HMCC News

February 28, 2022

15% Of Transhipment In Rotterdam Is Russia-Related

62 million tons of the almost 470 million transhipment in the port of Rotterdam is Russia-oriented. Via the port of Rotterdam, many energy carriers are imported […]

February 28, 2022

IRS Completes CAP Certification Of VLCCs And LPGs Of MOL Tankship Management

Indian Register of Shipping has successfully completed Condition Assessment Programme (CAP) certification of four vessels of MOL Tankship Management Pte. Ltd., Singapore. CAP certificates were issued […]

February 28, 2022

UN Bodies Call For Further Action To End Seafarer Crisis

Four UN organizations have called for continued global collaboration to address the crew change crisis that at times during the COVID-19 pandemic has left more than […]

February 28, 2022

UN Agencies Renew Call To Support Seafarers And Protect Supply Chains During COVID Pandemic

The International Labour Organization (ILO), International Maritime Organization (IMO), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have issued a […]

February 25, 2022

Cargo Vessels Become Victims Of Russia-Ukraine War

A Turkish cargo vessel from Ukraine’s Odessa en-route Romania was bombed in the waters of Black Sea. The vessel ”Jupiter” was sailing with the flag of […]

February 25, 2022

Ukraine Asks Turkey To Close Bosphorus And Dardanelles Straits To Russian Warships

Ukraine has requested Turkey to close down the Bosphorus and Dardanelles for Russia’s vessels, Kyiv’s ambassador to Ankara reportedly said, as Russia had introduced air and […]

February 25, 2022

Maersk Pauses Shipping To Ukraine Till Feb End

Shipping giant Maersk has paused port calls in Ukraine until the February end as a result of the conflict there, a firm spokesperson reported on Thursday. […]

February 25, 2022

A Listening Ear For Seafarers And Families Directly Affected By The Ukraine Conflict

24-hour emotional support is available to any seafarers and their families directly affected by what is happening in Ukraine via SeafarerHelp – the free, confidential, multilingual […]

February 25, 2022

US Ports Struggle With Falling Throughput As Transit And Gate-Out Times Stay Elevated

Container spot rates between Chinese base ports and the US West Coast and East Coast are seeing a steady decline since they peaked in January, in […]

February 25, 2022

Höegh Autoliners Commits To Protect Oceans Against Invasive Species

The introduction of invasive species into new marine environments is a major challenge for international shipping, and one that Höegh Autoliners takes seriously. Being at the […]

June 27, 2022

Indian Register Of Shipping’s Statement On Media Reports Linking It with Russian Shipping Entities

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) notes media reports linking it with Russian shipping entities. Our primary function as a classification society is to ensure the highest […]

June 27, 2022

UAE Ministry Of Energy And Infrastructure Launches ‘Salmeen’ Initiative For Seafarers

Salmeen aims to cater to the needs of seafarers, one of the most essential pillars of the maritime industry. The initiative contributes toward enhancing the quality […]

June 27, 2022

Seafarer Journeys In Spotlight For Day Of The Seafarer 2022 

Seafarers are sharing their maritime voyages across social media to mark the Day of the Seafarer 2022. The maritime world is changing, fast. Ships are now […]

June 27, 2022

Shipping Minister Targets Zero Wait Time At Major Indian Ports

Wait times at major Indian ports are expected to drastically reduce if Sarbananda Sonowal, the shipping minister’s ambitious targets are fulfilled. There must be zero waiting […]

June 27, 2022

World’s Deepest Shipwreck Ever: US Navy Destroyer Discovered Off The Philippines

A US warship had sunk during World War II and has been discovered off the Philippines and at about 7,000 meters under the sea level, making […]

June 24, 2022

Marble Head of Hercules Discovered in an Ancient Roman Shipwreck Site

A ship from the Roman era discovered off the island of Antikythera in Greece over 120 years ago is considered to be the world’s richest shipwreck […]

June 24, 2022

Fear of Oil Spill Rises As Merchant Vessel Princess Miral” Sinking

A merchant vessel named Princess Miral ran aground almost five nm off the city after there were damages to its hull. This happened on Tuesday. It […]

June 24, 2022

Russia’s Oil Tankers Receive Safety Cover From India Via Dubai Firm

India has been providing safety certification for dozens of vessels that are managed by a Dubai subsidiary of a top-notch Russian shipping major named Sovcomflot, official […]

June 24, 2022

Mitsui O.S.K. Line Starts Joint Development On Net Zero Emission Ammonia-fueled Ocean-Going Liquefied Gas Carrier

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto; Headquarters: Minatoku, Tokyo), Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (President: Sachio Okumura; Headquarters: Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima) and Mitsui E&S […]