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Friday, August 16, 2013
World’s Most Dangerous Cargo Eyed in Bulker Sinking Near Hong Kong
Incidents

World’s Most Dangerous Cargo Eyed in Bulker Sinking Near Hong Kong

The 190-meter bulk carrier which sank off the coast of Hong Kong during Typhoon Utor earlier this week has been reported to have been carrying nickel ore,

August 16, 2013
Total Views: 623

Thursday, August 15, 2013
Ship Photos Of The Day – Recovery Test of NASA’s Orion Spacecraft
Blog

Ship Photos Of The Day – Recovery Test of NASA’s Orion Spacecraft

The U.S. Navy on Thursday took part in the first recovery test of the NASA Orion spacecraft at Naval Station Norfolk as part of a partnership to develop

August 15, 2013
Total Views: 21

NTSB: Engine Failure Caused 2012 Collision Between Tanker and Jackup
Offshore

NTSB: Engine Failure Caused 2012 Collision Between Tanker and Jackup

NTSB releases Marine Accident Brief on Collision of Oil Tanker FR8 Pride with MODU Rowan EXL

August 15, 2013
Total Views: 152

Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Petrobras-Contracted OSV Sinks Off Brazil
Interesting

Petrobras-Contracted OSV Sinks Off Brazil

Petrobas has confirmed that a 68-meter OSV providing support to one of its rigs caught fire and sank last week off the coast of

August 14, 2013
Total Views: 25

Typhoon Utor Claims Cargo Ship Near Hong Kong
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Typhoon Utor Claims Cargo Ship Near Hong Kong

A 190-meter bulk carrier sank Wednesday approximately 45 nautical mile southwest of Hong Kong after battling 15-meter waves and strong winds generated by

August 14, 2013
Total Views: 146

Tuesday, August 13, 2013
WATCH: Salty Fisherman Catches Seagull Mid-Flight
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WATCH: Salty Fisherman Catches Seagull Mid-Flight

Welcome to the

August 13, 2013
Total Views: 18

Monday, August 12, 2013
Mitsui O.S.K. Line: Hull Reinforcements Completed on MOL Comfort Sister Vessels
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Mitsui O.S.K. Line: Hull Reinforcements Completed on MOL Comfort Sister Vessels

Mitsui O.S.K. Line announced Monday that it has completed measures to reinforce the hulls of three of MOL Comfort's sister vessels after having conducted an

August 12, 2013
Total Views: 36

Sunday, August 11, 2013
Second Trailer for “Captain Phillips” Movie Released [WATCH]
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Second Trailer for “Captain Phillips” Movie Released [WATCH]

Second official trailer for the movie "Captain Phillips", the true story of the 2009 hijacking of the MV Maersk Alabama, has been released. Watch the trailer

August 11, 2013
Total Views: 32

Thursday, August 1, 2013
Cruise Lines Release Shipboard Crime Data

Cruise Lines Release Shipboard Crime Data

Some of the world's biggest cruise lines have made good on their word and have published shipboard crime statistics on their

August 1, 2013
Total Views: 5

Waste Ship Sits High and Dry in Norway [INCIDENT PHOTO]
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Waste Ship Sits High and Dry in Norway [INCIDENT PHOTO]

The Danish tanker "Dart" is sitting high and dry today after running aground early Thursday morning in

August 1, 2013
Total Views: 33

Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Nine Convicted Over 2007 Sea Diamond Sinking
Incidents

Nine Convicted Over 2007 Sea Diamond Sinking

The Piraeus court imposed suspended sentences Wednesday ranging from six months to just over 12 years, and acquitted another four

July 31, 2013
Total Views: 868

EXMAR LPG Joint Venture Adds Two Midsize Gas Carriers
News

EXMAR LPG Joint Venture Adds Two Midsize Gas Carriers

Belgian gas shipping company EXMAR NV said Wednesday that its joint venture with Teekay LNG, EXMAR LPG, has exercised an option for two additional midsize gas

July 31, 2013
Total Views: 10

Tuesday, July 30, 2013
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News

Fire Scorched Hansa Brandenburg Reaches Mauritius

The fire-scorched cargo vessel, MV Hansa Brandenburg, has reached Mauritius nearly two weeks after catching fire in the Indian

July 30, 2013
Total Views: 73

WATCH: Researchers ‘Spoof’ Superyacht Off Course
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WATCH: Researchers ‘Spoof’ Superyacht Off Course

A radio navigation research team from The University of Texas at Austin set out this summer to secretly coerce a 213-foot yacht off its course using a

July 30, 2013
Total Views: 29

Monday, July 29, 2013
Pirates Move Hijacked ‘Naham 3’ Close to Somali Coast
Piracy

Pirates Move Hijacked ‘Naham 3’ Close to Somali Coast

The last remaining Somali pirate-held vessel was on the move this weekend and is now anchored just off the Somali coast, according to the European Union Naval

July 29, 2013
Total Views: 94

USCG Cutter Damaged in Allision With Barge
Collision

USCG Cutter Damaged in Allision With Barge

A U.S. Coast Guard cutter was badly damaged Sunday after being struck by a barge while moored in Cordova,

July 29, 2013
Total Views: 26

Friday, July 26, 2013
lng carrier us navy 5th fleet escort piracy
News

New Bill Targets Puerto Rico’s Jones Act Build Requirement

Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner, Pedro Pierluisi, has proposed new legislation aimed at relaxing the U.S.-build requirement of the Jones Act for particular

July 26, 2013
Total Views: 2

Thursday, July 25, 2013
8 Missing After Barge Capsizes Off Singapore
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8 Missing After Barge Capsizes Off Singapore

A search and rescue operation is underway off Singapore for eight missing crewmembers of a barge that capsized

July 25, 2013
Total Views: 17

Charles W. Morgan Launched at Mystic Seaport [GALLERY]
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Charles W. Morgan Launched at Mystic Seaport [GALLERY]

The United States’ oldest commercial vessel and the world's last surviving wooden whaling ship was re-launched this past weekend at Mystic Seaport,

July 25, 2013
Total Views: 66

Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Missing Lobster Fisherman Rescued After 12 Hours At Sea Without Lifejacket
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Missing Lobster Fisherman Rescued After 12 Hours At Sea Without Lifejacket

The U.S. Coast Guard has located and rescued the missing crewmember of a commercial lobster vessel, roughly 12 hours after he had fallen overboard off the

July 24, 2013
Total Views: 114
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