MSC Bellissima Launches 2026 Summer Season from Shanghai
MSC Bellissima arrived at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Aug 1 officially starting MSC Cruises' 2026 Shanghai summer season.
Asia
Seven Workers Killed in Bangladesh Shipyard Gas Leak
Seven workers have died following a toxic gas leak at a ship recycling facility in Bangladesh.
Royal Caribbean Expands Australia and Asia Cruise Operations
Royal Caribbean to increase presence across Australia and Asia with the redeployment of three ships and additional itineraries.
Bali Governor Urges Bartenders to Build Careers at Home
Bali Governor encourages bartenders to establish businesses on the island instead of seeking employment aboard cruise ships.
Tianjin Oriental’s Dream Extends Qingdao, Dalian Port Staycations
Tianjin Oriental’s Dream offers non-sailing staycation program in Dalian and Qingdao while regular cruise operations remain suspended.
MSC Silvana VIII Sinks After Grounding Near Zhoushan, China
MSC Silvana VIII sinks in Zhoushan area of China after experiencing progressive flooding following a grounding shortly after leaving a ship repair yard.
China Cuts Detentions of Panama-Flagged Ships After Talks
Number of Panama-flagged ships detained in Chinese ports drops significantly following discussions between Beijing and Panama City.
Adora Mediterranea to Host Beijing Opera Themed Cruises
Adora Cruises announces voyages celebrating Beijing Opera aboard the Adora Mediterranea for Mid-Autumn Festival and China National Day.
ICTSI Extends Manila Container Terminal Deal Until 2063
ICTSI awarded 25-year extension to concession for Manila International Container Terminal, allowing them to operate until May 2063.
COSCO Advances $1.1bn Tianjin Shipyard Expansion Project
COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry is pressing ahead with plans to develop an RMB8 billion ($1.1 billion) shipbuilding complex in Tianjin, China.
Rescue Effort Continues After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks
Large-scale international search and rescue operation continues in South China Sea after Vietnamese general cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 sank.
Chinese Shipyards Set New Record for First-Half Ship Orders
Chinese shipyards secure more shipbuilding orders in first six months of 2026 than in any previous full calendar year.
Tianjin Oriental’s Dream to Become Floating Hotel at Beer Festival
Tianjin Oriental’s Dream to host 10-day stationary staycation serving as the first offshore venue for the Qingdao International Beer Festival.
Costa Serena Begins Final Season in Asia Before Relocation
The Costa Serena is sailing its final season in Asia after spending more than a decade operating in the region.
COSCO Shipping Bulk Orders Four Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers
COSCO Shipping Bulk has placed an order for four newcastlemax bulk carriers at CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding.
Visio Expands North China Cruise Program with Qingdao Sailings
Tianjin Oriental's Visio has completed two cruises from Qingdao International Cruise Homeport in July, expanding its North China deployment.
Royal Caribbean Cancels Spectrum Cruise Due to Typhoon
Royal Caribbean canceled Spectrum of the Seas sailing due to depart on July 11th after a typhoon disrupted operations in Shanghai.
Asian Piracy Incidents Fall to Seven-Year First-Half Low
Reported cases of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia have dropped to their lowest first-half total in seven years.
Dream Cruises to Host Fitness Voyage with Netflix Star Amotti
Dream Cruises announces athlete Kim Jae Hong, better known as Amotti will lead a special fitness-themed cruise aboard the Genting Dream.
PSA Invests in Major Deepwater Port Expansion in Vietnam
PSA Vietnam has entered into an agreement to invest in Lach Huyen Port Investment Joint Stock Company.