HMCC News

September 11, 2020

Dutch Artificial Intelligence Coalition Established To Leverage AI For Port And Maritime Efficiency

The Netherlands’ world-class Port and Maritime sector serves as a major driver for the Dutch economy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used in a huge array […]

September 11, 2020

RoRo Saves The Day For Large Breakbulk Shipment Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

With the Coronavirus pandemic resulting in temporary border closures between countries, freight forwarder Haven Shipping, had to find an alternative option to road transport for the […]

September 11, 2020

Remotely Controlling A Vessel From Shore, Enabled By Marlink’s Smart Satellite Network

Marlink, the leading provider of Smart Network Solutions, is providing a special purpose highly resilient satellite network solution for the Remotely Operated Service at Sea (ROSS) […]

September 11, 2020

Six Incidents Of Armed Robbery Against Ships Reported, Including Two From Singapore Strait (August 2020)

ReCAAP Information Sharing Center released the August 2020 Report on the situation of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. Overall Situation In August 2020, […]

September 11, 2020

Powersoft Amplifies Upcoming Adriatic Cruise Ship

Based in Croatia, the MS My Wish offers a deluxe, intimate experience for its 38 guests. With an advantage due to its a smaller, yacht-like size, […]

September 10, 2020

Hapag-Lloyd Joins The Global Industry Alliance For Marine Biosafety

Hapag-Lloyd AG is the latest entity to join the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety, an initiative launched in June 2020 by the IMO GloFouling […]

September 10, 2020

Video: Huge Fire Breaks Out At Beirut Port, A Month After Deadly Explosion

After a month of the devastating Beirut blast, a huge ball of smoke and flame re-erupted in the port’s duty-free zone. People living near the port […]

September 10, 2020

ECSA & ETF Call EU To Coordinate For Solidary Solution Of Rescued Migrants On Board Maersk Etienne

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) wrote to EU Vice President Margaritis Schinas and Commissioner Ylva Johansson, voicing their […]

September 10, 2020

Port Of Rotterdam Takes First Steps Towards Environmentally Responsible Degassing Of Ships

In the near future, the Netherlands will no longer allow ships to remove vapours from their holds – known as degassing – while in transit. This […]

September 10, 2020

ABS Introduces ‘Alternative Fuel Ready’ Approach To Support Shipowners’ Fleet Investment Planning

ABS has introduced an ‘Alternative Fuel Ready’ approach to help shipowners prepare their fleets for the introduction of alternative fuels. Introduced through the newly published Guide […]

March 18, 2021

ICS And China MSA In Talks To Collaborate On GHG And COVID-19 Challenges

This week, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the China Maritime Safety Administration (China MSA) met virtually to push forward collaboration on key challenges facing […]

March 18, 2021

Watch: For The First Time, Researchers Study Life At A Pre-Ice Covered Sea Floor

A huge iceberg broke off the Antarctic ice sheet about two weeks ago. The Polarstern is the only research ship on site and has used the […]

March 18, 2021

dship Carriers Launches New Eco-Friendly F-500 Vessel ‘MV Charlie’

dship Carriers Launches New F-500 Vessel MV Charlie newbuild of the latest generation, eco-friendlier F-500 vessel type. With this new vessel, dship is enhancing its capabilities […]

March 18, 2021

Kongsberg To Deliver Full Solution For Ecosystem Monitoring Using Autonomous Vessels

Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to report that it has reached an agreement to supply Norway’s Institute of Marine Research (IMR) with four autonomous vessels. The scope […]

March 18, 2021

UN World Oceans Day 2021 Theme – The Ocean: Life & Livelihoods

The United Nations has designated 8 June as World Oceans Day. World Oceans Day is a day for humanity to celebrate the ocean. This year’s theme […]

March 17, 2021

4 Seafarers Stranded In Tug Boats For 2 Years Released With Sailors’ Society’s Help

A crew of four Indian seafarers who spent two years stranded “like modern day slaves” on a ship in Mumbai in horrific conditions have finally gone […]

March 17, 2021

Faster Container Rail Services, Now Also More Cost-Efficient Than All-Water Alternative: Samskip

Faster, greener container rail services between China and Europe are now also more cost-efficient than the all-water alternative. Rachelle Slingerland, Samskip Logistics Business Development Manager, says […]

March 17, 2021

TU Delft Solar Boat Team Collaborates With Camfil To Promote Renewable Energy In Maritime Sector

The Technical University Delft Solar Boat Team in The Netherlands consists of 21 ambitious students who will go through the process of designing, producing, and finally […]

March 17, 2021

Keppel Chooses KONGSBERG’s Integrated Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Technology

Kongsberg Maritime’s industry-leading wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) technology has won another important customer, following the signing of a major contract with American shipbuilder Keppel AmFELS, […]