James Fisher Awarded £1M Contract at Taiwan Wind farm
James Fisher & Sons has secured a contract exceeding £1M to deliver specialist personnel and safety management services to a wind farm in Taiwan
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Crude Oil Tanker Rescues Fisherman Adrift in the Java Sea
The Wallem-managed LNG-fueled crude oil tanker Angleviken successfully rescued a fisherman who had been adrift for two days on the Java Sea.
Three Inaugural Cruise Visits Welcomed by Port of Osaka
In April, the Port of Osaka played host to maiden calls from three cruise ships, bringing a large influx of passengers to the Japanese port.
Partnership for DP World & Malaysia’s Sabah Ports
Container terminal operator DP World has teamed up with Malaysia's Sabah Ports to manage and enhance the Sapangar Bay Container Port.
Vessel Sinks, Four Missing After Bridge Collision in China
April 23, an accident occurred when a vessel en route to Danganzhou Tailwater collided with the Jiujiang Bridge in Guangdong province, China.
Far East - South America East Coast Service Update by Yang Ming
Yang Ming has announced plans to revamp its Far East to the East Coast of South America (FE-ECSA) shipping network starting in early May 2024.
Red Sea Crisis Improves PIL's Fortunes in 2024
Despite a drop in earnings in 2023 Singapore’s Pacific International Lines anticipates maintaining profitability in 2024 due to the Red Sea crisis.
China Ups Influence on Cruise Industry with 2nd Domestic Ship
China has made significant progress in its shipbuilding industry as its second domestically produced cruise ship enters the final assembly stage.
South Korea Allocates $2.5B to Grow Local Container Lines
South Korean government announced plans to invest approximately US$2.5 billion to expand the container shipping fleet of locally owned companies.
South Korean Chemical Tanker Runs Aground Off Japan
A UK-based marine insurance and claim consultant has reported that the chemical tanker Keoyoung Pioneer ran aground near Kuchinoshima Island.
Singapore Plans to Meet Rising Demand for Methanol
Singapore could produce over 1 million metric tons of methanol annually by 2030, which would meet the growing demand for alternative bunker fuel.
Singapore to Trial Digital Ship Identity Passes
Singapore is set to become a testing ground for the implementation of digital ship identity, including digital port clearance and bunkering.
Post-Ramadan Resurgence for Indian Ship Recycling Market
The ship recycling markets in the Indian sub-continent have experienced an unexpected surge in activity following Ramadan, according to GMS.
Busan New Port Adds seventh Container Terminal
Busan New Port in South Korea has inaugurated its seventh container terminal, enhancing its cargo handling capacity.
Singapore Beats Off Competition to Remain Shipping Hub King
Singapore is again been named the world's premier maritime hub, topping multiple global rankings, the latest being revealed during Singapore Maritime Week.
S. Korea PM Pledges $4B to Grow Country's Containership Fleet
South Korea's President announces significant $4 billion investment to enhance the country's containership fleet
Royal Thai Navy Completes Investigation into Sunk Frigate
The Royal Thai Navy concludes its investigation into the 2022 sinking of a frigate, attributing the disaster to weather, ship condition & human error.
Bodies of All Fishing Trawler Crew Recovered After Collision
The crew of a Chinese fishing trawler, consisting of eight individuals, tragically lost their lives following a collision with a container ship.
Calls for Bangkok Port to be Relocated from Khlong Toei
PM of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin, announces plans to move Bangkok Port from its location in the Khlong Toei district along the Chao Phraya River.
Fishing Boat & Container Ship Collide Off Hainan, 8 Missing
Following a collision with the Panamanian containership off Hainan Province in South China, up to eight individuals have been reported missing.