Ocean, a South Korean shipbuilder, announced on Friday that it had added a comprehensive finance deal to its bid to sell submarines to Poland. Poland wants to purchase three submarines as part of its "Orka", programme, to expand its military…

Irish sisters rewrite playbook for elite youth worlds

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 27, 2025

Three Irish sisters are rewriting history at the Optimist World Championship, a regatta that is forming the future of sailing. Maeve Donagh, Emily Donagh and Lily Donagh will represent Ireland in the 2025 edition at Portoroz. Together with teammates Charlotte Crosbie…

European Defence Stocks Rise on NATO Spending Promise

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 26, 2025

The shares of European defence companies rose on Thursday, after NATO leaders supported the demand for increased defence spending by U.S. president Donald Trump on Wednesday. At 0814 GMT on Friday, German company Rheinmetall, and Italian Fincantieri…

After a health scare to the Frenchman, Goodchild takes over as British captain of MACIF

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 24, 2025

The team announced on Tuesday that French sailing legend Charlie Dalin would miss the entire racing season of 2025 due to health issues. British skipper Sam Goodchild will take over the helm at the IMOCA MACIF Sante Prevoyance Yacht. Despite this year's Vendee Globe champion being absent…

EU wheat prices fall as fears of war fade and harvest approaches

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 24, 2025

Euronext Wheat Futures dropped sharply on February 2, as traders reported that a tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran reduced war concerns, while the build-up to large harvests in Northern Hemisphere was maintaining supply pressure.

Oil drops 1% from 5-month highs amid Mideast conflict

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Oil prices dropped 1% on Monday, after reaching a five-month peak. Markets were trying to gauge the effect of U.S. airstrikes on Iran over the weekend on the transit of oil and natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 70 cents or 0.9% to $76.31 per barrel at 10:46 am ET.

Italy has frozen Russian oligarchs assets worth more than $2.6 billion

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 23, 2025

Data provided by Italian authorities shows that Italy has frozen Russian assets worth around 2.3 billion euro ($2.64 billion), with the latest seizures taking place at the beginning this month. Italy has seized bank accounts, yachts, luxury…

Russia is ready to provide LNG to Mexico

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 21, 2025

The Russian Embassy in Mexico announced on Saturday that it was ready to share its energy technologies and supply Mexico with liquefied gas. "We already work with Mexico." "We have excellent LNG technology, and we're ready to share this technology and supply LNG too…

Thyssenkrupp CEO gets new 5-year contract

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Thyssenkrupp's CEO Miguel Lopez received a five-year extension, the German conglomerate announced on Friday. The company also set a date in the summer for an extraordinary general assembly to allow shareholders to approve the planned listing.

Luna Rossa welcomes America's Cup winner Burling after Team NZ split

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

The team announced that Peter Burling, a three-time America's Cup winner and helmsman of New Zealand's Luna Rossa, has left New Zealand to join the Italian team Luna Rossa ahead of the 2027 edition sailing's most prestigious event. The 38th America's Cup will be held in Naples, Italy.

Maersk shipping company temporarily suspends Haifa port visits

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Maersk, a container shipping company, announced on Friday that it temporarily suspended vessel calls to Israel's Haifa Port due to regional tensions. The Danish company stated that it had not experienced any other disruptions in its planned operations in the area.

Data shows that Russia increased its seaborne fuel oil sales to India and Turkey between May and June.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 20, 2025

Trade and shipping data revealed that Russia increased its seaborne fuel oil exports and vacuum gasoil to India and Turkey during May, as the falling oil prices attracted buyers and the hot summer season demanded more fuel. The oil price fell…

China criticizes British warships' 'troublemaking" Taiwan Strait Transit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on June 19, 2025

China's military condemned on Friday the sailing of a British ship through the Taiwan Strait, saying that it was a deliberate effort to "cause troubles", and undermined the peace and stability in this region. The Royal Navy of Britain said that…

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