Singapore Civil Defence Force Captain Dies Fighting Ship Fire
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has reported the death of a firefighter, identified as the captain of SCDF, on Thursday, May 16th.
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AD Ports Reaches Agreement with Chittagong, Bangladesh
AD Ports Group has entered into a nonbinding agreement to explore the development and operation of a multipurpose port in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
New China-Vietnam-Thailand Service Launched by ONE
Singapore-based container line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the launch of a new service, the China-Vietnam-Thailand (CVT) route.
Singapore to Merge Both of its Cruise Terminals
Singapore's cruise operations, currently split between HarbourFront and Marina South, are set to be unified over the forthcoming years.
Chonqing, China Welcomes First 10,000 DWT Vessel
Vessels with a capacity of up to 10,000 deadweight tons (DWT) can now access the world's largest municipality, namely Chonqing in SW China.
Cambodia to Reduce Reliance on Vietnam Ports with Thai Canal
Cambodia is advancing with the construction of the Funan Techo Canal, a project designed to reduce the country's dependency on Vietnamese ports.
General Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Nakato Island, Japan
April 26, general cargo vessel, the Sun Brave, experienced a grounding incident while navigating shallow waters in the Kurushima Strait, Japan.
Viking Cruises’ Orion Made Maiden Call at Kobe in April
Viking Cruises' ship, Orion, marked its first visit to Kobe on April 19th, 2024, as a part of its extensive Grand Pacific Explorer voyage.
New COSCO Service to Connect China and Thailand Ports
Chinese container shipping leader COSCO is to introduce a new service linking key ports in China with Thailand including Laem Chabang and Qinzhou
James Fisher Awarded £1M Contract at Taiwan Wind farm
James Fisher & Sons has secured a contract exceeding £1M to deliver specialist personnel and safety management services to a wind farm in Taiwan
Crude Oil Tanker Rescues Fisherman Adrift in the Java Sea
The Wallem-managed LNG-fueled crude oil tanker Angleviken successfully rescued a fisherman who had been adrift for two days on the Java Sea.
Three Inaugural Cruise Visits Welcomed by Port of Osaka
In April, the Port of Osaka played host to maiden calls from three cruise ships, bringing a large influx of passengers to the Japanese port.
Partnership for DP World & Malaysia’s Sabah Ports
Container terminal operator DP World has teamed up with Malaysia's Sabah Ports to manage and enhance the Sapangar Bay Container Port.
Vessel Sinks, Four Missing After Bridge Collision in China
April 23, an accident occurred when a vessel en route to Danganzhou Tailwater collided with the Jiujiang Bridge in Guangdong province, China.
Far East - South America East Coast Service Update by Yang Ming
Yang Ming has announced plans to revamp its Far East to the East Coast of South America (FE-ECSA) shipping network starting in early May 2024.
Red Sea Crisis Improves PIL's Fortunes in 2024
Despite a drop in earnings in 2023 Singapore’s Pacific International Lines anticipates maintaining profitability in 2024 due to the Red Sea crisis.
China Ups Influence on Cruise Industry with 2nd Domestic Ship
China has made significant progress in its shipbuilding industry as its second domestically produced cruise ship enters the final assembly stage.
South Korea Allocates $2.5B to Grow Local Container Lines
South Korean government announced plans to invest approximately US$2.5 billion to expand the container shipping fleet of locally owned companies.
South Korean Chemical Tanker Runs Aground Off Japan
A UK-based marine insurance and claim consultant has reported that the chemical tanker Keoyoung Pioneer ran aground near Kuchinoshima Island.
Singapore Plans to Meet Rising Demand for Methanol
Singapore could produce over 1 million metric tons of methanol annually by 2030, which would meet the growing demand for alternative bunker fuel.