HMCC News

July 29, 2020

A.P. Moller Maersk Launches Maersk Flow – A Digital Supply Chain Management Platform

The new platform strengthens the company’s position as global integrator of container logistics helping small and medium sized customers to connect and simplify their supply chains. […]

July 29, 2020

Port Of Rotterdam – The First Port To Join The Hydrogen Council

The Port of Rotterdam Authority is the first port to join the Hydrogen Council, a global coalition of companies that seek to stimulate the use of […]

July 29, 2020

“Shore Leave” Restrictions For Seafarers Termed “Inhuman”, “Unbearable”

A set of new protocols for seafarers by the Swiss-based MSC Cruises that restricts ‘shore leave’ for the members has resulted in negative reactions by the […]

July 29, 2020

Coronavirus: Amidst Rising Cases, People Found Partying On Crowded Cruise Ship

What seemed to look like a crowded gathering on the decks of Provincetown II, the cruise ship by Bay State Cruise Company raised questions and nods […]

July 29, 2020

Seafarers On The Edge Of Serious Mental Distress, Still Not Recognised As Key Workers – Report

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index, published by The Mission to Seafarers, has revealed the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the welfare of international seafarers and their […]

July 29, 2020

NZ Companies Collaborate To Develop One Of World’s First Truly Zero-Emission Fast Ferry

New Zealand companies HamiltonJet and EV Maritime have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build advanced composite, battery-powered commuter ferries. Their cooperation was formalized at HamiltonJet’s […]

July 29, 2020

Online Valuation And Data Provider Brings Transparency To Traditionally Opaque Market

London based online valuation and data provider, VessesValue Ltd, have today launched their automated valuation platform for Superyachts, an industry first. The company that already have […]

July 28, 2020

Drastic Measures Needed Now For Crew Change – INTERCARGO

INTERCARGO cannot even begin to contemplate the impacts if terminal and cargo operations were halted and cargo vessels stopped operations and trading, as a result of […]

July 28, 2020

“COVID-19 Guide for Ship/Shore Interactions” Launched To Ensure Safety Of Ship And Shore Personnel

Vistrato Limited, the specialists in online dry bulk training, have produced a comprehensive ‘COVID-19 Guide for Ship/Shore Interactions’ for ships and terminals handling solid bulk cargoes […]

July 28, 2020

Video: Bulk Carrier Runs Aground On A Reef Off The Coast Of Mauritius

A Panama-flagged bulk carrier, MV Wakashio has reportedly run aground on a reef off Mauritius while on its way to Brazil, from China on Saturday, 25th […]

January 19, 2021

ABS-Classed Suezmax Is World’s First Ammonia Ready Vessel

An ABS-classed Suezmax tanker ordered by Avin International LTD, the first vessel of a potential order of three vessels, is to be the first ammonia-fuel ready […]

January 19, 2021

Bureau Veritas Achieves Underwater Success For Remote Survey

Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has successfully completed the proof of concept project for underwater remote surveys using the Seasam […]

January 19, 2021

Global Drone Inspection Launches ROV In Water Asset Assessments

Global Drone Inspection (GDI), the new subsidiary company of robotic inspection specialists RIMS BV, has introduced the use of ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) for the inspection […]

January 19, 2021

Corvus Energy Introduces Standardized ISO Footprint Containerized Battery Room Solutions

Corvus Energy is pleased to announce the introduction of the Corvus BOB, a containerized battery room solution for maximum flexibility in Battery-On-Board (BOB) vessel applications. The […]

January 19, 2021

World’s First Mobile BWMS From Bawat To Serve Herbosch-Kiere’s Entire Fleet

Bawat is pleased to announce that the Marine Engineering specialist company, Herbosch-Kiere has chosen Bawat’s Mobile containerized BWMS for its reception facility to serve its entire […]

January 19, 2021

Wilhelmsen Ship Management Becomes A Member Of The Sustainable Shipping Initiative

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) announces its newest member, Wilhelmsen Ship Management. Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) is a provider of third-party ship management services, providing technical […]

January 19, 2021

India Strengthens Cargo Handling Capacity Of Chabahar Port, Iran Under $85 Million Agreement

India has supplied a consignment of two Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) to Iran’s Chabahar port, with a total contract value of over USD 25 Million under […]

January 18, 2021

Port Of Long Beach Moves A Record 8.1 Million TEUs In 2020, Marking Its Busiest Year

Essential workers at the Port of Long Beach moved more than 8.1 million cargo container units in 2020, setting a record in the face of economic […]

January 18, 2021

Singapore: 37000 Workers Including Seafarers Start Getting Vaccinated

As COVID vaccine rollout to frontline workers takes center stage all over the world, seafarers and aviation workers are being prioritized alongwith healthcare workers, and Singapore […]