HMCC News

July 22, 2020

DSME To Collaborate With Rotterdam Port To Secure Smart Technologies For Future

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, in cooperation with Busan Port, will collaborate with the Netherlands Port to secure smart technologies for the future. Daewoo Shipbuilding & […]

July 22, 2020

AMSA Launches Campaign Targeting Cargo Securing Arrangements On Container Ships

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is launching a focused inspection campaign targeting cargo securing arrangements on container ships visiting Australian ports. This inspection campaign is […]

July 22, 2020

80% Of Operational Cruise Ships Sailing Since Mid-April Had COVID-like Cases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report that shows signs of considerable worry of health and safety measures taken by a few […]

July 22, 2020

Recruiters Arrested Over Torture Killing Of Sailor Onboard Chinese Vessel

A week after a Chinese supervisor was charged with the torture killing of 20year old sailor on the Lu Huang Yuan 118, recent updates include three […]

July 22, 2020

Crew Has Been Used As Pawns In The MT Gulf Sky Incident – Human Rights At Sea

Human Rights at Sea and the Dominica Flag State Administration remain closely engaged in the background investigations into the incident of the hijacking of the MT […]

July 22, 2020

Titan LNG’s Ambitious (Bio)-LNG Breakthrough Project Receives EUR 11 Million Funding

Titan LNG is thrilled to announce that Titan LNG, one of the leading suppliers of LNG to the marine and industrial markets in Europe, has been […]

July 22, 2020

Research Uncovers Significant New Market For Low Carbon Fuels And Energy To Drive Shipping Decarbonisation

A new study – the BLUE Insight Low Carbon Shipping Fuels & Energy Guide 2020 – has revealed that more than 40 organisations are vying for […]

July 22, 2020

Pandemic Business Practices Accelerate Ocean Freight Digitalization: Haven Survey

The coronavirus pandemic is proving a catalyst for shipping digitalization, prompting ocean supply chain stakeholders to abandon manual processes and embrace automated transport management solutions to […]

July 22, 2020

GMT Operates Successful Charter Flight To Repatriate 210 Seafarers From 65 Different Vessels

Stranded at sea due to the COVID-19 crisis, 210 seafarers from 65 different vessels were successfully repatriated to their homes from Amsterdam (AMS) to Manila (MNL) […]

July 21, 2020

Mounting Crew Change Crisis Demands Faster Action From Governments

Today marks one month since the ITF told the world’s governments that ‘Enough is Enough’ and that the global union federation and our affiliates would be […]

December 1, 2020

What Does An Ammonia-Ready Vessel Look Like?

As carbon-neutral fuel choices narrow, shipowners are beginning to look more closely at how existing and newbuild vessels might use clean fuels. Ammonia is near the […]

December 1, 2020

Legislation Should Pay Attention To Ensuring Safety, In The Face Of Automation – Study

Maritime automation aims for safer, more efficient, and more sustainable water transport. In the face of automation, legislation should pay particular attention to ensuring safety, according […]

December 1, 2020

NYK Inks Long-Term Charter Agreement For Two Methanol-Fueled Chemical Tankers

NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd., an NYK Group company based in Singapore, has signed a long-term time charter contract with Waterfront Shipping Company Limited (WFS)* for […]

December 1, 2020

IMO Calls Boat And Yacht Owners Worldwide

IMO is asking recreational boat owners worldwide to take part in a global survey on how they deal with fouling on their craft, as part of […]

December 1, 2020

IMO’s Women In Maritime Programme Will Support Women From Developing Countries To Take Part In SheEO Leadership Scheme

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will sponsor a number of women from developing countries to follow a new maritime leadership programme, as part of the Organization’s […]

November 30, 2020

4 Crew Members Kidnapped From Tanker Vessel In Gulf of Guinea

According to Dryad, tanker vessel MV AGISILAOS was boarded by an unknown number of persons while underway resulting in the kidnap of 4 crew (2 Filipino, […]

November 30, 2020

Watch: Royal Caribbean’s First Quantum Ultra Class Ship ‘Odyssey Of The Seas’ Leaves Building Dock

On Saturday, November 28, the Odyssey of the Seas leaves MEYER WERFT’s covered building dock II (hall 6). The 347.1- meter long cruise liner for Royal […]

November 30, 2020

Indian Seafarers Assured To Be A Priority During The Supply Of COVID-19 Vaccines – MUI

The Union Shipping Minister of India has assured the Maritime Union of India (MUI) that the Indian seafarers will be supplied the COVID-19 vaccines on a […]

November 30, 2020

World’s First Autonomous & Zero-Emission Container Ship ‘Yara Birkeland’ Delivered

The world’s first autonomous and zero-emission ship was handed over to Yara from the Norwegian shipyard Vard Brattvåg. The vessel will undergo testing for container loading […]