HMCC News

March 2, 2022

After UK, European Ports Think Of Prohibiting Russian Vessels

EU countries are contemplating a ban on Russia’s ships entering the bloc’s ports to establish more stringent sea restrictions following a pause on air traffic, European […]

March 2, 2022

Retrofit Concept Combining LNG Fuel Conversion & Vessel Jumboization For Very Large Container Ships Receives Approval

During a ceremony at Bureau Veritas (BV) headquarters based in Paris La Défense, GTT, a technological expert in membrane containment systems, Alwena Shipping, a naval consultancy […]

March 2, 2022

Captain Of Exploding Ship Stuck In Dubai Without Any Charges For 7 Months

The Dubai police have still not allowed the captain of MV Ocean Trader (IMO 9056739) to return home after seven months, despite the UAE’s improved position […]

March 2, 2022

MOL Completes Acquisition Of Utoc Corporation

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the completion of its 100% acquisition of Utoc Corporation. As announced on November 30, 2021, timely disclosure, “Notice Regarding Commencement […]

March 2, 2022

UN Report Highlights Countries Denying Seafarers Urgent Medical Care

The International Chamber of Shipping has called on governments around the world to ensure access to medical care for seafarers, after it emerged that crews continue […]

March 2, 2022

IMO Supports Financing For Maritime Decarbonisation

Maritime decarbonization needs financial instruments – but these need to take into account the needs of developing countries, to ensure no one is left behind. This […]

March 2, 2022

NAPA And ClassNK Launch New Data Link To Support 3D Ship Design Approval Process

NAPA, the leading provider of maritime software, services, and data analysis, and classification society ClassNK have strengthened their partnership to support the use of 3D models […]

March 1, 2022

Car Carrier ‘Felicity Ace’ Sinks After Burning For Days [Photos]

On 1st March, early morning, the ship ‘Felicity Ace’ lost stability as it sank at about 25 nautical miles, equivalent to 46 kilometres, outside the limit […]

March 1, 2022

Watch: Georgian First Mate Blatantly Refuses To Refuel A Russian Ship

The first mate of a maintenance ship based in Georgia right away refused to refuel a Russian vessel in an act of solidarity with Ukraine. Viral […]

March 1, 2022

UK To Prohibit Entry Of Russia-Linked Vessels

The government of the UK has strictly asked port operators under its jurisdiction to not permit Russian ships to dock as sanctions escalate in response to […]

July 13, 2022

Like-For-Like Comparisons Of Future Fuels, Key To Ship Investment Decisions

SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition established to demonstrate the beneﬁts of the LNG fuel pathway for shipping decarbonization, has released a framework for comparing the emissions […]

July 13, 2022

Key Energy Transition Hub: European Port Antwerp-Bruges Becomes Foundation Member Of H2Global

Officially merged in April 2022, Port of Antwerp-Bruges perceives itself in a key role in the production, distribution, and use of green hydrogen. Europe’s largest export […]

July 13, 2022

Olympic Contracts Up To Four Offshore Wind Vessels At Ulstein Verft

Olympic contracts two firm Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) and two options at Ulstein Verft. The vessels have hybrid battery propulsion and are prepared for methanol […]

July 13, 2022

DESMI OptiSaveTM Installations Reached Accumulated Savings Of 1-Million-Tonnes CO2

DESMI´s Energy Saving Solution, named OptiSaveTM, offers simple power management for energy efficiency compliance. When installing a pump, normal procedure is to have it run at […]

July 13, 2022

Kongsberg Maritime Secures Several Major Contracts For HUGIN AUVS

Following a recent uptick in orders, Kongsberg Maritime’s Sensor and Robotics division has announced that it has secured over NOK 450M in contracts for HUGIN AUV […]

July 12, 2022

US Navy Installed Its First 3-D Printer On The Ship, USS Essex

The US Navy has installed a unique 3-D printer on the USS Essex, an amphibious assault vessel that was ported in Pearl Harbor in the US. […]

July 12, 2022

Shipping Group A.P. Moller-Maersk Quits The ICS Board Due To Climate Concerns

A.P. Moller-Maersk has reportedly withdrawn the firm’s board membership from an industry organization named International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), partly over the latter’s stance on climate […]

July 12, 2022

Ammonia-Fueled Tugboat Obtains AIP From ClassNK Classification Society

On July 11, NYK Line and IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd. (IPS) obtained AiP (Approval in Principle) from Japanese classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for […]

July 12, 2022

MOL Drybulk And Drax Launched A Green Shipping Initiative

Leading renewable energy company Drax Group and Japanese shipping company MOL Drybulk Ltd. are working together to reduce the emissions and fuel costs associated with shipping […]