HMCC News

March 28, 2022

Wärtsilä Suspended All Deliveries And New Sales To Russia

Wärtsilä, who manufactures and services power sources and other equipment in the marine and energy markets, condemns the war in Ukraine. Human safety and prosperity are […]

March 28, 2022

Pulling The Wind – Science Behind Rotor Sails Explained

As a new type of propulsion device, the rotor sail can adjust the speed according to the wind direction at any time and make full use […]

March 28, 2022

Next-Generation Eco-Friendly LNG-Fueled PCTC Ship ‘Plumeria Leader’ Delivered

On March 24, NYK took delivery of Plumeria Leader, a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) capable of navigating oceans with only LNG as the ship’s […]

March 26, 2022

Maersk Vessel Loses Almost 90 Containers In North Pacific

The 4,578 TEU container ship named Dyros ended up losing a significant portion of contents in the North Pacific Ocean on 21st March. As the vessel […]

March 25, 2022

Video: Ukraine Claims Russian Landing Vessel Destroyed In Berdyansk

A Russian landing vessel was reportedly destroyed in the port city of Berdyansk, Ukraine’s officials claimed. On a social media platform, Ukraine’s Navy mentioned that the […]

March 25, 2022

Videos: Bangladeshi Cargo Vessel Capsizes At Kolkata Port

A small container vessel registered with Bangladesh tilted and capsized at India’s Kolkata port, sending crew members running about to ensure safety and tackle the boxes […]

March 25, 2022

NYK PCTC Makes Its First Call At Port Yarimca Terminal in Turkey

On March 20, Selene Leader, a PCTC operated by NYK, made its first call at Port Yarimca, a finished-car logistics terminal that NYK participates in the […]

March 25, 2022

FSO SAFER Oil Spill – Contingency Planning Workshops Conducted In Yemen

As part of United Nations-coordinated efforts to address the risk of an oil spill from the FSO SAFER moored off the coast of Yemen, the International […]

March 25, 2022

Maritime Grounds In Ukraine: Interview With An Odesa-Based Maritime Lawyer

“Mariupol is, I think, a nightmare situation because the terrorists they [are] just damaging everything there, so it maybe the most awful thing we have ever […]

March 25, 2022

IMO: Preventing Transfer Of Invasive Aquatic Species In The Red Sea And Gulf Of Aden

IMO and States in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region have begun developing a regional biofouling management strategy and action plan to prevent the […]

July 19, 2022

Russian Vessel Fails To Pay Bill, Kerala HC Orders Its Seizure

On Monday, India’s Kerala high court ordered the seizure of a Russian vessel MV MAIA-I, owing to non-payment of fuel-related charges amounting to almost Rs 1.87 […]

July 19, 2022

Luxury Cruise Line Silversea Wins A Bid For One Of The Most Expensive Vessels, The Endeavour

Silversea Cruises of Royal Caribbean Group has acquired its newest expedition cruise vessel, the Endeavour, for $275 million as the brand continues expanding its expedition arm. […]

July 19, 2022

Report: Mooring Line Struck And Fatally Injured Teal Bay’s Chief Officer

On 30 August 2021, Teal Bay’s chief officer was fatally injured when he was struck by a mooring line when it sprang out of an open […]

July 19, 2022

CSM Partners With Kadmos To Automate Crews’ Salary Payouts

Columbia Shipmanagement (CSM) has announced a partnership with Berlin-based Fintech Kadmos to automate and digitalize its seafarers’ salary payouts. With a growing demand for better payment […]

July 19, 2022

Trelleborg Completes Remote Installation In Angola Deepwater FPSO Project

Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure successfully completed the remote installation of its latest technology in navigation and piloting; SafePilot Offshore. Works are part of an upgrade of […]

July 19, 2022

New World Maritime Theme Highlights Environmental Legacy

“MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on” has been chosen as the IMO World Maritime Theme for 2023. ‘MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes […]

July 19, 2022

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Becomes The First 100% Landlord Major Port Of India

Capacity of JNPCT will increase to 1.8 million TEUs from 1.5 million TEUs Port received Royalty price of Rs. 4,520 per TEU against the Minimum Reserve […]

July 19, 2022

Sea Cruise In The Port Of Amsterdam Connected To Ship-To-Shore Power

The Port of Amsterdam is working towards the energy transition by making sea cruises more sustainable. In 2025, sea cruises will be connected to ship-to-shore power […]

July 19, 2022

Norway And Honduras Support Expanded IMO Council

Support from 117 IMO Member States is required for the amendments to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization to come into force. Norway has become […]