HMCC News

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. […]

July 13, 2020

Vatican Cardinal Tells Seafarers, “You Are Not Forgotten”

Sea Sunday, a day to remember seafarers in prayers and thanking them for their crucial services is celebrated at church on the 12 of July, every […]

January 7, 2021

COVID-19 Cases Found Onboard Bunker Tanker ‘NewOcean 6’ In Singapore

As of 5 January 2021, there are nine identified COVID-19 cases connected to a bunker tanker NewOcean 6 operated by Palmstone Tankers & Trdg Pte Ltd […]

January 7, 2021

Alfa Laval Pureballast 2 Systems Receives USCG Type Approval

On 30 December 2020, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issued its type approval for Alfa Laval PureBallast 2. Most owners of Alfa Laval’s second-generation ballast water […]

January 6, 2021

HHLA Continues Electrification Of The World’s Only Climate-Neutral Container Handling Facility

In December, the last battery-powered AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) was delivered for this year to HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA). HHLA is thus continuing the electrification […]

January 6, 2021

Relocation Of Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding To Take 431.8 Hectares & ¥18 Billion Investment

On January 4, 2021, the groundbreaking ceremony for the second phase of the China Shipbuilding Changxing Shipbuilding Base, which has received much attention, was held on […]

January 6, 2021

Bangladeshi Cargo Ship ‘MV Maa’ Abandoned On Indian Coast To Be Converted Into Floating Restaurant

An interesting maritime tourism initiative is brewing off the coast of Andhra Pradesh in India where an abandoned cargo ship is being turned into a floating […]

January 6, 2021

Iran Denies Taking Crew Hostage From Seized South Korean Ship

The situation in Iran has worsened further as the country has denied allegations that allege that they have taken hostage the crew of a South Korean […]

January 6, 2021

Watch: Responders Remove Section Eight Of MV Golden Ray Wreck

Responders completed the removal of Section Eight, the stern, today. The VB-10000 lifted the section on to the Barge 455-8 on Monday, followed by ballasting of […]

January 6, 2021

Liner Carriers Firing Few Blanks As Trade Capacity Remains Tight In Q1 2021

Data from eeSea’s Blank Sailings Tracker is showing that 1.7% and 0.6% of head haul sailings on the three main East/West liner trades have been canceled […]

January 6, 2021

Finland Demonstrates Ice Technology Expertise With Innovative And Sustainable Icebreaker Vessel

The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has launched the Calypso, a new icebreaker concept boat equipped with an innovative hybrid motorized removable bow powered by Danfoss Editron. […]