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M/V Mozah – Worlds Largest LNG Carrier
The latest news from South Korea: Today Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned named the first Q-Max (266,000 CBM) LNG Carrier, “MOZAH”,
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Friday, July 18, 2008
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Quiz – A Most Unusual Boat
We know that Friday is not gCaptain’s most popular day of the week so today’s nautical quiz should be an easy on. At least for those of you who
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Blog
Incident Photo Of The Week – Alva Star
Photo of the M/V Alva Star beached on the Island of Zakinthos. More details can be found at
Monday, July 7, 2008
gCaptain
My Trip Back East – How gCaptain Makes Money
Growing up in New York was a kid’s dream. Summers were filled with sailing adventures on the Long Island Sound, frequent trips to Jones beach and days
Friday, July 4, 2008
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Quiz – Titan Pullers?
You have all done well on the previous quizes so here’s a challenge. What’s featured in the picture above? UPDATE: Ignacio-Wenley Palacios
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Finance
Questions For A Trader
gCaptain has recently expanded into the web design and development business. We recently completed an overhauld of Northeast Maritime Institute‘s website
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Poll – Best Non-Required Training Class
What non-required training class are you most likely to take. ( surveys) Course Details: Major Emergency Managment High Angle Rope Rescue Sail Training Dynamic
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Lifesaving Incidents
Princess of the Stars – Ferry Tragedy Update
. The BBC gives us more details on the tragedy: The operation to recover hundreds of bodies inside a sunken Philippine ferry has been suspended after a highly
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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Cross Atlantic Cables – Interactive Map
Tat Communications has a map of their subsea offerings. We’ve shown similar maps before but this one is interactive! Click on the image above to view in
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Fastest Ship – The SS United States Faces Uncertain Future
Popular Mechanics updates us on the the World’s Fastest Ship, or at least the vessel currently holding the transatlantic speed record the mighty SS
Monday, June 23, 2008
Incidents
Princess Of The Stars Capsized: Death Comes Early For Ferry Victims
Death came early this year. The typhoon season has only just started and already, brightly coloured flop-flop rubber sandals are arriving on the coastlines of
Lifesaving Incidents
MV Princess Of Stars – Ferry Capsizes In Philippines Typhoon
CNN sends news of a tragic ferry capsize in the Phillipines. They write: Rescuers have found at least 33 survivors and at least six dead among the nearly 750
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Lifesaving Incidents
The Coast Guard’s Most Extreme Rescue – Alaska Ranger
In a feature appropriately titled “Worst Case Scenario” Popular Mechanics brings us “The Coast Guard’s Most Extreme Rescue –
Saturday, June 21, 2008
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Are You Missing The Drillship Goldrush?
The shipping industry is currently the most profitable segment of the market with exploratory driling heading the way. The woldfleet of drillships alone will
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Solar Spacecraft To Help Ships Avoid Whales
The Telegraph tells us of A spy plane designed by Nasa will help track whales in the Mediterranean to try to prevent collisions between the giant mammals and
Friday, June 20, 2008
Ship Fires
Fire In Icey Waters – M/V India Lotus
Coast Guard officials say a fire aboard a container ship in the North Pacific has been put out. The 781-foot India Lotus, from Malta, reported a fire in the
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Navy
Blackwater Maritime Teams With Kings Point
Pictured above is the newly refurbished ex-NOAA vessel McArthur, a 183-ft. ship that boasts “state of the art navigation systems, full GMDDSS
Monday, June 9, 2008
Offbeat
Gold Fever – Let The Season Begin
The NYTimes reports: The fever is contagious. Gold fever, that is. Symptoms? Unwavering optimism. ”Today’s the day,” legendary treasure
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