HMCC News

August 18, 2020

15 COVID Affected Filipino Seafarers In Singapore Had Arrived From India, Says MPA

The Maritime Port and Authority, Singapore has reported that the vessel carrying the 15 COVID-19 positive Filipino workers that halted at Singapore for repairs and refuel […]

August 18, 2020

Panama Canal Celebrates 106 Years With Its Validity Strengthened

The Panama Canal reaches its 106 years of operation this August 15, with its validity strengthened in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis. Its role […]

August 18, 2020

YILPORT Joins Tradelens To Increase Collaboration And Digitization In Supply Chain

YILPORT- TradeLens cooperation started in July 2020 with data integration from YILPORT Gebze and Gemport Terminals to the blockchain based platform. In today’s world, millions of […]

August 18, 2020

Kongsberg Maritime To Supply Hybrid Battery Solutions For Island Offshore’s PSVs

Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to announce that it has been contracted by Island Offshore, a leading Norwegian provider of high-quality solutions for the offshore oil industry, […]

August 18, 2020

DMCA Launches Self-Inspection Procedure As Part Of Remote Marine Leisure Craft Licensing Process

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) recently launched self-inspection procedure for all private marine leisure crafts with length not exceeding eight meters. The announcement was made amid […]

August 18, 2020

IMO Helping To Mitigate The Impacts Of MV Wakashio Oil Spill In Mauritius

IMO continues to support international efforts to respond to the oil spill in Mauritius, following the break up of the MV Wakashio. IMO and the UN […]

August 17, 2020

Coronavirus: Asian Ports Strengthen Scrutiny And Crew Change Operations Amidst New Surge In Cases

A new wave of coronavirus cases around the world has now increased concerns amongst the Asian seaports that had recently opened up for crew change. The […]

August 17, 2020

BIMCO And ICS Prepare For New Seafarer Workforce Report

With the future of crewing high on the agenda, BIMCO and ICS are preparing for the launch of the latest Seafarer Workforce Report (previously known as […]

August 17, 2020

Chevron Marine Lubricants Takes Temperature Of 2020 Fuel Switch

After over half a year of low-sulphur fuel operations for international shipping, Chevron Marine Lubricants has distilled its experiences of working with new fuels and lubricants […]

August 17, 2020

L&L Marine Accepts Delivery Of Its First Newbuild With Complete Thordon Propulsion Package

Amelia Ray, the 1600hp towboat Rodriquez Shipbuilding delivered to Mississippi operator L&L Marine Transportation in June, is now operational with a full range of Thordon oil-free […]

February 17, 2021

Nippon Paint Marine Launches Completely New Nano Antifouling Technology

mage Cre It also substantially improves the time and the film thickness required for application, compared to other hull coatings. Introduced to the market this week, […]

February 17, 2021

Safeguarding Cadets From Physical Abuse Requires Immediate Action: Human Rights At Sea

On Saturday 13 February 2021 at 04:48, Human Rights at Sea received a direct call for assistance from an engine cadet who had been seriously assaulted […]

February 17, 2021

MT Iba Seafarers To Return Home After Settling Wages

Seafarers stranded for months on MT Iba vessels are now free to go after their wages were settled. 5 crew members of the ship abandoned in […]

February 17, 2021

Maritime Consortium Launch Crewcare App To Improve Seafarer Well-Being

Marking a significant step forward in seafarer welfare, a group of established maritime entities have joined forces to build a digital platform aimed at improving the […]

February 17, 2021

Into The Digital Age – Why Go For Digitalization Of Naval Projects

Due to the technology boom, the innovative digitalization of naval projects is on the rise. So, what is digitalization all about and where can it be […]

February 17, 2021

First Time In Maritime Industry: UAE Firm To Provide ‘Salary For Unemployed Wives’ Of Its Staff

Steeping deep in history and Tradition, Maritime and Shipping is one of the oldest, challenging, and time-bound industries in the world. Working 24*7, this industry contributes […]

February 17, 2021

ITF Stands In Solidarity With Burmese Seafarers; Condemns Military Coup

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemns in the strongest possible terms the attempted military takeover of Myanmar’s fragile democracy currently taking place. The voice of […]

February 16, 2021

MSC Salutes MV Anastasia Seafarers On Safe Return Home

The reunions are overdue, but we are glad to finally see the courageous crew of the cargo ship ANASTASIA repatriated to India after an extraordinarily challenging […]

February 16, 2021

Crew Of MV Christine Oldendorff Stranded For 8 Months, Desperate To Get Home To Their Families

The crew of the MV Christine Oldendorff has been anchored at Caofeidian in Bohai Bay, near Beijing, since 26 August 2020. Now eight months stranded, with […]