Coral Reef Damaged by Ship Grounding in Thai National Park
On June 1, the Myanmar-registered vessel Ayar Linn ran aground on a coral reef within Ao Jak Bay, part of Thailand’s Mu Koh Surin National Park.
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Russian Fishing Vessel Catches Fire in Sea of Japan
On June 4, a Russian-flagged fishing vessel caught fire while sailing through the Sea of Japan with 17 crew onboard. No injuries were reported.
Strong Winds Push Four Vessels Aground in Bay of Bengal
On May 30, four vessels were driven aground by severe weather conditions along the coast near the Port of Chittagong in the Bay of Bengal.
Sapphire Princess to Join Asia Cruises for 2026-27 Season
Princess Cruises has announced that the Sapphire Princess will sail alongside the Diamond Princess in Asia during the 2026–2027 winter season.
Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore Unite on Clean Power Deal
Energy firms from Malaysia, Vietnam & Singapore have signed a development agreement aimed at exporting clean energy from Vietnam to its neighbors
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
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.
Two Cruise Passengers Evacuated Near Aceh Coast
Indonesian officials carry out emergency medical evacuation after two passengers aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Aceh became seriously ill.
COSCO Orders Two Large Gas Carriers for 2027 Delivery
Chinese state-owned maritime leader COSCO has made another strategic move in the gas carrier market with a new round of shipbuilding orders.
US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs in 90-Day Deal
In a step toward easing trade tensions, the U.S. and China have agreed to significantly reduce tariffs on each other’s goods for a 90-day period.
NCLH Opens Modern Medical Clinic for Filipino Crew
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched its own dedicated medical clinic in the Philippines, designed specifically to serve its Filipino crew members.
One Dead, One Missing After KMP Muchlisa Sinks in Indonesia
A maritime accident has left one crew member dead and another missing following the sinking of the passenger vessel KMP Muchlisa in Indonesia.
OOCL Orders 14 Green-Fuel Megaships in $3B Expansion
Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas Container Line is expanding its fleet with an order for 14 new container ships, a deal valued at over $3 billion.
CMA CGM Registers First Indian-Flagged Ship in Milestone
CMA CGM has marked a milestone with the arrival of its first Indian-flagged boxship, making it the first major foreign shipping company to do so.
Ovation of the Seas Begins Short Asia Cruise Season
Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas has recently made its way to Asia, launching a short-term cruising season from key Chinese ports.
RCL Expands Fleet with Four New Containership Orders
Thailand’s Regional Carrier Lines (RCL) is set to expand its fleet by ordering four new container ships from Chinese shipyards.