Deadly Fire Erupts on Two Ships at South Korea Port

A tragic fire that took place on August 16th at Sinbuk Port in Yeosu, South Korea has left one seafarer dead and two others seriously injured.

Princess Cruises Plans Largest Japan Season in 2027

Princess Cruises unveils plans for its most expansive Japan cruise season to date, to launch in 2027 with two ships sailing from the Tokyo area.

New U.S. Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports

U.S. President Trump has authorized a new 25% tariff on goods from India, citing the country’s continued imports of Russian energy as the reason.

CBP to Enforce New Tariffs on China-Linked Vessels in 2025

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been tasked with administering a fee structure aimed at Chinese-owned, operated or constructed vessels

South Korea to Invest $150B in Boosting U.S. Shipbuilding

StarCruises to Offer Six Weekend Cruises to Xiamen

StarCruises introduces six weekend cruises aboard the Star Voyager, each offering a two-night trip from Hong Kong to Xiamen, departing on Fridays

Hong Kong Upgrades Maritime Waste Transport Network

Hong Kong is undertaking a revamp of its maritime waste transport system, with new ships to modernize its containerized garbage handling operations

BIMCO Adopts New Clause for USTR-Linked Shipping Risks

Documentary Committee of BIMCO introduces contract clause to tackle legal uncertainties stemming from the U.S. Trade Representative’s recent plans

MOL Unifies Ship Management Under One Brand and Base

MOL is taking a step toward operational efficiency by uniting its ship management operations under one umbrella, both in branding and location.

India Bans Use of Suspicious Foreign Maritime Licenses

India’s maritime regulator prohibits shipowners, crewing agents from hiring seafarers holding CoCs issued by certain flag-of-convenience states.

Storm Capsizes Boat in Halong Bay, 38 Confirmed Dead

A deadly boat accident took place on July 19 near Dau Go Cave in Vietnam’s Halong Bay, when a passenger vessel named Wonder Sea overturned.

Fire Erupts on Indonesian Ferry; Rescue Efforts Ongoing

On July 20, a blaze broke out on the passenger ferry KM Barcelona VA while it was sailing through the Celebes Sea near Sulawesi Island, Indonesia

Yang Ming Orders Seven LNG Dual-Fuel Ships from Korea

Taiwanese company Yang Ming Marine Transport has placed an order for a new series of container vessels at South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean.

Cruise Asia Expands into Korea with Seoul Office Launch

Cruise Asia by Destination Asia has officially expanded its presence by adding South Korea to its growing list of cruise destinations.

Asuka III Christened in Yokohama Ahead of First Voyage

Asuka Cruises officially named its newest ship, Asuka III, during a ceremony held earlier this month at the Port of Yokohama, the company announced.