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Vessel Capsizes off Philippines, Leaving Crew Missing

The Philippine Coast Guard confirm that aggregates carrier Hong Hai 16 capsized on April 15 at around 5:20 PM, resulting in confirmed fatalities.

Vessel Capsizes off Philippines, Leaving Crew Missing
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Singapore’s Vasi Shipping Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Vasi Shipping, a small container shipping company based in Singapore, has declared bankruptcy after 13 years in operation.

Singapore’s Vasi Shipping Files for Bankruptcy Protection
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South Korea Saw Sharp Rise in Maritime Accidents in 2024

South Korea experienced a notable rise in maritime incidents and casualties in 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Oceans & Fisheries.

South Korea Saw Sharp Rise in Maritime Accidents in 2024
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Yangzijiang Financial Orders Four Handysize Bulk Carriers

Yangzijiang Financial Holding is making a return to Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding with a fresh order in the handysize dry bulk market.

Yangzijiang Financial Orders Four Handysize Bulk Carriers
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Cargo Ship Collision in Vietnam Leaves Four Dead

A serious maritime collision occurred in Vietnam’s Gulf of Bắc Bộ on April 8, when a Panama-registered cargo ship struck a Vietnamese fishing vessel

Cargo Ship Collision in Vietnam Leaves Four Dead
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Australia to Cancel Chinese Lease of Darwin Port

Australia is moving ahead with plans to terminate a Chinese firm's lease on the Port of Darwin, located in the far north of the country.

Australia to Cancel Chinese Lease of Darwin Port
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NYK Orders First Methanol-Fueled VLCC for 2028 Delivery

Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is set to introduce its first methanol dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC) to its fleet.

NYK Orders First Methanol-Fueled VLCC for 2028 Delivery
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Cordelia Cruises to Acquire Two Ships from Norwegian Line

Norwegian Cruise Line has reached a deal to transfer two of its Sun-class ships, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to India-based Cordelia Cruises

Cordelia Cruises to Acquire Two Ships from Norwegian Line
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Oil Spill Near Pulau Ubin Prompts Swift Cleanup Response

An oil spill has been confirmed by the Johor Port Authority after a slick was seen near the Eastern Johor Strait off the coast of Malaysia’s Pulau Ubin

Oil Spill Near Pulau Ubin Prompts Swift Cleanup Response
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Tourist Arrested in Japan for Carrying Firearm to Port

A 73-year-old tourist was taken into custody at Kobe Port Terminal after disclosing he had a gun in his luggage while preparing to board a cruise

Tourist Arrested in Japan for Carrying Firearm to Port
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South Korea Makes Record Cocaine Seizure from Cargo Ship

South Korean authorities have seized approx two tons of cocaine, the largest drug bust in the country’s history, aboard a bulk carrier in Gangneung

South Korea Makes Record Cocaine Seizure from Cargo Ship
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Japanese Shipbuilders Unite to Launch Marine Tech Lab

Leading Japanese shipyards and maritime organizations are partnering to create an advanced maritime technology research center at Osaka University

Japanese Shipbuilders Unite to Launch Marine Tech Lab
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Cargo Ship Collision Off Ningbo Leaves One Dead, Three Hurt

A fatal accident occurred near Yangxiaomao Island off the coast of Ningbo, China, when two Chinese-flagged cargo vessels collided early March 29.

Cargo Ship Collision Off Ningbo Leaves One Dead, Three Hurt
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Speedboat Catches Fire Near Phuket, Injuring Six People

A speedboat caught fire and exploded off the coast of Thailand, on April 1, resulting in six people being injured. No fatalities were reported.

Speedboat Catches Fire Near Phuket, Injuring Six People
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Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship Off Batangas, 12 Rescued by PCG

Philippine Coast Guard responded to a fire on board cargo vessel MV Castphill XV in the early hours of March 30 while it was NW of Limbones Island

Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship Off Batangas, 12 Rescued by PCG