Cargo Ship and Fishing Boat Collide Off Fort Kochi

October 1, cargo vessel MSC Silver II collided with fishing boat Prathyasha in the Arabian Sea near Fort Kochi, India. No injuries were reported.

Zodiac Maritime Orders Five 6,000 TEU Containerships

Zodiac Maritime returns to the shipbuilding market with an order for five 6,000 TEU containerships in China, a deal valued at nearly $400 million

HS Schiffahrt and Mare Trust Order Multipurpose Newbuilds

Germany’s HS Schiffahrt partners with Mare Trust to expand into the multipurpose heavylift sector, with orders at Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry

Cargo Ship Arda Suffers Engine Failure in Bosphorus

September 30, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety confirmed that cargo vessel Arda suffered engine failure near Umuryeri in Istanbul.

Riviera Travel Expands Into Asia with Mekong Sailings

Riviera Travel has revealed plans to expand into Asia, announcing that its ship, the Riviera Alba, will begin cruising the Mekong River in 2027.

Chinese Bauxite Demand Drives Dry Bulk Market Growth

China’s surging appetite for bauxite is reshaping the dry bulk trade, with record imports in 2025 highlighting the growing role of large carriers

Man Faces Jail for Bomb Threats to Cruise Operator

Man faces prison after admitting he sent bomb threats to Resorts World Cruises in an attempt to recover money lost gambling on one of its ships.

Star Voyager Makes Inaugural Call in Xiamen, China

StarCruises marked the inaugural visit of the Star Voyager to Xiamen on Saturday with an event attended by local leaders and company executives.

India's SCI and Refiners Plan Expansion of MR Tanker Fleet

The Shipping Corporation of India, the state-owned carrier, is partnering with the country’s leading refiners to expand India’s MR tanker fleet

COSCO Pledges Stability Ahead of US Port Fee Increases

Less than a month before the US introduces fees targeting China-linked vessels, COSCO assures customers it'll maintain stable transpacific service.

COSCO Expands Logistics with New Deals in China & Singapore

Port of Kolkata Signs 30-Year Deal with JSW Infrastructure

The Port of Kolkata has entered into a 30-year concession agreement with JSW Infrastructure, India’s second-largest private port operator.

Protest at Port of Baltimore Over Seafarer Deportations

Crews Warned Singapore Enforces Tougher Penalties on Vaping

Singapore has just introduced significantly tougher rules against vaping, with stricter penalties for the possession or use of e-cigarettes.

Viking Hosts Global Recruitment Events This Fall

Viking announces series of recruitment events taking place September and October, inviting professionals to learn more about career opportunities