HMCC News

February 18, 2022

Port Of Long Beach Provides Testimony On Zero-Emissions Push

The Port of Long Beach is leading the charge to achieve its zero-emissions goals, but the effort requires significant public and private investment in developing and […]

February 18, 2022

India: Most Awaited Water Taxi Service Flagged Off In Mumbai

A long time aspiration of the people of coastal Maharasthra, the Water Taxi service will connect the twin cities of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai for the […]

February 17, 2022

MAN Energy Solutions Signs Cooperation Agreement With Hyundai

MAN Energy Solutions has signed a cooperation agreement with Hyundai Global Services (HGS) – an after-sales division of shipbuilder and engine maker, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.- […]

February 17, 2022

Role Of Maritime Trade In Post-COVID Recovery

Underscoring the importance of the EU to global maritime trade, Guy Platten, International Chamber of Shipping’s Secretary General, noted that EU ports handled 824m tonnes of goods […]

February 17, 2022

Vehicle Carrier ‘Felicity Ace’ Catches Fire; 22 Crew Members Onboard Rescued Safely

The Portuguese Navy informed that the vehicle carrier, “Felicity Ace” reportedly sounded the alarm when a fire broke out in the hold. They were able to […]

February 17, 2022

Indian Seafarer’s Training Certificates’ Validity Extended By 12 Months

There’s great news in store for the Seafarers of Goa. Mumbai’s directorate general of shipping has reportedly allowed an extension in the validity of the certificate […]

February 17, 2022

ClassNK Calculates Vessels’ CO2 Emissions For Sustainability-Linked Loan

Leading Classification Society ClassNK will calculate the CO2 emissions from the ships to be financed under the Sustainability-Linked Loan provided by ORIX Corporation (ORIX). The ship […]

February 17, 2022

First Voyage Of Steel Shipment Through Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route Flagged Off

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, flagged off the maiden voyage of barges with a consignment of 1798 MT of […]

February 17, 2022

Rolls-Royce To Deliver MTU Series 2000 IMO III Yacht Engines To US For First Time

Rolls-Royce is delivering its new generation mtu Series 2000 engines which comply with the strict emissions regulations IMO III and EPA Tier 3 Recreational for the […]

February 17, 2022

MOL And MOL Ferry To Build 2 Cutting-Edge LNG-Powered Ferries

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its group company MOL Ferry Co., Ltd. announced orders for the construction of two cutting-edge LNG-fueled ferries. MOL signed a deal […]

June 28, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Ship Hits An Iceberg In Alaska; Remaining Trip Cancelled

A Norwegian Cruise Line ship was on its way toward an Alaskan glacier. However, it unexpectedly hit an iceberg during the weekend and is being turned […]

June 28, 2022

Indian Director-General Of Shipping Sounded For Oil Removal From Sunken Vessel

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in association with the Director-General Shipping, the Indian Maritime Administrator, would ensure the early employment of a salvor by the owner or […]

June 27, 2022

Bureau Veritas Completes New Study On De-Risking Ammonia as a Marine Fuel

Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, carried out a study aiming at de-risking the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, […]

June 27, 2022

India: Shipping Ministry Dwells On Innovative Ideas To Propel India’s Blue Economy

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) started a three day Chintan Baithak to discuss and deliberate ideas & innovations that can propel India’s blue […]

June 27, 2022

Inmarsat-Thetius Report Shows Majority seafarers favour Greater Maritime Digitalization

A new report published by Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, indicates that seafarers are largely in favour of greater digitalisation but that […]

June 27, 2022

Ardmore Shipping Captains Share Personal Experiences Onboard Vessels Since COVID-19 Pandemic

Seafarers are the backbone of shipping, which plays a pivotal role in the global economy. Despite being critical to the ongoing function of international trade, this […]

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 […]