HMCC News

August 3, 2020

Watch: Vessel UNI Florida Arrives In UAE With Toppled Containers

Container ship UNI FLORIDA was involved in yet another incident of containers toppling off the stern of the vessel as it was on its voyage from […]

August 3, 2020

Armed Guard Takes Control Of Vessel, Company Reports Successful Resolution Of Incident

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc., one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the Supramax / Ultramax Drybulk segment, reported that it has successfully resolved a security incident […]

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 […]

February 5, 2021

Crew Of MV Anastasia Stranded At Chinese Port Gets Permission To Return To India

After much negotiations, China has finally agreed to release the crew of MV Anastasia who was stranded at the Caofeidian port of China because the Chinese […]

February 5, 2021

Port Of Antwerp Installs Smart Bollards To Increase Safety At Quay Walls

Port of Antwerp and technology company Zensor are joining forces to increase safety at the quay walls. Zensor developed the Bollard Monitor for this purpose, a […]

February 5, 2021

Canada To Ban For Pleasure Craft And Cruise Vessels For One-Year

The Government of Canada continues to monitor the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it is having on the marine and tourism sectors. Keeping Canadians and […]

February 5, 2021

Photos: Fincantieri Begins Dry Dock Works On “Viking Mars”

The keel laying of “Viking Mars”, the eighth ocean cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, took place at the shipyard in Ancona. […]

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 […]