25 Jul 2025

Hong Kong Upgrades Maritime Waste Transport Network

Hong Kong is undertaking a revamp of its maritime waste transport system, with new ships to modernize its containerized garbage handling operations

Hong Kong Upgrades Maritime Waste Transport Network
23 Jul 2025

BIMCO Adopts New Clause for USTR-Linked Shipping Risks

Documentary Committee of BIMCO introduces contract clause to tackle legal uncertainties stemming from the U.S. Trade Representative’s recent plans

BIMCO Adopts New Clause for USTR-Linked Shipping Risks
23 Jul 2025

MOL Unifies Ship Management Under One Brand and Base

MOL is taking a step toward operational efficiency by uniting its ship management operations under one umbrella, both in branding and location.

MOL Unifies Ship Management Under One Brand and Base
21 Jul 2025

India Bans Use of Suspicious Foreign Maritime Licenses

India’s maritime regulator prohibits shipowners, crewing agents from hiring seafarers holding CoCs issued by certain flag-of-convenience states.

India Bans Use of Suspicious Foreign Maritime Licenses
21 Jul 2025

Storm Capsizes Boat in Halong Bay, 38 Confirmed Dead

A deadly boat accident took place on July 19 near Dau Go Cave in Vietnam’s Halong Bay, when a passenger vessel named Wonder Sea overturned.

Storm Capsizes Boat in Halong Bay, 38 Confirmed Dead
21 Jul 2025

Fire Erupts on Indonesian Ferry; Rescue Efforts Ongoing

On July 20, a blaze broke out on the passenger ferry KM Barcelona VA while it was sailing through the Celebes Sea near Sulawesi Island, Indonesia

Fire Erupts on Indonesian Ferry; Rescue Efforts Ongoing
18 Jul 2025

Yang Ming Orders Seven LNG Dual-Fuel Ships from Korea

Taiwanese company Yang Ming Marine Transport has placed an order for a new series of container vessels at South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean.

Yang Ming Orders Seven LNG Dual-Fuel Ships from Korea
18 Jul 2025

Cruise Asia Expands into Korea with Seoul Office Launch

Cruise Asia by Destination Asia has officially expanded its presence by adding South Korea to its growing list of cruise destinations.

Cruise Asia Expands into Korea with Seoul Office Launch
17 Jul 2025

Asuka III Christened in Yokohama Ahead of First Voyage

Asuka Cruises officially named its newest ship, Asuka III, during a ceremony held earlier this month at the Port of Yokohama, the company announced.

Asuka III Christened in Yokohama Ahead of First Voyage
17 Jul 2025

China’s Shipbuilding Share Drops as Global Orders Decline

China’s Shipbuilding Share Drops as Global Orders Decline
17 Jul 2025

Durian Cruise Returns with Buffet, Melaka Tours & More

Dream Cruises is bringing back its “Durian Party” on the Genting Dream with four short getaways sailing from Singapore to Melaka, Malaysia.

Durian Cruise Returns with Buffet, Melaka Tours & More
15 Jul 2025

Cranes Accident Injures Seven at Imabari Shipyard

Seven people were injured—three of them seriously—after a crane accident on July 12 at Imabari Shipbuilding’s facility in Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Cranes Accident Injures Seven at Imabari Shipyard
14 Jul 2025

Genting Dream Leads Thai Maritime Safety Drill in Phuket

On July 9, the cruise ship Genting Dream played a central role in a major emergency response exercise held at the Phuket Deep Sea Port.

Genting Dream Leads Thai Maritime Safety Drill in Phuket
11 Jul 2025

Korean Officer Honored with 2025 IMO Bravery Award

Officer Lee Tae-Young named recipient of the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his courageous actions in rescuing 12 fellow crew.

Korean Officer Honored with 2025 IMO Bravery Award
11 Jul 2025

Ørsted Secures $3 Billion for Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm

Ørsted has secured TWD 90 billion in project financing for its 632MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind farm, located off the coast of Taiwan.

 Ørsted Secures $3 Billion for Taiwan Offshore Wind Farm