Mystic Cruises Signs Newbuild Deal with Option for More Ships

China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Corporation has confirmed it has finalized an agreement with Mystic Cruises to construct a new cruise ship.

Container Ship Orita Towed After Engine Failure

Container vessel Orita experienced an engine breakdown while navigating the Çanakkale Strait on 9 December during a voyage from Aliağa to Kocaeli

COSCO Orders 87 Ships in Record Chinese Deal

China’s state-owned shipping giant COSCO confirms an enormous order for 87 new vessels from shipyards operated by China State Shipbuilding Corp.

HD Hyundai Partners with Tamil Nadu for $2bn Shipyard

Louis Dreyfus Joins AD Ports to Develop Bulk Facility in Karachi

Louis Dreyfus to partner with subsidiary of AD Ports Group to develop clean bulk handling and storage facility for agricultural goods at Karachi.

Ovation of the Seas Sails Nowhere Cruise After Typhoon Disruption

Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas operated a cruise to nowhere over the weekend after a typhoon forced the ship to change course.

Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port

A cargo ship allided with a pier while entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port on December 1. All crew were unharmed and no marine pollution was reported.

Ocean Advice Orders Eight Newbuild Cruise Ships in China

Ocean Advice, under United Waterways, finalizes agreement to construct eight cruise vessels from China Merchant Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Shipyard

MSC Foundation, UNICEF Launch Education Program in Philippines

The MSC Foundation and UNICEF unveiled the next chapter of their 16-year partnership with an initiative supporting children in the Philippines.

Pakistan Opens First Hong Kong Convention-Compliant Shipyard

Japan’s Shipping Giants Back New Effort to Revive Shipbuilding

Taiwanese Man Arrested in Philippines After Cruise Ship Arrival

A 54 year old Taiwanese man wanted by U.S. authorities was detained by officials after arriving on a cruise from Kaohsiung to the Philippines.

New P&I Club and Registry Changes Highlight HK Maritime Week

New P&I club and major updates to ship registration rules are among key developments emerging from the opening days of Hong Kong Maritime Week.

Former Costa Magica Reportedly Sold to Tianjin Orient

The former Costa Magica has reportedly been sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruises, according to information shared on Chinese social media

Hai An Expands Fleet with Order for 7,100 TEU Ships

Vietnam’s Hai An Transport and Stevedoring has intensified its fleet growth strategy by placing an order for its largest containerships so far.