NYK Orders First Methanol-Fueled VLCC for 2028 Delivery
Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is set to introduce its first methanol dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC) to its fleet.
8 Apr 2025
8 Apr 2025
7 Apr 2025
4 Apr 2025
4 Apr 2025
3 Apr 2025
2 Apr 2025
2 Apr 2025
31 Mar 2025
28 Mar 2025
27 Mar 2025
27 Mar 2025
26 Mar 2025
26 Mar 2025
24 Mar 2025
Cordelia Cruises to Acquire Two Ships from Norwegian Line
Norwegian Cruise Line has reached a deal to transfer two of its Sun-class ships, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to India-based Cordelia Cruises
Oil Spill Near Pulau Ubin Prompts Swift Cleanup Response
An oil spill has been confirmed by the Johor Port Authority after a slick was seen near the Eastern Johor Strait off the coast of Malaysia’s Pulau Ubin
Tourist Arrested in Japan for Carrying Firearm to Port
A 73-year-old tourist was taken into custody at Kobe Port Terminal after disclosing he had a gun in his luggage while preparing to board a cruise
South Korea Makes Record Cocaine Seizure from Cargo Ship
South Korean authorities have seized approx two tons of cocaine, the largest drug bust in the country’s history, aboard a bulk carrier in Gangneung
Japanese Shipbuilders Unite to Launch Marine Tech Lab
Leading Japanese shipyards and maritime organizations are partnering to create an advanced maritime technology research center at Osaka University
Cargo Ship Collision Off Ningbo Leaves One Dead, Three Hurt
A fatal accident occurred near Yangxiaomao Island off the coast of Ningbo, China, when two Chinese-flagged cargo vessels collided early March 29.
Speedboat Catches Fire Near Phuket, Injuring Six People
A speedboat caught fire and exploded off the coast of Thailand, on April 1, resulting in six people being injured. No fatalities were reported.
Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship Off Batangas, 12 Rescued by PCG
Philippine Coast Guard responded to a fire on board cargo vessel MV Castphill XV in the early hours of March 30 while it was NW of Limbones Island
Two Cargo Vessels Collide Near Cavite, No Injuries Reported
On March 26, the bulk carrier Sangko Uno 66 and landing craft LCT Nicia were involved in a collision off the coast of Cavite in the Philippines.
Fire Aboard Crystal Asia Injures Six Near South Korea
On March 25 fire broke out on the Crystal Asia, a Russian-flagged refrigerated cargo ship, while it was approximately 8 km off the coast of Busan
Gas Tanker Grounds Off Koh Larn, No Leaks Reported
In the early hours of March 25th, a gas tanker called NP Bangpakong ran aground off the coast of the island of Koh Larn, Thailand.
Queen Anne Makes First Call to Singapore on World Cruise
Cunard’s Queen Anne made its inaugural visit to Singapore on March 24th during an overnight stop as part of its ongoing 107-night world voyage.
Tugboat and Bulk Carrier Collide Off Sarangani Coast
A collision took place on March 25 involving the Philippine-flagged tugboat M/TUG Sadong 33 and the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Universe Kaisa.
Shanghai Sees Strong Cruise Traffic Growth in Early 2025
In the first two months of 2025, Port of Shanghai recorded 130 cruise ship calls and welcomed more than 350,000 passengers, according to a report