Blue Dream Cruises Halts Sailings Citing Ship Maintenance
Blue Dream Cruises announces suspension of operations from Jan 4, attributing the decision to hardware upgrades, maintenance on Blue Dream Melody
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Fatal Fire Damages Passenger Vessel in Cox’s Bazar
A fire erupted on board the passenger vessel Atlantic Cruise on December 27th while it was berthed at Nuniachhara in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
Adora Mediterranea Launches Heritage Cruises from Guangzhou
Adora Cruises says the Adora Mediterranea will run themed sailings from Guangzhou as part of a “Intangible Cultural Heritage on the Waves” program.
StarCruises Hosts RMHC Malaysia Families Aboard Star Voyager
StarCruises and Ronald McDonald House Charities Malaysia welcomed 200 pediatric patients and families aboard Star Voyager for event in Port Klang
Tanker Zhong Fa Disabled After Engine Failure in Taiwan Strait
The Honduras flagged oil and chemical tanker Zhong Fa lost maneuvering ability while passing through the Taiwan Strait on December 21st.
SIPG Elects Former Transport Chief Yu Fulin as New Chairman
Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) has appointed former head of the Shanghai transport commission Yu Fulin as its new chairman.
Notorious Bulk Carrier Sage Sagittarius Sold for Scrapping
Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s Sage Sagittarius, a 25 year old post panamax bulk carrier known for its troubled past, has been sold for demolition.
Mystic Cruises Signs Newbuild Deal with Option for More Ships
China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Corporation has confirmed it has finalized an agreement with Mystic Cruises to construct a new cruise ship.
Container Ship Orita Towed After Engine Failure
Container vessel Orita experienced an engine breakdown while navigating the Çanakkale Strait on 9 December during a voyage from Aliağa to Kocaeli
COSCO Orders 87 Ships in Record Chinese Deal
China’s state-owned shipping giant COSCO confirms an enormous order for 87 new vessels from shipyards operated by China State Shipbuilding Corp.
HD Hyundai Partners with Tamil Nadu for $2bn Shipyard
South Korea's HD Hyundai has entered into an agreement with the Tamil Nadu state government to develop a $2 billion shipyard facility in Madurai.
Louis Dreyfus Joins AD Ports to Develop Bulk Facility in Karachi
Louis Dreyfus to partner with subsidiary of AD Ports Group to develop clean bulk handling and storage facility for agricultural goods at Karachi.
Ovation of the Seas Sails Nowhere Cruise After Typhoon Disruption
Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas operated a cruise to nowhere over the weekend after a typhoon forced the ship to change course.
Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port
A cargo ship allided with a pier while entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port on December 1. All crew were unharmed and no marine pollution was reported.
Ocean Advice Orders Eight Newbuild Cruise Ships in China
Ocean Advice, under United Waterways, finalizes agreement to construct eight cruise vessels from China Merchant Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Shipyard
MSC Foundation, UNICEF Launch Education Program in Philippines
The MSC Foundation and UNICEF unveiled the next chapter of their 16-year partnership with an initiative supporting children in the Philippines.
Pakistan Opens First Hong Kong Convention-Compliant Shipyard
Pakistan reaches major milestone with Prime Green Recyclers becoming the country’s first facility to meet Hong Kong Convention compliance standards
Japan’s Shipping Giants Back New Effort to Revive Shipbuilding
Japan’s three leading shipping companies, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Mitsui OSK Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, to partner with country’s major shipyards
Taiwanese Man Arrested in Philippines After Cruise Ship Arrival
A 54 year old Taiwanese man wanted by U.S. authorities was detained by officials after arriving on a cruise from Kaohsiung to the Philippines.
New P&I Club and Registry Changes Highlight HK Maritime Week
New P&I club and major updates to ship registration rules are among key developments emerging from the opening days of Hong Kong Maritime Week.