11 Mar 2025

Hong Kong Welcomes 17 International Cruise Ships in March

The Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Tourism Commission have announced that 17 international cruise ships will visit Hong Kong throughout March.

Hong Kong Welcomes 17 International Cruise Ships in March
7 Mar 2025

Singapore Welcomes CMA CGM’s First Methanol-Powered Ship

The Port of Singapore received CMA CGM Iron the first dual-fuel methanol-powered containership in CMA CGM’s fleet during its call on March 4.

Singapore Welcomes CMA CGM’s First Methanol-Powered Ship
27 Feb 2025

Adhart Shipping Secures Debut Tanker Order from New Dayang

Singapore’s Adhart Shipping has been identified as the owner behind a debut product tanker order with Chinese bulker builder New Dayang.

Adhart Shipping Secures Debut Tanker Order from New Dayang
26 Feb 2025

Taiwan Coast Guard Probes Suspected Cable Sabotage

The Taiwanese Coast Guard has detained the vessel Hong Tai 58 amid suspicions that it deliberately damaged an undersea cable on 25th February.

Taiwan Coast Guard Probes Suspected Cable Sabotage
26 Feb 2025

Pertamina Exec Arrested in $12bn Oil Corruption Probe

Pertamina CEO, Yoki Firnandi, taken into custody amid allegations of $12bn corruption scheme tied to procurement of crude oil and oil products.

Pertamina Exec Arrested in $12bn Oil Corruption Probe
25 Feb 2025

Grimaldi Group Expands Global Maritime Network to India

This month Grimaldi will launch a service with two monthly departures from Europe to the Indian subcontinent, further cementing its foothold in Asia

Grimaldi Group Expands Global Maritime Network to India
24 Feb 2025

US Considers Hefty Fees, Restricting Chinese Maritime Ties

The US is considering fees on Chinese-built vessels docking at its ports, while tightening regulations on Chinese ownership of domestic terminals

US Considers Hefty Fees, Restricting Chinese Maritime Ties
18 Feb 2025

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Conducts Japan Biofuel Bunkering Trial

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has achieved a significant step in its sustainability strategy with the successful bunkering trial of Bio Bunker B24 in Japan

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Conducts Japan Biofuel Bunkering Trial
18 Feb 2025

Maersk & Cochin Shipyard Partner on Ship Repair & Building

AP Moller-Maersk has entered into a MoU with India’s Cochin Shipyard to explore opportunities in ship repair and shipbuilding.

Maersk & Cochin Shipyard Partner on Ship Repair & Building
18 Feb 2025

Balmoral Comtec Joins Equinor’s Firefly Floating Wind Project

Balmoral Comtec, a subsidiary of offshore energy supply chain company Balmoral, signs MoU with S. Korea-based LS Cable & System and LS Marine Solution

Balmoral Comtec Joins Equinor’s Firefly Floating Wind Project
17 Feb 2025

Hong Kong Completes First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering Ops

Hong Kong has conducted its first-ever ship-to-ship LNG transfer, marking a key step in the city’s shift towards greener shipping practices.

Hong Kong Completes First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering Ops
14 Feb 2025

Vietnam’s Newest Deep-Water Port Begins Operations

Vietnam’s Hateco Hai Phong International Container Port (HHIT), the country’s most modern deep-water port, has officially launched operations.

Vietnam’s Newest Deep-Water Port Begins Operations
12 Feb 2025

Hanwha Ocean to Construct LNG Carriers for Hanwha Shipping

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has secured contracts to build two LNG carriers for its affiliated company, Hanwha Shipping.

Hanwha Ocean to Construct LNG Carriers for Hanwha Shipping
10 Feb 2025

Bangladesh Coast Guard Seizes Vessels for Illegal Fuel Transfer

The Bangladesh Coast Guard has intercepted and seized a chemical tanker and a Bangladeshi vessel for conducting an unauthorized fuel transfer.

Bangladesh Coast Guard Seizes Vessels for Illegal Fuel Transfer
5 Feb 2025

Captain of Silver Breeze Faces Charges After Grounding

The captain of Ro-Ro/passenger vessel Silver Breeze is facing prosecution following the ship’s grounding in the West Harbor of Tomakomai, Japan.

Captain of Silver Breeze Faces Charges After Grounding