HMCC News

August 6, 2020

CMA CGM Reports One Staff Member Missing After Explosions At Beirut Port

Deeply rooted in Lebanon, the CMA CGM Group has launched an emergency plan to conduct a thorough health and safety assessment of its 261 staff members […]

August 6, 2020

Seized Cargo Ship Carrying Explosive Chemicals Can Be Potential Cause Of Deadly Explosion In Beirut

Early investigations looking into the source of the massive explosions at the port of Beirut have suggested the involvement of ammonium nitrate and fireworks. The explosive […]

August 6, 2020

Beirut Blast Kills Two Seafarers, Sinks Cruise Ship

The unfortunate and shocking Beirut blasts have totally destroyed the port area. Messages of solidarity have poured in for the Lebanese people from all around the […]

August 6, 2020

8 Countries Come Together To Encourage Development Of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships

Representatives from the flag, coastal and port authorities from China, Denmark, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Republic of Korea, and Singapore met at a virtual event […]

August 5, 2020

Shipping Emissions Are Projected To Increase By Up To 50% Until 2050 – New Study

The greenhouse gas emissions of shipping have increased from 977 million tonnes in 2012 to 1,076 million tonnes in 2018 (9.6% increase). The carbon intensity of […]

August 5, 2020

Crew Change In Jeopardy After Singapore Authorities Discover Tampered COVID-19 Test Results

Singapore maritime administration’s discovery of tampered COVID-19 tests of seafarers that were to join vessels from the country has now raised alarms on all international shipping […]

August 5, 2020

IMO Expresses Condolences Towards The Beirut Port Explosion

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim said: “I express my deepest condolences and sincerest sympathies to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of […]

August 5, 2020

Beirut Port Suffers Total Destruction From Blasts [Photos]

The internet was shaken on 4th August when videos of the explosion near the port of Beirut, Lebanon, went viral. Some netizens compared the mushroom cloud, […]

August 5, 2020

Beirut Port Explosion To Likely Have Long-Lasting Impact On Lebanese Economy – Dryad Global

Beirut has been rocked by a significant and devastating explosion, following a severe industrial accident in a warehouse, situated in the Beirut’s port complex. Reporting indicates […]

August 5, 2020

IMO Issues Guidance For Resuming Safe Cruise Operations In The European Union

Guidance on the gradual and safe resumption of operations of cruise ships in the European Union in relation to the COVID‑19 pandemic has been circulated by […]

February 17, 2021

Into The Digital Age – Why Go For Digitalization Of Naval Projects

Due to the technology boom, the innovative digitalization of naval projects is on the rise. So, what is digitalization all about and where can it be […]

February 17, 2021

First Time In Maritime Industry: UAE Firm To Provide ‘Salary For Unemployed Wives’ Of Its Staff

Steeping deep in history and Tradition, Maritime and Shipping is one of the oldest, challenging, and time-bound industries in the world. Working 24*7, this industry contributes […]

February 17, 2021

ITF Stands In Solidarity With Burmese Seafarers; Condemns Military Coup

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemns in the strongest possible terms the attempted military takeover of Myanmar’s fragile democracy currently taking place. The voice of […]

February 16, 2021

MSC Salutes MV Anastasia Seafarers On Safe Return Home

The reunions are overdue, but we are glad to finally see the courageous crew of the cargo ship ANASTASIA repatriated to India after an extraordinarily challenging […]

February 16, 2021

Crew Of MV Christine Oldendorff Stranded For 8 Months, Desperate To Get Home To Their Families

The crew of the MV Christine Oldendorff has been anchored at Caofeidian in Bohai Bay, near Beijing, since 26 August 2020. Now eight months stranded, with […]

February 16, 2021

ONE Decarbonizes Cargo Shipments And Accelerates Uptake Of Sustainable Marine Biofuel

Sustainable cargo initiative GoodShipping has today announced that it has successfully collaborated with leading container shipping liner Ocean Network Express (ONE) to advance the uptake of […]

February 16, 2021

Trelleborg Completes Successful Remote Installation In Angola Deepwater FPSO Project

Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation recently completed the successful, remote installation of its latest technology in navigation and piloting; SafePilot Offshore. Works were part of an […]

February 16, 2021

IMO Symposium Highlights Pathways To Shipping’s Decarbonization

Various low- and zero-carbon marine fuels will allow shipping to meet its emissions targets, but more work is needed to address availability, safety and other issues. […]

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 […]