HMCC News

July 14, 2020

Concerns Raised As Vessel MV Gulf Sky And Its 22 Indian Crew Goes Missing

Human Rights at Sea and the Dominica Flag State Administration are increasingly concerned about the change in status of the MV Gulf Sky (IMO 9150377) and […]

July 14, 2020

Hapag-Lloyd Reports COVID Positive Crew Members On Two Vessels

In the latest press release, Hapag-Lloyd informed that during normal operations of Philadelphia Express and St. Louis Express, deployed in our Atlantic Loop 3 (AL3) service […]

July 14, 2020

Pakistani Master Suffers Stroke, Evacuated By Indian Coast Guard

Successful evacuation of a Pakistani crew onboard MV Haykal has been carried out on Monday by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The ship was in the […]

July 14, 2020

Video: Fire On US Naval Ship Continues For 2nd Day, Cause Still Unknown

The massive fire caused by an explosion onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard continues to stay ablaze for a second day while docked at home-port San Diego […]

July 14, 2020

World’s Biggest Cruise Line Operator To Sell 13 Ships To Cope With Losses Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Carnival Corporation, the biggest cruise line operator in the world confirms its plans to sell a total of 13 of its ships this year, in a […]

July 14, 2020

Wärtsilä’s Secures Major Order For High-End Wind Farm Main Installation Vessel

The technology group Wärtsilä’s experience and integration capabilities for wind farm service vessels has resulted in a broad scope of the company’s solutions being selected for […]

July 14, 2020

Methanol Institute Joins First Comprehensive Study Of Methanol As Marine Fuel In China

Washington, DC, and Shanghai, PRC, 14 July 2020. The Methanol Institute (MI) has joined a study led by the China Waterborne Transportation Research Institute (CWTRI), the […]

July 14, 2020

WinGD Works With Oil Majors Bringing Greater Transparency To Cylinder Oil Decisions

Engine designer WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel) has prioritized collaboration and transparency in its new cylinder lubrication guide, to ensure that selecting the right oil is […]

July 13, 2020

ABB To Power The World’s Largest Diamond Recovery Vessel For De Beers

ABB will supply an integrated power system package that will ensure the world’s largest and most technologically advanced diamond recovery vessel meets exceptional safety, efficiency and […]

July 13, 2020

Watch: 21 Injured In Fire Onboard US Navy Ship In San Diego

A triggered explosion broke out aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard on Sunday, 12th July 2020 in San Diego causing injuries to 17 sailors and 4 civilians. […]

November 24, 2020

Video: Containership Tina I Collides With Grounded Iranian Vessel

In a recent accident, Greek Containership Tina I collided with a grounded Iranian container vessel Shahraz off Batam, Indonesia. The 2004-built 67270 dwt Tina 1 was […]

November 24, 2020

New 24-Hour Helpline Launched For Professional Yacht Crew

Professional yacht crew anywhere in the world will be able to access 24-hour support via Yacht Crew Help, a new helpline launched by the International Seafarers’ […]

November 23, 2020

Viking Grace Towed To Safety After Being Stranded With More Than 400 On Board

On Saturday, due to vicious storm winds, Baltic Sea ferry Viking Grace was grounded with 429 crew and passenger in the Aland Islands, between Sweden and […]

November 23, 2020

India: Goan Mariners Celebrate As Norwegian Escape Starts Recruitment

The Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Escape started its recruitment process on Saturday. After being docked at Mormugao Port Trust, the cruise decided to pick 2000 Goan […]

November 23, 2020

Pirates Board Togo Flagged Bunkering Vessel And Kidnap 3 Seafarers

Incident Overview In a recent incident, three people have been kidnapped from a vessel. Pirates left the vessel at 05°09N – 003°29E (180/75NM off Lagos Nigeria) […]

November 23, 2020

Indian Ports Now Allowing Foreign Mariners To Sign-On

Foreign crew-members are now allowed to sign-on and sign-off on ships at Indian ports. The government has decided to follow through its decision in July and […]

November 23, 2020

PIRIOU Develops Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) With Hydrogen Hybrid Propulsion

PIRIOU is one of the three winners of the Call for notification of interest of the offshore wind Innovation Challenge –managed by WPD and the Brittany […]

November 23, 2020

World’s Largest Marine Robotic Vessels Added To Ocean Infinity’s Armada Fleet

Ocean Infinity is excited to announce plans for the next phase of its Armada fleet of robotic vessels with a signed contract for eight 78-meter, optionally […]

November 23, 2020

COVID-19: Free e-Learning Courses From WHO For Protecting Seafarers Through Their Journeys

The World Health Organization has developed two (free access) e-learning courses: “Promoting public health measures in response to COVID-19 on cargo ships and fishing vessels”. The […]