HMCC News

July 21, 2020

Collaboration Across Sectors, Key To Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation – DNV GL

In testimony to U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Energy, DNV GL’s Jennifer States presented her views on structures and systems that allow for collaborations to […]

July 21, 2020

Clean Cargo Data Shows 5.6% Reduction In CO2 Index For Container Shipping From 2018-2019

Carbon dioxide emissions from 17 of the world’s leading ocean container carriers, representing approximately 85 percent of global containerized shipping, continued to fall in 2019, according […]

July 21, 2020

Castrol Highlights Marine Lubricant Choice More Critical Than Ever

Global lubricants supplier Castrol highlights the increasingly important role of marine lubricants as the engine room environment changes. More efficient engines, new and varied fuels, and […]

July 20, 2020

Mayflower II Departs For Final Voyage After $11 Million Restoration

After over 3 years of large scale renovations of the Mayflower II, the beloved ship is now ready to depart for its final voyage home to […]

July 20, 2020

SAGT Becomes First Sri Lankan Terminal To Join Maersk’s Supply Blockchain Platform

SAGT, the first Public Private Partnership (PPP) container terminal in Sri Lanka, also became the first terminal in the country to adopt blockchain technology by collaborating […]

July 20, 2020

9 Japanese Companies Establish ‘Ship Carbon Recycling Working Group’, Paving Paths To A Decarbonized Society

Japanese nine companies (Note 1) have started the Ship Carbon Recycling Working Group (hereinafter referred to as “WG”) formed within Japan’s Carbon Capture & Reuse (CCR) […]

July 20, 2020

Filipino Cruise Ship Seafarers Might Have To Remain Out Of Work Till 2021 – Report

With the USA extending the ban on Cruise ship industry till the end of September, seafarers, especially those working on cruise ships, are facing tremendous repercussions. […]

July 20, 2020

Panama Continues To Strive During The Crew Changes Through Its Logistics Platform

Due to the pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) since the end of March to date, the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has achieved that more than […]

July 20, 2020

‘My Children Ask Me When Am I Coming Home’: Stranded Seafarers Share Their Frustrations

“I am tired, exhausted and hopeless. I have been at sea for 12 months already. And I don’t know when I can see my kids and […]

July 20, 2020

Kenya Allows For Crew Change In Port Mombasa

In an effort to support countries in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic and aid the repatriation of stranded seafarers around the world, the International Maritime […]

January 20, 2021

World’s First Tiltable Rotor Sails On Sea-Cargo Ro-Ro Installed By Norsepower

Norsepower Oy Ltd., the leading global provider of auxiliary wind propulsion systems, has successfully installed two 35m tall Rotor Sails for SEA-CARGO, a leading logistics provider […]

January 20, 2021

Wärtsilä Inks Long-Term Service Agreement With Nanjing Changjiang Waterway Engineering

The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 5-year long-term service agreement with Nanjing Changjiang Waterway Engineering, a leading Chinese dredging company. The agreement, signed in December […]

January 20, 2021

Seafarers’ Charity Stella Maris Grows European Network

David Noval has been appointed as National Director of Stella Maris’ Danish operation. The launch comes at a time when welfare and wellbeing of seafarers are […]

January 20, 2021

Indonesian Fishers Fight For Safe Working Conditions And Repatriation From The Marshall Islands

The prevalent issue of poor and abusive conditions for Indonesian migrant fishers continues to be highlighted internationally by local NGOs. Destructive Fishing Watch (DFW) Indonesia has […]

January 20, 2021

Seafarers UK Highlights Support Available For Fishers

The charity, Seafarers UK, has helped seafarers and fishers since its origins as the King George’s Fund for Sailors. As the third COVID-19 lockdown endures, the […]

January 20, 2021

Tonnage Tax Reductions Of Up To 30% For Vessels Reducing Their Environmental Impact: Cyprus SDM

The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has announced a new range of green incentives to reward vessels that demonstrate effective emissions reductions. From the fiscal year […]

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 […]