27 Jan 2025

Taiwan Blacklists 52 Chinese-Owned Ships Over Security Concerns

Taiwan has placed 52 Chinese-owned ships operating under flags of convenience on a blacklist following the severing of a subsea communications cable

Taiwan Blacklists 52 Chinese-Owned Ships Over Security Concerns
27 Jan 2025

Cargo Ship Sinks Near South Kalimantan, Crew Safely Rescued

An Indonesian-flagged vessel, the LCT Cahaya Dana Reza, capsized on January 23rd in waters near Kotabaru Regency, South Kalimantan.

Cargo Ship Sinks Near South Kalimantan, Crew Safely Rescued
24 Jan 2025

Taean Wind Power Secures Fixed-Price Contract in South Korea

Taean Wind Power has finalized a fixed-price offtake agreement for a major offshore wind project in South Korea.

Taean Wind Power Secures Fixed-Price Contract in South Korea
23 Jan 2025

Piracy Resurfaces as a Threat in the Singapore Strait

The Singapore Strait is once again emerging as a hotspot for piracy, with recent incidents raising concerns among maritime operators.

Piracy Resurfaces as a Threat in the Singapore Strait
22 Jan 2025

JNPA Announces ₹2,000 Crore Investment to Boost Port Capacity

The Indian Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has unveiled a ₹2,000 crore (approx $231.45 million) investment.

JNPA Announces ₹2,000 Crore Investment to Boost Port Capacity
22 Jan 2025

Bulk Carrier & Barge Collide Near Horsburgh Waters

January 21, a collision occurred between a bulk carrier, Shandong Mission, and a barge near Horsburgh, close to Indonesia's territorial waters.

Bulk Carrier & Barge Collide Near Horsburgh Waters
21 Jan 2025

Green Rizhao: China’s First Carbon-Neutral Cargo Vessel

On January 15th, COSCO Shipping took delivery of the cargo vessel Green Rizhao during an official induction ceremony in Dalian, China.

Green Rizhao: China’s First Carbon-Neutral Cargo Vessel
17 Jan 2025

China Rejects US Shipbuilding Investigation as Protectionist

China’s Ministry of Commerce criticizes US investigation into the country’s shipbuilding industry citing “unilateralism and protectionism.”

China Rejects US Shipbuilding Investigation as Protectionist
16 Jan 2025

Wuhu Shipyard Forms $4.1 Billion Partnership for New Projects

China’s Wuhu Shipyard has joined forces with two domestic financial leasing companies to collaborate on ventures potentially exceeding RMB30B.

Wuhu Shipyard Forms $4.1 Billion Partnership for New Projects
16 Jan 2025

Carnival Unveils New Asia-Pacific Journeys for 2026-2027

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed four new journeys sailings aboard the Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure, scheduled for 2026 and 2027.

Carnival Unveils New Asia-Pacific Journeys for 2026-2027
16 Jan 2025

Arkas Line to Launch India Med Service in February

Arkas Line is poised to expand its shipping operations to India, with the India Med Service (IMS) set to launch on February 10th.

Arkas Line to Launch India Med Service in February
15 Jan 2025

Hutchison Ports Thailand Expands Terminal D with New Equipment

On December 18, Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) announced the arrival of four more remote-controlled super post-Panamax quay cranes.

Hutchison Ports Thailand Expands Terminal D with New Equipment
13 Jan 2025

Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Vietnam; Crew Safely Rescued

An incident at sea occurred southwest of Vung Tau, Vietnam, when the Vietnamese-registered cargo ship Dolphin 18 sank on January 11th.

Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Vietnam; Crew Safely Rescued
10 Jan 2025

India Unveils ₹57,000 Crore Maritime Development Projects

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reveals transformative plans to expand Kandla Port and establish a cutting-edge shipbuilding facility for VLCCs

India Unveils ₹57,000 Crore Maritime Development Projects
9 Jan 2025

Marcos Highlights Key Benefits of Seafarers' Magna Carta

President Ferdinand Marcos oversaw the signing of the implementing rules and regulations for the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on Wednesday.

Marcos Highlights Key Benefits of Seafarers' Magna Carta