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Abu Dhabi wins the first SailGP Championship for Britain

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 30, 2025

The SailGP 2025 Championship was won by Britain on Sunday. They beat New Zealand and Australia to win the championship and $2 million. Dylan Fletcher of Emirates GBR said that the victory was "unbelievable" and that he felt "overjoyed right now"…

SailGP final to be contested by Britain, NZ, and Australia

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 30, 2025

On Sunday, Britain, New Zealand, and Australia made it to the $2 million SailGP championship grand final, while Spain, a defensive team, narrowly missed out. After racing in the final event of SailGP 2025's season, the trio secured their place in the winner-takes all final.

Unmanned vessel attacked Russian Shadow-Fleet Tanker in Black Sea by Turkey, says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 29, 2025

Turkey reported on Saturday that a Russian shadow fleet tanker was reportedly attacked by an unmanned vessel off the Black Sea coast of Turkey after it had been struck on Friday. In a press release, the Turkish Transport Ministry said that Virat sustained minor damage but was in stable condition.

State media report that the Sahand destroyer and floating base have been repaired and will join the Iranian Navy.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 29, 2025

Iran's official media reported that the Sahand destroyer which capsized last year during repairs has been recommissioned in the Iranian Navy, along with the Kurdistan float base. Press TV in English said that the move was aimed at "strengthening Naval Combat Capability…

SailGP Abu Dhabi Final: Crews eye $2 Million Prize

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

Abu Dhabi will offer tricky light winds, a compact course and a $2 million prize for teams competing for a spot in the SailGP Grand Final this weekend. SailGP’s fifth season culminates in a race where the crew with the highest score wins it all. This is called Formula One on the water.

Turkey says construction starts on indigenous air defence destroyer

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

Turkey announced on Thursday that contractors have begun building a naval aircraft destroyer. The vessel will be part of the multi-layered "Steel Dome", or air defence system, planned by the country. NATO member Turkey announced its first plans to build Steel Dome…

Jordanian traders claim that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 metric tonnes of feed barley.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

European traders reported on Thursday that Jordan's state grain buyer had issued an international tender for the purchase of up to 120,000 tons of animal feed barley. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is 3 December. Traders…

Western sanctions against Russia and Iran energy trade

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 27, 2025

The European Union, Britain, and the U.S. imposed a number of sanctions on Russia for its involvement in the war in Ukraine. The U.S. targeted Russia’s two largest oil producers in October: Rosneft, and Lukoil. Here is a list of the most important…

Jordanian traders report that the country has issued a tender for up to 120,000 tons of wheat.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 26, 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 proposals in the tender is 2 December. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…

The Sailing-Black Foils are ready to strike in Abu Dhabi

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

New Zealand's Black Foils have a quiet confidence as they head into the SailGP season finale. Peter Burling has declared that his team is exactly where he wants them to be, as the championship showdown in Abu Dhabi looms. The Kiwis are heading…

GFSA reports that Saudi Arabia has bought 300,000 metric tonnes of wheat through a tender.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 24, 2025

Saudi Arabia's General Food Security Authority, which is the main government wheat purchasing agency, announced on Monday that it had purchased 300,000 metric tonnes of wheat through a tender. The agency stated that the purchase was for hard wheat with a 12.5% protein content…

Erdogan, the Turkish president, says that he will meet with Putin in Russia on Monday

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 23, 2025

The Turkish president Tayyip Erdoan said that he will have a telephone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss the peace efforts in Ukraine. He added that he will also ask him for a restart of a deal to ensure the safe passage grain via the Black Sea.

As buyers chase barley supplies, European barley prices are rising like gold

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

Traders said that the price of animal-feed barley is now equal to or higher than milling wheat in Europe, a trend unusually driven by export demand. Feed barley is typically sold at a significant discount to bread wheat. The grain industry is heavily supplied…

The traders claim that the rebranded Iranian crude is responsible for the surge in Chinese imports.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

China imports unusually large amounts of crude oil, traders claim. This is to hide shipments of Iranian crude that are being transshipped off the coast of Malaysia. Market participants claim that traders have been using the tactic to sell Iranian crude as Malaysian oil for years…

The traders claim that the rebranded Iranian crude is responsible for the surge in Chinese imports.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

China imports unusually large amounts of crude oil, traders claim. This is to hide shipments of Iranian crude that are sanctioned and trans-shipped off the coast of Malaysia. Market participants claim that traders have been using the tactic to sell Iranian crude as Malaysian oil for years…

Iran purchased corn and soybean meal in tenders last week, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 21, 2025

European traders reported on Friday that SLAL, the state-owned importer of animal feed in Iran, is believed to have bought animal feed corn as well as soymeal at international tenders. The company was looking for around 120,000 metric tonnes each.

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)…

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.

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.