HMCC News

July 13, 2020

HHLA Becomes One Of World’s First Ports To Implement Machine Learning To Increase Productivity

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is one of the first ports worldwide to develop solutions for its Hamburg container terminals that use machine learning (ML) […]

July 13, 2020

“Vessel Isolation” Introduced At Alang Shipbreaking Yard

Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) have been changed at the Indian shipbreaking port of Alang ever since one COVID positive case was found among the crew members of […]

July 13, 2020

Singapore Retains Top Spot As International Shipping Centre For 7th Consecutive Year

The Baltic Exchange, in collaboration with Xinhua, the Chinese state news agency, has published the 2020 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development (ISCD) Index. The index, in […]

July 10, 2020

Djibouti Offers Support For Crew Change, Prepares For More

It is well known that Djibouti lies on the vital shipping chokepoint of the Bab al-Mandab strait, serving as an essential transit center, with an estimated […]

July 10, 2020

9 Crew Members Test Positive, Delaying “Golden Ray” Cargo Ship Salvage Operations

9 salvage crew members who comprised of the core team in the removal undertaking of Golden Ray, a cargo ship which has been resting in St. […]

July 10, 2020

12 Countries Sign Joint Statement To Aid Seafarers In Crew Change Crisis

12 countries came together on the 9th of July to work effectively towards the crew change crisis by signing a joint statement to fast track crew […]

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, […]

January 22, 2021

Photos: Indian Navy Medevacs Malaysian Seafarer From Singapore-Flagged Ship

A Malaysian man who faced a sudden medical emergency onboard a Singapore flagged ship near Mumbai was rescued by the Indian Navy on Thursday. Image Credits: […]

January 21, 2021

Port Of Rotterdam Reports A Safe And Busy Year With Slightly Fewer Vessels

2020 was quite a special year for the Harbour Master’s Division of the Port of Rotterdam Authority. COVID-19 was a dominant factor in the port as […]

January 21, 2021

DSME Develops Ultra-Large Crude Oil Carriers Applied With Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) to Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technology developed by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME). Granting of […]

January 21, 2021

Inmarsat Passes Major Milestone As Data Demand Accelerates Maritime Digitalization

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has completed its 10,000th Fleet Xpress ship installation. Simultaneously the company has launched a new ‘Fleet Data […]

January 21, 2021

World’s Quickest Towing And Mooring Connection Unveiled By Lankhorst

Leading maritime ropes manufacturer, Lankhorst Ropes, announces Lankoloop, the world’s easiest and quickest towing and mooring connection. It uses a simple knot and eye connection to […]

January 21, 2021

Migrant Ship With 43 People Sinks In The Mediterranean

43 migrants had an ill-fated death when their ship capsized on the Mediterranean Sea, off the Libyan Coast, revealed 2 different UN agencies. Ship Overturned A […]

January 21, 2021

23 Stranded Seafarers From ‘MV Jag Anand’ Land In Cochin

After months of the ordeal of being stranded in Chinese waters under terrible conditions 23 Indian seafarers from the Great Eastern ship MV Jag Anand have […]

January 21, 2021

Prince Albert II Of Monaco Foundation Backs Arctic Shipping Heavy Fuel Oil Ban

The Clean Arctic Alliance welcomes the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation as the latest illustrious signatory of the Arctic Commitment, joining more than 165 companies, […]

January 21, 2021

Kongsberg To Supply Equipment To World’s Largest Floating Offshore Wind Farm

Kongsberg Maritime will be supplying key positioning and monitoring equipment to Equinor’s Hywind Tampen floating wind farm, as part of a contract with industrial solutions provider […]