Rob Almeida

Rob Almeida is Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at gCaptain. Rob can be reached at [email protected]. Connect with him via his LinkedIn Page or via Google Plus


Monday, February 24, 2014
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News

ENI Orders New HHI-Built Floater Offshore Indonesia

Italian energy major ENI has ordered the construction of a barge-based Floating Production Unit (FPU) for the Jangkrik Complex Project development offshore

February 24, 2014
Total Views: 161

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Defense

USS Gettysburg Rescues Iranian Seafarers

The U.S. Navy’s guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) stumbled upon an adrift Iranian dhow while operating offshore Muscat, Oman last week and

February 24, 2014
Total Views: 122

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News

40-Foot Container Full of Cigarettes Washes Ashore on UK Beach

After the worst single incident involving a loss of containers from a Maersk Line vessel last week, one of those containers found itself washed up on a UK

February 24, 2014
Total Views: 148

Sunday, February 23, 2014
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News

Petrobras’ Safety Issues in Campos Basin May Cause More Work Stoppages

Brazil's state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA could face new production stoppages on platforms in the Campos Basin if it does not resolve lingering

February 23, 2014
Total Views: 77

Friday, February 21, 2014
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News

Teekay Enters Offshore Installation Business, Orders New Ships

Teekay Offshore Partners L.P. (NYSE:TOO) announced today that it will be entering the l0ng-haul ocean towage and offshore installation business with the

February 21, 2014
Total Views: 249

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Evergreen

Ice Canoe Racing…Only in Canada

Hundreds of years ago when the trading of dead animal furs was kind of a big deal in the area surrounding the St. Lawrence Seaway, the second oldest Canadian

February 21, 2014
Total Views: 117

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News

Neste Oil Chooses OSM to Manage Fleet

As part of Neste Oil’s plan to exit the shipping business, the Finnish oil refining and marketing firm has reached an agreement this week with

February 21, 2014
Total Views: 164

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News

Former CEO of Eitzen Chemical Takes Over at Nordic Tankers

7 months after taking over as CEO of Nordic Tankers, Claus Thornberg is out the door. Effective today, Per Sylvester Jensen has assumed the role as Nordic

February 21, 2014
Total Views: 91

Thursday, February 20, 2014
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News

Hornbeck Offshore Invests in Hot MPSV Market, Sees Growth in the Gulf of Mexico

Hornbeck Offshore CEO and Chairman Todd Hornbeck expressed optimism today during his company’s 2013 earnings call.  He noted an increase of $43.7

February 20, 2014
Total Views: 185

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News

Losses Narrow at Neptune Orient Lines

Singapore-based container shipper Neptune Orient Lines (NOL Group) reported negative net profits for their third consecutive year today with losses of US$76

February 20, 2014
Total Views: 54

Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Private Security Contractors Found Dead Aboard Maersk Alabama
News

Private Security Contractors Found Dead Aboard Maersk Alabama

Trident Group President Tom Rothrauff confirmed today in a phone call that two of his contractors have died on board one of his client's

February 19, 2014
Total Views: 293

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Interesting

Maersk Ship Loses 520 Containers in Storm

The containership Svendborg Maersk faced particularly nasty weather last week as she sailed through the Bay of Biscay on her way to Colombo, Sri Lanka

February 19, 2014
Total Views: 437

Tuesday, February 18, 2014
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Incidents

Sochi Olympics Security Ship Runs Aground

The United States Navy frigate USS Taylor is being inspected for damage today after running aground last week in the Black Sea off Samsun, Turkey.

February 18, 2014
Total Views: 40

Billions Will be Saved via a Digitally-Connected Maritime Industry
News

Billions Will be Saved via a Digitally-Connected Maritime Industry

“Ship to shore connectivity has not kept pace with the unprecedented data access available ashore after the internet revolution, but things are changing

February 18, 2014
Total Views: 39

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Engineering News

ExxonMobil’s “Top Tips” for Purchasing Marine Bunkers

Considering the huge commercial impact marine bunkers have on ship owners and operators, ExxonMobil has put together the following list of

February 18, 2014
Total Views: 66

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News

Irving Shipbuilding Sues Davie

Halifax, Canada-based Irving Shipbuilding Inc. has added Davie Shipyard, the largest shipyard in Canada, to its lawsuit over the alleged mishandling of

February 18, 2014
Total Views: 81

Monday, February 17, 2014
Maersk Containership Wreaks Havoc in Bremerhaven
Incidents

Maersk Containership Wreaks Havoc in Bremerhaven

The captain of the 8,700 teu containership Maersk Laberinto is likely feeling a bit humble today after a gust of wind allegedly caused his ship to lose

February 17, 2014
Total Views: 85

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Engineering News

Dr. Stephen Payne – Designing a Liner, Not a Cruise Ship

On the occasion of the Queen Mary 2’s 10th anniversary of her delivery from STX Europe, CUNARD Line’s Chief Naval Architect Dr. Stephen Payne,

February 17, 2014
Total Views: 345

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Engineering News

Arctech Helsinki and USC Joint Venture to Build New Finnish Icebreaker

Arctech Helsinki Shipyard, in a joint venture with Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), signed a contract with the Finnish Transport Agency to

February 17, 2014
Total Views: 118

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Engineering News

Wärtsilä Details Scope of PSV Newbuild Contract with Siem Offshore

Following similar orders placed in November 2012 and August 2013, Norwegian OSV operator Siem Offshore has again reached out to Finnish engine manufacturer

February 17, 2014
Total Views: 177