HMCC News

August 26, 2020

Ukrainian Seafarers Caught In Kharatyan Scam, But Unions Get Them Home

On 12 August, the International Transport Workers’ Federation-affiliated Marine Transport Workers’ Trade Union (MTWTU) of Ukraine helped 6 Ukrainian seafarers return home after they were duped […]

August 25, 2020

Two Armed Robberies Within Seven Days At Batangas Anchorage, Philippines – ReCAAP Alert

Within an interval of seven days, two incidents of armed robbery against ships occurred while they were berthed/anchored in Batangas, Philippines. In both incidents, the perpetrators […]

August 25, 2020

World’s Largest LNG Bunkering Vessel Arrives In Rotterdam

Gas Agility has arrived in Rotterdam’s anchorage. But for the moment, the vessel has not yet notified the Harbour Master of an upcoming call. According to […]

August 25, 2020

IMO Receives Guidelines From Marina On ‘Green Lane’ Establishment

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has now conveyed a set of country guidelines to be followed for the establishment of a ‘green lane’ in an effort […]

August 25, 2020

4 Injured In Engine Room Explosion On Greek Ferry

An engine room explosion on the Blue Horizon ferry has reportedly injured 4 crew members who have now been taken to the hospital for medical care. […]

August 25, 2020

Iranian Hostages Released By Somali Pirates After Years In Captivity

The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) welcomes the release of three Iranian hostages by Somali pirates after nearly five and half years in captivity. […]

August 25, 2020

Reefer Shipping To Outpace Dry Cargo Trade Despite Container Shortages: Drewry

Growth in seaborne perishable cargo slowed in 2019 but is forecast to better weather the COVID-19 induced economic storm than the dry cargo trade given the […]

August 25, 2020

India Facilitates Highest Crew Changes In The World; 100000+ Crew Changes Undertaken Successfully

Ministry of Shipping has facilitated more than 1,00,000 crew change on Indian ports and through charter flights. It is the highest number of crew changes in […]

August 25, 2020

Silver Spirit Becomes First Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ship To Sail With DNV GL’s CIP-M Certification

Awarded on 24th August 2020, Silversea’s ultra-luxury Silver Spirit has become the first ultra-luxury cruise ship to sail with a certification in infection prevention for maritime […]

August 25, 2020

Hyundai Heavy Industries Completes World’s First LNG-Fueled VLCS

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group became the world’s first shipyard to construct an LNG-fueled very large container ship (VLCS), taking the lead in building eco-friendly vessels. […]

March 5, 2021

Shipping Industry Needs To Talk Market-Based Measures

“One way we can make the current low emission technologies competitive with traditional fuels is through some form of market-based measure. We need a mechanism that […]

March 5, 2021

APM Terminals Moín Looks Into Future With Digital Platforms To Increase Efficiency

In 2021, APM Terminals Moín (Costa Rica) celebrates two years of operations. 80% of Costa Rica’s containers go through the terminal, making the facility essential for […]

March 5, 2021

ABS Consulting Brings Ultrasonic Testing Technology Developed For NASA To Offshore Assets

ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting) has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement to offer an innovative ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) solution that supports expanded use of […]

March 5, 2021

Damen Launches Division Financial Services

As of April 1, 2021, Damen Shipyards Group will start a specialised Financial Services division. This unit supports clients in the financing of new ships by […]

March 5, 2021

MDA’s Dark Vessel Detection Program For Countering Illegal Fishing To Use exactEarth’s Advanced AIS

exactEarth Ltd. has signed an agreement with MDA to provide advanced Satellite-AIS data services as part of MDA’s recently announced Dark Vessel Detection (“DVD”) program for […]

March 5, 2021

Baltic Exchange Adds New LNG Powered Seaborne Gas Assessments

A new set of independent indices for the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) seaborne trade went live this week (2 March), based on the carriers burning LNG, […]

March 4, 2021

New Wi-Fi Units Connect Seafarers With Loved Ones On Ship Off Gladstone

Seafarers stuck on ships are always looking for ways to communicate with their friends and families. They often go months without any connections with the family […]

March 4, 2021

COVID-19: 2020 Global Shipping CO2 Emissions Down By 1%

Global shipping CO2 emissions decreased 1% last year as the Coronavirus pandemic curtailed 2020 shipping activity, according to maritime data provider Marine Benchmark. CO2 emissions among […]

March 4, 2021

World’s Most Advanced Marine Simulator With Digital Twin Capability Unveiled

Artemis Technologies, which is leading a program to develop a new class of zero-emission high-speed vessels, has unveiled its mechanical hardware in the loop (mHIL) simulator […]