Safety
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Myanmar Military Clashes to Drive Rebels Away from Chinese Economic Zone
Myanmar’s military recently bombed U Gin village in Rakhine state, situated within a key economic zone that is crucial for Chinese investment. This act resulted
ONE Henry Hudson Sets Course for Asian Repair Yard After Fire Damage
The container ship ONE Henry Hudson, with a capacity of 8,212 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), has recently set sail from the US West Coast to
Massive Fire Erupts at Russian Ship Repair Yard Due to Fuel Leak
On December 23, a significant fire erupted at the Borskaya Ship Repair Company in Nizhny Novgorod, western Russia, according to the Russian Ministry of Emergency
DB Schenker Establishes Logistics Centre in Bhiwandi
DB Schenker has inaugurated its third Schenker Logistics Centre (SLC) in Bhiwandi, marking the establishment of one of the largest
Next-Generation 911 Upgrade: Enhanced Mission-Critical Technology in the Philippines
The Department of the Interior and Local Governments (DILG) of the Philippines is advancing its vision for an exceptional emergency
Asia Fire Safety Summit 2025: A Unified Approach to Safety
The Fire Safety Event Asia (FSEA) is scheduled to launch from November 11-13, 2025, at the Marina Bay Sands in
Innovative Solutions for Combating Container Fires
Fire safety in the container shipping industry has emerged as a critical issue, especially with the rise of ultra-large vessels
Philippine Ferry Disaster: 18 Confirmed Dead as Rescue Operations Commence
On January 27, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is set to deploy divers in a search operation for the remaining missing passengers of the MV
Avikus Champions Autonomous Shipping Technology in South Korea
Avikus, a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings, is making significant strides in the development of navigational systems for self-driving boats. With the increasing interest
Malaysian Tanker Capsizes in Singapore Waters
On January 12, 2023, the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) received an urgent distress call from the 1,187 deadweight tonnage (dwt) Malaysian-registered tanker,
South Korea Sees 75% Surge in Maritime Accident Fatalities in 2024
Kang Do-hyung, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, has announced a commitment to implementing stricter safety measures to mitigate the risk of maritime accidents in
Seadronix Secures $5.8M in Funding Led by SoftBank Ventures Asia
Beijing Silent on Reports of Chinese-North Korean Ship Collision
Lessons from the Baltimore Port Disaster: Insights for Asia
Beijing’s Covert Strategies in the South China Sea
ASEAN Maritime Security: Implications of Upcoming Naval Exercises
Thailand Proposes RM132b Malacca Strait Bypass Plan to the US
Dynamic Flight: Unveiling Aviation Growth in Southeast Asia
The Asia-Pacific region is poised for significant growth in commercial aviation over the next two decades, with major forecasts from Airbus and Boeing highlighting this
Indonesia’s Tragic Boat Fires: A Call for Urgent Reform
A tragic ferry fire in Indonesia has once again brought attention to the urgent need for reform in the country’s maritime transport sector. This incident
Philippines Condemns Chinese Ships for Scarborough Shoal Collision
On Tuesday, the Philippines condemned China’s “reckless behaviour” following an incident in the South China Sea where two Chinese vessels collided while pursuing a Philippine
Thailand Unveils $28 Billion Sea Route to Connect Asia-Pacific with India and the Middle East
Thailand is advancing a significant multibillion-dollar initiative known as the Landbridge project, aimed at reducing shipping times and costs between the Indian and Pacific Oceans
The Surge of Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Summary of the Gulf of Guinea’s Piracy Threat The Gulf of Guinea, encompassing 17 countries along West Africa’s coast, has
UNODC Enhances Judicial Expertise with Maritime Counter-Terrorism Training
On September 6, 2023, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) conducted a specialized training program for 15
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