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June 3, 2026
The Russian Embassy in Paris announced on Wednesday that Russia demands France to'release' the captain of the tanker who was detained?in France for what it calls 'false charges. France's Navy said Monday that it intercepted the Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean…
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June 3, 2026
Sources with knowledge of the private sector's investment decisions said that global investors are still hesitant to sign deals in Venezuela despite the business-friendly reforms implemented by the interim government, which was backed up by U.S. president Donald Trump.
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June 3, 2026
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said that it has requested that Japan and Philippines respect Taiwan's?rights? and territory during talks with them on their maritime border. Last month, Japan and 'the Philippines announced that they would begin formal…
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June 2, 2026
On 'Tuesday, the U.S. military fired a Hellfire rocket at a tanker headed 'towards Iran as part of President Donald Trump’s blockade. Trump is pressuring Tehran to negotiate peace on his terms. Central Command of the U.S. Military posted a video showing the missile striking the tanker.
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June 2, 2026
Delcy Rod, Venezuela's interim president, will visit India between June 3 and June 7. The Indian Foreign Ministry announced this on Tuesday. This comes at a time when New Delhi is increasing its crude imports from Caracas. India, which bought 427…
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June 2, 2026
The Chinese Navy reported that China and the U.S. had "constructive and candid" exchanges during a recent meeting on air and sea safety in Hawaii. They agreed that better communication would'reduce mistakes and increase professionalism. In a late-night statement…
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June 2, 2026
Taiwan's top weapons-development institute displayed on Tuesday three robots that could be used one day on Taiwan's disputed islands in the South China Sea. Taiwan, a democratically-governed country that Beijing considers "its own territory", has modernised its armed forces in order to deter China.
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June 2, 2026
?Cambodia announced on Tuesday that it had informed the United Nations and Thailand that a conciliation process was being conducted under international law to resolve a long-running maritime border dispute with Bangkok. The move comes after…
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June 1, 2026
Iraqi officials said that two explosions struck a cargo ship in the Gulf about 40 nautical miles southeast of Iraq’s Umm Qasr. One of them was caused by an attack from a drone. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), earlier, said…
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June 1, 2026
Euronext Wheat fell on Monday, to a 3-week low. Milder weather in western Europe following a heatwave lowered crop concerns. Favorable weather for U.S. corn weighed down on grain markets and distracted attention from a sharp rise in crude oil…
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June 1, 2026
Archaeologists recovered a trove of Chinese ceramics and European goods from an 18th century shipwreck that was recently discovered off the coast of Norway. The Norwegian Maritime Museum reported that among the items found in the wreckage of…
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June 1, 2026
As Ukrainian strikes on Russia's refineries, energy infrastructure and other facilities continue, the Russian government announced on Monday that it has banned exports of aviation fuel until November 30. Russia exports jet-fuel mainly via rail to Central Asia including Kazakhstan…
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June 1, 2026
China's Coast Guard said Monday that it has conducted "law enforcement" in waters east from Taiwan to'respond to Japan's and the Philippines plans to start maritime border 'delimitation' talks which overlap with areas claimed by China. China's…
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May 31, 2026
BONDS FlyingRoos, an Australian sailing team, beat Emirates GBR to win the New York Sail Grand Prix and their third consecutive SailGP victory. SailGP cancelled Saturday's racing after strong winds prevented the majority of the fleet from launching onto the Hudson River.
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May 31, 2026
Health officials reported that an Israeli airstrike on Sunday killed at least two Palestinians, and injured 12 others in a cafe in Gaza which was crowded with people celebrating public holidays. Israeli officials did not immediately comment. A ceasefire brokered by U.S.
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May 30, 2026
Los Gallos, a Spanish sailing team, won two of the three races on the Hudson River under a modified format after strong winds disrupted Saturday's opening day. High winds prevented many F50 catamarans from being launched safely, so SailGP organizers…
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May 29, 2026
Ship-tracking data indicates that the Philippines received a crude oil cargo from Iran 'this month. This is likely the first shipment since the Middle East was disrupted by the Iran War. Kpler data shows that on May 17 the?Suezmax?Ocean Start delivered Iranian oil to Petron's Bataan refining plant.
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May 28, 2026
TotalEnergies, the French oil major, bought large quantities of Middle East crude in march after its traders saw the U.S. Navy assembling ships near the Gulf in early February. Our oil traders, who are doing their jobs, noticed the U.S. Navy massing ships in the Persian Gulf during February.
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May 28, 2026
According to the CEO of 'Interpipe', one Ukraine's largest industrial companies, the 'European Union's' plan to cut steel imports would hit Ukraine's war-torn industry, and go against the 'exemption' granted by the bloc in the face of Russia's invasion.
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May 27, 2026
Ship tracking service 'Kpler' reported that a cargo of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve was headed for?California in this month, the first ever. This unusual move 'highlights a redrawing in?trade flows and shipping routes due to the Iran War…
