Heritage Adventurer Makes Historic Stop in Daram, Samar

Princess Cruises Adds Second Ship to Singapore in 2026

Princess is to expand its presence in Asia by basing two ships out of Singapore for 2026-27 winter, offering nearly 30 sailings from the city-state

Crane Topples at Tuas Port During Delivery, No Injuries

A newly delivered quay crane toppled over at Singapore’s Tuas port on Sunday afternoon while being positioned at an inactive berth.

Costa Serena Resumes Cruises from China After 5 Years

Costa Cruises has resumed its presence in the Chinese cruise market, as the Costa Serena made its return earlier this week after a 5-year absence

Captain Jailed for Severing Taiwan’s Undersea Cables

A court in Taiwan has handed down a three-year prison sentence to the captain of the Hong Tai 58 for damaging undersea communication cables.

Crew Rescued After Bulk Carrier Capsizes Near Maldives

On June 11th, the Panama-registered bulk carrier Run Fu 3 overturned roughly 500 nautical miles south of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.

Ship Disasters Off Kerala Spark Calls for Stricter Oversight

Two high-profile incidents off India’s coast have ignited public concern and renewed debate over regulating aging vessels in the country’s waters

ONE Linked to $1.76B Order for 8 Mega Containerships

ONE, a Singapore-headquartered container carrier backed by Japanese firms, is reportedly behind a shipbuilding contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Fire & Explosion Rock Container Ship Off Kerala Coast: Update

An emergency unfolded on June 9 when an explosion occurred aboard the Wan Hai 503, a Singapore-registered containership as it sailed near Kerala.

Oil Spill Contained Off Thailand's Sriracha Coast

The Phoenix Jamnagar, a crude oil tanker registered in Singapore, released about 20 tons of oil after a pipeline ruptured during offloading.

Explosion Hits Wan Hai 503 Off Kerala Coast

On June 9, an explosion occurred on board the Singapore-registered container ship Wan Hai 503, situated approximately 130 nautical miles off Kerala

Coral Reef Damaged by Ship Grounding in Thai National Park

On June 1, the Myanmar-registered vessel Ayar Linn ran aground on a coral reef within Ao Jak Bay, part of Thailand’s Mu Koh Surin National Park.

Russian Fishing Vessel Catches Fire in Sea of Japan

On June 4, a Russian-flagged fishing vessel caught fire while sailing through the Sea of Japan with 17 crew onboard. No injuries were reported.

Strong Winds Push Four Vessels Aground in Bay of Bengal

On May 30, four vessels were driven aground by severe weather conditions along the coast near the Port of Chittagong in the Bay of Bengal.

Sapphire Princess to Join Asia Cruises for 2026-27 Season

Princess Cruises has announced that the Sapphire Princess will sail alongside the Diamond Princess in Asia during the 2026–2027 winter season.