HMCC News

February 8, 2022

7-Month Delay In Ukrainian Seafarers’ Drug Import Case ‘Totally Unacceptable’: ITF

Seafarers’ unions are extremely concerned that four Ukrainian nationals have now been detained without charge by Turkish authorities for more than seven months. The crew are […]

February 8, 2022

Tanker Crew ‘Rescued’ From Slave-Like Conditions After Panama Refuses To Act: ITF Seafarers

Ten seafarers from Aframax oil tanker Wind (IMO: 9252967) have been freed from slave-like conditions only after the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) demanded their release. […]

February 8, 2022

Watch: Port Of Antwerp Deploys Drones To Detect Floating Debris

Floating debris does not belong in the port of Antwerp. To detect and clean this up as quickly as possible, Port of Antwerp is deploying drones. […]

February 8, 2022

Maersk Awarded Ocean Carrier Partner Of The Year And Intl. Logistics Partner Of The Year

Maersk was named Ocean Carrier of the Year and International Logistics Partner of the Year by The Home Depot. The company recognized the top performers among […]

February 8, 2022

Mission To Seafarers Launch Adventure Race Japan To Support Emerging Ports Strategy

The Mission to Seafarers has launched a new adventure race challenge event in Japan, taking place in early 2023. All sponsors and participants of this exciting […]

February 8, 2022

Future Proof Shipping Joins FLAGSHIPS Green Hydrogen Project

The FLAGSHIPS consortium aims to raise the readiness of zero-emission waterborne transport to an entirely new level by deploying two commercially operated zero-emission hydrogen vessels in […]

February 7, 2022

Cruise Ships With Millions In Unpaid Bills Finally Seized; Crew Members Escorted & Released

Concerning a US warrant regarding unpaid fuel bills of about $4.6 million, two Crystal Cruise ships named the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity were arrested and […]

February 7, 2022

FPSO Blast Off Nigeria: 3 Crew Members Discovered Alive, 7 Still Missing & 1 Body Found

Three crew members on a Nigerian oil vessel that succumbed to a blast and sank last week were found alive. Seven continued to be missing, per […]

February 7, 2022

World’s First LNG-Fuelled Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier Welcomed For Bunkering In Singapore

BHP welcomed MV Mt. Tourmaline – world’s first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier – that will transport iron ore between Western Australia and Asia from 2022. BHP […]

February 7, 2022

5 Indian Seafarers Wrongfully Imprisoned In Iran For 6 Months, Safely Repatriated

Maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society is set to provide emergency care to thousands of seafarers and their families, thanks to grants from The Seafarers’ Charity and […]

June 22, 2022

New IMO Project Seeks To Improve Availability Of Maritime Transport Costs Data In The Pacific Region

International shipping plays a central role in global trade, carrying 70% of that trade by value and more than 80% by volume. However, it is also […]

June 22, 2022

GAC Norway Joins HyValue Initiative To Drive Development Of Hydrogen As A Fuel In Maritime Applications

GAC Norway has signed up to play a vital role in a major Norwegian hydrogen energy project as part of the GAC Group’s commitment to sustainability […]

June 22, 2022

GTT To Design The Fuel Tanks For Four New LNG-Fueled Container Vessels

GTT has been chosen by its partner the Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) to design the cryogenic fuel tanks of four liquefied natural gas […]

June 22, 2022

MOL Establishes EcoMOL Inc. In The Philippines Sailing Towards De-Carbonized Future

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary called EcoMOL Inc. (EcoMOL; Representative: Keiichiro Yokohashi; Headquarters: Manila, […]

June 22, 2022

Kongsberg Maritime Scoops Propulsion System Manufacturer Of The Year Award

Kongsberg Maritime is celebrating following its victory at the Propulsion System Manufacturer of the Year Award at the highly-regarded Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards 2022 in […]

June 22, 2022

ABS AIP For Project Sabre Ammonia-Fueled, Ammonia Bunker Vessel

(SINGAPORE) ABS has issued approval in principle (AIP) to Keppel Offshore & Marine for the ammonia-fueled ammonia bunker vessel at the heart of Project Sabre, an […]

June 22, 2022

IMO Offers Maritime Security Support For Namibia

IMO is assisting Namibia’s maritime administration to put in place a legal framework that gives full and complete effect to IMO instruments dealing with maritime security. […]

June 21, 2022

Research Into Social Interaction Among Crew Members Informs New Guidance For The Maritime Sector

In a report released today, the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) details the findings from phase two of its Social Interaction Matters (SIM) Project […]

June 21, 2022

Melting Arctic Ice Can Transform International Shipping Channels, Research Reflects

With climate change warming the oceans of the world rapidly, the future of the Arctic Ocean does appear grim. Climate models reflect that parts of the […]