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 15, 2021

First Alaskan Passenger Ship ‘Blue Canoe’ Sinks In Windstorm

The iconic Chilkat, Alaska’s state ferry which had long retired from passenger service is now lost forever. Popularly remembered as the first “Blue Canoe” sank in […]

January 15, 2021

Photos: Innovative AI-Enabled, Smartphone-Controlled, Self-Driving Superyacht Design Unveiled

Ever heard of a superyacht controlled by Smartphone? Yes, technology has now reached such a position that today you can be on a yacht controlled by […]

January 15, 2021

97 Incidents Reported To ReCAAP In Asia During 2020, Marking 17% YoY Increase In Total Incidents

There was a total of 97 incidents of piracy and armed robbery reported in Asia in 2020, comprising 95 actual incidents and 2 attempted incidents. This […]

January 15, 2021

Global Drone Inspection To Take On Specialist Demand For Drone And ROV Services From RIMS BV

RIMS (Robotics in Maintenance Strategies) BV, an established class approved supplier of UAV inspections in the maritime industry have created Global Drone Inspection (GDI), to focus […]

January 14, 2021

Port Of Singapore Enhances Requirements For Shore-Based Personnel Boarding Vessels

Shore-based personnel carries out essential work onboard vessels in our port such as cargo and bunkering operations, repairs and maintenance, as well as surveys and inspections. […]

January 14, 2021

Gulf Of Guinea Records Highest Ever Number Of Crew Kidnapped In 2020

The International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB)’s annual piracy report recorded an increase of piracy and armed robbery incidents in 2020. Image Credits: icc-ccs.org […]

January 14, 2021

Equinor Selected For Largest-Ever US Offshore Wind Award

Equinor was selected to provide New York State with offshore wind power in one of the largest renewable energy procurements in the U.S. to date. Under […]

January 14, 2021

The Ocean Cleanup And A.P. Moller – Maersk Extend Relationship With New Three-Year Partnership

The Ocean Cleanup’s mission is to develop advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. To achieve this goal, they aim to stop the inflow […]

January 14, 2021

Trelleborg: Expert Opinion Piece On Docking And Mooring Challenges Facing Today’s Ports

Trelleborg’s marine and offshore operation has published an informative expert opinion piece, titled ‘A Balancing Act’, which is based on discussions with key individuals on the […]