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North Korea claims that the US nuclear submarine program justifies its own arms buildup

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 15, 2026

North Korea said the United States was expanding a nuclear submarine alliance that it claimed undermined global nuclear security. This comes as the fifth anniversary of the 'AUKUS' defence pact between Australia and Britain is approaching. Washington…

The EU wheat market is steady with Algerian tenders and Black Sea news at the forefront

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 15, 2026

Euronext wheat prices edged up Tuesday after stabilizing from a two-week low as further attacks tempered hopes for a military de-escalation on the Black Sea, and an Algerian tender brought in some new demand, traders said. Benchmark December…

Paris wheat dropped in the hope of de-escalation on Black Sea

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 14, 2026

European wheat futures dropped in the late trade on Monday, on hopes that a de-escalation of the 'Black Sea conflict' would occur after U.S. president Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to hit each other's energy targets. The market also took into account the fact that Algeria…

New Algerian tender for Paris wheat backed by Black Sea export disruption

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 14, 2026

European wheat futures were up on Monday due to the 'continued interruption' of Russian and Ukrainian Black Sea ship-borne exports. A new purchase tender by Algeria, a major?importer, also sparked hopes of new EU sales. Benchmark - December…

After Ultimate debut, Athletics-Coe praises a faster format and richer rewards

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 13, 2026

Sebastian Coe, the president of World Athletics, believes that his sport has asked spectators to be patient for too long. He points to the new Ultimate Championship to show how athletics could move faster and attract younger audiences. The three…

American Rose ends 20-year dominance of Europe with ILCA Women's World title

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 12, 2026

Charlotte Rose, an American, held her nerve in Dublin Bay’s challenging waters to capture the ILCA Women’s World 'Championship' on 'Saturday' before celebrating by 'capsizing' her boat and promising a well-earned brew. Rose finished with 23…

Canal+ and LaLiga Sign Anti-Piracy Pact Spanning Nearly 50 Countries

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 11, 2026

French streaming service?Canal+, and the Spanish football league LaLiga announced a?anti-piracy agreement?spanning nearly fifty?countries?, joining forces to?combat?illegal streaming. The partnership will cover markets in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa…

American Rose retakes the lead as McMahon surges in home waters at ILCA Worlds 6

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2026

Charlotte Rose took the lead in the ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship on Thursday after three races on Dublin Bay were completed. This brought the regatta back on track following the disruption caused by light winds the day before. The American won with a fourth…

French crew wins Ocean Race Atlantic final in a nail-biting finish

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2026

Paul Meilhat and his United by Ocean crew snatched the victory in the Ocean Race Atlantic's inaugural race on Thursday. They overtook American skipper Francesca Clapcich, 11th Hour Racing's crew in the final mile off Brittany's coast. The French IMOCA…

Expana boosts EU wheat export prospects as Black Sea flow falters

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2026

Expana increased its outlook for European Union soft-wheat exports in this?season, as reduced Black Sea shipments changed demand towards?the bloc. However, it cut its EU maize forecast to a '34-year-low after late-season heat and drought damaged crops.

NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 10, 2026

NATO allies caught Russian submarines in the Arctic waters, near Svalbard Archipelago, this spring training to use a secret weapon that disables critical cables undersea without leaving fingerprints. Two Western officials described the clandestine…

Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2026

How much oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz each day? All are trying to solve the mystery, but come up with wildly divergent conclusions. This mystery is causing crude oil prices to rise at a higher rate than usual. Benchmark Brent crude rose to over $100 per barrel on Wednesday…

Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2026

How much oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz each day? All traders, energy executives, and government officials try to solve the mystery but come up with wildly divergent conclusions. This mystery is causing crude oil prices to be inflated…

American Rose wins Women's ILCA Worlds 6 as the racing heats up

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2026

The ILCA 6 'Women’s World Championship is led by American Charlotte Rose on Wednesday as the 108-strong?fleet splits into Gold &?Silver for a?decisive?phase of??racing? on Dublin Bay. Rose, who is two points ahead of a field stacked with Olympians…

Bousso

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 9, 2026

How much oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz each day? All are trying to solve the mystery, but they're coming up with wildly divergent conclusions. However, it is becoming increasingly apparent that this mystery could have introduced a residual premium to crude prices…

What are the Houthis and their allies, Iran in Yemen?

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2026

On Tuesday, the Houthi movement in Yemen, which is backed by Tehran, fired missiles and drones on Saudi Arabian cities as well as energy facilities. This was part of a regional escalation that began more than six months after the U.S.-Iran war.

Source: Platinum Equity will sell yacht interior manufacturer De Wave to Renaissance Partners

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 8, 2026

Californian investment firm, Platinum Equity, is set to sell De Wave Group to Italian counterpart Renaissance Partners, in a deal valued at around EUR400m ($465m), according to a source close to the matter. Platinum, the Beverly Hills-based firm founded by U.S.

Gauff Dances in Fourth Round of US Open with Tennis-Fleetfooted Gauff

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 5, 2026

Coco Gauff, who has been in New York for five years straight now, reached the second week of the U.S. Open on Saturday after beating?Spain’s Cristina Bucsa in the third round. Gauff's much-maligned service undermined her game, but she refused to be rattled by the home crowd as she sent 15?winners.

FAO: World food prices highest since 2022, as supply concerns increase

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 4, 2026

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reported on Friday that the world food price rose to its highest level since late '2022. This was due to adverse weather and a war in?the Black Sea which heightened concerns over staples.

Weekend Reads - Ghost data centers and critical-minerals, Treasury's debt, Treasury's debt.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on September 4, 2026

Want to find inspiration? Every Friday, Weekend Reads highlights what the Open Interest team have been reading, watching, and listening to. This week's selections include AI's growing footprint, ghost data centers, critical minerals and China's energy transition. This weekend we are reading...

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