HMCC News

August 26, 2020

Maritime Authorities Convene To Enhance Measures To Combat Piracy And Sea Robbery In Asia

ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC) held its annual Capacity Building Workshop virtually for the maritime regulatory and law enforcement authorities (also known as Focal Points) of […]

August 26, 2020

Maritime Companies In Singapore Unite To Provide Job Opportunities Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, maritime companies in Singapore have come together to provide job opportunities for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents entering the workforce. The Maritime […]

August 26, 2020

Costa Cruises Introduces COVID-19 Tests For All Guests On Board; Earns Biosafety Trust Certification

Costa Cruises continues to work for a responsible and safe start of its operations, scheduled for September, and becomes the first cruise company to earn the […]

August 26, 2020

BIMCO’s 2020 Fuel Oil Quality And Safety Survey Mirrors Aderco Requests For Increased Assistance

Between February and May 2020 BIMCO, The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO conducted The Fuel Oil Quality and Safety Survey with the aim […]

August 26, 2020

ABB And KONGSBERG To Collaborate On Edge Data Collection And Engine Performance Analysis

ABB Turbocharging and Kongsberg Digital have signed a cooperation agreement on edge data collection and ship engine performance analysis. The companies will work towards a common […]

August 26, 2020

Video: 4-Year-Old Girl On Unicorn Beach Toy Gets Drifted Into The Sea, Rescued By Ferry

A 4-year-old girl sitting on an inflatable unicorn found herself getting drifted into the sea owing to strong currents in the Gulf of Corinth, Greece, on […]

August 26, 2020

Fire On USCG Icebreaker Cancels All Arctic Operations For The US

A fire on one of the ship’s main propulsion motor of the coast guard icebreaker – Healy (WAGB-20) has scrapped all schedules of the ship’s short […]

August 26, 2020

Panama Canal Extends Temporary Relief Measures For Customers To End Of 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the global economy, the Panama Canal will extend its temporary relief measures to December 31, 2020, offering further support […]

August 26, 2020

Ukrainian Seafarers Caught In Kharatyan Scam, But Unions Get Them Home

On 12 August, the International Transport Workers’ Federation-affiliated Marine Transport Workers’ Trade Union (MTWTU) of Ukraine helped 6 Ukrainian seafarers return home after they were duped […]

August 25, 2020

Two Armed Robberies Within Seven Days At Batangas Anchorage, Philippines – ReCAAP Alert

Within an interval of seven days, two incidents of armed robbery against ships occurred while they were berthed/anchored in Batangas, Philippines. In both incidents, the perpetrators […]

March 11, 2021

Vard Delivers Second Expedition Cruise Vessel To Coral Expeditions

VARD, one of the world’s major designers and builders of specialized vessels, has completed a successful handover of the second Expedition Cruise Vessel, Coral Geographer, to […]

March 10, 2021

2 Of 3 Armed Robbery Incidents Against Ships In Asia Reported In Singapore Strait: ReCAAP (Feb. 2021)

In February 2021, three incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia. No piracy incident was reported. The ReCAAP ISC is concerned with the […]

March 10, 2021

TECO 2030 To Set Up Norway’s First Large-Scale Production Of Hydrogen-Based Fuel Cells

TECO 2030 ASA plans to establish Norway’s first large-scale production of hydrogen-based fuel cells in Narvik in Northern Norway. Fuel cells enable ships and other heavy-duty […]

March 10, 2021

Freight Rate Surge Could Affect Underwater Hull Coatings As Liner Trades Defer Dry-Dockings

Nippon Paint Marine is seeing liner operators increasingly postpone dry-dockings as they look to keep vessels operational to meet the recent surge in demand for container […]

March 10, 2021

Chinese Ship Runs Aground Off Mauritius With 130 Tonnes Of Oil Onboard

Mauritius is hit by yet another shipwreck oil spill, months after the devastating MV Wakashio oil spill that happened in July, last year. A Chinese flagged […]

March 10, 2021

Video: Women In Shipping Make Up Just 7.5% Of The Seafarer Workforce

The ICS Diversity Tracker data shows women in shipping make up just 7.5% of the seafarer workforce. ICS asked female seafarers to share their stories and […]

March 10, 2021

800 Indian Seafarers Might Return Due To Delayed Cruise Operations

Norwegian Cruise Line might be sending back the Indian seafarers that they had hired for the Norwegian Escape cruise ship as the operations have been delayed. […]

March 10, 2021

What If The Next Oil Spill Could Be Dinner For Microorganisms?

Pollution is an ongoing reality. From time to time, dramatic oil spills make international news. Smaller spills or leaks plague everyday industrial activity. In light of […]

March 10, 2021

Innovative 60m High-Speed Superyacht Receives Waterjet Drives From Kongsberg Maritime

Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to supply four Kongsberg Kamewa waterjets and their associated control system for installation onboard the innovative, high-speed superyacht Skyfall. Currently, under […]