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.
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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
Cargo Ship Sinks Near South Kalimantan, Crew Safely Rescued
An Indonesian-flagged vessel, the LCT Cahaya Dana Reza, capsized on January 23rd in waters near Kotabaru Regency, South Kalimantan.
Taean Wind Power Secures Fixed-Price Contract in South Korea
Taean Wind Power has finalized a fixed-price offtake agreement for a major offshore wind project in South Korea.
Piracy Resurfaces as a Threat in the Singapore Strait
The Singapore Strait is once again emerging as a hotspot for piracy, with recent incidents raising concerns among maritime operators.
JNPA Announces ₹2,000 Crore Investment to Boost Port Capacity
The Indian Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has unveiled a ₹2,000 crore (approx $231.45 million) investment.
Bulk Carrier & Barge Collide Near Horsburgh Waters
January 21, a collision occurred between a bulk carrier, Shandong Mission, and a barge near Horsburgh, close to Indonesia's territorial waters.
Green Rizhao: China’s First Carbon-Neutral Cargo Vessel
On January 15th, COSCO Shipping took delivery of the cargo vessel Green Rizhao during an official induction ceremony in Dalian, China.
China Rejects US Shipbuilding Investigation as Protectionist
China’s Ministry of Commerce criticizes US investigation into the country’s shipbuilding industry citing “unilateralism and protectionism.”
Wuhu Shipyard Forms $4.1 Billion Partnership for New Projects
China’s Wuhu Shipyard has joined forces with two domestic financial leasing companies to collaborate on ventures potentially exceeding RMB30B.
Carnival Unveils New Asia-Pacific Journeys for 2026-2027
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed four new journeys sailings aboard the Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure, scheduled for 2026 and 2027.
Arkas Line to Launch India Med Service in February
Arkas Line is poised to expand its shipping operations to India, with the India Med Service (IMS) set to launch on February 10th.