Philippines
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Shipbuilding
Fatal Capsizing of Devon Bay Linked to Nickel Ore Liquefaction
The ultramax bulk carrier Devon Bay capsized off the disputed Scarborough Shoal on January 22, 2024, with liquefaction of its…
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Marine Accident
Ferry sinks near Philippine island with 15 dead and over 300 rescued
A devastating ferry accident near Basilan province in the Philippines has resulted in the confirmed deaths of at least 15…
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Bulk Carrier
China and Philippines Rush to Save Seafarers After “K” Line Bulker Sinks
A major Search and Rescue operation is currently underway in the South China Sea following the capsizing of the Singapore-flagged…
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Shipbuilding
OCEA Seeks Local Partner for Shipbuilding Venture in the Philippines
French shipbuilder OCEA is actively searching for a local partner and a suitable site in the Philippines to launch its…
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Shipbuilding
OCEA to Establish First Shipbuilding Venture in the Philippines
French shipbuilder OCEA is actively seeking a local partner and site in the Philippines to launch its inaugural shipbuilding operation…
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Bulk Carrier
Philippines Launches First Methanol Dual-Fueled Bulk Carrier
On January 15, 2026, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. presided over the naming and delivery ceremony of the “Brave Pioneer”…
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Bulk Carrier
World’s First Methanol Dual-Fuel Kamsarmax Delivered
Japan’s Tsuneishi Shipbuilding has made a significant advancement in maritime technology by delivering the world’s first dual-fuel Kamsarmax bulk carrier,…
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Bulk Carrier
Philippines Unveils First Methanol Dual-Fueled Bulk Carrier
On January 15, 2026, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. presided over the naming and delivery ceremony of the “Brave Pioneer”…
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Bulk Carrier
World’s First Methanol-Powered Kamsarmax Begins Its East
Balamban, Cebu — The Philippines has made a significant leap in maritime innovation with the launch of the world’s first…
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Motorized Banca Capsizes in Olango Channel, Cebu
On December 28, a motorized banca named *Jhon David* capsized in the Olango Channel near Gilutungan Island, Cordova, Cebu, Philippines.…
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