8 Jul 2024

Yang Ming Achieves Biofuel Bunkering Landmark in South Korea

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation revealed its vessel YM Together has become the first foreign-flagged ship in South Korea to use biofuel.

Yang Ming Achieves Biofuel Bunkering Landmark in South Korea
2 Jul 2024

Hong Kong Cracks Down on Smuggling; Seizes Three Containers

Hong Kong Customs have announced the seizure of 3 containers filled with smuggled electronic goods & automobile parts, valued at HK$100 million.

Hong Kong Cracks Down on Smuggling; Seizes Three Containers
1 Jul 2024

Vietnamese Offshore Wind Farm Announced by Doosan & Marubeni

South Korea’s Doosan Enerbility and Japanese conglomerate Marubeni have signed a MoU to advance offshore wind power development in Vietnam

Vietnamese Offshore Wind Farm Announced by Doosan & Marubeni
28 Jun 2024

Bulk Carrier Sinks in Java Sea After Onboard Fire

Indonesian maritime authorities have announced that the bulk carrier MV Noah Satu has sunk in the Java Sea after a fire broke out onboard.

Bulk Carrier Sinks in Java Sea After Onboard Fire
27 Jun 2024

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Sets its Sights on Asia-Pacific

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is set to expand into the Asia-Pacific, introducing ten new itineraries from December 2025 through May 2026.

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Sets its Sights on Asia-Pacific
26 Jun 2024

Insurer Cap for Singapore Oil Spill Set at S$8 Million

The insurer for the bunker tanker involved in the recent oil spill in Singapore has a claim limit of S$8 million (US$5.9 million).

Insurer Cap for Singapore Oil Spill Set at S$8 Million
26 Jun 2024

MSC Enhances Asia Service Network with New & Upgraded Routes

MSC has announced updates to its Asia service network by enhancing two existing services while also introducing a brand new one.

MSC Enhances Asia Service Network with New & Upgraded Routes
24 Jun 2024

LPG/Ammonia Carrier Order for Tianjin Southwest Maritime

Tianjin Southwest Maritime has returned to CSSC-affiliated Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding to commission larger ammonia dual-fuel gas carriers.

LPG/Ammonia Carrier Order for Tianjin Southwest Maritime
21 Jun 2024

Singapore to Accelerate Berth Openings to Ease Backlog

Singapore is accelerating the opening of berths at its new Tuas megaport to accommodate the increasing number of container ship calls.

Singapore to Accelerate Berth Openings to Ease Backlog
20 Jun 2024

Indian Government Approves Huge Port Development Near Mumbai

The massive Vadhavan port, situated approximately 125 km north of Mumbai on India's west coast, has been under discussion for over a decade.

Indian Government Approves Huge Port Development Near Mumbai
20 Jun 2024

Armed Robbers Board Bulk Carrier Off Indonesian Coast

A group of armed robbers boarded a Panama-flagged ship over a week ago and restrained two of the crew members on board.

Armed Robbers Board Bulk Carrier Off Indonesian Coast
19 Jun 2024

Bangladesh Sees Increase in Piracy Incidents Warns ReCAAP

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has issued a warning about a rise in piracy incidents in Bangladesh, an emerging Asian export powerhouse.

Bangladesh Sees Increase in Piracy Incidents Warns ReCAAP
18 Jun 2024

Four Days On & Singapore Still Battling to Contain Oil Spill

Singapore continues to face challenges in addressing an oil spill that is spreading in the city-state's waters, despite efforts to contain it.

Four Days On & Singapore Still Battling to Contain Oil Spill
18 Jun 2024

Resorts World is Indonesia's First International Homeporter

The Resorts World One has docked in Jakarta, where it will offer six-day cruises to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur from June 16 to July 1, 2024.

Resorts World is Indonesia's First International Homeporter
17 Jun 2024

Sentosa Beaches Closed After Pasir Panjang Terminal Collision

According to Singapore National Media, the beaches on Sentosa Resort Island were closed following an oil spill at a nearby port.

Sentosa Beaches Closed After Pasir Panjang Terminal Collision