5 Aug 2024

South Korea Opens Indonesian Shipbuilding Training Center

Faced with record orderbooks and production bottlenecks, the South Korean government has inaugurated a shipbuilding training center in Indonesia.

South Korea Opens Indonesian Shipbuilding Training Center
2 Aug 2024

Taiwan Government to Support Yang Ming's Fleet Expansion

Taiwan’s Transportation and Communications Minister announced on July 30 that the government will back Yang Ming in commissioning more newbuilds.

Taiwan Government to Support Yang Ming's Fleet Expansion
1 Aug 2024

MV MIROLA 1 Runs Aground in Philippine Waters; Oil Detected

Yesterday, July 31st, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the vessel MV MIROLA 1 had run aground in Philippine waters.

MV MIROLA 1 Runs Aground in Philippine Waters; Oil Detected
31 Jul 2024

Container Ship Sky Challenge Anchored in Busan After Grounding

A container ship operated by CK Line, named Sky Challenge, remains anchored in Busan after running aground on July 28.

Container Ship Sky Challenge Anchored in Busan After Grounding
30 Jul 2024

Shipping Emissions Trading Scheme to be Enforced by Turkey

Shipowners looking to evade new environmental regulations by shifting operations to Europe’s eastern edge will need to reconsider their plans.

Shipping Emissions Trading Scheme to be Enforced by Turkey
30 Jul 2024

Oil Spill from Terra Nova Tanker Expands to Near Manila

The oil spill resulting from a tanker, which sank in the Philippines last Thursday, has spread, reaching the waters around the capital, Manila.

Oil Spill from Terra Nova Tanker Expands to Near Manila
29 Jul 2024

Vessel Sinks Near Barangay Cabcaben: Coast Guard Responds

The Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed the sinking of a vessel in the waters near Barangay Cabcaben, Bataan.

Vessel Sinks Near Barangay Cabcaben: Coast Guard Responds
29 Jul 2024

Indian Cargo Ship Falls Foul of Severe Weather, Runs Aground

July 25th, cargo ship JSW Raigad ran aground near Kolaba Fort. The Coast Guard received an call from the ship which had 14 crew members on board

Indian Cargo Ship Falls Foul of Severe Weather, Runs Aground
26 Jul 2024

Chef Morimoto to Join Holland America "Majestic Japan" Cruise

Holland America Line announced that their Fresh Fish Ambassador, Chef Masaharu Morimoto, will be joining the Westerdam’s "Majestic Japan" cruise.

Chef Morimoto to Join Holland America "Majestic Japan" Cruise
26 Jul 2024

General Cargo Vessel Sinks Amid Typhoon Gaemi; Nine Missing

Cargo vessel Fu Shun encountered severe weather caused by Typhoon Gaemi. The vessel issued a distress call reporting that they were sinking.

General Cargo Vessel Sinks Amid Typhoon Gaemi; Nine Missing
25 Jul 2024

NYK Investment to Restore Kelp Forests, Earn Carbon Credits

Japanese shipping giant NYK has discovered an innovative approach to earning carbon credits while also providing a popular delicacy to locals.

NYK Investment to Restore Kelp Forests, Earn Carbon Credits
25 Jul 2024

Oil Product Tanker Capsizes & Sinks Off Bataan, Philippines

On July 25, around 1:10 AM local time, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported the capsizing of the oil product tanker Terra Nova.

Oil Product Tanker Capsizes & Sinks Off Bataan, Philippines
23 Jul 2024

Eastern Cruise to Launch in Asia with Former Pacific Venus

South Korea-based Eastern Cruise is set to launch a new cruise operation in Asia using the former Pacific Venus, now renamed Eastern Venus.

Eastern Cruise to Launch in Asia with Former Pacific Venus
22 Jul 2024

Dramatic Turn of Events in Tanker Collision Off Singapore

Friday's tanker collision off the coast of Singapore took an unexpected turn over the weekend when one of the vessels attempted to flee the scene

Dramatic Turn of Events in Tanker Collision Off Singapore
22 Jul 2024

Fire Erupts on Maersk Container Ship Off Goan Coast

Huge fire breaks out on container ship Maersk Frankfurt, located about 102 nautical miles southwest of Goa, while en route to Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Fire Erupts on Maersk Container Ship Off Goan Coast