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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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Blog

Costa Concordia and the Human Element

– by Captain Bill Doherty, Director of Maritime Relations, Nexus Consulting  Critical Incident Management Systems (CIMS) are only as good at the

January 24, 2012
Total Views: 215

Monday, January 23, 2012
MSC Beatrice
News

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Issues “Piracy Risk Surcharge”

One of the largest container shipping companies in the world, MSC, announced today that the inherent cost of mitigating the threat of piracy, and rising

January 23, 2012
Total Views: 256

Saturday, January 21, 2012
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Blog

In Defense of Captain Schettino & The Lives He Did Save

The only fact that is certain in the Costa Concordia disaster is the universal truth of all maritime disasters… human mistakes were made by multiple

January 21, 2012
Total Views: 336

Friday, January 20, 2012
Captain Hunn Of Carnival
Blog

Carnival To Conduct Safety Audit – gCaptain Editorial

The following editorial was written by a source trusted by the editors of gCaptain.com who wishes to remain anonymous due to his close relationship with

January 20, 2012
Total Views: 63

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Incidents

Costa Concordia – The 3 Most Fatal Mistakes

What Really Killed Costa Concordia’s Passengers? Captain Schettino has received a lot of criticism in the mainstream press and, possibly, even more from

January 20, 2012
Total Views: 868

Somali Pirates Release 15 Indian Hostages Ending Dramatic Three Day Scene
Piracy

Somali Pirates Release 15 Indian Hostages Ending Dramatic Three Day Scene

A rather dramatic scene unfolded over the past three days in the Indian Ocean involving a EUNAVFOR warship, a group of pirates, 15 hostages, and an attack on a

January 20, 2012
Total Views: 8

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Pirate Attacks Drop for First Time in Five Years but East and West Africa Threat Remains High [REPORT]
Piracy

Pirate Attacks Drop for First Time in Five Years but East and West Africa Threat Remains High [REPORT]

The following is a press statement from piracy watchdog, IMB Piracy Reporting Centre, regarding their 2011 Global Piracy Report released today. Pirate attacks

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 3

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Incidents

Warning Flares Apparently Worked This Week… Weekly Piracy Update

The following is the summary of maritime crime and piracy for the week of 12 January 2012.  (Source: ONI) PERU: Bulk carrier boarded on 13 January while at

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 9

gcaptain
Incidents

“Grave imprudence and incompetence” – Transcript of the Preliminary Court Inquiry into Costa Concordia Disaster

Serious, and unambiguous statements by Dr Valeria Montesarchio from the Court of Grosseto.  The following are a few highlights, the entire transcript is

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 362

Hijacked MT Enrico Levoli Conducting Mothership Operations in Gulf of Aden [ADVISORY]
Piracy

Hijacked MT Enrico Levoli Conducting Mothership Operations in Gulf of Aden [ADVISORY]

The U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence has issued an advisory that the hijacked MT Enrico Ievoli is underway off the coast of Somalia and possibly heading for

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 141

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Fire Incidents

Chevron Nigeria Suspends Search for Missing Workers from Blown-Out Jack Up Rig

Chevron Nigeria reports they have suspended their search for the 2 missing rig workers from the jack up rig that blew out and caught fire on 16 January.  It

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 6

COSL ahts sinks sinking china oilfield ship anchor handler
Incidents

Brand New Oilfield Support Ship Sinks at Chinese Dock

BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- A deepwater oil exploration vessel belonging to China Oilfield Services Ltd. (2883.HK) sank Saturday during construction at a dock in

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 42

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
daily wrap wall street journal
Blog

Rob Almeida Discusses the Actions of Costa Concordia’s Captain with Wall Street Journal News Radio

Wall Street Journal News Radio host Michael Castner discusses the actions of the Costa Concordia’s Captain, Francesco Schettino, with Rob

January 18, 2012
Total Views: 2

Royal Navy Stops Somali Pirates in their Tracks [VIDEO]
Piracy

Royal Navy Stops Somali Pirates in their Tracks [VIDEO]

This dramatic video shows UK forces stopping a group of Somali pirates that were trolling for ships in the Indian Ocean on January 13.  A total of thirteen

January 18, 2012
Total Views: 330

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
jack up blowout chevron nigeria
Fire Incidents

“The Rig Continues to Burn and has Partially Collapsed,” Chevron Contracts Transocean to Drill Relief Well

On 16 January 2011, a jack-up drilling rig offshore Nigeria caught fire, forcing a complete evacuation.  2 rig workers are still reported missing, and

January 17, 2012
Total Views: 285

gcaptain anchor
Blog

The Captain of the Costa Concordia is Totally Screwed [OP/ED]

Over the past three days I’ve heard a lot of back and forth about the captain of the Costa Concordia and his actions during the evacuation of his ship

January 17, 2012
Total Views: 89

International Maritime Organization Expresses Condolences, Praises Italian Coast Guard Response
Incidents

International Maritime Organization Expresses Condolences, Praises Italian Coast Guard Response

A senior United Nations official today called for a thorough investigation into the incident involving the Costa Concordia cruise ship that ran aground off

January 17, 2012
Total Views: 17

Monday, January 16, 2012
costa concordia night aground
Incidents

“Shame on You!” Costa Concordia’s Guest Services Manager Speaks Out, Defends Crew and Captain

[Disclaimer] the following story was reportedly written by the GSM of the Concordia but is unverified as of Monday morning.  If true, it goes against what has

January 16, 2012
Total Views: 196

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Incidents

Cruise Line CEO Blames Captain of Costa Concordia For Tragic Shipwreck

ROME (Dow Jones)–The chief executive of Carnival Corp.’s (CCL) Costa Crociere SpA blamed the captain of the shipwrecked Concordia

January 16, 2012
Total Views: 94

RFA Fort Victoria pirates take down capture
Multimedia

Royal Navy and US Naval Forces Take Down Pirate Dhow, 13 Captured [VIDEO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg3f7xoQugk Thirteen Somali pirates were captured on a dhow in the Indian Ocean on Friday by a combination of Royal Navy, Royal

January 16, 2012
Total Views: 33
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