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
11 Jul 2025

Viking to Launch Indian River Cruises on Brahmaputra in 2027

Viking announces plans to introduce its first river cruises in India in 2027 with the launch of the Viking Brahmaputra, a purpose-built vessel.

Viking to Launch Indian River Cruises on Brahmaputra in 2027
10 Jul 2025

Fire Contained on LCT Lily Princess in Philippines Port

A fire broke out in the galley on the LCT Lily Princess, a cargo vessel docked at Sorcom Private Port in the Philippines, on Wednesday July 9th.

Fire Contained on LCT Lily Princess in Philippines Port
7 Jul 2025

Explosion and Fire Aboard Tanker Fulda Near Kandla Port

Emergency on Sunday near India’s Kandla Port when Hong Kong-flagged product tanker experienced explosion and onboard fire during gas-freeing.

Explosion and Fire Aboard Tanker Fulda Near Kandla Port
4 Jul 2025

Two Sailors Charged by Singapore in Hafnia Nile Collision

Two Sailors Charged by Singapore in Hafnia Nile Collision
2 Jul 2025

Hong Kong Launches New Maritime Development Board

Several key figures from Hong Kong shipping have been appointed to the new Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board which launched Monday.

Hong Kong Launches New Maritime Development Board
1 Jul 2025

Indian Navy Assists Tanker Fire in Gulf of Oman

On June 29, a fire broke out aboard the Yi Cheng 6, a Palau-flagged oil product tanker, while it was sailing through the Gulf of Oman.

Indian Navy Assists Tanker Fire in Gulf of Oman
30 Jun 2025

ILO Launches Study to Improve Ship Recycling in Pakistan

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a detailed study to evaluate and improve Pakistan’s ship recycling industry.

ILO Launches Study to Improve Ship Recycling in Pakistan
26 Jun 2025

Ferry Runs Aground Near Bali, All Passengers Safe

Indonesian-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel Gerbang Samudra 2 ran aground on a coral reef 100 meters from the Gilimanuk Ferry Terminal in West Bali

Ferry Runs Aground Near Bali, All Passengers Safe
26 Jun 2025

Batam Shipyard Fire Claims Four Lives, Injures Five More

A fire erupted on June 24 aboard the Federal II, an FSO vessel, while it was undergoing maintenance at ASL Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia.

Batam Shipyard Fire Claims Four Lives, Injures Five More
24 Jun 2025

Disney Adventure Reveals Cruise Merch With Global Flair

Disney Cruise Line Singapore unveils new collection of themed merchandise that will be featured aboard its upcoming ship, the Disney Adventure.

Disney Adventure Reveals Cruise Merch With Global Flair
19 Jun 2025

Fire Disables Cargo Ship in Turkey’s Çanakkale Strait

On June 17th, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) reported a fire aboard the Industrial Challenger, a heavy lift vessel.

Fire Disables Cargo Ship in Turkey’s Çanakkale Strait
19 Jun 2025

Kerala Files Charges After Two Maritime Disasters at Sea

After two emergencies off the Kerala coast, Indian authorities have filed criminal charges against the owner, captain, and crew of the Wan Hai 503

Kerala Files Charges After Two Maritime Disasters at Sea