Star Voyager To Return To Hong Kong For 2026 Season
StarCruises announce the Star Voyager will return to Hong Kong for a new homeport season in 2026, marking another major deployment in the region.
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Two Missing After Ship Collision In Pearl River Estuary
A serious maritime collision occurred on October 25th near the Mayoushi Lightship in China’s Lingding Channel, within the Pearl River Estuary.
Pacific Basin Reflags Half Its Fleet to Singapore
Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping announce plans to transfer around half its bulk carrier fleet to Singapore and reflag vessels under subsidiary
Fire on Federal II in Indonesia Claims 10 Lives, 18 Injured
A fire aboard the Federal II has left 10 people dead and at least 18 others injured while the vessel was undergoing repairs and conversion work.
China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships
The German owners of the US-flagged Panamax vessel Matson Waikiki are facing a hefty $1.7 million (RMB 12.1 million) fee to dock in Shanghai.
China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships
China officially started imposing special port fees on vessels that are owned, operated, built, or flagged in the United States on Tuesday 14th.
CMA CGM Signs Deal with Cochin Shipyard for Six LNG Ships
France-based CMA CGM has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in India to construct six LNG-powered feeder containerships.
PNSC Expands Fleet with $193 Million Tanker Acquisition
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has approved the purchase of three secondhand oil tankers worth approximately $193 million.
Costa Serena To Serve As Floating Hotel for Asian Games
Costa Serena to serve as floating hotel during 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, accommodating athletes and officials while in Nagoya Port.
China Strikes Back with Port Fee Hike on US-Linked Ships
Over the weekend several ships bound for China reversed course after Beijing unveiled retaliatory measures against vessels linked to the U.S.
Passenger Ferry Sinks at Philippine Port During Severe Weather
A passenger ferry sank while moored at a Philippine port on October 7 amid rough weather conditions. All crew members on board escaped safely.
One Missing After Fishing Boat Sinks in South China Sea
Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center receive alert after collision in the South China Sea between cargo vessel and fishing boat
Vietnamese Fishing Vessel Sinks After Collision with Tanker
October 4, Vietnamese fishing boat BD 83019-TS sank following a collision with the South Korean-flagged oil tanker MS Favor near Ca Na estuary.
Ferry Collides with Another Vessel and Pier in Istanbul
October 6, the Turkey-flagged ferry Okmeydani was involved in a collision with another ferry before crashing into the pier at Sirkeci, Istanbul.
AIDA Funds Seven New Schools Through FLY & HELP Partnership
At this year’s Reiner Meutsch Foundation FLY & HELP charity gala, AIDA President Felix Eichhorn presented a check to founder Reiner Meutsch.