HMCC News

September 11, 2020

Real Life Incident: Ro-Ro Vessel Rolls Heavily And Tips Trucks

A shortsea ro-ro passenger and freight service operated up to seven sailings per day with a crossing time of about two hours. The ship’s deck crew […]

September 11, 2020

Log Carrier Loses Power After Leaving Port Tauranga, Master And Chief Engineer Found Guilty

Maritime New Zealand on July 6th, Monday reported that log carrier MV Funing lost its power after leaving Port of Tauranga. Maritime officials said the vessel […]

September 11, 2020

Another MSC Gayane Crew Admits Of Involvement In The Largest Cocaine Bust In US History

United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Aleksandar Kavaja, 27, of the Balkan country Montenegro, pleaded guilty before United States District Court Judge Harvey Bartle […]

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, […]

March 25, 2021

S&P Global Platts’ LNG Pricing Visibility Expanded With SEA-LNG

Leading independent provider of information, analytics and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, S&P Global Platts (“Platts”) and SEA-LNG, the coalition for accelerating LNG […]

March 25, 2021

Kongsberg To Supply Hugin AUV With Full Geophysical Survey Payload System To Lighthouse SpA

Italian survey company Lighthouse SpA will take delivery of a HUGIN Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) system in March 2021. The HUGIN to be delivered is rated […]

March 25, 2021

MOL, ClassNK And NAPA To Collaborate For Comprehensive Navigational Risk Monitoring System

NAPA, the leading maritime software, service, and data analysis provider, alongside leading classification society, ClassNK, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), has announced that the software […]

March 25, 2021

Tracking Shows the Scope of Growing Suez Canal Congestion and Supply Chain Delays – Project44

A growing number of ships are currently trapped in the Suez Canal after the 20,000 TEU container vessel Ever Given ran aground Tuesday at 7:40 am […]

March 24, 2021

Filipino Oceanographer Dives To The 3rd Deepest Point In The World

Human beings are conquering the deepest points of the ocean powered by groundbreaking innovation and research. The third deepest point on earth, Emden Deep in the […]

March 24, 2021

MOL To Continue Installing Microplastic Collection Devices Onboard With New Wood Chip Carrier

Marusumi Paper Co., Ltd., and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced to install of a microplastic (*1) collection device, which is under joint development by MOL […]

March 24, 2021

AutoNaut To Be The First USV To Regularly Run Scientific Missions Off Coast Of The UK

An AutoNaut uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) equipped with a range of scientific sensors has been acquired by Plymouth Marine Laboratory. The state-of-the-art 5-meter craft is powered […]

March 24, 2021

Marshall Islands Registry Highlighted As The Youngest And Greenest Fleet Worldwide

It is evident that fleet age is one of the leading indicators of a greener fleet and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry comprises […]

March 24, 2021

CSSC To Build China’s Largest And Most Powerful Scientific Research Ship

On March 20, Guangzhou Shipyard International, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, and Guangdong Intelligent Unmanned System Research Institute signed a procurement contract for the […]