SIBCON 2024 Highlights Singapore’s Push for Digital Bunkering
The world’s largest bunkering event, SIBCON, is currently taking place in Singapore, the global leader in bunkering operations.
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Tragic Fire Aboard Bangladesh Oil Tanker Claims One Life
Another tragic accident has occurred in Bangladesh, involving a fire aboard a crude oil tanker owned by Bangladesh Shipping Corporation.
Asian Shipbuilders See Record Highs for Newbuilds in 2024
2024 has been a standout year for Asian shipbuilders, with newbuild prices reaching unprecedented levels, according to data from Clarksons.
Zhangjiagang Oceanicwit Expands Fleet with Acquisitions
Zhangjiagang Oceanicwit Shipping continues its buying spree, showing no signs of slowing down during an aggressive clutch of acquisitions.
New Chinese Container Line Begins Operations Out of Shanghai
A newly established container shipping company based in Shanghai, STF Shipping, has started offering services throughout northeast Asia.
Taiwan Coast Guard Rescues Crew from Stranded Bulk Carrier
Nineteen crew members aboard a bulk carrier were saved by the Taiwan Coast Guard after their ship began taking on water near Taiwan's coast.
Explosion on Oil Tanker at Chittagong Port Claims Three Lives
A deadly accident occurred following an explosion aboard the crude oil tanker Banglar Jyoti at Chittagong Port’s Eastern Refinery.
CMA CGM Becomes First Foreign Line to Operate Philippine Routes
After Marcos administration’s relaxes cabotage laws, France’s CMA CGM becomes first foreign shipping line to operate routes in the Philippines.
Cargo Ship Grounded Due to Hull Leak Off Indonesia
A general cargo ship, the George Sejahtera, ran aground in the waters off Linau, west of Lampung, Indonesia, on September 26th.
Three Containers Salvaged After Collision at Nansha Port
September 21, three containers were knocked off the FESCO boxship, Vladivostok, during a collision at Nansha Port. All containers were recovered.
Cargo Ship Runs Aground Avoiding Collision in Indonesia
he grounding occurred as the ship attempted to steer clear of a fishing vessel. All 20 crew members on board were confirmed to be safe.
Bulk Carrier & Fishing Vessel Collide Near Con Dao, Vietnam
On September 19, a bulk carrier, Transformer Ol, collided with a fishing vessel about 22 nautical miles southeast of Con Dao, Vietnam.
Viking Celebrates Return to China with Viking Yi Dun Debut
Viking has marked its return to China with the Viking Yi Dun, completing its inaugural journey from Shanghai to Hong Kong (Shenzhen).
Princess Cruises Unveils Extended 2026 Japan Season
Princess Cruises has revealed its 2026 Japan cruise schedule, featuring the Diamond Princess for an extended season from February to November.
Oil Tanker ThaiLaemthong 8 Runs Aground Off Trat: Crew Safe
On September 17th, an oil tanker, the ThaiLaemthong 8, ran aground off the shores of Koh Kood, located in Thailand's Trat province.
Vietnamese Ship Sinks Near Quang Nam, All Crew Rescued
The Vietnamese-flagged ship, An Binh Phat 68, sank in the South China Sea off the coast of Quang Nam province, Vietnam.
Maersk & Partners Conduct Japan’s First Methanol Bunkering Test
On Wednesday September 18th, Maersk took part in Japan's inaugural methanol bunkering simulation at Yokohama Port.
NYK Partners to Reintroduce Ship Recycling in Japan
The Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is taking steps to once again revive ship recycling in Japan.
Crane Collapse at Yantian Port Causes Disruption
On September 16th, a ship-to-shore crane collapsed, falling onto a containership in a marine incident at Yantian Port, China.
Yangzijiang, Tsuneishi Form Joint Venture with $117m Investment
Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, China's largest private shipbuilder, has announced a joint venture with Japan’s Tsuneishi Holdings.