21 May 2025

Two Cruise Passengers Evacuated Near Aceh Coast

Indonesian officials carry out emergency medical evacuation after two passengers aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Aceh became seriously ill.

Two Cruise Passengers Evacuated Near Aceh Coast
19 May 2025

COSCO Orders Two Large Gas Carriers for 2027 Delivery

Chinese state-owned maritime leader COSCO has made another strategic move in the gas carrier market with a new round of shipbuilding orders.

COSCO Orders Two Large Gas Carriers for 2027 Delivery
13 May 2025

US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs in 90-Day Deal

In a step toward easing trade tensions, the U.S. and China have agreed to significantly reduce tariffs on each other’s goods for a 90-day period.

US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs in 90-Day Deal
9 May 2025

NCLH Opens Modern Medical Clinic for Filipino Crew

Norwegian Cruise Line has launched its own dedicated medical clinic in the Philippines, designed specifically to serve its Filipino crew members.

NCLH Opens Modern Medical Clinic for Filipino Crew
8 May 2025

One Dead, One Missing After KMP Muchlisa Sinks in Indonesia

A maritime accident has left one crew member dead and another missing following the sinking of the passenger vessel KMP Muchlisa in Indonesia.

One Dead, One Missing After KMP Muchlisa Sinks in Indonesia
1 May 2025

OOCL Orders 14 Green-Fuel Megaships in $3B Expansion

Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas Container Line is expanding its fleet with an order for 14 new container ships, a deal valued at over $3 billion.

OOCL Orders 14 Green-Fuel Megaships in $3B Expansion
30 Apr 2025

CMA CGM Registers First Indian-Flagged Ship in Milestone

CMA CGM has marked a milestone with the arrival of its first Indian-flagged boxship, making it the first major foreign shipping company to do so.

 CMA CGM Registers First Indian-Flagged Ship in Milestone
30 Apr 2025

Ovation of the Seas Begins Short Asia Cruise Season

Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas has recently made its way to Asia, launching a short-term cruising season from key Chinese ports.

Ovation of the Seas Begins Short Asia Cruise Season
29 Apr 2025

RCL Expands Fleet with Four New Containership Orders

Thailand’s Regional Carrier Lines (RCL) is set to expand its fleet by ordering four new container ships from Chinese shipyards.

RCL Expands Fleet with Four New Containership Orders
29 Apr 2025

AIDAstella and Azamara Pursuit Make First Calls to Niigata

The Port of Niigata in Japan recently celebrated the inaugural visits of two cruise ships, the AIDAstella and the Azamara Pursuit.

AIDAstella and Azamara Pursuit Make First Calls to Niigata
25 Apr 2025

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington

Reflecting a shifting global landscape, Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has announced plans to establish a new office in Washington, DC.

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington
24 Apr 2025

HSBC: China Shipyards Remain Strong Despite U.S. Shift

Non-Chinese shipowners can breathe easier thanks to HSBC stating their belief that Chinese shipyards are retaining their competitive edge.

HSBC: China Shipyards Remain Strong Despite U.S. Shift
24 Apr 2025

Hong Kong to Add Cruise Shore Power by 2030

Hong Kong is preparing to introduce shore power capabilities at its port by 2030, according to Joanne Chu, Deputy Commissioner of Tourism.

Hong Kong to Add Cruise Shore Power by 2030
24 Apr 2025

Bulk Carrier Boarded in Piracy-Prone Philip Channel

Ambrey has reported that a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by four intruders while sailing eastbound through the Philip Channel

Bulk Carrier Boarded in Piracy-Prone Philip Channel
23 Apr 2025

Star Voyager Launches First Cruise Season from Thailand

StarCruises has officially kicked off its first-ever cruise season from Thailand with the Star Voyager arriving at Laem Chabang Port, Bangkok.

Star Voyager Launches First Cruise Season from Thailand