HMCC News

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. […]

August 28, 2020

ClassNK Releases ‘Guidelines For Digital Smart Ship’ As Part Of Its ‘Innovation Endorsement Initiative’

Leading Classification Society ClassNK released its “Guidelines for Digital Smart Ship” which stipulates the procedures for class notations for ships with advanced digital technology. The guidelines […]

August 28, 2020

APM Terminals Apapa Deploys Scalable 4G Wireless Network

APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria is the latest terminal in the company’s rollout of public 4G LTE networks at its facilities. Wireless connectivity supports APM Terminals’ global […]

August 28, 2020

DNV GL And Daehan Shipbuilding Cooperate To Develop Small-Size LPG Carriers

DNV GL entered into a Joint Development Project (JDP) with Daehan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (DHSC) to develop small-size LPG carriers. Mr. Dae-Seong Jeong, DHSC President & […]

February 26, 2021

Chilean Navy Ship Built By Indian Company L&T Sails Into Valparaíso Harbour

In a major achievement by Indian shipping companies, Chile has acquired ballistic helmets and a ship from Indian companies. According to a statement issued by the […]

February 26, 2021

52 Year Old Sailor Survives 14 Hours In The Pacific Without Life Jacket

A miracle happened recently when a sailor survived 14hours in the Pacific Ocean without a life jacket. Apparently, shining debris kept him alive as he struggled […]

February 25, 2021

United Wind Takes ABB Support To Boost Safety And Efficiency Of Operations

United Wind Logistics’ module deck carrier VestVind will rely on ABB Ability Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS to support real-time decision making as it transports large […]

February 23, 2021

Coalition For Energy Transition In Transport And Logistics Unveils Its First Seven Concrete Actions

Launched in late 2019, the Coalition for the Energy of the Future aims at accelerating the development of future energies and technologies to sustain new green […]

February 23, 2021

Filipino Crew Left Stranded In Fiji By Employees And Manning Agency

Three Filipino crewmen have been left stranded in Fiji by their employers and manning agency. The seafarers have found themselves with few options and remain in […]

February 23, 2021

World’s First Fully Remotely Controlled Commercial Tug To Be Made By Svitzer, Kongsberg And ABS

Global towage operator Svitzer A/S, Kongsberg Maritime, and ABS announced that they have signed an agreement to jointly develop RECOTUG, the world’s first fully operational, and […]

February 23, 2021

Customisation Is the Future For Vessel Connectivity

In this digital age, maritime communications are set to move away from the ‘one size fits all’ approach to become fully customisable, which predicts connectivity specialist […]

February 23, 2021

OneOcean Goes The Distance For Seafarers, In ‘Heroes At Sea’ Fundraising Initiative

OneOcean, the world’s largest provider of voyage solutions for the maritime industry, takes part in a recent Heroes at Sea fundraising initiative. As a Gold-level sponsor […]

February 23, 2021

Photos: World’s First Hybrid Surface Effect Ship Launched

Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation has been awarded a contract to supply its robust donut fender system, as part of the ongoing maintenance to the Galveston-Port […]