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Canoeing - British canoeist banned for two years after posting explicit Instagram videos

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 1, 2025

Paddle UK has announced that British canoeist Kurts Adam Rozentals was given a suspension of two years and removed from the Olympic program after posting a video explicit on Instagram, and misinforming the media about the reason for his original ban.

South Korea will woo China's Xi at the APEC closing summit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 1, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day trip to South Korea will conclude on Saturday, with a dinner and summit hosted at President Lee Jae Myung's home. The newly elected U.S. ally has promised to balance Seoul’s ties to Beijing. Lee's stakes are high.

The RPT issues at stake during the summit between China’s Xi, and South Korea’s Lee

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 1, 2025

On Saturday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet for a bilateral summit. This is the first time the two leaders have met. It's also the first time Xi has visited his Asian neighbor in over ten years.

South Korea will woo China's Xi during APEC with a state visit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day trip to South Korea will conclude on Saturday, with a visit by President Lee Jae Myung. The newly elected U.S. ally has promised to balance Seoul’s ties to Beijing. Lee, who took office in June after…

South Korea's Oct exports exceeded forecasts due to strong demand for ships, chips

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2025

Data showed that South Korea's October exports rose unexpectedly on the back of a robust demand for ships and chips, even though businesses were cautious due to a clouded global outlook caused by Washington's trade policies. In October, exports from Asia's 4th largest economy…

The issues at stake during the summit between China’s Xi, and South Korea’s Lee

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2025

On Saturday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet for talks. This is the first bilateral meeting between the two leaders. It's also the first time Xi has visited his Asian neighbor in over a decade.

A narrow Pacific waterway is the core of U.S. efforts to choke off China's vast naval force

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 31, 2025

Marilyn Hubalde remembers hearing the roar of helicopters as they swooped over the Philippines' northernmost outpost, located less than 90 miles away from Taiwan. In April 2023, Filipino and American troops converged on a cluster of 10 emerald…

Huntington Ingalls beats quarterly profit estimates, lifts forecasts for key segments

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

Huntington Ingalls, a U.S. military vessel builder, posted a third-quarter profit that was above Wall Street's expectations on Thursday amid strong demand for aircraft carriers, submarines and other naval vessels. This led to soaring shares of the company by 6.9% before market opening.

Analysts say that a sanctioned LNG tanker is responsible for the STS transfer off Malaysia.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

Two analytics firms report that a sanctioned LNG tanker picked up a cargo at a Russian export terminal, which was also subject to Western restrictions. The transfer appears to be the very first STS of Russian LNG sanctioned by the West, despite…

French miner Eramet reduces spending and promises more turnaround efforts

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

French mining group Eramet has lowered its capital expenditure target for this fiscal year. It announced that it will announce more measures in December to combat declining results and increasing debt at the nickel-and-manganese producer. In a third quarter sales report…

Jordanian traders report that Jordan has bid to purchase 120,000 tons of feed barley

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 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 5 November. Traders…

Document shows that IOC is seeking 24 million barrels from the Americas between January and March 2026.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2025

Indian Oil, a state-run refiner, has called for initial bids on 24 million barrels from the Americas to be used in the quarter of 2026 between January and March. According to the document, the tender is looking for both low and high sulphur crude oils.

AGL signss renewable energy offtake agreement for Western Australian unit

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

AGL, an Australian energy company, announced on Thursday that it had signed a long-term power purchase deal with Tilt Renewables. This is the first wind-energy contract for AGL's Western Australian division. AGL has agreed to purchase 105 MW…

New Zealand targets shadow Fleet in Expanded Russia Sanctions

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

New Zealand announced on Thursday expanded sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet and oil industry during a meeting with the Nordic five foreign ministers. Winston Peters, New Zealand's foreign minister, said in a press release that New Zealand sanctioned 65 more shadow fleet vessels from Belarus…

Trump claims South Korea has approved the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

In comments he made on his recent trip to Asia, U.S. president Donald Trump posted on social media that he had given South Korea permission to build a submarine powered by nuclear energy. Trump, who is currently in South Korea meeting with President Lee Jae Myung…

Italy warns Malians to leave the country because of security concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

Italy warned against traveling to Mali on Wednesday due to security concerns. The government is under increasing pressure by insurgents linked to al Qaeda, who are imposing a blockade of fuel. The Italian Foreign Ministry has urged Italian nationals in Mali to leave as soon as they can.

Italy warns Malians to leave the country because of security concerns

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

Italy warned against traveling to Mali on Wednesday due to security concerns. The government is under increasing pressure by insurgents linked to al Qaeda, who are imposing a blockade of fuel. The Italian Foreign Ministry has urged Italian nationals in Mali to leave as soon as they can.

Source: Saudi Arabia will refocus $925 Billion fund after delays in gigaprojects

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

Saudi Arabia plans to move its $925 billion sovereign fund from the focus on mega-projects in real estate that has dominated the country's development goals over the past decade, according to a source who is familiar with the plans. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (also known as MbS)…

Lockheed to deliver Tomahawk missiles for sea drones

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

Lockheed Martin invests $50 million into Saildrone, a sea drone manufacturer, to equip its largest surveillance drones with high-powered missiles. This marks the first time that the autonomous long-distance ships will be equipped with high-powered missiles.

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

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2025

The state grain buyer of Jordan has announced an international tender for up to 120,000 tons of milling-wheat that can come from optional origins. The deadline to submit price proposals in the tender is November 4, 2018. Traders had expected a new announcement after Jordan failed to purchase 120…