HMCC News

March 11, 2022

Asia-First Newbuild Taiwan-Flagged Service Operation Vessel Delivered

On March 8, 2022, a newbuild service operation vessel (SOV) (Note 1), the “TSS PIONEER,” which has been constructed through Ta San Shang Marine Co., Ltd., […]

March 11, 2022

Japan’s First Methanol-Fueled Domestic Tanker To Be Developed Under Alliance Of 6 Companies

MOL Coastal Shipping, Ltd., Tabuchi Kaiun Co., Ltd., Niihama Kaiun Co., Ltd., Murakami Hide Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and The Hanshin Diesel Works, Ltd. have agreed to […]

March 11, 2022

Impact Of The Conflict Between Russia And Ukraine On Port Of Antwerp

Port of Antwerp expresses its support and empathy for all the human suffering caused by the conflict in Ukraine. As a world port, the port of […]

March 11, 2022

World’s First Subsea Compressor Units Reach 100,000 Operational Hours

Equinor has awarded MAN Energy Solutions a new contract to supply a subsea compressor unit for the Åsgard gas field in offshore Norway. The compressor system […]

March 11, 2022

Port Of Amsterdam Opts For Clean Shipping

Port of Amsterdam, as a leader in the transition to a sustainable society, wants to accelerate making shipping and the maritime sector more sustainable. Today it […]

March 11, 2022

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution & CMA CGM Join Hands To Increase Protection Of Whales

The CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, announced its partnership with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to increase right whale detection efforts […]

March 11, 2022

Maersk Enters Strategic Partnerships To Scale Green Methanol Production By 2025

To boost the global production capacity of green methanol, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) enters strategic partnerships with six leading companies with the intent of sourcing […]

March 11, 2022

Supply Chain Issues Will Be Compounded By Lack Of Ukrainian And Russian Seafarers: ICS

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has warned that current supply chain disruption is set to be compounded by […]

March 10, 2022

107 Years Later Ernest Shackleton’s Lost Ship ‘Endurance’ Finally Found

The wreckage of explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship dubbed Endurance that had been crushed by Antarctic ice and sank about 10,000 feet to the ocean’s floor over […]

March 10, 2022

Crew Of Russian Billionaire’s Superyacht Fired Owing To Sanctions: Reports

The crew members of Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov’s superyacht had been fired after Western sanctions restricted salary from being paid to its staff. On Monday, Sarnia […]

July 22, 2022

World’s First Pilot Project For Active Carbon Capture With Seaweed Established

DNV, Sintef, Equinor and Lundin have signed an agreement to establish the world’s first pilot project for active, nature-based carbon capture at sea. The objective is […]

July 22, 2022

Initiative To Make Environment Friendly Infrastructure At Ports In India By 2030 Launched

Government of India is committed to reduce the emissions from shipping sector and promote the development of net zero and low-emission solutions. By 2030, all the […]

July 22, 2022

SBM Offshore Completes US $1.75 Billion Financing Of ONE GUYANA FPSO

SBM Offshore is pleased to announce it has completed the project financing of FPSO ONE GUYANA for a total of US$1.75 billion. The project financing was […]

July 22, 2022

Maersk Rainbow Container Arrives In India For A Month-long Tour To Celebrate Diversity And Inclusion

The 40-feet rainbow container will travel from India’s East Coast to West Coast creating awareness, and celebrating and affirming Maersk’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. […]

July 22, 2022

MAN Offers Lifecycle Upgrade To Prepares Engines For Climate-Neutral Operation

Conversion of MAN 48/60 engine to state-of-the-art MAN 51/60 unit increases reliability and reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions MAN PrimeServ, MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales brand, […]

July 22, 2022

The North Sea Canal Recorded High Salt Levels Due To Lack of Rain In The Netherlands

Due to the drought of the past weeks and the lack of precipitation, the Netherlands is experiencing low river water levels and high salt levels in […]

July 22, 2022

Rotterdam Port’s Total Throughput Slightly Higher Despite Declining Trade With Russia

The volume of total cargo throughput in the port of Rotterdam was 0.8% higher in the first half of the year (233.5 million tonnes) than in […]

July 21, 2022

Marine Pilot Died In A Boarding Accident At The Turkish Port Of Yalova

A marine pilot lost his life on 18 July at the port of Yalova in Turkey after falling off from a pilot ladder straight into the […]

July 21, 2022

Ship Insurers Seek Assurances On Ukraine Grain Corridor

Insurers will be willing to cover ships that sail via a proposed corridor to transport grains from Ukraine if arrangements are made for international navy escorts […]