HMCC News

August 31, 2020

APM Terminals Pipavav Approves INR 7 Billion Expansion Plan

The Board of APM Terminals Pipavav [Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd] has approved an Rs. 7 billion (approx. EUR 80 million) expansion plan. The investment will be […]

August 31, 2020

DNV GL Finishes World’s First In-Water Remote Ship Surveys Using Remotely Operated Vehicle

The world’s first in-water remote ship surveys using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) have been completed by leading classification society, DNV GL. In-water bottom surveys using […]

August 31, 2020

World’s First Marine-Based CO2 Capture System To Be Tested By Mitsubishi Shipbuilding

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, is working in cooperation with Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) and Nippon Kaiji […]

August 28, 2020

California Approves Updated “At-Berth” Regulation To Cut Pollution From Ships In California Ports

The California Air Resources Board approved a new regulation designed to further reduce pollution from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports. The rule builds […]

August 28, 2020

Port Of Rotterdam Authority Joins Dutch Mission To Disaster-Stricken Port Of Beirut

Last week, a small delegation of officials from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs travelled to Beirut together with the Port of Rotterdam Authority. This public […]

August 28, 2020

60-Year Imprisonment For MV Wakashio Captain, If Convicted

Close to exactly a month after cargo vessel MV Wakashio ran aground a reef on July 25th, the forepart of the ship that broke away when […]

August 28, 2020

Photos: Singapore Establishes Crew Facilitation Center And Funds For Safe Crew Change

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will be taking enhanced measures to further secure safe port operations and facilitate crew change. This will allow […]

August 28, 2020

Bahamas Paradise Cruise To Pay Its Crew Members $875000 For Unpaid Labour

A settlement agreement between the Bahamas Paradise Cruise and their crew members has dictated that the company will now have to pay $875,000 to about 275 […]

August 28, 2020

Canadian Navy Introduces Gender-Neutral Titles; Replaces ‘Seaman’ With ‘Sailor’ Over All Ranks

The Royal Canadian Navy has put a foot forward in an initiative to be more inclusive and open to a diversity of genders by adopting gender-neutral […]

August 28, 2020

USCG Offloads $228 Million Of Illegal Drugs At Port Everglades Recovered From Various Ships

The Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753) crew offloaded approximately 11,500 pounds of cocaine and approximately 17,000 pounds of marijuana, Thursday, worth more than $228 million. […]

January 4, 2021

ClassNK Releases Guideline For Survey And Facilities/Equipment Of LNG Bunkering Ships

Leading Classification Society ClassNK released its Guideline for Survey and Facilities/Equipment of LNG Bunkering Ships, which outlines the additional safety requirements of liquefied gas carriers that […]

January 1, 2021

Photos: Cutting Operations Continue On MV Golden Ray To Separate Section Eight

Cutting operations continue to separate Section Eight, the stern of the Golden Ray wreck. Responders continue to observe and mitigate pollution in the vicinity of the […]

January 1, 2021

IMO: List Of Amendments Expected To Enter Into Force In 2021 And In Coming Years

Amendments to MARPOL Annex II to strengthen, in specified sea areas, discharge requirements for cargo residues and tank washings containing persistent floating products with a high-viscosity […]

January 1, 2021

Thoma-Sea Marine Wins Contract To Build Two New Oceanographic Ships For NOAA

NOAA’s effort to recapitalize its aging fleet of research ships took a major step forward with the U.S. Navy’s award of a $178,082,877 contract to Thoma-Sea […]

January 1, 2021

EU NAVFOR’s Counter-Piracy Core Gets New Tasks To Reinforce For Somalia ‘Operation Atalanta’

On 01.01.2021, Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/2188 will enter into force, which will extend the mandate of the European Union Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta for another […]

January 1, 2021

USCG Medevacs Injured Fisherman Near Dutch Harbor, Alaska

The Coast Guard medevaced an injured fisherman Wednesday in the Bering Sea, about 80 miles northeast of Dutch Harbor. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew based out […]

January 1, 2021

MSC Enhances Connection Between India And West Africa

To enhance MSC’s services to customers shipping goods between India and Africa, it is announcing a new direct service from India to West Africa, the MSC […]

January 1, 2021

Many Cruise Workers Committed Suicide In COVID Quarantine – Report

An investigation report by Bloomberg has revealed the human cost of shipping in the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of cruise ship workers were forced to live in […]

January 1, 2021

A Lifeline For Stranded Seafarers Waiting For Crew Changes Thrown By Sri Lanka

A lifeline for seafarers waiting for crew changes has indeed being thrown by Sri Lanka, which straddles a major shipping lane. It has approved crew changes […]