Asia

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.

The Sky Challenge hitting the dock at Busan Port

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.

Istanbul, Turkey at sunrise with a view of the ocean

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.

Manila Bay, Manila, Philppines

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.

A deep sea diver

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

The JSW Raigad run aground off Kolaba Fort

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.

A platter of fresh fish

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.

A cargo ship 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.

A blue sea urchin and coral

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.

A capsized oil tanker just off the coast

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.

Taipei, Taiwan at night as seen from the water

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

Tanker on fire at sea with other tanker in the background

Fire Erupts on Maersk Container Ship Off Goan Coast

Huge fire breaks out on container ship Maersk Frankfurt, located about 102 nautical miles southwest of Goa, while en route to Colombo, Sri Lanka.

A container ship on fire at sea

Century River Cruises Introduces Sixth Ship to Yangtze Fleet

Century River Cruises expands its fleet with the addition of a sixth ship, the Century Voyage, set to enter service on the Yangtze in September.

The Yangtze River at dusk

Tankers Hafnia Nile and Ceres I on Fire Off Singapore Coast

This morning two tankers, Hafnia Nile and Ceres I, caught fire off the coast of Singapore. AIS data indicates a collision in the Singapore Strait

Two tankers on fire off the coast of Singapore

Armed Incident Aboard Bulk Carrier Reported by ReCAAP

Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia reports an armed incident on bulk carrier Wadi Feran.

A bulk carrier being approached by armed men in a small boat

Growth in Asia/Pacific Cruise Capacity Expected in 2024

The 2024 Cruise Industry News Annual Report indicates a substantial increase in cruise capacity in the Asia/Pacific region this year.

an MCS cruise ship

Maersk Introduces Shipping Route Between China & Bangladesh

In response to growing trade demands, particularly in the retail sector, Maersk has launched a new shipping route between China and Bangladesh.

A Maersk container ship in port

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Expands with New Yard in Jingjiang

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, China's largest privately owned shipbuilder, is expanding its operations by developing a new yard in Jingjiang City.

A shipbuilding yard in China along the Yangtze River

Missing Container Ship Captain Searched for Off Philippines

The Philippine Coast Guard has initiated a search and rescue for the missing captain of a containership in the waters near Lubang Island.

A search and rescue mission taking place in the Philippines

840,000 Cruise Passengers Visited Shanghai So Far This Year

Port of Shanghai reported processing 840,000 cruise passengers during the first half of 2024, according to the Port Border Inspection Department

The Shanghai Pudong skyline