HMCC News

August 3, 2020

Coronavirus: 36 Tests Positive On One Of The Very First Cruise Ships That Began Operations

Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten made headlines around the world when it became among the very first cruise ships to operate during the pandemic. In a massive […]

August 3, 2020

ABS To Class First Taiwan-Built Offshore Installation Vessel

ABS is to provide classification services to the first floating heavy lift and installation vessel to be built in Taiwan. Named ‘Green Jade’, the vessel has […]

August 3, 2020

Evergreen Marine Joins The Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative

Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) Ltd. becomes the eleventh shipowner to publicly disclose its approach to ship recycling through the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI) online platform. […]

August 1, 2020

At Least 10 Killed In Crane Accident In Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), India

At least 10 people have been killed in a crane accident at the Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam, India. A massive crane used for carrying […]

July 31, 2020

IMCA Launches Progressive Web App For Common Marine Inspection Document System

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) announces the launch of its Progressive Web App (PWA) for its Common Marine Inspection Document system. IMCA’s eCMID system provides […]

July 31, 2020

Port Authority of Valencia To Study Offer For New Passenger Terminal

This morning the Contracting Committee of the Port Authority of Valencia met to find out about Baleària’s bid for the tender for the construction and operation […]

July 31, 2020

Will Maritime Operations Soon Embrace Drone Tech For Operational And Cost Efficiency?

Ship operations are slowly, yet steadily opening up to technological advancements to aid the future of the industry. Among these, drones, are seen becoming a regular […]

July 31, 2020

Analysing Maritime Crime On Caribbean Waters During The Pandemic

While the onset of pandemic has disrupted life for many seafarers who either stranded at sea with extended tenure or awaiting a new job opportunity to […]

July 31, 2020

US Coast Guard Rescues Ro-Ro Ship In Rough Weather

On Wednesday, a cargo ship called for help from a U.S Coast Guard ship after departing San Juan, Puerto Rico. Departing ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, […]

July 31, 2020

Japanese Shipping Company Fined $1.5 Million For Concealing Illegal Discharges Of Oily Water

Misuga Kaiun Co. Ltd. (MISUGA), a Japanese-based company engaged in international shipping, was sentenced yesterday in federal court before U.S. District Court Judge Paul G. Byron […]

February 5, 2021

BIMCO And ICS Publish The First Industry-Standard On In-Water Cleaning Of Ships

Cleaning a ship’s submerged parts from barnacles and other growths, while the ship is in the water, can transfer invasive species to local marine environments unless […]

February 5, 2021

Bureau Veritas Certifies New Generation 3D Printed Propeller

Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has certified a new-generation 3D printed propeller manufactured by Naval Group. With its 2.5-meter span […]

February 5, 2021

Wärtsilä And SAACKE Sign Strategic Partnership To Expand Their Marine Solution Offerings

The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a strategic partnership agreement with SAACKE, Germany based global supplier of marine firing plants for seagoing vessels, offshore plants and […]

February 4, 2021

CMA CGM Supports American Customers With Increased Capacity In The U.S.

The CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, announces several initiatives it has implemented to meet the needs of its customers and make […]

February 4, 2021

Stena Line Plans To Launch Fossil Free Ships Before 2030

Ferry company Stena Line plans to start operating two fossil-free battery-powered vessels on the route between Gothenburg and Frederikshavn in Denmark no later than 2030. This […]

February 4, 2021

Philippines Becomes The New Crew Change Hub

As the crew change crisis looms, shippers are looking towards new places to conduct crew changes. The Philippines is enjoying an unprecedented edge in this since […]

February 4, 2021

Detained South Korean Ship Crew Released By Iran

After much turmoil and negotiations, Iran has finally released the 19 crew members of the South Korean ship. However, the captain of the vessel hasn’t been […]

February 4, 2021

IMO Welcomes Neptune Declaration On Seafarers

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has welcomed the industry-led Neptune Declaration, which calls for seafarers to be designated as key workers and for cooperation to end the […]

February 4, 2021

U-Ming’s First Ever VLOCs Opt For A-LF Sea Protection

Grand Wisdom, the second Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) to join the U-Ming Marine Transport fleet, has been delivered with a protective hull coating from Nippon […]