HMCC News

July 29, 2020

“Shore Leave” Restrictions For Seafarers Termed “Inhuman”, “Unbearable”

A set of new protocols for seafarers by the Swiss-based MSC Cruises that restricts ‘shore leave’ for the members has resulted in negative reactions by the […]

July 29, 2020

Coronavirus: Amidst Rising Cases, People Found Partying On Crowded Cruise Ship

What seemed to look like a crowded gathering on the decks of Provincetown II, the cruise ship by Bay State Cruise Company raised questions and nods […]

July 29, 2020

Seafarers On The Edge Of Serious Mental Distress, Still Not Recognised As Key Workers – Report

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index, published by The Mission to Seafarers, has revealed the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the welfare of international seafarers and their […]

July 29, 2020

NZ Companies Collaborate To Develop One Of World’s First Truly Zero-Emission Fast Ferry

New Zealand companies HamiltonJet and EV Maritime have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build advanced composite, battery-powered commuter ferries. Their cooperation was formalized at HamiltonJet’s […]

July 29, 2020

Online Valuation And Data Provider Brings Transparency To Traditionally Opaque Market

London based online valuation and data provider, VessesValue Ltd, have today launched their automated valuation platform for Superyachts, an industry first. The company that already have […]

July 28, 2020

Drastic Measures Needed Now For Crew Change – INTERCARGO

INTERCARGO cannot even begin to contemplate the impacts if terminal and cargo operations were halted and cargo vessels stopped operations and trading, as a result of […]

July 28, 2020

“COVID-19 Guide for Ship/Shore Interactions” Launched To Ensure Safety Of Ship And Shore Personnel

Vistrato Limited, the specialists in online dry bulk training, have produced a comprehensive ‘COVID-19 Guide for Ship/Shore Interactions’ for ships and terminals handling solid bulk cargoes […]

July 28, 2020

Video: Bulk Carrier Runs Aground On A Reef Off The Coast Of Mauritius

A Panama-flagged bulk carrier, MV Wakashio has reportedly run aground on a reef off Mauritius while on its way to Brazil, from China on Saturday, 25th […]

July 28, 2020

Golden Ray Salvage Put On Hold Because Of COVID-19 And Hurricane Season

The Golden Ray salvage project at St. Simons Sound has been announced to be put on hold on Friday, 24th July 2020 owing to the impact […]

July 28, 2020

Indonesia Make 4 More Arrests Over Torture Killing Of Seafarer Onboard Chinese Vessel

Indonesian police made 4 more arrests concerning the death of the 20-year-old Indonesian sailor Hasan Apriadi, on Monday, 27th July 2020. The charged suspects are executives […]

February 1, 2021

Indian Seafarer Goes Missing at Sea

A 28-year-old Indian seafarer from Jharkhand”s Ramgarh has gone missing in Singapore. The seafarer worked for a Danish Shipping company and was on a ship which […]

February 1, 2021

Indian Seafarer Commits Suicide On Board Tanker in UAE Waters

A statement issued by the Indian Consulate in Dubai revealed that an Indian sailor hanged himself on board an oil tanker travelling on international waters. The […]

February 1, 2021

Avenir Allegiance – World’s Largest Dual-Purpose LNG Supply And Bunkering Vessel Launched

Avenir LNG Limited (NOTC:AVENIR) announces the launch of the Avenir Allegiance; the world’s largest dual-purpose, LNG supply and bunkering vessel from CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering […]

February 1, 2021

Wind Propulsion Solution For Dry Bulk Carriers To Be Developed

Oldendorff Carriers (OC) has signed a Joint Development Project (JDP) with Anemoi Marine Technologies (Anemoi), Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute […]

February 1, 2021

Rs 1624 Crore Subsidy Support To Indian Shipping Companies To Promote Flagging Of Merchant Ships In India

Seven projects worth more than Rs 2,000 crore will be offered by the major ports on Public private partnership mode in FY21-22. This was stated by […]

February 1, 2021

CSA: Scrubbers Played A Crucial Role In The Smooth Transition To IMO 2020

“Despite the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global supply chain last year, which will most certainly continue until the second half of this […]

February 1, 2021

Ince Launches An Integrated Cyber Security Solution For The Maritime Sector In Cooperation With Mission Secure

International legal and professional services firm, Ince, is pleased to announce the launch of a specialist cyber security solution in conjunction with Mission Secure, one of […]

February 1, 2021

Kongsberg Digital Launches Remote, Simulation-Based DP Training, Accredited By The Nautical Institute

Kongsberg Digital (KDI) and The Nautical Institute are pleased to announce an approved remote simulation solution for Dynamic Positioning (DP) Induction Courses. This has been developed […]

February 1, 2021

Maritime Fuel Cell Project Using Toyota Technology Kicks Off

Energy storage pioneer Corvus Energy is set to start development and production of sustainable, large scale maritime-certified hydrogen fuel cell systems. Production will be located in […]