HMCC News

July 30, 2020

40000+ Filipino Seafarers Repatriated In July

The Department of Foreign Affairs(DFA) reported that they have single-handedly repatriated more than 40,000 Filipino seafarers in July alone. Image Credits: Wilford Will Wong / philippine-embassy.org.sg […]

July 30, 2020

Philippines Releases New Guidelines Aimed At Easing Crew Change

The Filipino government has released a set of guidelines that will ease the process of repatriation of seafarers, a move aimed at reducing the burden on […]

July 30, 2020

Panama Canal Reiterates Maritime Standards For Protection Of Cetaceans

From August 1 and until November 30, 2020, a new period will come into force to comply with the annual recommendations on speed and maritime traffic […]

July 30, 2020

Australia Bans Another Bulk Carrier ‘TW Hamburg’ For Wage Exploitation

Overnight the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier TW Hamburg from Australian ports for 12 months. AMSA boarded the ship in Gladstone […]

July 30, 2020

Industry Maintains “Delicate Balancing Act” As Long-Term Ocean Freight Rates Hold Steady

According to the latest XSI® Public Indices report from Oslo-based Xeneta, the carrier segment appears to be negotiating the Coronavirus storm with some success, at least […]

July 29, 2020

A.P. Moller Maersk Launches Maersk Flow – A Digital Supply Chain Management Platform

The new platform strengthens the company’s position as global integrator of container logistics helping small and medium sized customers to connect and simplify their supply chains. […]

July 29, 2020

Port Of Rotterdam – The First Port To Join The Hydrogen Council

The Port of Rotterdam Authority is the first port to join the Hydrogen Council, a global coalition of companies that seek to stimulate the use of […]

July 29, 2020

“Shore Leave” Restrictions For Seafarers Termed “Inhuman”, “Unbearable”

A set of new protocols for seafarers by the Swiss-based MSC Cruises that restricts ‘shore leave’ for the members has resulted in negative reactions by the […]

July 29, 2020

Coronavirus: Amidst Rising Cases, People Found Partying On Crowded Cruise Ship

What seemed to look like a crowded gathering on the decks of Provincetown II, the cruise ship by Bay State Cruise Company raised questions and nods […]

July 29, 2020

Seafarers On The Edge Of Serious Mental Distress, Still Not Recognised As Key Workers – Report

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index, published by The Mission to Seafarers, has revealed the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the welfare of international seafarers and their […]

December 7, 2020

ABS Publishes Hybrid Power Guidance To Aid Industry In Reaching Decarbonization Targets

Hybrid power systems have significant potential to contribute to the marine and offshore industries’ decarbonization targets. That is why ABS has published the Guide for Hybrid […]

December 7, 2020

MOL Signs Long-Term Charter Contract For Methanol Carriers With Waterfront Shipping

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has concluded long-term charter contracts for two methanol-fueled, methanol carriers with Waterfront Shipping Company Limited (WFS). The vessels will be equipped […]

December 7, 2020

Seafarers Should Get COVID-19 Vaccines On Priority, Says IMO

As the coronavirus vaccine distribution plan comes to the forefront, key workers and industries are clamoring to ensure that their workers get the priority in the […]

December 7, 2020

About 64 Of 1816 Lost Containers From ONE Apus Had Hazardous Goods – Update

Chidori Ship Holding LLC as owners and NYK Shipmanagement Pte Ltd as managers of the container vessel ONE Apus (IMO# 9806079) can now confirm the contents […]

December 7, 2020

KR Releases New Class Rules For Membrane-Type LNG Carriers

The Korean Register (KR) has developed new class rules that completely revise the existing structural rules for membrane-type LNG carriers. The new class rules apply the […]

December 7, 2020

Shipping Industry Unites Behind ‘Game-Changing’ Eyesea Pollution Plan

Shipping leaders have united in their support of pollution mapping initiative Eyesea which was officially launched. Eyesea, a not-for-profit organisation, uses cutting edge technology and the […]

December 4, 2020

ONE Apus To Return To The Port In Japan With Dislodged Containers – Update

Chidori Ship Holding LLC as owners and NYK Shipmanagement Pte Ltd as managers of the container vessel ONE Apus (IMO #9806079) can confirm that a revised […]

December 4, 2020

Watch: Fishing Vessel Caught Fire And Sank In Vigo; No Injuries Or Fuel Leakage Witnessed

The tasks of extinguishing the fire that occurred on board the vessel, Baffin Bay, docked at the Bouzas Repair Pier, extended throughout the entire day on […]

December 4, 2020

Photos: Torqeedo Powers Thailand’s First Electric Passenger Ferry Fleet

Seven new vessels joined the first test boat, which has been successfully transporting Bangkok residents since 2018. The commissioning ceremony included a traditional blessing and sacrifice […]