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The world’s second largest liquefied natural gas shipping company, MISC, has confirmed that Petroliam Nasional Bhd. withdrew its 9.16 billion ringgit ($3 billion) buyout off r for the company after failing to win minority shareholder support.

Read more: Petronas’ $3 Billion Buyout Bid for MISC fails

A giant iron ore carrier owned by top global producer Vale called at a port in eastern China in April, marking the first entry of the ships since Beijing banned the Brazilian miner’s mega ships in January 2012.

Read more: Giant Bulker’s Ban-Busting China Call

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A Vietnamese-registered cargo vessel was damaged after she collided with another vessel in the waters off Singapore on 1st March.

Read more: Singapore Collision Captured on Video

Cunard’s flagship, Queen Mary 2, made history on 16th March, becoming the largest ship to visit Milford Sound in New Zealand’s World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park.

Measuring 345 metres long and reaching 62 metres above the water, the 151,400-tonne liner cruised the waters of Milford Sound as part of her maiden circumnavigation of New Zealand. The ship remains the biggest ship to sail to New Zealand.

Read more: A Time of Cunard Firsts

The waters off the Incat yard in Hobart have been quiet for the last four years while the yard’s production line slowed to a crawl as it dealt with the effects of the GFC and a general cooling of interest in high speed ferries.

Read more: A Long Wait for Incat

One of the world’s newest and most luxurious ships, the Seabourn Quest, made her maiden visit to Sydney, arriving at Circular Quay on 16th February for an overnight stay.

The US$300 million ship features possibly the most exclusive all-suite accommodation available at sea as well as the largest spa at sea on any luxury vessel; a 1060-square metre indoor/outdoor facility spanning two decks, providing the ultimate pampering experience with stunning ocean views.

Read more: Seabourn Quest Makes Sydney Maiden Call