HMCC News

March 29, 2022

South China Sea Level Rises By 150mm From The Year 1900: Research

South China Sea’s sea level has risen ever since 1900, per researchers. The level has reportedly risen by 150mm. The study was conducted by researchers under […]

March 29, 2022

Videos: Tanker Vessel Explosion Leaves Deck Officer Dead & 4 Injured

An explosion followed by fire on an oil tanker was witnessed on the Chao Phraya River on Sunday. The Marine Department mentioned on Monday that the […]

March 29, 2022

Black Sea And Sea Of Azov – Guidance On Insurance Or Other Financial Security Certificates

IMO’s Legal Committee (21-25 March) approved a circular on Guidance on the impact of the situation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov on […]

March 29, 2022

LNG Bunkering Vessel To Start Operation In Kyushu And Setouchi Regions In 2024

Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc., NYK Line, ITOCHU ENEX CO., LTD., and SAIBU GAS CO., LTD.(hereinafter “the parties”) have established a joint venture company, KEYS Bunkering […]

March 29, 2022

Japan’s First Sea Trial Of Large Ferry With Renewable Diesel Fuel

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Euglena (Euglena), and MOL Ferry (MOL Ferry) completed a sea trial of the MOL Ferry-owned/operated ferry Sunflower Shiretoko using renewable diesel fuel […]

March 29, 2022

Seafarers Stranded In Black Sea Region; Blockade, Mines & Limited Prospects For Safe Evacuation

While many seafarers who found themselves in Ukrainian territorial waters and ports managed to be evacuated shortly after Russia launched a ‘special operation’ in Ukraine on […]

March 29, 2022

New Ukraine Crisis Fund Offers Urgent Financial Support To Seafarers And Their Families

The new Ukraine Crisis Support Fund, which is managed by the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) on behalf of the Seafarers International Relief Fund […]

March 29, 2022

Sharp Surge In Port Congestion Foreshadows Shanghai Lockdown

Authorities in Shanghai imposed a strict lockdown on Monday morning, following congestion at the city’s port skyrocketing since early March. With roads, bridges and tunnels between […]

March 29, 2022

New Bureau Veritas Rule Note Addresses Safety Of Fuel Cells On Board Ships

Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has released a new rule note (NR 547) on fuel cell power systems on board […]

March 29, 2022

Maersk Explores New Ways To Accelerate Green Fuel Production With Egypt

In the presence of the Egyptian Prime Minister, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday in a joint bid to further accelerate the supply […]

June 10, 2022

Sparky, World’s First Full Sized, Ship-handling E-Tug Arrives In Auckland

Ports of Auckland welcomes Sparky, the world’s first full-sized ship-handling electric tug. Shrouded in fog, Sparky arrived in the Waitematā Harbour early this morning escorted by […]

June 10, 2022

FMC Approves $2 Million Settlement Agreement With Hapag-Lloyd

The Federal Maritime Commission today approved a settlement agreement reached between its Bureau of Enforcement (BoE) and Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) where the ocean carrier will pay […]

June 10, 2022

Intelsat Award-Winning Flexmaritime Now Connects More Than 10,000 Vessels

Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), today announced there are now more than 10,000 […]

June 10, 2022

WinGD Launches Software-Based Engine Power Limitation Solution For EEXI Compliance

Swiss marine power company WinGD has launched a software-based Engine Power Limitation (EPL) system to enable rapid and cost-effective compliance with the IMO’s EEXI regulations, which […]

June 9, 2022

Yacht Skipper Fined After Compelling Container Ship To Change Its Course

A yacht skipper who compelled a container vessel to change its course in the Tauranga Harbour was infringed by the Harbourmaster of the Bay of Plenty […]

June 9, 2022

LR Awards AiP For Daphne Technology’s Methane Abatement Technology SlipPure™

Variety of LNG carriers and LNG-fuelled ships will benefit from the Swiss – Norwegian company’s methane abatement technology. Lloyd’s Register has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) […]

June 9, 2022

First Silent And Emission-Free Sailing Into A World Heritage Fjord Made Possible By Corvus ESS

On June 2nd Havila Kystruten`s passenger ship “Havila Castor” proved it could sail in and out of the Geiranger fjord on zero-emission with help from the […]

June 9, 2022

MOL Holds Naming Ceremony For 3rd Vessel Of Next-Generation Coal Carrier ‘EeneX’ Series

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) announced that a naming ceremony was held today for the next-generation coal carrier ENERGIA AZALEA, which […]

June 9, 2022

Conceptual Design Of VLGC Enabling Conversion Of Main Fuel From LPG To Ammonia Completed

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has completed the conceptual design of a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) initially powered […]