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


Wednesday, July 25, 2012
West Auriga seadrill drillship
News

It Seems That Seadrill Will be Buying Beers Today

Because they just won $4 Billion in contracts for three of their rigs, two of which haven’t even been built yet… The combined 3 rig package

July 25, 2012
Total Views: 121

Monday, July 23, 2012
uss miami portsmouth naval shipyard fire
Incidents

Arsonist to Blame in $400 Million US Navy Submarine Fire

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has made an arrest in connection with a shipyard fire that devastated the Los Angeles-class fast-attack

July 23, 2012
Total Views: 185

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News

Sinopacific Signs Newbuild Contract for Half-Dozen PSVs Destined for Nigeria

The SINOPACIFIC Shipbuilding Group announced last Friday the signing of a newbuilding contract for (4) SPP35 platform supply vessels (PSV) and a Letter of

July 23, 2012
Total Views: 211

scorpio tankers
Finance

Scorpio Tankers Accepts Deliver of the STI Amber, Funding for Newbuild Program Extended

Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) announced today that it has signed an agreement with its lenders to extend the availability period of its $115

July 23, 2012
Total Views: 45

Friday, July 20, 2012
star polaris
Engineering News

Star Bulk May Have a Cursed Ship

The Star Polaris, a 173k DWT Capsize bulk carrier owned by Star Bulk is well on its way to being a cursed ship and she’s not even two years

July 20, 2012
Total Views: 83

Wednesday, July 18, 2012
aground ship grounding shore accident
Incidents

T/S Empire State Gives a Little Love to an Azorean Jetty [INCIDENT PHOTO]

In mid-May, the SUNY Maritime training ship, Empire State, paid a visit to the Azores and left a bit of their bottom paint on the jetty.  This image was

July 18, 2012
Total Views: 63

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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News

Destined for Immediate Demolition, Seanergy Sells Capesize Bulker

In a move to reduce debt, and to the overall benefit of the struggling dry bulk industry, Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced today that

July 17, 2012
Total Views: 47

Sunday, July 15, 2012
crane fail
Blog

And…I’m…Spent.

This is what happens when you make a crane out of rubber and Elmers

July 15, 2012
Total Views: 37

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News

Noble Drillship Nearly Wrecks on Alaskan Shore [UPDATE]

Murphy’s Law was proven once again this weekend as the Noble Discoverer, a Shell-contracted drill ship destined to start drilling in arctic waters,

July 15, 2012
Total Views: 194

msc flaminia fire
Incidents

MSC Box Carrier Catches Fire in Middle of North Atlantic

Update (Tues. 7/24/12): Blaze Contained on MSC Flaminia Update (Fri. 7/21/12): Salvors Board Burning MSC Flaminia Wednesday Update: Photos Reveal Damage to MSC

July 15, 2012
Total Views: 149

Friday, July 13, 2012
you are fired job
News

Insubordinate Fairstar Board Members Are About to Get FIRED

The board members at Fairstar Heavy Transport had better start polishing up their resumes because Dockwise is about to kick them all out on to the street.

July 13, 2012
Total Views: 49

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News

Vroon Shipping Accepts Delivery of New Bulk Carrier, MV Peruvian Express

COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Limited announced today that their COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard subsidiary has delivered a Kamsarmax bulk carrier of 80,000DWT,

July 13, 2012
Total Views: 92

Thursday, July 12, 2012
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News

Cheniere Gains $3.4 Billion in Additional Funding for US LNG Export Terminal

Only 3 years after completion of phase 2 of the Sabine Pass LNG import terminal in Louisiana, Cheniere Energy Partners (NYSE Amex: CQP) announced today that

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 61

Monday, July 9, 2012
quadcopter ship video
Blog

Ship Video of the Week! Quadcopter Plus HD GoPro = AWESOME

On board the MV Pioneer, Australian marine engineer and videographer Luke Annells captured some very unique perspectives of his ship by using a

July 9, 2012
Total Views: 52

rig aurora
News

Jack-Up Rig Rates Show No Signs of Letdown with Latest Contract from Glencore

For those analysts who were predicting jack-up day rates to remain flat for the forseeable future, international offshore drilling contractor, Atwood Oceanic

July 9, 2012
Total Views: 65

Friday, July 6, 2012
World’s Fastest Sailboat Preps for Record-Breaking Run to Honolulu [VIDEO]
Blog

World’s Fastest Sailboat Preps for Record-Breaking Run to Honolulu [VIDEO]

As soon as the weather forecasts present an opportune window, the crew of Hydroptère, a hydrofoil sailboat designed by French yachtsman Alain Thébault,

July 6, 2012
Total Views: 38

Thursday, July 5, 2012
Articles by Bloomberg and The Straits Times Cause a Major Stir at COSCO Corporation
Engineering News

Articles by Bloomberg and The Straits Times Cause a Major Stir at COSCO Corporation

After scathing reports by Bloomberg and The Straits Times on COSCO Corporation’s shipbuilding operations, Wu Zi Heng, Vice Chairman and President of

July 5, 2012
Total Views: 133

iacs
Engineering News

IACS Releases Draft Harmonized Common Structural Rules, Seeks Feedback

After hearing about the release this week by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) of the draft IACS harmonised Common Structural

July 5, 2012
Total Views: 130

sanko line steamship
Finance

Sanko Steamship Comes Crashing Down Once Again

Sanko Steamship has had one of the most tumultuous histories of any shipping company in the world. Established in 1934, Sanko Line has its origin in the Sanko

July 5, 2012
Total Views: 514

yujin international
News

Chinese Shipyard Drops the Ball, Yujin International Cancels Pair of Newbuild Contracts

After failing to meet delivery dates for a pair of 5,500 DWT chemical tankers, a Chinese shipyard has a bit of a mess on its hands as Singaporean tanker

July 5, 2012
Total Views: 25