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OnlyFans: British paddler claims spicy posts caused suspension

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 29, 2025

Kurts Adam Rozentals, a British canoeist, says that he was banned from training or competing due to his use of the social media platform OnlyFans in order to raise money for advancing his career. Rozentals competes in the canoe-slalom event and is a part of Paddle UK’s World Class Programme…

US Supreme Court limits environmental review in Utah Railway ruling

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 29, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court gave a blow to environmentalists by allowing federal agencies the ability to limit their review of the environmental impact on projects that they regulate. However, the justices supported a Utah railroad project designed to transport crude oil.

Boeing CEO: We aim to increase 737 MAX production by the end of this year to 47 a monthly.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 29, 2025

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg stated on Thursday that the company wants to increase 737 MAX production from the current mid-30s per month to 47 by the year's end. Boeing 737 production is currently capped at a monthly rate of 38 aircraft. This limit was imposed in 2024 by the U.S.

The ingenuity of prehistoric peoples is revealed by the tools made from whale bones

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 28, 2025

Archeological sites along the Bay of Biscay in France and Spain have revealed that people have been making tools out of whale bones for more than 20,000-years. This shows the inventiveness of prehistoric humans. Researchers said that the tools…

EU proposes Black Sea Maritime Security Hub

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 28, 2025

The European Union proposed Wednesday creating a center to enhance security in the Black Sea, by collecting information from different countries and monitoring the region more closely. This move comes at a time when European officials are warning about the continued threat of Russia…

Jordan purchases about 50,000 T of feed barley at tender, traders claim

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 28, 2025

European traders reported that Jordan's state grain purchaser purchased approximately 50,000 metric tonnes of animal feed barley on Wednesday in an international bid seeking up to 120,00 tons. The cargo was to be delivered in the first half September.

Six migrants drowned when a boat capsizes in the Canary Islands

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 28, 2025

On Wednesday, emergency services in the region reported that at least six people were killed when a boat carrying migrants to Spain's Canary Islands capsized as it was being escorted into port. According to the state broadcaster TVE, it was carrying around 180 passengers.

Sources claim that China is flexing its military muscles in East Asia with naval activity

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 28, 2025

According to officials and security documents, China has shown its strength by sending a large number of coast guard and naval vessels across a wide area of East Asian water. This move has unnerved the regional capitals. Three regional security officials…

11 bodies found on beached boat at Eastern Caribbean

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 27, 2025

The police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines said on Tuesday that they found on the beach of Canouan Island a boat with the remains of 11 people, who they believe may have been from Mali. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine their identity.

Iran purchased corn, barley, and soymeal in tenders according to traders

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 27, 2025

European traders reported on Tuesday that SLAL, the Iranian state-owned animal feeding importer, is believed to be a buyer of an undetermined volume of animal feed barley, corn and soymeal, in international tenders that closed on Monday. The tenders sought 120…

Anne Hathaway joins Red Bull's high-speed league after stepping off the red carpet

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 27, 2025

Anne Hathaway, Oscar-winning actress and sportswoman, has joined a consortium led by women who have acquired the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team. This is a historic deal that brings Hollywood star power to this high-octane championship. Jimmy Spithill…

Rugby-Evergreen prop Slipper signs up for another Super Rugby season

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 26, 2025

James Slipper, the Wallabies' prop, has signed a contract extension of one year with the ACT Brumbies. This will likely see him become Super Rugby's most-capped player. The 35-year old loosehead has already played 195 Super Rugby games since his debut with the Queensland Reds back in 2010.

Minister warns of 'hypothermia risks' in Russia's cooling economic system

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 26, 2025

Maxim Reshetnikov, the Russian Economy Minister, urged on Monday that central banks take into consideration slowing inflation when they meet next week to set interest rate. He warned that Russia's cooling economic is showing signs "hypothermia".

Minister: Egypt wants to increase local wheat purchases to reduce imports

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 26, 2025

According to Sherif Farouk, the Minister of Supply, Egypt's wheat imports could be significantly reduced this year. Domestic procurement will reach 5 million metric tonnes, up from 3.5 million tons last year. "Increased wheat procurement is…

Iran's SLAL has won tenders to purchase 120,000 T of each corn, barley, and soymeal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 26, 2025

European traders reported on Monday that the Iranian state-owned animal food importer SLAL had issued international tenders for up to 120,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn and barley, as well as 120,000 metric ton of soymeal. They said that…

North Korea arrests officials for warship crash, says state media

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 24, 2025

State media reported on Sunday that North Korea had detained officials from a shipyard responsible for an accident which occurred during the recent launch of a warship. Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, witnessed the failed launch which crippled a 5,000-tonne battleship.

Hamas claims that Israeli airstrikes killed Palestinians who were protecting Gaza aid trucks.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 23, 2025

Hamas officials reported that Israeli airstrikes had killed six Palestinians who were guarding trucks of aid against looters. This highlights the difficulties in getting supplies to hungry Gazans following Israel's 11 week-long blockade. Israeli officials said that 107 trucks containing flour…

Sources: Greek court charges 17 Coast Guard officers over 2023 migrant vesselwreck

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 23, 2025

Three sources confirmed on Friday that a Greek naval court had charged 17 coastguard officers in connection with one of the worst shipwrecks to occur in the Mediterranean two years ago. Hundreds of people were believed to have died. The shipwreck that occurred on June 14…

Sovcomflot, the sanctioned Russian tanker group, suffers a $393 million loss

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 23, 2025

Sovcomflot, Russia's largest tanker company, suffered a $393 million net loss in the first three months of the year. The group blamed the decline on the new Western sanctions, which have caused operational issues, reduced revenues, and the idleness of some sanctioned ships.

North Korea launches investigation into accident that occurred during the launch of a warship

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 22, 2025

North Korea began a thorough investigation of the accident that occurred this week during the launch a warship, according to KCNA. Pyongyang said that the incident occurred on Wednesday due to a loss in balance when the vessel was launched. Sections of the bottom were crushed.