Viking Expands China Market with Dedicated River Cruise Ships
CEO Torstein Hagen discussed growing focus on Chinese market, stating that four of Viking’s river vessels in Europe are now for Chinese travelers
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South Korea Expands Shipyard Workforce Amid Labor Shortages
South Korea is widening its search for workers to fill labor shortages in its booming shipbuilding sector, bringing in employees from Uzbekistan.
Armed Intruders Board Tanker in Philip Channel Near Indonesia
Panama-flagged tanker boarded by seven individuals while traveling through Philip Channel yesterday, about six nautical miles east of Indonesia.
Ocean Winds Secures License for 1,125MW Wind Farm in Korea
Ocean Winds, a venture between France’s Engie and Portugal’s EDP, receives electricity business license for its offshore wind farm in South Korea
Hong Kong Welcomes 17 International Cruise Ships in March
The Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Tourism Commission have announced that 17 international cruise ships will visit Hong Kong throughout March.
Singapore Welcomes CMA CGM’s First Methanol-Powered Ship
The Port of Singapore received CMA CGM Iron the first dual-fuel methanol-powered containership in CMA CGM’s fleet during its call on March 4.
Adhart Shipping Secures Debut Tanker Order from New Dayang
Singapore’s Adhart Shipping has been identified as the owner behind a debut product tanker order with Chinese bulker builder New Dayang.
Taiwan Coast Guard Probes Suspected Cable Sabotage
The Taiwanese Coast Guard has detained the vessel Hong Tai 58 amid suspicions that it deliberately damaged an undersea cable on 25th February.
Pertamina Exec Arrested in $12bn Oil Corruption Probe
Pertamina CEO, Yoki Firnandi, taken into custody amid allegations of $12bn corruption scheme tied to procurement of crude oil and oil products.
Grimaldi Group Expands Global Maritime Network to India
This month Grimaldi will launch a service with two monthly departures from Europe to the Indian subcontinent, further cementing its foothold in Asia
US Considers Hefty Fees, Restricting Chinese Maritime Ties
The US is considering fees on Chinese-built vessels docking at its ports, while tightening regulations on Chinese ownership of domestic terminals
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Conducts Japan Biofuel Bunkering Trial
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has achieved a significant step in its sustainability strategy with the successful bunkering trial of Bio Bunker B24 in Japan
Maersk & Cochin Shipyard Partner on Ship Repair & Building
AP Moller-Maersk has entered into a MoU with India’s Cochin Shipyard to explore opportunities in ship repair and shipbuilding.
Balmoral Comtec Joins Equinor’s Firefly Floating Wind Project
Balmoral Comtec, a subsidiary of offshore energy supply chain company Balmoral, signs MoU with S. Korea-based LS Cable & System and LS Marine Solution
Hong Kong Completes First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering Ops
Hong Kong has conducted its first-ever ship-to-ship LNG transfer, marking a key step in the city’s shift towards greener shipping practices.