Pier Damaged in Keelung Port After COSCO Boxship Collision
A container ship operated by COSCO Shipping Lines collided with a pier at Keelung port in Taiwan, causing structural damage during its docking.
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New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Wins First Foreign Order
New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding, previously known as Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding has secured its first international order since its revival last year
Pakistan's Port of Gwadar Targeted by Armed Gunmen
March 20th, Gwadar Port in Pakistan was targeted by gunmen in an assault. The “Balochistan Liberation Army,” a separatist group, has claimed the attack.
China Aims to Get Cruise Industry Sailing Again
After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, a mainland Chinese port has reopened for cruise ships to homeport, marking a significant milestone.
Evergreen Vessel Detained in Qingdao Following Collision
A vessel belonging to the Evergreen Marine Corporation has been detained at the port of Qingdao in China for an inquiry following a collision.
Subic Bay Added to ONE's China Thailand Philippines Route
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced Subic Bay port into the service rotation for its China Thailand Philippines route (CTP).
South Korean Chemical Tanker Capsizes Off Japan Coast
A chemical tanker flying the S. Korean flag has overturned near the coast of Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan with efforts to save crew in progress.
Search On for Missing Seafarer in Singaporean Waters
Efforts to find a crew member who went missing from a bulk carrier in the waters off Singapore in the early morning of 15 March are still underway
New West Asian Regional HQ Opened by ONE in Dubai
Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world's sixth-largest container shipping company, has inaugurated its West Asia regional headquarters in Dubai.
Crew Rescued from Sinking Vietnamese Cargo Ship
March 10th, MRCC Vietnam notified the Singaporean authorities that all 11 crew of the Hung Phat 89 had been rescued, but the ship itself had sunk
1.1M+ TEUs Reported by Majaor Japanese Ports in Dec 2023
December '23 saw combined container traffic of Japan's six leading ports of 1.17 million TEUs, a slight dip of 0.5% from the same period in 2022.
Manila Harbor Center Rebrands as Manila Multipurpose Terminal
Manila Harbor Center undergoes rebranding effort, emerging with a new identity, logo & online presence as it becomes Manila Multipurpose Terminal
Joint Venture Formed in Vietnam by Thailand's Mermaid Maritime
Mermaid Maritime of Thailand, through its subsea services division, has formed a joint venture in Vietnam with local provider, Tan Cang Offshore.
Ukraine Invasion Sees Indian-Classed Fleet More Than Double
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine 2 years ago, there's been a notable increase in the number of vessels identified as part of the shadow fleet.
Vessel Hits Bridge in Guangzhou Causing Collapse
Chinese container barge seen to have slammed into the Lixinsha Bridge which crosses the Pearl River in the Southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.
Orix Assumes Ownership of Osaka's Premier Shipowner
The recent acquisition of Santoku Senpaku by Japanese financial services company Orix Corporation, amounts to a significant $2 billion deal.
Manila Pursues Shipowner Accountability for Tanker Sinking
The DOJ Manila is initiating legal actions against RDC Reield Marine Services for their involvement in the Princess Empress sinking & oil spill.
Anticipating India's Leadership in Oil Demand Over Next 10 Years
IEA has forecast in a recent report India is anticipated to surpass China as the leading source of global oil demand growth in the next decade.
Seaway 7 and Dong Fang Offshore in Taiwanese Wind Link-up
Seaway 7, a contractor in offshore wind projects, and Dong Fang Offshore, a Taiwanese offshore wind service provider, have formed a partnership.
Shih Wei Navigation Finalizes Bulker Orders
Shih Wei Navigation recently broke a nearly ten-year streak without orders by entering agreements for the construction of new bulk carriers.