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Four dead after suspected migrant boat capsizes near San Diego, Coast Guard says

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2025

The U.S. Coast Guard reported that four people were killed and four more hospitalized when a suspected migrant-smuggling boat capsized late Friday night in rough waves off San Diego. The Coast Guard reported that in addition to eight deaths, one person has been taken into custody by U.S.

Braxton Woodson's 2 TDs for relief pushes Navy past No. South Florida 24

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2025

Navy defeated No. 24 South Florida 41-38 on Saturday in Annapolis, Md. On Saturday, South Florida defeated Navy 41-38 in Annapolis. The Midshipmen (8-2 and 6-1 American) improved their position in the conference, despite the fact that starting…

Blake Horvath, injured Navy QB, leaves game against South Florida

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 15, 2025

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath was forced to leave the game during the second quarter of an at-home match against No. South Florida suffered an apparent leg injury on Saturday. Horvath, whose team was ahead by 24-16, ran a quarterback's keeper…

Ainslie will reveal America's Cup support in a few weeks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2025

Ben Ainslie, a British sailing ace, expects to reveal within a few weeks who is funding his next America's Cup bid, and the team he will be bringing along for the event in Naples, Italy, scheduled for 2027. Ainslie has set himself the goal of "bringing the Cup home" from the United States…

Details of the US-South Korea deal, including Korean investments in shipbuilding, are released

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The White House announced that the U.S. released details of a deal with South Korea on Thursday. It included a Korean investment of $150 billion in the shipbuilding industry, which Washington had approved, and an additional $200 in Korean investment through a Memorandum of Understanding.

US Coast Guard responds after Russian naval ship approaches waters near Oahu

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

In a Thursday statement, the United States Coast Guard reported that it detected a Russian naval ship approximately 15 miles south of Oahu (24 km), near U.S. territory waters. The Coast Guard reported that a Coast Guard aircraft and cutter responded…

As US allies increase AI pipes, Australia's AUKUS Base will connect to subsea cable

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

Documents viewed by reveal that Alphabet’s Google and SUBCO are quietly connecting Australia's AUKUS submarine fleet base, and the area around it, to three powerful undersea cables. HMAS Stirling, a naval base located on Australia's western coast, will be home to four Virginia submarines under U.S.

Ocean activist dodges Japanese arrest, vows to fight deep-sea mining and krill industries at COP30

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

At the COP30 conference in Brazil, a Canadian activist against whaling who had avoided arrest in Japan for over a decade vowed to continue his fight for marine protection – focusing on deep-sea mines and Norway's krill industries. Paul Watson, a U.N.

Turkey: it is too early to determine what caused the deadly military plane crash

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The Turkish defence ministry stated on Thursday that it is too early to determine what caused a military cargo aircraft crash in Georgia this week, in which 20 soldiers were killed. Inspections are continuing. The C-130 cargo plane had left Azerbaijan to Turkey when it crashed on Tuesday…

Turkey: Too early to determine what caused deadly plane accident

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

The Turkish defence ministry stated on Thursday that it is too early to determine what caused a military cargo aircraft crash in Georgia this week, in which 20 soldiers were killed. Inspections are continuing. The C-130 cargo plane had left Azerbaijan to Turkey when it crashed on Tuesday.

As US allies increase AI pipes, Australia's AUKUS Base will connect to subsea cable

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2025

Documents viewed by reveal that Alphabet’s Google and SUBCO are quietly connecting Australia’s AUKUS submarine fleet base, and the area around it, to three powerful undersea cables. HMAS Stirling, a naval base located on Australia's western coast, will be home to four Virginia submarines under U.S.

No. South Florida and Navy battle it out for the top spot in the American Conference

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

The American Conference race is likely to go the distance, with games that are almost elimination-style throughout November. South Florida ranked No. 24 in the College Football Playoff rankings this week. The College Football Playoff rankings have moved Memphis to No.

Indonesia tests footwear from the United States due to Caesium 137 contamination concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 12, 2025

A special government taskforce responsible for the issue announced on Wednesday that Indonesia will conduct further tests on footwear returned from the United States after claims they were contaminated with radioactive Caesium 137. He said, "After the investigations…

Penn State wins the battle against Navy and remains unbeaten

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

Freddie Dilione V led Penn State to a 80-71 victory at home over Navy in College Township, Pa. Kayden Mingo scored 16 points for the Nittany Lions (3-1) and grabbed seven rebounds, a team high. The Nittany Lions forced 16 turnovers including 14 steals.

UK bans maritime services for Russian LNG Exports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

In its latest effort to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia, Britain will ban companies that provide services like shipping and insurance to Russian exports of liquefied gas. The European Union approved sanctions in October that will ban Russian LNG imports starting January 1, 2027.

Taiwan's MFIG offers to purchase up to 65,000 metric tonnes corn

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

HAMBURG (Germany), Nov. 11 - Taiwan’s MFIG buying group has announced an international tender for up to 65,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn that can be sourced in the United States, Argentina Brazil or South Africa. According to the sources…

Details of Trump's South Korea deal bog down in details

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

The two sides are yet to sign any written agreement, even though they met just two weeks ago and both announced that they had reached an agreement over tariffs and other security issues. Officials in South Korea say that the apparent delay is…

China refiner Yanchang Petroleum rejects Russian oil at latest tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 11, 2025

Two traders who are familiar with the matter confirmed on Tuesday that Yanchang Petroleum, a refiner backed by the Chinese provincial government and delivering crude oil between December to mid-February is not using Russian oil. Yanchang in Shaanxi province…

Details of Trump's South Korea deal bog down in details

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 10, 2025

The two sides have not yet released any written agreement, despite meeting just two weeks ago and announcing that they had settled months of negotiation over tariffs and other security issues. Officials in South Korea say that the apparent delay…

Penn State takes on Navy and relies on a reliable trio of guards

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 10, 2025

Mike Rhoades, Penn State's coach, has already identified several players he trusts with the ball. The Nittany Lions will look to build on a road win when they face Navy in nonconference play from University Park, Pa. Penn State (2-0), which opened its season by narrowly defeating Fairfield…

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