Singapore Issues Guide to Tackle Wildlife Trafficking at Sea

Singapore introduces guide outlining key warning signs to help maritime industry detect and respond to illegal wildlife trafficking in containers.

Hapag Lloyd Expands Stake in Indian Ports Group

Hapag-Lloyd has raised its ownership in India’s JM Baxi Ports and Logistics to 50%, according to details confirmed in its 2025 annual report.

ONE Expands Port Investments With Thailand Terminal Stake

MSC Alexandra Breaks Free During Storm at Mundra Port

The vessel MSC Alexandra lost control during severe weather at Mundra Port in Gujarat, India, after its mooring lines failed, causing it to drift.

China's Blue Dream Faces Legal Issues and Possible Ship Sales

Blue Dream is dealing with legal and operational challenges, including lawsuits over unpaid wages and reports that its ships may be up for sale.

Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas 2027 Return to Singapore

Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that the Quantum of the Seas will return once again to Singapore for the 2027-2028 winter season.

Holland America Adds Short Southeast Asia Cruise Itinerary

Holland America Line introduces new eight-day Southeast Asia cruise, to include Malaysia and Thailand, as part of its 2027-28 winter program.

MOL Shares Surge After Elliott Investment Stake

MOL saw its share price jump by 11% to a record high after Elliott Investment Management revealed it took a significant position in the company.

Athletes to Stay on Cruise Ship Costa Serena for Asian Games

Thousands of athletes set to compete in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan will be accommodated onboard the Costa Serena cruise ship in Nagoya.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Launches Indian Ocean Expeditions

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces new series of 10 expedition voyages to the Seychelles and Madagascar, set to take place during the winter 2027-28.

Shanghai's North Bund Plays Host to Two Luxury Cruise Calls

Shanghai’s North Bund saw two high-end cruise ship visits last week, with most passengers taking advantage of China’s expanded visa-free entry policy.

Four Dead After Fishing Vessel Collides With Cargo Ship Off Japan

Four crew members from a fishing vessel have been confirmed dead following a collision with a cargo ship that caused the trawler to capsize.

China Floats Out Second Domestically Built Cruise Ship

China reaches another milestone in its cruise shipbuilding sector with the float-out of its second domestically constructed large cruise vessel.

Bulk Carrier Refloated After Grounding in Çanakkale Strait

A Panama-flagged bulk carrier named the Nota App was successfully refloated after running aground in the Çanakkale Strait on March 11th.

ILO and BIMCO Launch Injury Protection for Ship Recycling

The ILO and BIMCO introduce pilot employment injury scheme aimed at improving protection and rights for workers in Bangladeshi ship recycling.