HMCC News

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 […]

August 17, 2020

Chevron Marine Lubricants Takes Temperature Of 2020 Fuel Switch

After over half a year of low-sulphur fuel operations for international shipping, Chevron Marine Lubricants has distilled its experiences of working with new fuels and lubricants […]

August 17, 2020

L&L Marine Accepts Delivery Of Its First Newbuild With Complete Thordon Propulsion Package

Amelia Ray, the 1600hp towboat Rodriquez Shipbuilding delivered to Mississippi operator L&L Marine Transportation in June, is now operational with a full range of Thordon oil-free […]

August 17, 2020

Video: Cargo Ship That Caused Oil Spill Has Broken Into Two

MV Wakashio, the bulk carrier that caused an oil spill off the southeast coast of Mauritius when it ran aground a reef close to 3 weeks […]

August 15, 2020

India: Cruise Ship Tariff Rates Reduced By 60-70%

Ministry of Shipping has rationalized tariff rates for the Cruise vessels. The net effect of the rate relaxation would be an immediate reduction in port charges […]

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 […]

February 19, 2021

India: Deendayal Port Crosses 100 Million Metric Tons In Cargo Handling

Deendayal Port Trust, one of the 12 Major Ports of India, has crossed 100 MMT (Million Metric Tons) in cargo handling. Deendayal Port, erstwhile known as […]

February 19, 2021

Former South Australia Police Officer Helps Save Maritime Lives

Adelaide’s Mark Jacobs, who spent just under three decades with the South Australia Police is now a search and rescue officer working with in the AMSA […]

February 19, 2021

Orange Marine Selects Vard’s Ship Design For Expanding Their Fleet Of Cable Ships

VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that Orange Marine has again selected ship design from VARD’s […]