Hong Kong News
AQUARIUS will may be next coronavirus prisoneOne more cruise ship with some 2,500 people may be next virus prisoner07 February 2020 Friday 09:44
ABB to Power Genting’s Universal Class Cruise ShipsTechnology company ABB has secured a EUR 157 million (USD 175.5 million) contract to supply power, propulsion and digital solutions for Genting Hong Kong’s six next-generation cruise vessels.14 December 2019 Saturday 11:21
Indian Government Approves Proposal for Hong Kong Convention AccessionIndia’s Union Cabinet has approved a proposal for the accession to the Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009.21 November 2019 Thursday 11:57
Hafnia: Fourth LR1 Newbuild DeliveredHafnia, a member of BW Group, has taken delivery of Hafnia Beijing, the fourth unit in a series of Vista Shipping’s six LR1 vessels.29 October 2019 Tuesday 14:52
Hong Kong well positioned in providing maritime arbitration servicesHong Kong is striving to develop its maritime arbitration, Secretary for Justice of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government Teresa Cheng said on Saturday.04 September 2019 Wednesday 08:3
OOCL to Launch New Asia-South Africa ServicesOrient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the introduction of three new Asia-South Africa services that include direct calls to ports such as Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.19 November 2018 Monday 13:02
Taiwan and China Align with Emission RegulationsHong Kong and Taiwan are aligning their emission regulations with the Chinese emission control area (ECA) requirements for a local 0.50 percent sulfur cap from January 1, 2019, according to insurer Gard.13 November 2018 Tuesday 11:45
SITC Orders More Feeders from ChinaHong Kong-based shipping firm SITC International Holdings has increased the number of feeders on order at China’s Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.10 November 2018 Saturday 14:30
SITC To Procure More Feeders From YangzijiangHong Kong-based shipping firm SITC International Holdings has increased the number of feeders on order at China’s Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.05 November 2018 Monday 11:24
MOL to Utilise ‘FSRU Challenger’ for Hong Kong Offshore LNG Terminal ProjectMitsui O.S.K. Lines today announced that MOL, has entered into a preliminary agreement to supply a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU)25 June 2018 Monday 14:54
Hong Kong flag ship suspected of breaking North Korea sanctionsA Hong Kong registered vessel has been seized in South Korea, after it was suspected of violating UN sanctions by trading oil with North Korea.30 December 2017 Saturday 14:16
Hong Kong Looks to Ride Out Boxship TurmoilHong Kong's port expects a slight rise in container shipping volumes this year despite continuing global turmoil in the sector.15 September 2017 Friday 17:51
Why a Hanjin Fleet Came to Hong KongThe demise of Korea’s Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd. was the largest bankruptcy of a container line in history, and earlier this year it resulted in the biggest ever court sale of ships in Hong Kong, with a total sale price exceeding US$600 million.02 September 2017 Saturday 14:44
Hong Kong bunkering activity remains at a standstill on Typhoon HatoHong Kong bunkering activity was at a standstill on Wednesday with strong winds and rough seas from Typhoon Hato battering the territory.24 August 2017 Thursday 00:02
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Sails into Hong Kong on Maiden VisitChina‘s first aircraft carrier sailed into Hong Kong waters on Friday, its latest show of growing military might at a time of rising regional tension.08 July 2017 Saturday 18:30
Denmark Signs Hong Kong Ship Recycling ConventionDenmark has become the seventh country to accede to the international Hong Kong Convention in an effort to ensure better protection of people and the environment when ships are recycled.29 June 2017 Thursday 18:30
Container turnover of the port of Hong Kong increased by 12.6% in Q1 2017The container turnover of the port of Hong Kong increased by 12.6% yoy in the first three months of 2017 after the delaying start of the year.19 April 2017 Wednesday 15:40
Hong Kong-Flagged Bulker Arrested in SingaporeBulk carrier SFL Spey has been detained in Singapore waters, according to Supreme Court of Singapore’s records.18 April 2017 Tuesday 12:24
Hong Kong Marks First Sub-20 Million TEU Year Since 2002Annual container volumes at the Port of Hong Kong have fallen below 20 million TEU for the first time in thirteen years when the port saw 19.1 million TEU in 2002.19 January 2017 Thursday 13:22
Shi Zi Yang 7 Launched in Hong KongIn today’s spotted we present you Shi Zi Yang 7, a 40-meter catamaran passenger ferry which has been launched in Hong Kong.14 January 2017 Saturday 13:07
Hong Kong Convention on a knife-edge in 2017In the final week of the year, we’re looking ahead each day to what’s in store in the months ahead. Today, Dr Nikos Mikelis from GMS looks at the recycling sector.27 December 2016 Tuesday 11:29
Cautious optimism at Hong Kong dry bulk gatheringThere was a mood of cautious optimism at today’s fifth annual SinoShip Dry Bulk Business Breakfast held in Hong Kong.29 November 2016 Tuesday 14:00
From the editor’s chair to seat 37C, destination Hong KongI’ve been a tad distracted from the normal hustle bustle of daily shipping news reporting the past 10 days or so as here at Splash Towers18 November 2016 Friday 13:49
