HMCC News

September 11, 2020

Mauritius Oil Spill: Ship Operator To Pay $9.4 Million To Help Restore Marine Environment

Japanese Bulk Carrier MV Wakashio owned by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) caused huge amount of oil spill due to running aground on a coral reef offshore […]

September 11, 2020

Watch: Salvage Operation Of Fire Stricken Oil Tanker ‘MT New Diamond’ Begins

The Sri Lankan Navy reported that international experts and salvage team arrived at the fire stricken oil tanker MT New Diamond on Thursday to inspect the […]

September 11, 2020

Dutch Artificial Intelligence Coalition Established To Leverage AI For Port And Maritime Efficiency

The Netherlands’ world-class Port and Maritime sector serves as a major driver for the Dutch economy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used in a huge array […]

September 11, 2020

RoRo Saves The Day For Large Breakbulk Shipment Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

With the Coronavirus pandemic resulting in temporary border closures between countries, freight forwarder Haven Shipping, had to find an alternative option to road transport for the […]

September 11, 2020

Remotely Controlling A Vessel From Shore, Enabled By Marlink’s Smart Satellite Network

Marlink, the leading provider of Smart Network Solutions, is providing a special purpose highly resilient satellite network solution for the Remotely Operated Service at Sea (ROSS) […]

September 11, 2020

Six Incidents Of Armed Robbery Against Ships Reported, Including Two From Singapore Strait (August 2020)

ReCAAP Information Sharing Center released the August 2020 Report on the situation of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. Overall Situation In August 2020, […]

September 11, 2020

Powersoft Amplifies Upcoming Adriatic Cruise Ship

Based in Croatia, the MS My Wish offers a deluxe, intimate experience for its 38 guests. With an advantage due to its a smaller, yacht-like size, […]

September 10, 2020

Hapag-Lloyd Joins The Global Industry Alliance For Marine Biosafety

Hapag-Lloyd AG is the latest entity to join the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety, an initiative launched in June 2020 by the IMO GloFouling […]

September 10, 2020

Video: Huge Fire Breaks Out At Beirut Port, A Month After Deadly Explosion

After a month of the devastating Beirut blast, a huge ball of smoke and flame re-erupted in the port’s duty-free zone. People living near the port […]

September 10, 2020

ECSA & ETF Call EU To Coordinate For Solidary Solution Of Rescued Migrants On Board Maersk Etienne

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) wrote to EU Vice President Margaritis Schinas and Commissioner Ylva Johansson, voicing their […]

March 22, 2021

ClassNK Issues AiP For Design Of Methanol Dual-Fueled Tanker

Leading Classification Society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of a methanol dual-fueled tanker developed by Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & […]

March 19, 2021

Photos: USCG Oversees Diesel Spill Clean-Up After Vessel Fire Near Marquesas

The Coast Guard is currently overseeing diesel spill clean-up operations after the 100-foot vessel, La Dolce Vita, caught fire Tuesday near Marquesas. Image Credits: USCG The […]

March 19, 2021

COVID-19 Crew Change Crisis Still A Challenge: IMO Secretary-General

The crew change crisis caused by COVID-19 restrictions continues to cause challenges, despite some improvement in the numbers, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization has […]

March 19, 2021

Meet The Seafarer Trapped On Board MV Aman For 4 Years (And Counting)

The Red Sea Port Authority of Egypt has shirked its responsibility in the shocking case of Mohammad Aisha and the Bahraini-flagged MV Aman. They have a […]

March 19, 2021

Photos: Fincantieri Floats Out Sixth Royal-Class Ship Built For Princess Cruises

Discovery Princess, the sixth Royal-class ship built for the ship operator Princess Cruises, a brand within Carnival Corporation, floated out at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone. Interior […]

March 19, 2021

Number Of Seafarers Impacted By Crew Change Crisis On The Rise Due To New COVID-Variants

Shipping is concerned that the numbers of seafarers being impacted by the crew change crisis are on the rise due to travel restrictions imposed by governments […]

March 19, 2021

FFAs Tipped To Play Integral Role In Volatile LNG Market

Forward Freight Agreements will play a key role in an increasingly volatile LNG market, says leading shipbrokers Simpson Spence Young [SSY]. Intercontinental Exchange [ICE] – an […]

March 19, 2021

Damen Extends Lease Partnership With NIBC

NIBC Bank, Damen Ship Lease and Damen Financial Services digitally shook hands for a multi-year partnership in the field of ship leasing. The financing from NIBC […]

March 19, 2021

Sovcomflot Snd Shell Complete First Ever LNG Aframax Tanker Fuelling In USA

On 15 March 2021 Sovcomflot and Shell broke new ground, with the completion of the first ever Aframax tanker fuelling using LNG in the USA. Sovcomflot’s […]