HMCC News

August 10, 2020

India: Seafarers To Appear For Examination From Home; Online Examinations Launched

Manuskh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of State for Shipping of India launched the online exit examinations for seafarers while addressing a virtual ceremony on Friday, 7th […]

August 10, 2020

Beirut Blast: Owner Of Sunken Cruise Ship To Sue Those Responsible

On 4th August, the explosions at the port of Beirut shook the entire world. The blast occurred in a port warehouse and has subsequently destroyed a […]

August 10, 2020

Mission To Seafarers Extend Nominations For Singapore Seafarers’ Awards To Recognize Shipping’s Key Workers

Leading international seafarer welfare charity, The Mission to Seafarers has extended nominations for its annual Seafarers’ Awards, hosted in Singapore, until 30th September. The dinner will […]

August 10, 2020

Photos: Cargo Vessel ‘MV Ocean Abundance’ Rams Into Pier In Manila Harbor

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has responded to a maritime incident involving MV Ocean Abundance, a cargo vessel with 5593GT owned by Oceanic Container Lines Incorporated, […]

August 10, 2020

Towards Autonomous Shipping: Social Acceptance And Regulatory Hurdles

The maritime industry’s progress towards autonomous shipping will largely depend on social acceptance and regulatory developments, says ABB Marine and Ports’ Capt. Eero Lehtovaara. In a […]

August 10, 2020

APM Terminals And CMA CGM Connect Spain, UK and Ireland Using Eco-Friendly Intermodal Solution

Together with Containerships (CMA-CGM group), APM Terminals Gijon has formed an eco-friendly logistic chain connecting major Spanish cities to the UK and Ireland. The solution uses […]

August 10, 2020

COVID Crisis: Transhipment In North Sea Canal Ports Down By More Than 10%

Transhipment in the seaports in the North Sea Canal region – Amsterdam, IJmuiden, Beverwijk and Zaanstad – fell by 10.7% to 48.7 million tonnes (2019: 54.6 […]

August 10, 2020

HMM Joins Forces With CMA CGM On TTI Algeciras Operation By Selling 50% Stake

HMM announced that the company has signed a sales and purchase agreement with CMA CGM for the sale of its 50% stake minus one share in Total […]

August 10, 2020

Mauritius Declares Environmental Emergency Over Oil Spill From Cargo Ship

MV Wakashio, the bulk carrier that ran aground a reef at Pointe d’Esny on the southeast coast of Mauritius has now caused potentially lasting damage after […]

August 7, 2020

India: 3 High-Capacity Cranes Crashes At Jawaharlal Nehru Trust Port Due To Heavy Rains

The onset of heavy rains and gusty winds in Mumbai saw 3 giant cranes came crashing down in the Jawaharlal Nehru Trust Port (JNTP). The high […]

February 16, 2021

GE Power Conversion And GRSE Sign MOU For Propulsion System Design Collaboration

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GE Power Conversion. GE Power Conversion is a pioneer in the […]

February 16, 2021

Liberian Registry Expands In Korea

The Liberian Registry announced the expansion of its presence in South Korea, with the opening of its Busan branch office. After successful several years of winning […]

February 15, 2021

Update: 16 Seafarers From MV Anastasia Crew Finally Land In India

After months of negotiations finally, the stranded seafarers of MV Anastasia have returned to Indian from China. The crew was stranded in China as Beijing denied […]

February 15, 2021

NYK Subsidiary Begins Wind Power Generation At Port Of Zeebrugge

On February 5, 11 wind turbines started operation on the grounds of a finished-vehicle logistics terminal owned and operated by International Car Operators N.V. (ICO), a […]

February 15, 2021

PETRONAS Floating LNG DUA Marks Commissioning With Production Of First LNG

PETRONAS marked yet another significant milestone for its second Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility, PFLNG DUA, with the achievement of its First Drop of LNG […]

February 15, 2021

IMO Urges Action To Deter Piracy In Gulf Of Guinea

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has expressed his deep concern about the escalation in the number and severity of attacks on ships and crew in the Gulf […]

February 15, 2021

SunStone Ships Succesfully Complete Sea Trials Of Infinity-Class Expedition Vessels

SunStone Ships, the largest tonnage provider in the expedition market, announced the successful Sea Trials of their third and fourth next-generation, INFINITY-class vessels (CMHI 196-3 and […]

February 15, 2021

DNV GL Awards AYRO AiP For Oceanwings Wind Assist System

DNV GL, the world’s leading classification society, has awarded AYRO an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its Oceanwings 3.6.3 wind assisted propulsion system for ships. The […]

February 15, 2021

Port Of Rotterdam And PD Ports Step Towards Smart Port Status With New Partnership

A new partnership has been announced by PD Ports and the Port of Rotterdam which will further enhance a journey of digitalization at Teesport, the fifth […]