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USCG and Homeland Security introduce plan to prevent small vessels attacks

By On March 11, 2011

WASHINGTON — U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials joined federal, state, local and tribal authorities and private sector stakeholders at the Homeland Security Studies and Analysis [...]

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Competition calls for innovative life jacket designs

By On November 9, 2010

Here at gCaptain.com, we are big proponents of safety in the workplace and often times for us professional mariners, that means reporting on technologies that are going to keep us [...]

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The Eastport 32 – a powerboat for sailors

By On November 2, 2010

I just returned from a few weeks in Annapolis, Maryland where I had the opportunity to catch up with my friend Tom Weaver, a career yachtsman with more enviable sea [...]

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The Most Dangerous Hour In Shipping

By On October 20, 2010

Question: What is The most dangerous hour in shipping? Answer: 22:24 to 23:45 There are three watches aboard ship 00-04 (i.e. 0000 to 0400 and 1600 to 2200) is often [...]

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Incident Photo of The Week – George H.W. Bush Runs Boat Aground

By On July 13, 2010

According to reports, Former President George H.W. Bush ran his 38-foot boat aground on a beach in Maine while trying to maneuver through thick fog.  The Associated Press tells us: [...]

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The Best Knives for the Pro-Mariner

By On June 12, 2010

I carry three things with me every time I go on deck. A Pelican Flashlight, Channel Locks and my knife. I have tried many and my absolute favorite knife is [...]

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Poll of the Week: Electronic vs Paper Charts

By On October 1, 2009

Related Forum Discussion.

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A Sinking Ship – World’s Largest Yacht Transporter

By On June 12, 2009

Dockwise Yacht Transport has been in the boat delivery business for 21 years. Their semi-submersible vessels operate world wide. Launched in April of 2008, the China Built heavy lift ship [...]

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Abandon Ship Ditch Bag

By On April 25, 2009

Have an Iridium, VHF or SSB handheld radio aboard? What about a portable GPS? Create an Abandon Ship Ditch Bag that is waterproof, floats and will survive a fire. Here’s [...]

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Google Toolbar Buttons – Maritime Edition

By On March 26, 2009

Introducing gCaptain’s Google Toolbar buttons. How do you get them? Click on one of the images then… if you already have Google’s Toolbar installed then a small anchor button will [...]

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Solo Rowing Mission Around the World

By On December 24, 2008

Oliver Hicks, 27 year old British adventure, pushes off this week from Wellington, New Zealand in an attempt to complete the first ever solo circumnavigation of the world by row [...]

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ships in heavy weather – at sea photo slideshow

By On November 29, 2008

We found this interesting YouTube video of ships battling heavy seas and rogue waves. These photos have been provided by SplashVision.com. Here at gCaptain.com we would love to see your [...]

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