HMCC News

January 20, 2024

Chile Becomes the World’s First Country to Ratify the Global Ocean Treaty

Chile became the world’s first country to ratify the Global Ocean Treaty that aims to conserve marine biodiversity in international waters and preserve 30% of the […]

January 20, 2024

Russian & Chinese Ships Can Safely Cross the Red Sea, Houthi Official Says

In an interview with the Russian Outlet Izvestia, a senior Houthi official announced that Russian and Chinese ships could safely cross the Red Sea as long […]

January 20, 2024

U.S Strikes & Destroys 3 Houthi Anti-Ship Missiles in the Red Sea

The United States destroyed three anti-ship missiles launched by Houthis in a fresh round of attacks carried by the U.S. against the Group amidst heightening tensions […]

January 19, 2024

U.S. Achieves Milestone With First Large Offshore Wind Farm, Vineyard Wind 1

On January 2, the first large-scale project in the United States, Vineyard Wind 1, provided the first power to the Massachusetts grid, marking a significant milestone […]

January 19, 2024

Indian Navy Rescues 22 Crew From U.S-owned Vessel Attacked By Houthis

The Indian Navy states that one of its guided-missile destroyers on Thursday rescued the crew of a U.S.-owned vessel, which was attacked by Yemeni Houthi rebels […]

January 19, 2024

US-owned Bulk Carrier Surrounded By Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Off Yemen

A US-owned bulk carrier flying the Marshall Islands flag stated that four unmanned aerial vehicles (abbreviated UAVs) approached as well as circled the vessel approximately 87 […]

January 19, 2024

China Stands In Support To Aid Foreign Trade Amid Rising Red Sea Tensions

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said that it was tracking the developments in the Red Sea in response to the escalating scenario there, and the nation […]

January 19, 2024

Houthis Launch Anti-ship Missiles On US-owned Tanker, No Casualties Reported

The Iran-backed Houthis launched two anti-ship ballistic missiles at a U.S.-owned tanker vessel late on Thursday that hit the water close to the vessel but caused […]

January 19, 2024

USCG Removes Diesel And Engine Oil From Sunken WWII-era Military Tugboat

The U.S. Coast Guard and commercial salvors from Parker Diving and Salvage have successfully collaborated to remove petroleum products and hazardous pollutants from the sunken WWII-era […]

January 19, 2024

African Ports Report Surge In Refueling Demand Amid Red Sea Security Risks

There is a noticeable increase in the number of ships choosing to refuel at African ports rather than the Red Sea because of increased security risks. […]

April 2, 2024

Baltimore Port Opens Temporary Channel After Bridge Collapse To Free Trapped Vessels

Screengrab from YouTube video posted by Defense Now Recovery works continue at the Port of Baltimore following last Tuesday’s disastrous bridge collapse, obstructing the crucial shipping […]

April 2, 2024

8 Passengers Abandoned By Cruise Ship On A Remote African Island

Image Credits: Norwegian Cruise Line/Twitter In a shocking incident, eight cruise ship passengers, including a pregnant woman, a paraplegic, and an older man with heart disease, […]

April 1, 2024

22 Indian Crew Members Remain Trapped On MV Dali Ship After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Screengrab from YouTube video by KHOU 11 The Indian crew members of the container vessel that slammed into the Baltimore Bridge recently continue to be trapped […]

April 1, 2024

Watch: Barge Tow Hits Freeway Bridge Over Arkansas River In Oklahoma

Screengrab from video posted on X by R A W S A L E R T S An Oklahoma highway was opened up again on Saturday […]

April 1, 2024

U.S. Provides $60 Million Emergency Relief Fund To Rebuild Francis Scott Key Bridge

Screengrab from YouTube video by KHOU 11 US President Joe Biden’s administration extended $60 million as emergency funds to support the reconstruction and cleanup efforts during […]

April 1, 2024

Bulgarian Cruise Ship Crashes Into A Wall On River Danube In Austria, Injuring 11

Representation Image Seventeen guests were hurt as a Bulgarian river cruise vessel unexpectedly lost steering and hit the sides of a lock on the Danube (Austria), […]

April 1, 2024

A 3-Ship Convoy Leaves Cyprus’s Larnaca Port For Gaza With 400 Tonnes Of Food & Aid

Screengrab from YouTube video posted by WGN News A three-ship convoy carrying nearly 400 tonnes of vital aid departed Cyprus’s Larnaca Port on March 30, 2024, […]

April 1, 2024

Cuba Receives First Russian Oil Shipment After A Year-long Blackout

Representation Image According to Cuban state-run media, the recent delivery of 90,000 metric tons of Russian oil in Cuba marks a significant development in the island […]

April 1, 2024

US Navy Deploys Largest Floating Cranes To Join Cleanup Operation Of Baltimore Bridge Debris

Screengrab from YouTube video posted by WHAS11 A cargo ship collision at the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has caused chaos, shutting down port operations […]