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SUNY Maritime To Host LNG Bunker Conference

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Next month SUNY Maritime College will host a conference, LNG: Not just a cargo. The conference will include presentations and panel discussions about LNG bunkering. “For years, shipping companies have focused on transporting LNG,” said Eric Johansson, professor of Marine Transportation, and vice-chair of the professional education and training department. “While the need for … [Read more...]

introducing THE SALTIEST MAN in the WORLD

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HIS TONGUE can tie any KNOT in the WORLD HIS ORGAN DONATION CARD lists his BEARD ONCE, A SHARK BIT HIM. AFTER five days of PAIN, the SHARK DIED HE ONCE WROTE a novel in SEMAPHORE HIS MOTHER'S TATTOO says “SON” HIS LICENCE DOESN’T say “MASTER”, it says “THE MASTER” THE SIRENS of GREECE tie THEMSELVES toTREES when his SHIP PASSES HE only uses DOTS to TRANSMIT MORSE HE … [Read more...]

“Sea Hunter” 240 ft Salvage Ship For Sale by Marshall’s Auction [Sponsored]

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"Sea Hunter", 240 LOA, 41' beam, is for sale by auction. This massive, superbly equipped ship, with ample offices, work spaces and accommodations, is equipped with a powerful A Frame stern crane. Sale includes a 24 foot aluminum tender, two ROV, and support gear for the ROV including deck container offices. Numerous winches and a large pedestal crane amidships. The wheelhouse … [Read more...]

Marine Accidents: The importance of effective investigators

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By Graham Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Accident Investigation The importance of investigating and learning from marine incidents to improve safety is well known and regularly reported. The recent success of the concept of “Black Box Thinking” as a way of improving performance through learning from failures has brought investigations evermore into the mainstream. Yet, key to … [Read more...]

Don’t Hire a Lemon: 5 Key Tips For Hiring a Workboat

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  Workboathire.com Is the worlds largest publicly available database of workboats available for hire. During the course of their operations, they have seen some complications arise between vessel suppliers and their customers. Below is a list of 5 things that organisations unfamiliar with workboat hire should consider. Know what you need. Hiring a workboat can be a … [Read more...]

5 facts about the SEAANGEL AIS FLARE ECO, an AIS MOB device by FT-TEC USA Corp [Sponsored]

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Going out on the sea is fun and is one of the most favored recreational pass times. So with a pleasant day in mind, only few people are willing to consider the risks and hazards linked to this activity. This explains why most aquatic accidents happen in calm weather, close to the shore, probably even in the view of other people. Therefore it should be easy to be rescued within … [Read more...]