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A 43-metre ship, the Phoenix1, lies berthed at the Bezzina Shipyard in Marsa, in Valletta's Grand Harbour, July 10, 2014. A philanthropist couple has spent millions of euros to buy the ship which they plan to use to rescue migrants from rickety boats in the centre of the Mediterranean. Malta-based Christopher and Regina Catrambone told the media that they felt compelled to act following an appeal by the Pope after several hundred African migrants drowned off the Italian island of Lampedusa in October 2013. Photo taken July 10, 2014. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA - Tags: SOCIETY IMMIGRATION MARITIME) MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA

Philanthropist Couple Setting Up Private Migrant Rescue Service in Mediterranean

On July 13, 2014 By Reuters
A philanthropist couple has spent millions of euros to buy a ship which they plan to use to rescue migrants from rickety boats in the centre of the Mediterranean.
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8 Common Misperceptions About Work

On July 13, 2014 By Bernadette Kenny
Many people will work from their teenage years to well into their 70s.  Work provides a vital role in our lives and we spend a great number of hours working, but [...]
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We Had a Very Clear Intent – We Had Eight Days

On July 12, 2014 By Sponsored
This post is brought to you by Imtech Marine USA.
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Rosneft to Conduct Oil Exploration Campaign Offshore Cuba

On July 11, 2014 By Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he was hopeful Russian oil company Rosneft and Cuban state oil company Cupet could begin jointly exploring Cuba's potential offshore oil reserves "in the very near future."
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Maersk Tankers Explores 3D Printing Aboard Ships – VIDEO

On July 11, 2014 By gCaptain
We've raised the question before: Can 3D printers be used to produce spare parts aboard ships while steaming in the middle of the ocean? It's a simple question with big implications.
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Giant ‘Pieter Schelte’ Supercat Headed for Rotterdam By Year-End

On July 11, 2014 By Mike Schuler
A giant catamaran-like vessel destined to become the largest vessel in the world will be completed in Rotterdam at the end of 2014, the Port of Rotterdam Authority announced Friday.
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India Drops Charges Against Advanfort Private Security Crew

On July 11, 2014 By Mike Schuler
A High Court in India has dropped charges against the crew and guards from a US-based private security ship 8 months after the legal battle began.
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Watch: BMW Drifts Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck

On July 11, 2014 By Mike Schuler
Here's a new video from German car manufacturer BMW promoting its new M4, part of the notorious high-performance M-model coupes.
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Hat Trick for Transocean Arctic Offshore Norway, More Drilling Planned

On July 11, 2014 By Rob Almeida
Transocean Arctic, a harsh environment semi-submersible on contract to VNG Norge AS via Rig Management Norway has discovered more oil while drilling on the Norwegian continental shelf about 33 kilometers south-west [...]
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Ship Looted, Crew Taken Hostage in Somalia

On July 11, 2014 By Rob Almeida
After experiencing technical difficulties 120 nautical miles north-east of Mogadishu near the village of Meyraley, a Kenyan-flagged merchant vessel became stranded and was subsequently boarded and looted by locals according [...]
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China COSCO Places 10-Ship Bulk Carrier Order

On July 11, 2014 By Rob Almeida
China Shipbuilding Trading and Chengxi Shipyard received an order today from Prosperity Investment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China COSCO for eight new bulk carriers.  Four of the ships will be 38,800 dwt and [...]
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CSAV Boxship Loses Containers in Typhoon [IMAGES]

On July 11, 2014 By Rob Almeida
The following images were sent to us from an anonymous source showing containers allegedly hanging off the side of the containership CSAV Traiguen as a result of the ship’s recent [...]
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