Hong Kong Welcomes 17 International Cruise Ships in March
The Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Tourism Commission have announced that 17 international cruise ships will visit Hong Kong throughout March.
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Singapore Welcomes CMA CGM’s First Methanol-Powered Ship
The Port of Singapore received CMA CGM Iron the first dual-fuel methanol-powered containership in CMA CGM’s fleet during its call on March 4.
Adhart Shipping Secures Debut Tanker Order from New Dayang
Singapore’s Adhart Shipping has been identified as the owner behind a debut product tanker order with Chinese bulker builder New Dayang.
Taiwan Coast Guard Probes Suspected Cable Sabotage
The Taiwanese Coast Guard has detained the vessel Hong Tai 58 amid suspicions that it deliberately damaged an undersea cable on 25th February.
Pertamina Exec Arrested in $12bn Oil Corruption Probe
Pertamina CEO, Yoki Firnandi, taken into custody amid allegations of $12bn corruption scheme tied to procurement of crude oil and oil products.
Grimaldi Group Expands Global Maritime Network to India
This month Grimaldi will launch a service with two monthly departures from Europe to the Indian subcontinent, further cementing its foothold in Asia
US Considers Hefty Fees, Restricting Chinese Maritime Ties
The US is considering fees on Chinese-built vessels docking at its ports, while tightening regulations on Chinese ownership of domestic terminals
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Conducts Japan Biofuel Bunkering Trial
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has achieved a significant step in its sustainability strategy with the successful bunkering trial of Bio Bunker B24 in Japan
Maersk & Cochin Shipyard Partner on Ship Repair & Building
AP Moller-Maersk has entered into a MoU with India’s Cochin Shipyard to explore opportunities in ship repair and shipbuilding.
Balmoral Comtec Joins Equinor’s Firefly Floating Wind Project
Balmoral Comtec, a subsidiary of offshore energy supply chain company Balmoral, signs MoU with S. Korea-based LS Cable & System and LS Marine Solution
Hong Kong Completes First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering Ops
Hong Kong has conducted its first-ever ship-to-ship LNG transfer, marking a key step in the city’s shift towards greener shipping practices.
Vietnam’s Newest Deep-Water Port Begins Operations
Vietnam’s Hateco Hai Phong International Container Port (HHIT), the country’s most modern deep-water port, has officially launched operations.
Hanwha Ocean to Construct LNG Carriers for Hanwha Shipping
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has secured contracts to build two LNG carriers for its affiliated company, Hanwha Shipping.
Bangladesh Coast Guard Seizes Vessels for Illegal Fuel Transfer
The Bangladesh Coast Guard has intercepted and seized a chemical tanker and a Bangladeshi vessel for conducting an unauthorized fuel transfer.
Captain of Silver Breeze Faces Charges After Grounding
The captain of Ro-Ro/passenger vessel Silver Breeze is facing prosecution following the ship’s grounding in the West Harbor of Tomakomai, Japan.
Greece-Flagged Tanker Attacked in Singapore Strait
A Greece-registered tanker was boarded by two armed individuals carrying knives while traveling eastbound through the Singapore Strait yesterday.
Containership ASL Bauhinia Abandoned After Fire off Yemen
The crew of the Hong Kong-registered containership ASL Bauhinia evacuated the vessel after it was engulfed in flames on January 28, off Yemen.
Ponant Expands in China with New Recruitment Opportunities
Ponant is strengthening the company's presence in China by launching a hiring initiative to fill two important roles in the region.
Cargo Ship & Bulk Carrier Collide at Indonesian Port
A collision between a cargo ship Lumoso Harmoni and bulk carrier Pancaran Glory occurred on January 24 at Muara Sampara Morosi Port, Indonesia.
Taiwan Blacklists 52 Chinese-Owned Ships Over Security Concerns
Taiwan has placed 52 Chinese-owned ships operating under flags of convenience on a blacklist following the severing of a subsea communications cable