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HP seeks $1.8 billion in damages from Mike Lynch’s estate following UK Autonomy lawsuit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 18, 2025

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's lawyers informed the London High Court that they are seeking to recover nearly $1.8 billion in damages from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died in 2003. This is due to HP's acquisition by HP of Autonomy, his British technology firm.

South Korea's KFA purchases approximately 65,000 tons of US corn, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 18, 2025

European traders reported that the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought an estimated 65,000 tons of animal feed grain from the United States, in an international auction on Tuesday. The tender sought up to 69,000 tonnes. The KFA Busan section purchased it in one consignment…

Witnesses claim that US officials advocated sinking suspected drug-carrying boats

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2025

Former Justice Department No. 2 official Emil Bove told employees that the government should "sink the boats" rather than prosecute people on board, three witnesses said. Three witnesses said that former Justice Department No. 2 official Emil…

No. 18 UNC keen to maintain defensive focus during meeting with Navy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2025

No. When 18 North Carolina plays Navy in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, N.C., it will be looking for another untroubled outcome. The Tar Heels are aware of the benefits that these games can bring, as they play teams with different styles. Luka Bogavac…

India ships first jet fuel cargo to US West Coast, traders say

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 17, 2025

According to shipping and trade data, India exported its first ever jet fuel cargo for energy giant Chevron to the U.S. West Coast, taking advantage of a rare opportunity to fill shortages in Los Angeles. Since October, U.S. West Coast Jet Fuel…

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.