Tuesday, May 6, 2014
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Interview Questions – They are All the Same

Interview questions are all the same and the technique is to prepare your responses to answer them well.  Here are typical questions that sound different but

May 6, 2014
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News

Petronas’ Second FLNG Facility to be ABS-Classed

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) announced this week they have been awarded the classification contract for Petronas’ second new FLNG facility

May 6, 2014
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Shipping News

Crimea, Climate Change, and U.S.-Russian Relations: A Perfect Storm

By Anthony Russell As Russian forces took Crimea in late February, commentators repeatedly emphasized the Ukrainian peninsula’s strategic importance as a

May 6, 2014
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Monday, May 5, 2014
Incidents

South Korean Diver Dies During Search of Sunken Ferry

By Narae Kim SEOUL, May 6 (Reuters) – A diver lost consciousness and died on Tuesday during the search operation for victims still missing after last

May 5, 2014
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Interesting

Maersk Line Limited to Reduce Headcount and Restructure

An internal Maersk Line Limited (MLL) memo sent to gCaptain indicates changes are on the horizon for the Norfolk, Virginia-based U.S. flagged shipping company.

May 5, 2014
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Uncategorized

gCaptain Radio Episode 43: Should we expect the full truth from the media?

This week marks the 43rd episode of gCaptain Radio, a weekly talk show discussion with gCaptain founder John Konrad and radio host Jeff Eckles. gCaptain

May 5, 2014
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News

State-Run Petroecuador Tenders To Buy 18 Diesel Cargoes

HOUSTON, May 5 (Reuters) – State-run oil company Petroecuador is offering to buy up to 18 diesel cargoes, 240,000 barrels each, with deliveries starting

May 5, 2014
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News

Shipwreck Hunter Recovers Gold From Deepwater Atlantic Site

May 5 (Bloomberg) — Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc., a marine salvager specializing in extracting cargoes from sunken ships, recovered its first gold

May 5, 2014
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News

Seabulk Tankers to Expand Fleet Through New Joint Venture

Oivind Lorentzen, Chief Executive Officer of Fort Lauderdale-based SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH) announced plans for further asset growth today as a result

May 5, 2014
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Offshore

Former Bee Mar OSV “Ms Charlotte” Heads to Sea Trials

Originally built for Bee Mar, the Bollinger shipyards-built platform supply vessel, Ms Charlotte is one of 7 vessel recently purchased by Edison Chouest from

May 5, 2014
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News

VARD and Simek Shipyards Win Supply Vessel Orders

Norwegian ship owner Island Offshore and Aberdeen-based Fletcher Shipping have just signed contracts with Rolls-Royce for a total of four new offshore supply

May 5, 2014
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Vietnam Protests Against China’s “Mobile Sovereign Territory” aka Deepwater Drilling Rig
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Vietnam Protests Against China’s “Mobile Sovereign Territory” aka Deepwater Drilling Rig

May 5 (Bloomberg) — Vietnam denounced China for setting up an exploration rig in waters off its central coast disputed by the two nations, raising the

May 5, 2014
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Collision

11 Missing After Ships Collide Off Hong Kong

HONG KONG, May 5 (Reuters) – Eleven crew of a Chinese cargo ship are missing following a collision with a large container ship in the waters off Hong

May 5, 2014
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
Norwegian Breakaway Towed to Port Following Propulsion Issue
Interesting

Norwegian Breakaway Towed to Port Following Propulsion Issue

A cruise ship returning to New York from the Caribbean with 4,500 passengers on board had to be towed into port on Sunday after getting stuck in the Hudson

May 4, 2014
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Beckham Battles Top Cruise Line for PortMiami Soccer Stadium
Ports

Beckham Battles Top Cruise Line for PortMiami Soccer Stadium

David Beckham's dream of building a futuristic waterfront stadium in Miami that would house his own professional soccer team has turned into a "not in my

May 4, 2014
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Saturday, May 3, 2014
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Grounding Incidents

Brand New Capesize Bulker Runs Aground in Richards Bay

The 2014-built capesize bulk carrier LEOPOLD LD arrived in Richards Bay on the first of May 2014 after completing her maiden voyage from Tianjin Xingang

May 3, 2014
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News

West African Piracy: 7 Trends You Need to Know

By Major Bryan Abell, USMCR I am not an expert on maritime piracy, nor am I an expert on West Africa. So seven months ago when our Stanford team

May 3, 2014
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Friday, May 2, 2014
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gCaptain

The Scuttlefish Interviews gCaptain CoFounder

gCaptain’s favorite marine oceans blog, TheScuttleFish, interviewed gCaptain cofounder John Konrad about leadership, passion and his love for the ocean.

May 2, 2014
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Mexico’s Oil Reforms Are a Scandal in the Making
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Mexico’s Oil Reforms Are a Scandal in the Making

On its face, Mexico’s plan may seem conservative. But it will be easy for the nation's notoriously corrupt politicians to exploit. Here’s a better idea:

May 2, 2014
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News

LISCR Appoints New General Manager for London

PRESS RELEASE – The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), the US-based manager of the Liberian Registry, has appointed Robert

May 2, 2014
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