China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships
China officially started imposing special port fees on vessels that are owned, operated, built, or flagged in the United States on Tuesday 14th.
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CMA CGM Signs Deal with Cochin Shipyard for Six LNG Ships
France-based CMA CGM has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in India to construct six LNG-powered feeder containerships.
PNSC Expands Fleet with $193 Million Tanker Acquisition
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has approved the purchase of three secondhand oil tankers worth approximately $193 million.
Costa Serena To Serve As Floating Hotel for Asian Games
Costa Serena to serve as floating hotel during 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, accommodating athletes and officials while in Nagoya Port.
China Strikes Back with Port Fee Hike on US-Linked Ships
Over the weekend several ships bound for China reversed course after Beijing unveiled retaliatory measures against vessels linked to the U.S.
Passenger Ferry Sinks at Philippine Port During Severe Weather
A passenger ferry sank while moored at a Philippine port on October 7 amid rough weather conditions. All crew members on board escaped safely.
One Missing After Fishing Boat Sinks in South China Sea
Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center receive alert after collision in the South China Sea between cargo vessel and fishing boat
Vietnamese Fishing Vessel Sinks After Collision with Tanker
October 4, Vietnamese fishing boat BD 83019-TS sank following a collision with the South Korean-flagged oil tanker MS Favor near Ca Na estuary.
Ferry Collides with Another Vessel and Pier in Istanbul
October 6, the Turkey-flagged ferry Okmeydani was involved in a collision with another ferry before crashing into the pier at Sirkeci, Istanbul.
AIDA Funds Seven New Schools Through FLY & HELP Partnership
At this year’s Reiner Meutsch Foundation FLY & HELP charity gala, AIDA President Felix Eichhorn presented a check to founder Reiner Meutsch.
StarCruises Launches TCM Wellness Festival at Sea
StarCruises announces collaboration with Guangdong Broadcasting Network to introduce a Traditional Chinese Medicine Festival aboard Star Voyager.
US Clarifies Details On New Port Fees For Chinese Vessels
US Customs has just released further guidance on the new port fees for Chinese-linked ships, which they say are set to take effect next week.
Cargo Ship and Fishing Boat Collide Off Fort Kochi
October 1, cargo vessel MSC Silver II collided with fishing boat Prathyasha in the Arabian Sea near Fort Kochi, India. No injuries were reported.
Zodiac Maritime Orders Five 6,000 TEU Containerships
Zodiac Maritime returns to the shipbuilding market with an order for five 6,000 TEU containerships in China, a deal valued at nearly $400 million
HS Schiffahrt and Mare Trust Order Multipurpose Newbuilds
Germany’s HS Schiffahrt partners with Mare Trust to expand into the multipurpose heavylift sector, with orders at Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry
Cargo Ship Arda Suffers Engine Failure in Bosphorus
September 30, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety confirmed that cargo vessel Arda suffered engine failure near Umuryeri in Istanbul.
Riviera Travel Expands Into Asia with Mekong Sailings
Riviera Travel has revealed plans to expand into Asia, announcing that its ship, the Riviera Alba, will begin cruising the Mekong River in 2027.
Chinese Bauxite Demand Drives Dry Bulk Market Growth
China’s surging appetite for bauxite is reshaping the dry bulk trade, with record imports in 2025 highlighting the growing role of large carriers
Man Faces Jail for Bomb Threats to Cruise Operator
Man faces prison after admitting he sent bomb threats to Resorts World Cruises in an attempt to recover money lost gambling on one of its ships.
Star Voyager Makes Inaugural Call in Xiamen, China
StarCruises marked the inaugural visit of the Star Voyager to Xiamen on Saturday with an event attended by local leaders and company executives.