StarCruises to Offer Six Weekend Cruises to Xiamen

StarCruises introduces six weekend cruises aboard the Star Voyager, each offering a two-night trip from Hong Kong to Xiamen, departing on Fridays

Hong Kong Upgrades Maritime Waste Transport Network

Hong Kong is undertaking a revamp of its maritime waste transport system, with new ships to modernize its containerized garbage handling operations

BIMCO Adopts New Clause for USTR-Linked Shipping Risks

Documentary Committee of BIMCO introduces contract clause to tackle legal uncertainties stemming from the U.S. Trade Representative’s recent plans

MOL Unifies Ship Management Under One Brand and Base

MOL is taking a step toward operational efficiency by uniting its ship management operations under one umbrella, both in branding and location.

India Bans Use of Suspicious Foreign Maritime Licenses

India’s maritime regulator prohibits shipowners, crewing agents from hiring seafarers holding CoCs issued by certain flag-of-convenience states.

Storm Capsizes Boat in Halong Bay, 38 Confirmed Dead

A deadly boat accident took place on July 19 near Dau Go Cave in Vietnam’s Halong Bay, when a passenger vessel named Wonder Sea overturned.

Fire Erupts on Indonesian Ferry; Rescue Efforts Ongoing

On July 20, a blaze broke out on the passenger ferry KM Barcelona VA while it was sailing through the Celebes Sea near Sulawesi Island, Indonesia

Yang Ming Orders Seven LNG Dual-Fuel Ships from Korea

Taiwanese company Yang Ming Marine Transport has placed an order for a new series of container vessels at South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean.

Cruise Asia Expands into Korea with Seoul Office Launch

Cruise Asia by Destination Asia has officially expanded its presence by adding South Korea to its growing list of cruise destinations.

Asuka III Christened in Yokohama Ahead of First Voyage

Asuka Cruises officially named its newest ship, Asuka III, during a ceremony held earlier this month at the Port of Yokohama, the company announced.

China’s Shipbuilding Share Drops as Global Orders Decline

Durian Cruise Returns with Buffet, Melaka Tours & More

Dream Cruises is bringing back its “Durian Party” on the Genting Dream with four short getaways sailing from Singapore to Melaka, Malaysia.

Cranes Accident Injures Seven at Imabari Shipyard

Seven people were injured—three of them seriously—after a crane accident on July 12 at Imabari Shipbuilding’s facility in Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Genting Dream Leads Thai Maritime Safety Drill in Phuket

On July 9, the cruise ship Genting Dream played a central role in a major emergency response exercise held at the Phuket Deep Sea Port.

Korean Officer Honored with 2025 IMO Bravery Award

Officer Lee Tae-Young named recipient of the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his courageous actions in rescuing 12 fellow crew.