6 Nov 2025

Filipino Seafarer Denied U.S. Entry and Deported Home

Filipino crew member bound for duty on a cruise ship was reportedly refused entry to the United States upon arrival in Los Angeles on October 27

Filipino Seafarer Denied U.S. Entry and Deported Home
6 Nov 2025

Guangzhou Port Completes First LNG Simultaneous Bunkering

On November 1, China’s Guangzhou Port successfully carried out its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) for liquefied natural gas bunkering.

Guangzhou Port Completes First LNG Simultaneous Bunkering
5 Nov 2025

Apollo Group Opens New Corporate Office in Mumbai

Apollo Group inaugurates new corporate headquarters in Mumbai, operating under Asturias Ships, marking a step in the company’s continued growth.

Apollo Group Opens New Corporate Office in Mumbai
4 Nov 2025

Spirit of Environmental Care Shines at Celukan Bawang

Celukan Bawang Harbor, Saturday, November 1, residents from The World, its crew and local stakeholders joined forces in a coastal clean-up event.

Spirit of Environmental Care Shines at Celukan Bawang
4 Nov 2025

Fishing Boats Collide with Cargo Ship off Vietnam Coast

November 1st, approximately 15 kilometres from Vung Tau, southern Vietnam an incident involving two fishing boats and a cargo ship occurred.

Fishing Boats Collide with Cargo Ship off Vietnam Coast
31 Oct 2025

Discovery Princess Makes Maiden Call in Singapore

The Discovery Princess made its first-ever visit to Singapore earlier this week, docking at Marina Bay Cruise Centre on October 28th, 2025.

Discovery Princess Makes Maiden Call in Singapore
31 Oct 2025

India and Netherlands Sign MoU to Boost Maritime Ties

India and Netherlands sign an MoU and Letter of Intent aimed at strengthening maritime collaboration and developing a green digital sea corridor.

India and Netherlands Sign MoU to Boost Maritime Ties
30 Oct 2025

COOEC Wins $800M PTTEP Contract for Thai Offshore Work

China Offshore Oil Engineering Co. secures major contract from Thailand’s PTTEP for the construction of a wellhead platform and subsea pipelines.

COOEC Wins $800M PTTEP Contract for Thai Offshore Work
28 Oct 2025

Star Voyager To Return To Hong Kong For 2026 Season

StarCruises announce the Star Voyager will return to Hong Kong for a new homeport season in 2026, marking another major deployment in the region.

Star Voyager To Return To Hong Kong For 2026 Season
28 Oct 2025

Two Missing After Ship Collision In Pearl River Estuary

A serious maritime collision occurred on October 25th near the Mayoushi Lightship in China’s Lingding Channel, within the Pearl River Estuary.

Two Missing After Ship Collision In Pearl River Estuary
17 Oct 2025

Pacific Basin Reflags Half Its Fleet to Singapore

Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping announce plans to transfer around half its bulk carrier fleet to Singapore and reflag vessels under subsidiary

Pacific Basin Reflags Half Its Fleet to Singapore
17 Oct 2025

Fire on Federal II in Indonesia Claims 10 Lives, 18 Injured

A fire aboard the Federal II has left 10 people dead and at least 18 others injured while the vessel was undergoing repairs and conversion work.

Fire on Federal II in Indonesia Claims 10 Lives, 18 Injured
16 Oct 2025

China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships

The German owners of the US-flagged Panamax vessel Matson Waikiki are facing a hefty $1.7 million (RMB 12.1 million) fee to dock in Shanghai.

China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships
15 Oct 2025

China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships

China officially started imposing special port fees on vessels that are owned, operated, built, or flagged in the United States on Tuesday 14th.

China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships
15 Oct 2025

CMA CGM Signs Deal with Cochin Shipyard for Six LNG Ships

France-based CMA CGM has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in India to construct six LNG-powered feeder containerships.

CMA CGM Signs Deal with Cochin Shipyard for Six LNG Ships