Fire Aboard Oil Product Tanker Near Gili Tepekong Island
In the early hours of Wednesday, August 7, the Indonesian Ministry of Transport reported a fire aboard the oil product tanker Elisabet Satu.
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Armed Robbery Reported on Bulk Carrier in Strait of Malacca
The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia report robbery on the bulk carrier Ultra Colonsay.
Ponant Opens Sales for 10-Day Vietnamese Coastal Voyage
Ponant announced the launch of sales for a 10-day voyage along the Vietnamese coast, set to sail from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Long this fall.
COSCO Orders Four Asphalt Carriers from Mawei Shipyard
China’s COSCO Shipping has placed an order for four 9,000-tonne special liquid cargo ships with Mawei Shipyard, a part of Fujian Shipbuilding.
Filipino Crew Members of MSC ARIES Released by Iran
The Department of Migrant Workers in the Philippines has confirmed that all Filipino crew members aboard the MSC Aries have been released.
ONE and SIPG Collaborate to Advance Alternative Marine Fuels
Ocean Network Express and Shanghai International Port Group sign agreement to advance the development and supply of alternative marine fuels.
South Korea Opens Indonesian Shipbuilding Training Center
Faced with record orderbooks and production bottlenecks, the South Korean government has inaugurated a shipbuilding training center in Indonesia.
Taiwan Government to Support Yang Ming's Fleet Expansion
Taiwan’s Transportation and Communications Minister announced on July 30 that the government will back Yang Ming in commissioning more newbuilds.
MV MIROLA 1 Runs Aground in Philippine Waters; Oil Detected
Yesterday, July 31st, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the vessel MV MIROLA 1 had run aground in Philippine waters.
Container Ship Sky Challenge Anchored in Busan After Grounding
A container ship operated by CK Line, named Sky Challenge, remains anchored in Busan after running aground on July 28.
Shipping Emissions Trading Scheme to be Enforced by Turkey
Shipowners looking to evade new environmental regulations by shifting operations to Europe’s eastern edge will need to reconsider their plans.
Oil Spill from Terra Nova Tanker Expands to Near Manila
The oil spill resulting from a tanker, which sank in the Philippines last Thursday, has spread, reaching the waters around the capital, Manila.
Vessel Sinks Near Barangay Cabcaben: Coast Guard Responds
The Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed the sinking of a vessel in the waters near Barangay Cabcaben, Bataan.
Indian Cargo Ship Falls Foul of Severe Weather, Runs Aground
July 25th, cargo ship JSW Raigad ran aground near Kolaba Fort. The Coast Guard received an call from the ship which had 14 crew members on board
Chef Morimoto to Join Holland America "Majestic Japan" Cruise
Holland America Line announced that their Fresh Fish Ambassador, Chef Masaharu Morimoto, will be joining the Westerdam’s "Majestic Japan" cruise.
General Cargo Vessel Sinks Amid Typhoon Gaemi; Nine Missing
Cargo vessel Fu Shun encountered severe weather caused by Typhoon Gaemi. The vessel issued a distress call reporting that they were sinking.
NYK Investment to Restore Kelp Forests, Earn Carbon Credits
Japanese shipping giant NYK has discovered an innovative approach to earning carbon credits while also providing a popular delicacy to locals.
Oil Product Tanker Capsizes & Sinks Off Bataan, Philippines
On July 25, around 1:10 AM local time, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported the capsizing of the oil product tanker Terra Nova.
Eastern Cruise to Launch in Asia with Former Pacific Venus
South Korea-based Eastern Cruise is set to launch a new cruise operation in Asia using the former Pacific Venus, now renamed Eastern Venus.
Dramatic Turn of Events in Tanker Collision Off Singapore
Friday's tanker collision off the coast of Singapore took an unexpected turn over the weekend when one of the vessels attempted to flee the scene