HMCC News

August 18, 2020

Cruise Lines Rehire Filipino Seafarers As Operations Resume Gradually

Foreign cruise lines scheduled to re-commence operations by September are now recalling Filipinos seafarers by the thousands. The relaunching of a couple of cruise companies means […]

August 18, 2020

India Cruise Lines Association (INCLA) Lauds Shipping Ministry’s Initiative To Reduce 70% Berthing Charges To Boost Cruise Tourism

Close on the heels of the Indian Government permitting cruise ships to start sailing in India in October, comes yet another welcome boost to help the […]

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 […]

February 22, 2021

ReSea Project Certified To DNV GL’s Reclaimed Plastic Traceability Standard

ReSea Project is a Danish company cleaning rivers and oceans in Indonesia. It is the second organization in the world to be certified to DNV GL’s […]

February 22, 2021

ITF Seafarers Secures Tanker Crew Release In Iran

More than a dozen seafarers from South Korea, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Indonesia are now making their way home after the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and […]

February 22, 2021

Very First Cohort Of Seafarers To Be Trained To Work On Hydrogen-Powered Vessels Begins

The very first cohort of seafarers to be trained to work on hydrogen-powered vessels have been put through their paces on a new course in Orkney, […]

February 22, 2021

6 Sailors Adrift For 48 Hours On A Raft Rescued By Crew Of Tata NYK Vessel

It is a cry that not only strikes fear in the hearts of sailors around the world but also galvanizes them into action. From the moment […]

February 22, 2021

How To Be IMO2020 Compliant Amid High Sulphur Warning?

Singapore-based independent test and research facility Maritec is advising shipowners on how best to meet IMO 2020 fuel testing requirements following reports of excessive sulphur in […]

February 22, 2021

World’s Most Technologically Advanced Cable-Laying Vessel ‘Leonardo Da Vinci’ To Enter Service

The world’s most technologically advanced cable-laying vessel “Leonardo da Vinci”, built by the Vard shipyard in Brattvåg, Norway, for the Prysmian Group is scheduled for delivery […]

February 19, 2021

CORSICA Linea Converts Several Systems To SERTICA To Ensure Increased Performance

Logimatic can once again welcome a new shipping company to the family. This time the French CORSICA Linea is converting existing CMMS and procurement systems to […]

February 19, 2021

Abandoned Palmali Crew Caught In An Inhumane Trap; Seafarers Starved In Darkness: ITF

The humanitarian effort to feed, repatriate and fight for the seafarers’ outstanding wages has been spearheaded by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and its inspectors. […]

February 19, 2021

ABS, Sembcorp Marine, 3D Metalforge And Polar Tankers Collaborate In Landmark Additive Manufacturing Project

ABS, Sembcorp Marine, 3D Metalforge, and ConocoPhillips Polar Tankers Inc. (Polar) have successfully fabricated, tested, and installed functional additive manufactured parts on board the oil tanker […]