COSCO Energy Adds Chemical Tanker to Fleet Strategy

COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation adds new chemical tanker to its growing fleet, further strengthening its position in the energy transport sector

Container Ship Orders Surge as Global Book Nears 10M TEU

Ocean Network Express and Hapag-Lloyd are reportedly close to sealing shipbuilding deals in Asia, according to the latest update from Alphaliner.

Crew Rescued After Cargo Ship Sinks Off Vietnam Coast

All 10 crew members aboard the cargo ship Cong Thanh 07 were safely rescued after the vessel capsized near Son Duong Port in Vietnam.

Armed Robbery Hits Cargo Vessel at Mongla Port

A Bangladeshi online news outlet has reported that the general cargo ship Shejyoti was attacked by armed assailants at Mongla Port, Bangladesh,.

CMA CGM, SNP to Build $600M Deepwater Port in Haiphong

CMA CGM signs agreement with Saigon Newport Corporation to establish new $600 million deepwater terminal in Haiphong, located in northern Vietnam

Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Strait; Crew Member Detained

A general cargo vessel ran aground in the Sound Strait which separates Sweden and Denmark. The incident is believed to be caused by alcohol.

Explosion Aboard Bulk Carrier in NZ Injures Three Crew

In the early hours of May 24, a serious maritime accident took place aboard the bulk carrier Olivia while it was docked in New Zealand.

Panama Tightens STS Rules to Combat Shadow Fleet Activity

The Panama Maritime Authority has recently introduced stricter regulations for ship-to-ship (STS) oil transfers involving Panama-flagged tankers.

Officer Charged After Ship Grounds Near Trondheim Home

Container Ship Capsizes Off Kochi, Crew Rescued Safely

A container ship, MSC ELSA 3, overturned approximately 38 nautical miles from the shore of Kochi, Kerala. All crew has been successfully rescued.

NBOSCO Orders Four 2,700 TEU Ships from Huangpu Yard

NBOSCO choses a shipbuilder for its newest batch of containerships, selecting Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding to construct four 2,700 TEU vessels.

Shanghai Jinghan Orders New Chemical Tankers in China

Shanghai Jinghan Shipping is to grow its fleet by adding up to two new chemical tankers, with construction to take place at a Chinese shipyard.

Damen and CEAD Partner to Explore 3D-Printed Workboats

Damen Compact Crafts (DCCr) has announced a new partnership with technology innovator CEAD to develop a 3D-printed workboat.

Container Ship Grounds Near Home in Trondheim Fjord

A Cypriot-flagged container ship NCL Salten ran aground overnight in Norway’s Trondheim fjord, coming to rest just meters from a residential home

Collision Between Container Ship and Russian Rescue Vessel

On May 20th, a container vessel struck the Russian-flagged salvage and rescue ship Spasatel Karev during docking maneuvers on the Neva River.