4 Nov 2025

Fishing Boats Collide with Cargo Ship off Vietnam Coast

November 1st, approximately 15 kilometres from Vung Tau, southern Vietnam an incident involving two fishing boats and a cargo ship occurred.

Fishing Boats Collide with Cargo Ship off Vietnam Coast
31 Oct 2025

Discovery Princess Makes Maiden Call in Singapore

The Discovery Princess made its first-ever visit to Singapore earlier this week, docking at Marina Bay Cruise Centre on October 28th, 2025.

Discovery Princess Makes Maiden Call in Singapore
31 Oct 2025

India and Netherlands Sign MoU to Boost Maritime Ties

India and Netherlands sign an MoU and Letter of Intent aimed at strengthening maritime collaboration and developing a green digital sea corridor.

India and Netherlands Sign MoU to Boost Maritime Ties
30 Oct 2025

COOEC Wins $800M PTTEP Contract for Thai Offshore Work

China Offshore Oil Engineering Co. secures major contract from Thailand’s PTTEP for the construction of a wellhead platform and subsea pipelines.

COOEC Wins $800M PTTEP Contract for Thai Offshore Work
28 Oct 2025

Star Voyager To Return To Hong Kong For 2026 Season

StarCruises announce the Star Voyager will return to Hong Kong for a new homeport season in 2026, marking another major deployment in the region.

Star Voyager To Return To Hong Kong For 2026 Season
28 Oct 2025

Two Missing After Ship Collision In Pearl River Estuary

A serious maritime collision occurred on October 25th near the Mayoushi Lightship in China’s Lingding Channel, within the Pearl River Estuary.

Two Missing After Ship Collision In Pearl River Estuary
17 Oct 2025

Pacific Basin Reflags Half Its Fleet to Singapore

Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping announce plans to transfer around half its bulk carrier fleet to Singapore and reflag vessels under subsidiary

Pacific Basin Reflags Half Its Fleet to Singapore
17 Oct 2025

Fire on Federal II in Indonesia Claims 10 Lives, 18 Injured

A fire aboard the Federal II has left 10 people dead and at least 18 others injured while the vessel was undergoing repairs and conversion work.

Fire on Federal II in Indonesia Claims 10 Lives, 18 Injured
16 Oct 2025

China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships

The German owners of the US-flagged Panamax vessel Matson Waikiki are facing a hefty $1.7 million (RMB 12.1 million) fee to dock in Shanghai.

China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships
15 Oct 2025

China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships

China officially started imposing special port fees on vessels that are owned, operated, built, or flagged in the United States on Tuesday 14th.

China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships
15 Oct 2025

CMA CGM Signs Deal with Cochin Shipyard for Six LNG Ships

France-based CMA CGM has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in India to construct six LNG-powered feeder containerships.

CMA CGM Signs Deal with Cochin Shipyard for Six LNG Ships
14 Oct 2025

PNSC Expands Fleet with $193 Million Tanker Acquisition

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has approved the purchase of three secondhand oil tankers worth approximately $193 million.

PNSC Expands Fleet with $193 Million Tanker Acquisition
14 Oct 2025

Costa Serena To Serve As Floating Hotel for Asian Games

Costa Serena to serve as floating hotel during 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, accommodating athletes and officials while in Nagoya Port.

Costa Serena To Serve As Floating Hotel for Asian Games
13 Oct 2025

China Strikes Back with Port Fee Hike on US-Linked Ships

Over the weekend several ships bound for China reversed course after Beijing unveiled retaliatory measures against vessels linked to the U.S.

China Strikes Back with Port Fee Hike on US-Linked Ships
13 Oct 2025

Passenger Ferry Sinks at Philippine Port During Severe Weather

A passenger ferry sank while moored at a Philippine port on October 7 amid rough weather conditions. All crew members on board escaped safely.

Passenger Ferry Sinks at Philippine Port During Severe Weather