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Maritime Monday 200
Welcome to This Week’s Edition of Maritime Monday You can find last week’s edition here » This Week’s Theme: Rust Never Sleeps Mothball Fleet at Suisun Bay – Amazing photo gallery by Amy Heiden; story below PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The buoy chain splashes into the water as the crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Oak set [...]...
USCG Announcement – Commandant to deliver State of the Coast Guard address
WASHINGTON — U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen, is scheduled to speak at the National Press Club in Washington, as part of the press club’s distinguished speakers series, to outline the service’s goals and priorities for 2010 in his fourth and final State of the Coast Guard address on Feb. 12 at 12:30 p.m. In [...]...
Coming Ashore? 10 Things You Should Do When Interviewing
10 Things You Should Do When Interviewing by Matt Furhman – Faststream Earlier this week we brought you the Top 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing. Hopefully you did a self evaluation and were able to catch yourself guilty of too many infractions. This week we right the ship to bring you more helpful tips. Now let’s [...]...
NOAA’s Bell M. Shimada – Interesting Ship of The Week
This week’s interesting ship is NOAA’s new high-tech fisheries survey vessel, Bell M. Shimada. Bell M. Shimada’s primary mission will be to study, monitor and collect data on a wide range of sea life and ocean conditions, primarily in U.S. waters from Washington state to southern California. The ship will also observe environmental conditions, conduct habitat [...]...
Plans For World’s Largest Yacht Unveiled
We can’t help but be fans of mega yachts here at gCaptain.com and over the years have done a fair share of covering them on the blog. Whether it’s the immense size of the private vessels or more likely the curiousity of the incomprehensible wealth that is required to be an owner of one. This [...]...
gCaptain Forum Reaches 5,000 Members
Today, we are proud to announce that the gCaptain.com forum has reached 5,000 members! With what started out in 2007 as a little known blog and forum for fellow professional mariners, gCaptain.com quickly grew to become one of the highest trafficked maritime websites and largest communities of maritime professionals on the web. Today, gCaptain.com’s forum [...]...
As Food Distribution Improves, Haitians Want U.S. to “Take Over”
Haitians line up for food in downtown Port-au-Prince. They had to disperse after people in the front of the line broke through and grabbed all the food being distributed. Photo: Carol Guzy – The Washington Post. Click to see full size By Peter Slevin; Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, [...]...
Job Announcement: Superintendent of the US Merchant Marine Academy
The Department of Transportation has announced a search for a Superintendent for the US Merchant Marine Academy. Job Title: Superintendent, US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY Department: Department Of Transportation Agency: Maritime Administration Job Announcement Number: MARAD-10-02-NG SALARY RANGE: 119,554.00 – 179,700.00 USD /year OPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 22, 2010 to Monday, April 19, 2010 SERIES & GRADE: ES-0340-0/0 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time [...]...
Coming Ashore? 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing
10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing By Matt Fuhrman – Faststream For most, coming ashore may be easy but nailing that perfect job is tough. Here are ten things you should shy away from when interviewing for that new position. Don’t be negative about a previous employer: If you go into a company and trash a [...]...
Calling all DP Operator’s! IDPOA announces the first annual DP Awards
In Search of Excellence The International Dynamic Positioning Operators Association (IDPOA) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural International Dynamic Positioning (DP) Excellence Awards and invites mariners from across the world to nominate their shining stars of the Dynamic Positioning sector. The history of DP is one of groundbreaking innovation and pioneering development and with [...]...
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Military Sealift Command (MSC) opens entry level
9 February 2010, 4:23 am
All, Military Sealift Command (MSC) has opened Yeoman Storekeeper and Supply Utilityman positions effective 2/8/2010. The latter job is entry......
Chemical Tankers
8 February 2010, 5:59 pm
Hey All I'm looking for some advice. I'm gradauting this year from CMA as an MT with the QMED option. Ideally I'd like to sail deep sea product......
Here we go again in the North Atlantic
8 February 2010, 3:36 am
Yet another major storm will move off the US East Coast within 36-48 hours continuing the series of recent severe storms which have caused very high......
Asian Carp White House Summit
7 February 2010, 7:20 pm
Has anyone heard the results of the White House summit on the "Asian Carp Crisis"? I am not sure if it has even been held yet....
How
7 February 2010, 4:44 pm
How do you thank a post, without creating a new one? i.e. ...
How to find engineering jobs in USA
7 February 2010, 1:45 pm
Hello Capts, I am an immigrant recently got permanent resident permit for USA. I had been sailing as Engineer for almost 40 years of which 28 years......
USCG REC Rant
7 February 2010, 8:26 am
I just need to get this out of my system. I recently was preparing my paperwork to apply for AB, STCW BST, and Lifeboatman. The school I......
There's hope yet!
7 February 2010, 8:13 am
I've been out of work since the first of October. I have worked as a crewboat captain in the Gulf of Mexico oilfield for 2 years. I've applied......
East Coast 2/2 jobs?
7 February 2010, 2:58 am
Capt's, I'm looking for a job on the east coast on a harbor tug (z-drive). I live in Wilmington, NC and would like drive to/from work. I'd take a......
Yacht Job Postings
6 February 2010, 8:18 am
Just brushing through a couple of the Yachtie websites. Seems like they are beginning to show more job postings this year . Could this be a good......
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8 February 2010, 10:45 am
gCaptain: 200th edition on Maritime Monday now up. This week's theme: "Rust Never Sleeps" http://bit.ly/adCuh7...
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7 February 2010, 9:28 pm
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gCaptain: USCG Announcement – Commandant to deliver State of the Coast Guard address http://goo.gl/fb/R9Mg
5 February 2010, 9:29 am
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gCaptain: NOAA’s Bell M. Shimada – Interesting Ship of The Week http://goo.gl/fb/clmu
4 February 2010, 12:20 pm
gCaptain: NOAA’s Bell M. Shimada – Interesting Ship of The Week http://goo.gl/fb/clmu...
gCaptain: Plans For World’s Largest Yacht Unveiled http://goo.gl/fb/0pQp
4 February 2010, 12:02 pm
gCaptain: Plans For World’s Largest Yacht Unveiled http://goo.gl/fb/0pQp...
gCaptain: gCaptain Forum Reaches 5,000 Members http://goo.gl/fb/GxaX
3 February 2010, 2:25 pm
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gCaptain: As Food Distribution Improves, Haitians Want U.S. to “Take Over” http://goo.gl/fb/dh22
2 February 2010, 9:05 pm
gCaptain: As Food Distribution Improves, Haitians Want U.S. to “Take Over” http://goo.gl/fb/dh22...
gCaptain: Job Announcement: Superintendent of the US Merchant Marine Academy http://goo.gl/fb/VNlB
2 February 2010, 6:54 pm
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gCaptain: Coming Ashore? 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing http://goo.gl/fb/IUSA
2 February 2010, 1:02 pm
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to offer glimpse into Mardi Gras security
9 February 2010, 7:54 am
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Imagery Available: Coast Guard concludes Loran-C signal broadcast after more than 67 years
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PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard terminates LORAN-C signal
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Coast Guard selects new three star admirals
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Coast Guard conducts humanitarian mission Port-Au-Prince orphanage
7 February 2010, 11:48 am
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Coast Guard medevacs Soldotna man near Seward
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Coast Guard rescues stranded boater, dog
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Multi Media Release - Coast Guard conducts medevac off St. Paul
5 February 2010, 6:04 pm
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Coast Guard medevacs injured man from fishing vessel
5 February 2010, 5:31 pm
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Joint agencies interdict 23 migrants
5 February 2010, 3:53 pm
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AMVER….there’s an app for that
8 February 2010, 8:26 am
Long time no post I know! I have been slammed studying for my boards, a class, my GRE, etc. The last thing I have wanted to do was look at a blank screen with the cursor taunting me to write something, and make it interesting! But sometimes? There is something just too interesting to pass [...]...
Remembering the USS Serpens AK-97
29 January 2010, 7:49 pm
From The Coast Guard Manned USS Serpens AK-97 Commemorative Website: The USS SERPENS AK-97 was a United States Coast Guard manned World War II cargo [Liberty] ship. Late in the evening on January 29, 1945 the Serpens was anchored off Lunga Beach, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands hurriedly loaded depth charges, preparing for the Battle of Okinawa. While [...]...
What can we do to help the Haitian Coast Guard?
25 January 2010, 8:11 pm
Does anybody have any ideas on how we could help our shipmates in the Haitian Coast Guard? Better yet, know of any drives underway to help them directly? If so, please let us know. Thank you!...
Coast Guard Called “Absolutely Essential” by Commander of Joint Task Force Haiti
19 January 2010, 12:06 pm
Last night, I participated in a Department of Defense’s Bloggers Roundtable with Lieutenant General Ken Keen, commander of Joint Task Force Haiti. My Q & A follows: Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the role of the Coast Guard in JTF Haiti? A: GEN. KEEN: Well, like all of our services, the Coast Guard [...]...
JTF Haiti USCG Updates as of 18 January 2010
19 January 2010, 5:38 am
Excerpts from USSOUTHCOM Update: Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE 18 January 2010: There are five U.S. Coast Guard cutters operating in the vicinity of Port-au-Prince and 17 aircraft moving cargo and personnel. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) reports that eight ports are fully operational (Labadie, Cap Haitien, Port de Paix, Gonaives, Saint-Marc, Miragoane, Les Cayes and Jacel. [...]...
BZ to the Crew of the USCGC Tahoma
15 January 2010, 5:20 am
Spencer Hsu of the Washington Post has a gem in today’s issue entitled “Coast Guard cutter delivers medical supplies, help; ‘we saved a lot of lives’”: There was no time to keep track of how many young patients had been seen Thursday at a U.S.-built medical clinic at a Haitian coast guard station in Killick, 10 [...]...
High-Level Praise for the Coast Guard
14 January 2010, 6:06 am
From Secretary of State of Hillary Clinton: “…the Coast Guard has performed magnificently in helping to evacuate the injured, particularly American citizens.” BZ to the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard!!...
Tivo Alert: Inside Cocaine Submarines
9 January 2010, 8:19 pm
h/t The Coast Guard Compass Inside Cocaine Submarines airs Sunday 10 pm on the National Geographic Channel: Colombian drug traffickers are using a new secret weapon to smuggle cocaine north: drug submarines. Up to 100 feet long and nearly impossible to detect , they are capable of distributing several tons of coke in just one shipment. Dozens [...]...
BZ to Coast Guard Reservist Edward Croissant
9 January 2010, 2:59 am
h/t @WWIIToday Teens find Purple Heart medal, urn of WWII vet in trash, secure burial with honors. Moving. Salute From an article in the St. Petersburg Times entitled “World War II vet’s remains, and those of his wife, finally have an honored resting place“: Tampa Police Cpl. Edward Croissant had just reported for the night shift [...]...
When Will the Coast Guard’s Artifact Loan Program Be Restored?
8 January 2010, 2:00 am
From the Coast Guard Curatorial Services’ Borrowing Artifacts From the U.S. Coast Guard website: NOTE: At this time, Coast Guard Curatorial Services is no longer accepting artifact loan applications. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to restore the artifact loan program soon. Does anyone have any updates? They would be much appreciated....
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Ice breaking efforts continue on St. Clair River - Port Huron Times Herald
9 February 2010, 9:48 am
Ice breaking efforts continue on St. Clair RiverPort Huron Times HeraldChief Warrant Officer Mark Stauffer said the Canadian ships Griffon and Samuel Risley and the USCG Bristol Bay are working near Algonac and Marine City ...Coast Guard To Bust Ice Floes On St. Clair RiverWWJShip keeps St. Clair River flowingThe Detroit NewsCoast Guard monitoring ice in St. Clair RiverPort Huron Times Heraldall 4 news articles »...
Coast Guard Selects Contractors For Rescue Swimmer Training Facility - Signal Magazine
9 February 2010, 9:06 am
Coast Guard Selects Contractors For Rescue Swimmer Training FacilitySignal MagazineThe US Coast Guard and the US Defense Department has selected an engineering and contracting team composed of the OAK Group, L. Robert Kimball & Associates, ......
Still time to comment on proposal to change USCG license - The Triton
9 February 2010, 7:53 am
Still time to comment on proposal to change USCG licenseThe Triton16 is the final day for comments on proposed US Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security licensing changes anticipated to affect 200-, ......
USCG to hold exercises in the Florida Keys this week - The Triton
9 February 2010, 7:53 am
USCG to hold exercises in the Florida Keys this weekThe TritonThe US Coast Guard is scheduled to facilitate a multiagency homeland-security-related incident exercise and major pollution-response ......
Coast Guard assists disabled motor boat off Manasquan Inlet - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
9 February 2010, 6:32 am
The Star-Ledger - NJ.comCoast Guard assists disabled motor boat off Manasquan InletThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comBy The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk MANASQUAN -- The US Coast Guard helped two people after their 50-foot motor boat became disabled off of Manasquan ......
Report of downed plane spurs Coast Guard search - GoErie.com
9 February 2010, 3:48 am
Report of downed plane spurs Coast Guard searchGoErie.comCONNEAUT, Ohio -- The US Coast Guard searched Lake Erie for a possible downed plane off Conneaut on Monday, but suspended the search after finding nothing, ...No Sign Of Plane Crash In Waters Off Ashtabula CountyNewsNet5.comSearch finds no downed planeAshtabula Star-Beaconall 3 news articles »...
Coast Guard spots life rafts from burned fishing vessel - Honolulu Advertiser
9 February 2010, 2:46 am
Coast Guard spots life rafts from burned fishing vesselHonolulu AdvertiserUS Coast Guard crews from Honolulu on Monday responded to a report of a fire aboard a fishing vessel that forced the 28-member crew to abandon ship 900 ...Crew flees to life rafts after vessel catches fireWashington PostCrew flees to life rafts after vessel catches fireKPUAall 193 news articles »...
The US Coast Guard Terminates LORAN-C Signal - AvStop Aviation News
8 February 2010, 9:53 pm
AvStop Aviation NewsThe US Coast Guard Terminates LORAN-C SignalAvStop Aviation NewsFebruary 9, 2010 - The US Coast Guard terminated broadcast of the North American Long Range Navigation-C signal (LORAN-C) on Monday. ...World War II-era navigation system shutting downCNNGoodnight Mrs. Loran, Wherever You AreEDN.com (blog)all 7 news articles »...
USCG: Managaha Light Condemned - Pacific News Center
8 February 2010, 7:35 pm
USCG: Managaha Light CondemnedPacific News Center... to report any safety Aids to Navigation concerns as soon as possible. For maritime emergencies, call the Coast Guard 24 hours a day, island-wide 564-USCG....
LocalSen. Schumer calls out Napolitano over elimination of anti-terrorist ... - New York Daily News
7 February 2010, 12:55 pm
New York Daily NewsLocalSen. Schumer calls out Napolitano over elimination of anti-terrorist ...New York Daily NewsChuck Schumer says Janet Napolitano needs to reverse the Obama administration's removal of an anti-terrorist Coast Guard unit. Sen. Chuck Schumer called out ...Sen. Schumer: Stop Coast Guard Transfer to BostonThe Epoch TimesSchumer takes swipe at cuts to the Coast GuardPhiladelphia MetroSchumer slams plan to pull Coast Guard team from NYC7Online.comExaminer.com -Yeshiva Wor...
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Maritime Monday 200
7 February 2010, 2:15 pm
Welcome to This Week’s Edition of Maritime Monday You can find last week’s edition here » This Week’s Theme: Rust Never Sleeps Mothball Fleet at Suisun Bay – Amazing photo gallery by Amy Heiden; story below PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The buoy chain splashes into the water as the crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Oak set [...]...
USCG Announcement – Commandant to deliver State of the Coast Guard address
5 February 2010, 2:20 am
WASHINGTON — U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen, is scheduled to speak at the National Press Club in Washington, as part of the press club’s distinguished speakers series, to outline the service’s goals and priorities for 2010 in his fourth and final State of the Coast Guard address on Feb. 12 at 12:30 p.m. In [...]...
Coming Ashore? 10 Things You Should Do When Interviewing
5 February 2010, 2:09 am
10 Things You Should Do When Interviewing by Matt Furhman – Faststream Earlier this week we brought you the Top 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing. Hopefully you did a self evaluation and were able to catch yourself guilty of too many infractions. This week we right the ship to bring you more helpful tips. Now let’s [...]...
NOAA’s Bell M. Shimada – Interesting Ship of The Week
4 February 2010, 5:11 am
This week’s interesting ship is NOAA’s new high-tech fisheries survey vessel, Bell M. Shimada. Bell M. Shimada’s primary mission will be to study, monitor and collect data on a wide range of sea life and ocean conditions, primarily in U.S. waters from Washington state to southern California. The ship will also observe environmental conditions, conduct habitat [...]...
Plans For World’s Largest Yacht Unveiled
4 February 2010, 4:54 am
We can’t help but be fans of mega yachts here at gCaptain.com and over the years have done a fair share of covering them on the blog. Whether it’s the immense size of the private vessels or more likely the curiousity of the incomprehensible wealth that is required to be an owner of one. This [...]...
gCaptain Forum Reaches 5,000 Members
3 February 2010, 7:17 am
Today, we are proud to announce that the gCaptain.com forum has reached 5,000 members! With what started out in 2007 as a little known blog and forum for fellow professional mariners, gCaptain.com quickly grew to become one of the highest trafficked maritime websites and largest communities of maritime professionals on the web. Today, gCaptain.com’s forum [...]...
As Food Distribution Improves, Haitians Want U.S. to “Take Over”
2 February 2010, 1:57 pm
Haitians line up for food in downtown Port-au-Prince. They had to disperse after people in the front of the line broke through and grabbed all the food being distributed. Photo: Carol Guzy – The Washington Post. Click to see full size By Peter Slevin; Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, [...]...
Job Announcement: Superintendent of the US Merchant Marine Academy
2 February 2010, 11:46 am
The Department of Transportation has announced a search for a Superintendent for the US Merchant Marine Academy. Job Title: Superintendent, US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY Department: Department Of Transportation Agency: Maritime Administration Job Announcement Number: MARAD-10-02-NG SALARY RANGE: 119,554.00 – 179,700.00 USD /year OPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 22, 2010 to Monday, April 19, 2010 SERIES & GRADE: ES-0340-0/0 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time [...]...
Coming Ashore? 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing
2 February 2010, 5:20 am
10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Interviewing By Matt Fuhrman – Faststream For most, coming ashore may be easy but nailing that perfect job is tough. Here are ten things you should shy away from when interviewing for that new position. Don’t be negative about a previous employer: If you go into a company and trash a [...]...
Calling all DP Operator’s! IDPOA announces the first annual DP Awards
2 February 2010, 5:19 am
In Search of Excellence The International Dynamic Positioning Operators Association (IDPOA) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural International Dynamic Positioning (DP) Excellence Awards and invites mariners from across the world to nominate their shining stars of the Dynamic Positioning sector. The history of DP is one of groundbreaking innovation and pioneering development and with [...]...
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MCA staff unhappy with pay and senior managers
9 February 2010, 11:12 am
Survey reveals line managers more popular than top brass...
Stolt Nielsen and Gulf Navigation newbuildings set to start service
9 February 2010, 11:10 am
SLS built vessels primed up...
Bulker deliveries boost Knightsbridge income
9 February 2010, 11:09 am
Capesize pair offsets falling earnings from tanker operations...
Less tankers to be used for floating storage in 2010
9 February 2010, 11:08 am
Only 119 vessels deployed in January, down from November’s record of 149...
Almi agrees VLCC order at Daewoo
9 February 2010, 11:06 am
Greek owner follows last year's 10-suezmax series with larger pair...
Restructure deal eases pressure on Ocean Tankers
9 February 2010, 11:05 am
Company wins breathing space from bankers after securing covenant waivers...
Salary slowing search for new boss
9 February 2010, 11:04 am
Search still on for successor to Peter Cardy...
The dangers of out-of-date nautical charts
9 February 2010, 10:32 am
Questions raised over accuracy of chart data...
STX wins $70m Italian tanker order
9 February 2010, 10:21 am
Shipbuilder bags orders for two MR tankers...
Brookfield trims interest in PD Ports
9 February 2010, 10:20 am
Canadian investment fund’s interest reduced on arrival of new limited partner...
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Pirate Watch: Tumbling dice - Foreign Policy
9 February 2010, 9:58 am
AFPPirate Watch: Tumbling diceForeign PolicyBy Cmdr. Herb Carmen Are some ship masters rolling the dice as they pass through pirate infested waters to save operating costs? ...Somali pirates say to free Panama ship after ransomReuters South AfricaSomali pirates free Indian-operated shipAFPall 106 news articles »...
USS Nassau ARG leaves Haiti - WVEC.com (subscription)
9 February 2010, 8:54 am
USS Nassau ARG leaves HaitiWVEC.com (subscription)The Nassau ARG includes ships from Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8: the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4), the amphibious transport ...and more »...
Queens College geologist journeys to Antarctica to study global warming - New York Daily News
9 February 2010, 6:58 am
Queens College geologist journeys to Antarctica to study global warmingNew York Daily NewsBut Queens College geologist Stephen Pekar is on a ship off the coast of Antarctica, doing just that. Pekar began a nine-week expedition ...and more »...
France agrees to arm Russia with assault ships - Christian Science Monitor
9 February 2010, 6:27 am
BBC NewsFrance agrees to arm Russia with assault shipsChristian Science MonitorRussia has said it could have moved more swiftly in the Black Sea if a Mistral-type ship had been in its fleet. US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told ...France agrees warship sale to RussiaReutersGates Voices Concern About Warship Sale to RussiaNew York TimesGeorgian Officials Slam Sale of French Warship to RussiaCivil GeorgiaOpen Democracy -RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -RIA Novostiall 308 news articles&...
Consorteum Holdings Inc. Signs Contract with UK Based Staffing Company Blue ... - Business Wire (press release)
9 February 2010, 4:03 am
Consorteum Holdings Inc. Signs Contract with UK Based Staffing Company Blue ...Business Wire (press release)Blue Sea Manning provides first class officers and crews for yachts, cruise ships and offshore vessels. With ship owners and staff placed across the globe, ...and more »...
MMA training ship to visit European ports - Bangor Daily News
8 February 2010, 7:19 pm
MMA training ship to visit European portsBangor Daily NewsBy BDN Staff CASTINE, Maine — Maine Maritime Academy students, officers and crew will visit ports in Europe this spring as part of the college's annual ...MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY TRAINING CRUISE TO VISIT EUROPEAN PORTSMaritime Global Net (press release)all 8 news articles »...
More Highway Salt Coming By Sea - WBAL Radio
8 February 2010, 7:09 pm
More Highway Salt Coming By SeaWBAL RadioJohn Coulter, President of Rukert Terminals on South Clinton Street says the next ship is due February 13th with nine shipments arriving over the next two ...and more »...
Sea Shepherd in water cannon fire stoush - Sydney Morning Herald
8 February 2010, 3:50 pm
CBC.caSea Shepherd in water cannon fire stoushSydney Morning HeraldThere was a violent collision between Bob Barker and Japanese vessel Yushin Maru 3 on Saturday, which ripped a hole in the hull of the protest ship. Sea ...Activists clash with whaling shipThe Press AssociationAnti-whalers, Japanese fleet fire water cannonsWEARActivists ambush Japanese whalers in Antarctic seasAFPSustainableBusiness.com -Geelong Advertiser -The Japan Timesall 752 news articles »...
Memo: Suisun Bay warship pollution known since '97 - San Jose Mercury News
8 February 2010, 3:30 pm
Memo: Suisun Bay warship pollution known since '97San Jose Mercury NewsDocuments show that the US Maritime Administration knew about the dangers of peeling paint from a fleet of old warships in Suisun Bay as far back as 1997. ...Federal agency knew of Mothball Fleet pollution in 1997Vallejo Times-Heraldall 39 news articles »...
Sex at sea is selling point as the Swingers Cruise makes a comeback - USA Today
8 February 2010, 6:52 am
XinhuaSex at sea is selling point as the Swingers Cruise makes a comebackUSA TodayAs with last year's Swingers Cruise, billed as the first ever on a major ship, YOLO is promising plenty of "playful, sexually themed parties, ...A city at seaGainesville SunNewest and biggest cruise ship: Oasis of the SeasDallas Morning NewsTravel Scene: Cruise ships experience small gainsPost-Bulletinall 48 news articles »...
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BJ Services' 1Q 2010 Revenue Up 6% from Previous Quarter
8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
BJ Services reported that revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended December 31, 2009, was $931.5 million, representing a 6% increase from the $878.2 million reported in the previous quarter....
Stratic Reviews Global E&P Plans for 2010
8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
Stratic Energy has provide a business update and review of its plans for 2010....
Nexen Wraps Up Drilling Activity at Dry North Sea Well
8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
Nexen, operator of production license 419, is in the process of completing the drilling of wildcat well 35/9-5, which will be classified as dry....
DOF Subsea to Provide Vessel to Technip for Angola Ops
8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
DOF Subsea UK has been awarded a contract by Technip for the provision of a light construction vessel to operate offshore Angola....
Realm in Talks to Acquire Additional EU Shale Rights
8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
Realm Energy is in negotiations to acquire an additional European shale gas play....
Denbury Commences Cash Tender Offers for Encore Notes
8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
Denbury Resources has commenced cash tender offers to purchase any and all of three series of Encore Acquisition Company's outstanding senior subordinated notes....
Gastem Reports on Single Frac Completions in Quebec
8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
Gastem reported the initial test results of the single frac completions at La Presentation No1 and St-Hyacinthe No1 vertical wells, located in the St. Lawrence Lowlands, Quebec....
PetroQuest Ends 2009 with 179 Bcfe of Proved Reserves
8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
PetroQuest Energy ended 2009 with approximately 179 Bcfe of proved oil and gas reserves....
Encore: Cladhan Appraisal, Catcher Firmed for 2010
8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
Encore and its co-venturers have procured rigs for both Catcher (late March to early April spud) and Cladhan (late May to early July spud), both located in the UK North Sea....
NPD Posts Norwegian Shelf's 4Q Production Results
8 February 2010, 5:00 pm
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New Dubai oil find a drop in the ocean of debt, say analysts - AFP
9 February 2010, 12:02 pm
AFPNew Dubai oil find a drop in the ocean of debt, say analystsAFPThe UAE publishes very little detailed information about its oil and gas sector and the state-owned firm Dubai Petroleum, which manages the offshore acreage ...and more »...
CNOOC posts gas find in South China Sea - UPI.com
9 February 2010, 10:56 am
Globe and MailCNOOC posts gas find in South China SeaUPI.com9 (UPI) -- The China National Offshore Oil Corp. announced the discovery of natural gas at its deepwater LiuHua exploration block in the South China Sea. ...CNOOC: Partner Husky finds gas field in S.China SeaChina DailyCNOOC unveils deepwater gas discoveryGlobal TimesHusky Energy taps another big gas field off ChinaReutersMarketWatch -Wall Street Journalall 78 news articles »...
Broad market gains feed rise in energy stocks - MarketWatch
9 February 2010, 8:46 am
Broad market gains feed rise in energy stocksMarketWatchAmong companies in the spotlight, the government of Ghana has blocked Exxon Mobil's $4 billion acquisition of a stake in a major offshore oilfield, ...and more »...
Universal Announces Management Appointments - MarketWatch
9 February 2010, 7:31 am
Universal Announces Management AppointmentsMarketWatch... very simple: assemble the best team possible to ensure that we maximize our chances of success in unlocking Namibia's massive offshore oil potential. ...and more »...
Madagascar oil auction seen in Oct this year - Reuters
9 February 2010, 5:59 am
Madagascar oil auction seen in Oct this yearReutersJOHANNESBURG, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Madagascar's auction of 50 offshore Indian Ocean oil blocks is likely to proceed in October this year after months of ...and more »...
Hands span coast against offshore oil drilling - Pensacola News Journal
9 February 2010, 12:04 am
Hands span coast against offshore oil drillingPensacola News JournalTALLAHASSEE — Black-clad opponents of offshore oil drilling hope to mount the biggest protest in Florida history by joining hands along the coastline ..."Hands Across the Sand" - People gather in protest of Florida off-shore oil ...10 ConnectsJoin hands to prevent Gulf drillingSarasota Herald-TribuneA 'human line in the sand'Palm Beach Postall 6 news articles »...
CNOOC shares fall on news of purchase - China Daily
8 February 2010, 7:35 pm
BBC NewsCNOOC shares fall on news of purchaseChina DailyCNOOC Ltd shares fell to their lowest in almost a week in Hong Kong trading after a newspaper said China's biggest offshore oil producer may spend as much ...China's CNOOC emerges from shadows, eyes big dealReutersCNOOC to buy stake in oil assets in Uganda for US$2.5 blnChina Knowledge OnlineCnooc Falls After Report of Possible Uganda Oil DealBusinessWeekIrish Independent -The Guardian -The Fuelcard Peopleall 163 news arti...
Supporters cheer Oregon House vote to ban off-shore drilling for 10 years - OregonLive.com
8 February 2010, 5:28 pm
KATUSupporters cheer Oregon House vote to ban off-shore drilling for 10 yearsOregonLive.comSALEM -- Oregon's coastal waters -- at least the 3-mile-wide strip that the state controls -- would remain off-limits to oil ...Oregon House votes to extend ban on offshore drilling for oil and gas for next ...CanadianBusiness.comOregon House Says No to Offshore DrillingThe Portland Mercury (blog)all 16 news articles »...
* Russian oil giant Gazprom to explore offshore oil fields in Sri Lanka - Colombo Page
8 February 2010, 8:40 am
Globe and Mail* Russian oil giant Gazprom to explore offshore oil fields in Sri LankaColombo PageFeb 08, Moscow: Russia's largest oil company, Gazprom plans to take part in the exploration of offshore oil in the Mannar basin of Sri Lanka. ...Gazprom to step in Oil ExplorationDaily MirrorSri Lanka, Gazprom talk oil explorationUPI.comall 1,179 news articles »...
Worried environmentalists withdrawing support of expanded oil drilling off ... - Los Angeles Times
4 February 2010, 2:05 pm
Worried environmentalists withdrawing support of expanded oil drilling off ...Los Angeles Times"Here's a group, so well-renowned for trying to end offshore oil drilling, making a claim that it could end all local oil drilling by drilling? ...and more »...
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How Will Oil React to Iran's Promised "Punch"? (at Minyanville.com)
9 February 2010, 11:15 am
It's hard to imagine it will take it calmly....
Noble Raises Return to Investors (Zacks.com)
9 February 2010, 10:04 am
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Nabors expects 4Q profits to beat street view (AP)
9 February 2010, 8:52 am
Petroleum driller Nabors Industries said it expects its fourth-quarter earnings to modestly beat Wall Street expectations....
Unit Corporation Announces Segment Information Regarding 2009 Total Proved Reserves and Production as Well as the Sale of Eight Drilling Rigs (Business Wire)
9 February 2010, 7:15 am
TULSA, Okla.----Unit Corporation announced the following information regarding its exploration segment for 2009 and certain 2010 information. Oil and Natural Gas Segment Information...
EV Energy Partners Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Units (Marketwire)
9 February 2010, 6:55 am
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Nabors Industries taking $274 million charge (at MarketWatch)
9 February 2010, 5:17 am
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Nabors' 4Q2009 Results Expected to Exceed Mean Estimates Excluding Approximately $0.65 in Non-Cash Ceiling Test and Other Lesser Charges (PR Newswire)
9 February 2010, 5:00 am
Nabors Industries Ltd. today announced that it expects its fourth quarter results to modestly exceed mean estimates of $0.16 per diluted share, excluding estimated non-cash, pre-tax charges of approximately $274 million, or $0.65 per diluted share. The Company's oil and gas segment incurred approximately $255 million of these non-cash, pre-tax charges, the majority of which resulted from year-end ceiling-test adjustments in unconsolidated joint venture entities which utilize the full-cost meth...
[$$] Gazprom Touts Growth Prospects (at The Wall Street Journal Online)
8 February 2010, 5:18 pm
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Penn West Energy Trust Provides 2009 Income Tax Information to Penn West Unitholders (Marketwire)
8 February 2010, 5:14 pm
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Dow closes below 10,000; Kodiak Oil, M.D.C. up 5% (at bizjournals.com)
8 February 2010, 3:05 pm
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