HMCC News

August 11, 2020

Work Resumes On Salvage Operation Of Cargo Ship Golden Ray

The Golden Ray dismantling operations have now resumed after it had been postponed due to the onset of Hurrican Isaias. The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified […]

August 10, 2020

Ship Catches Fire In India, Port Officials Avert A Catastrophe

Port officials at the Q5 berth of the Visakhapatnam Port Trust West averted a minor fire that broke out in the port vicinity. A coastal vessel, […]

August 10, 2020

India: Seafarers To Appear For Examination From Home; Online Examinations Launched

Manuskh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of State for Shipping of India launched the online exit examinations for seafarers while addressing a virtual ceremony on Friday, 7th […]

August 10, 2020

Beirut Blast: Owner Of Sunken Cruise Ship To Sue Those Responsible

On 4th August, the explosions at the port of Beirut shook the entire world. The blast occurred in a port warehouse and has subsequently destroyed a […]

August 10, 2020

Mission To Seafarers Extend Nominations For Singapore Seafarers’ Awards To Recognize Shipping’s Key Workers

Leading international seafarer welfare charity, The Mission to Seafarers has extended nominations for its annual Seafarers’ Awards, hosted in Singapore, until 30th September. The dinner will […]

August 10, 2020

Photos: Cargo Vessel ‘MV Ocean Abundance’ Rams Into Pier In Manila Harbor

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has responded to a maritime incident involving MV Ocean Abundance, a cargo vessel with 5593GT owned by Oceanic Container Lines Incorporated, […]

August 10, 2020

Towards Autonomous Shipping: Social Acceptance And Regulatory Hurdles

The maritime industry’s progress towards autonomous shipping will largely depend on social acceptance and regulatory developments, says ABB Marine and Ports’ Capt. Eero Lehtovaara. In a […]

August 10, 2020

APM Terminals And CMA CGM Connect Spain, UK and Ireland Using Eco-Friendly Intermodal Solution

Together with Containerships (CMA-CGM group), APM Terminals Gijon has formed an eco-friendly logistic chain connecting major Spanish cities to the UK and Ireland. The solution uses […]

August 10, 2020

COVID Crisis: Transhipment In North Sea Canal Ports Down By More Than 10%

Transhipment in the seaports in the North Sea Canal region – Amsterdam, IJmuiden, Beverwijk and Zaanstad – fell by 10.7% to 48.7 million tonnes (2019: 54.6 […]

August 10, 2020

HMM Joins Forces With CMA CGM On TTI Algeciras Operation By Selling 50% Stake

HMM announced that the company has signed a sales and purchase agreement with CMA CGM for the sale of its 50% stake minus one share in Total […]

February 8, 2021

Panama Canal Sets LNG Transit And Tonnage Record

The Panama Canal set a new monthly record for transits and tonnage of liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels in January, which shows its capacity to respond […]

February 8, 2021

Groups Are Not Addressing Root Issue Of Gender Discrimination And Harrassment At Sea – HRAS

Human Rights at Sea publishes a case study by Advisory Board member and maritime professional, Joanne Rawley, providing a personal insight and commentary as a reality […]

February 8, 2021

Iran Seized South Korean Ship Crew Expected To Return Home By This Week

After much negotiations, Iran has released the crew of the seized South Korean ship last week and now South Korea is working on a feasible plan […]

February 8, 2021

PhilaPort Becomes Fastest Growing Port On The U.S. East Coast

PhilaPort achieved a 7% increase in container volumes in 2020. This placed The Port of Philadelphia as the fastest-growing container port on the U.S. East Coast. […]

February 5, 2021

8 Seafarers Allowed To Step On Shore After A Month On Ship

After a month of ordeal, crew of 7 Indonesian and Burmese seafarers could land ashore as Phuket authorities kept them in the mandatory 14 day Quarantine […]

February 5, 2021

Maersk Tankers Signs Sea Cargo Charter To Help Shipowners

The new venture has Eva Birgitte Bisgaard very busy, and very excited. Four months into her new role as Chief Commercial Officer at Maersk Tankers, she […]

February 5, 2021

Crew Of MV Anastasia Stranded At Chinese Port Gets Permission To Return To India

After much negotiations, China has finally agreed to release the crew of MV Anastasia who was stranded at the Caofeidian port of China because the Chinese […]

February 5, 2021

Port Of Antwerp Installs Smart Bollards To Increase Safety At Quay Walls

Port of Antwerp and technology company Zensor are joining forces to increase safety at the quay walls. Zensor developed the Bollard Monitor for this purpose, a […]

February 5, 2021

Canada To Ban For Pleasure Craft And Cruise Vessels For One-Year

The Government of Canada continues to monitor the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it is having on the marine and tourism sectors. Keeping Canadians and […]