HMCC News

July 10, 2020

India: 4 More Crew Members Test Positive Onboard Indonesian Vessel

In a recent update of the Indonesian-flag vessel berthed at Netaji Subhas Docks where a crew member was tested positive for COVID-19, reports have now surfaced […]

July 10, 2020

Indonesian Sailor Body Found In Freezer Of Chinese Fishing Vessel

Chinese fishing vessels Lu Huang Yuan Yu 117 and its sister ship Lu Huang Yuan Yu 118 have been seized by Indonesian authorities around Nipah Islands, […]

July 10, 2020

Fjords Takes Delivery Of Second All-Electric Passenger Ship, Legacy Of The Fjords

On 6 July, The Fjords celebrated the delivery of Legacy of The Fjords which will join her sister ships, Vision of The Fjords and Future of […]

July 10, 2020

New International Commitment To Improve Seafarers’ Rights

Seafarers will get enhanced rights as key workers following a joint commitment made at International Maritime Summit. Representatives from over a dozen countries including Norway, Denmark, […]

July 10, 2020

98 Ships Broken During Q2, Despite COVID-19 Pandemic Closures: NGO Shipbreaking Platform

There were a total of 98 ships broken in the second quarter of 2020. Of these, 60 ships were sold to the beaches of South Asia, […]

July 10, 2020

IMO: Governments Pledge Action For Seafarers At Crucial Crew Change Summit

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has welcomed the commitment of 12 countries to facilitate crew changes and achieve key worker designation for seafarers, following a virtual ministerial […]

July 10, 2020

MSC Joins Smart Maritime Network For Supporting Of Digitization In The Industry

MSC is proud to join the Smart Maritime Network, an industry membership group focused on increasing the compatibility, standardization, and harmonization of the technology used in […]

July 9, 2020

Crew Change Crisis In India Burning Holes In Pockets Of Shipowners

The crew change crisis among the seafarers, ship owners, and managers in India are getting worse with the escalating costs undertaken to swap crews after they […]

July 9, 2020

Coronavirus: 4 Filipino Seafarers Placed In Isolation In Gibraltar After Crewmen Tested Positive

The Retreat center at Gibraltar is currently housing four Filipino seafarers in isolation after a few members of the crew tested positive for COVID-19 on the […]

July 9, 2020

Protecting Shipowners In The Long Run – A Case For Stringent Scrubber Wash Water Monitoring

Installing a scrubber represents a significant investment for a shipowner. With the financial cost of the system and its installation, coupled with the lay-up time – […]

January 19, 2021

ABS-Classed Suezmax Is World’s First Ammonia Ready Vessel

An ABS-classed Suezmax tanker ordered by Avin International LTD, the first vessel of a potential order of three vessels, is to be the first ammonia-fuel ready […]

January 19, 2021

Bureau Veritas Achieves Underwater Success For Remote Survey

Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has successfully completed the proof of concept project for underwater remote surveys using the Seasam […]

January 19, 2021

Global Drone Inspection Launches ROV In Water Asset Assessments

Global Drone Inspection (GDI), the new subsidiary company of robotic inspection specialists RIMS BV, has introduced the use of ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) for the inspection […]

January 19, 2021

Corvus Energy Introduces Standardized ISO Footprint Containerized Battery Room Solutions

Corvus Energy is pleased to announce the introduction of the Corvus BOB, a containerized battery room solution for maximum flexibility in Battery-On-Board (BOB) vessel applications. The […]

January 19, 2021

World’s First Mobile BWMS From Bawat To Serve Herbosch-Kiere’s Entire Fleet

Bawat is pleased to announce that the Marine Engineering specialist company, Herbosch-Kiere has chosen Bawat’s Mobile containerized BWMS for its reception facility to serve its entire […]

January 19, 2021

Wilhelmsen Ship Management Becomes A Member Of The Sustainable Shipping Initiative

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) announces its newest member, Wilhelmsen Ship Management. Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) is a provider of third-party ship management services, providing technical […]

January 19, 2021

India Strengthens Cargo Handling Capacity Of Chabahar Port, Iran Under $85 Million Agreement

India has supplied a consignment of two Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) to Iran’s Chabahar port, with a total contract value of over USD 25 Million under […]

January 18, 2021

Port Of Long Beach Moves A Record 8.1 Million TEUs In 2020, Marking Its Busiest Year

Essential workers at the Port of Long Beach moved more than 8.1 million cargo container units in 2020, setting a record in the face of economic […]

January 18, 2021

Singapore: 37000 Workers Including Seafarers Start Getting Vaccinated

As COVID vaccine rollout to frontline workers takes center stage all over the world, seafarers and aviation workers are being prioritized alongwith healthcare workers, and Singapore […]