HMCC News

August 25, 2020

IMO Receives Guidelines From Marina On ‘Green Lane’ Establishment

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has now conveyed a set of country guidelines to be followed for the establishment of a ‘green lane’ in an effort […]

August 25, 2020

4 Injured In Engine Room Explosion On Greek Ferry

An engine room explosion on the Blue Horizon ferry has reportedly injured 4 crew members who have now been taken to the hospital for medical care. […]

August 25, 2020

Iranian Hostages Released By Somali Pirates After Years In Captivity

The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) welcomes the release of three Iranian hostages by Somali pirates after nearly five and half years in captivity. […]

August 25, 2020

Reefer Shipping To Outpace Dry Cargo Trade Despite Container Shortages: Drewry

Growth in seaborne perishable cargo slowed in 2019 but is forecast to better weather the COVID-19 induced economic storm than the dry cargo trade given the […]

August 25, 2020

India Facilitates Highest Crew Changes In The World; 100000+ Crew Changes Undertaken Successfully

Ministry of Shipping has facilitated more than 1,00,000 crew change on Indian ports and through charter flights. It is the highest number of crew changes in […]

August 25, 2020

Silver Spirit Becomes First Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ship To Sail With DNV GL’s CIP-M Certification

Awarded on 24th August 2020, Silversea’s ultra-luxury Silver Spirit has become the first ultra-luxury cruise ship to sail with a certification in infection prevention for maritime […]

August 25, 2020

Hyundai Heavy Industries Completes World’s First LNG-Fueled VLCS

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group became the world’s first shipyard to construct an LNG-fueled very large container ship (VLCS), taking the lead in building eco-friendly vessels. […]

August 25, 2020

Profit-Sharing Contract Based On Fuel Savings Delivers For Both Brittany Ferries And Wärtsilä

A unique profit-sharing contract between the technology group Wärtsilä and French operator Brittany Ferries, signed in 2018, is resulting in significant benefits for both companies. Following […]

August 24, 2020

Watch: Pollution and Salvage Response Continues For Dredging Vessel In Port Of Corpus Christi

Coast Guard crews and partner agencies continue pollution and salvage response Sunday for the dredging vessel Waymon L Boyd in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dive and salvage […]

August 24, 2020

Forward Part Of The Capesize Bulker “Wakashio” Towed to the Designated Position

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) as the Charterer of Capesize Bulker “Wakashio”, are doing everything possible to support the efforts of Owner and Manager, Nagashiki Shipping […]

March 2, 2021

New Port Cost Estimator To Make Voyage Cost Calculations & TCE Estimates More Accurate: Inchcape

Anyone involved in voyage planning will love this clever new module in World of Ports 2.0. It has been created by the Head of Systems at […]

March 1, 2021

Video: Cargo Ship Carrying 800 Tons Of Coal Sinks In Bangladeshi Waters

A coal-carrying cargo ship ended up capsized in Bangladesh. The ship MV BB-1148 was carrying 800 tons of coal through the Pashur channel near Mongla Port […]

March 1, 2021

Israeli Vessel Damaged By Explosion Docks In Dubai For Investigation & Repairing

An Israeli cargo ship was rocked by explosions on Saturday that damaged its starboard side and port side. And now the vessel has docked finally docked […]

February 26, 2021

Chilean Navy Ship Built By Indian Company L&T Sails Into Valparaíso Harbour

In a major achievement by Indian shipping companies, Chile has acquired ballistic helmets and a ship from Indian companies. According to a statement issued by the […]

February 26, 2021

52 Year Old Sailor Survives 14 Hours In The Pacific Without Life Jacket

A miracle happened recently when a sailor survived 14hours in the Pacific Ocean without a life jacket. Apparently, shining debris kept him alive as he struggled […]

February 25, 2021

United Wind Takes ABB Support To Boost Safety And Efficiency Of Operations

United Wind Logistics’ module deck carrier VestVind will rely on ABB Ability Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS to support real-time decision making as it transports large […]

February 23, 2021

Coalition For Energy Transition In Transport And Logistics Unveils Its First Seven Concrete Actions

Launched in late 2019, the Coalition for the Energy of the Future aims at accelerating the development of future energies and technologies to sustain new green […]

February 23, 2021

Filipino Crew Left Stranded In Fiji By Employees And Manning Agency

Three Filipino crewmen have been left stranded in Fiji by their employers and manning agency. The seafarers have found themselves with few options and remain in […]

February 23, 2021

World’s First Fully Remotely Controlled Commercial Tug To Be Made By Svitzer, Kongsberg And ABS

Global towage operator Svitzer A/S, Kongsberg Maritime, and ABS announced that they have signed an agreement to jointly develop RECOTUG, the world’s first fully operational, and […]