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Thursday, January 5, 2012
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Defense

US Naval Intelligence Discusses Their Role Within the Global Maritime Industry [INTERVIEW]

gCaptain’s Rob Almeida, along with Maritime Domain Awareness expert, Cesar Morales, were invited to the headquarters of US Naval Intelligence (ONI) for a

January 5, 2012
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Defense

Coast Guard Rescues, Repatriates 125 Haitian Migrants

MIAMI — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Reliance repatriated 125 Haitian migrants to Cap Haitien, Haiti, Thursday. A Coast Guard Air Station Miami

January 5, 2012
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U.K. Chimes In: Disrupting Strait of Hormuz would be “illegal and unsuccessful”
Navy

U.K. Chimes In: Disrupting Strait of Hormuz would be “illegal and unsuccessful”

LONDON (Dow Jones)–Any attempt by Iran to disrupt the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz would be “illegal and unsuccessful”, U.K.

January 5, 2012
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The Filipino Monkey Strikes Again (and again and again…)
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The Filipino Monkey Strikes Again (and again and again…)

13 January 2008 – So I’m watching CNN and I do a double take after the reporter (in a completely straight face) says “The harassing radio

January 5, 2012
Total Views: 2094

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Iran Stresses ‘Hormuz’ Warning, U.S. Doesn’t Seem to Care
Navy

Iran Stresses ‘Hormuz’ Warning, U.S. Doesn’t Seem to Care

TEHRAN — Iran’s defense minister Wednesday stressed his country’s warning against the U.S. navy presence in the Gulf, reinforcing a threat

January 4, 2012
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
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Defense

Russian Tanker Renda Meets USCG Regs, Gets Underway for Fuel Mission to Nome

(US COAST GUARD) Coast Guard inspectors completed a port state control exam on the double-hulled ice-classed Russian tanker Renda today in Dutch Harbor.

January 3, 2012
Total Views: 58

Monday, January 2, 2012
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Launch the Knight Hawk! [IMAGE]

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans) PACIFIC OCEAN –  An MH-60S Knight Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat

January 2, 2012
Total Views: 84

Symbols of US Maritime Decline
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Symbols of US Maritime Decline

By Clay Maitland, Our government’s present inability to land a cargo of gasoline via a U.S.-flagged vessel in icebound Nome, Alaska, symbolizes the

January 2, 2012
Total Views: 57

Sunday, January 1, 2012
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Defense

Cascade General Awarded Ship-Modification Contract for the ex-USS Paul F. Foster

Cascade General, Inc., Portland, Ore., is being awarded an $8,508,092 modification to a previously awarded contract (N55236-12-C-0002) for the installation of

January 1, 2012
Total Views: 96

Thursday, December 29, 2011
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Defense

Aussies to the Rescue! Australian Warship Rescues Iranians off Yemen

(Australian Navy) HMAS Parramatta has provided essential life saving assistance to an Iranian flagged vessel in distress on Christmas Eve. Parramatta is on

December 29, 2011
Total Views: 86

Thursday, December 15, 2011
Maersk Talks Algae: Joint R&D Program Aims to Shed Light on Future Use of Algae-based Biofuels
Navy

Maersk Talks Algae: Joint R&D Program Aims to Shed Light on Future Use of Algae-based Biofuels

As gCaptain reported earlier, shipping conglomerate Maersk and the U.S. Navy have been collaborating on a unique and possibly ground-breaking R&D program

December 15, 2011
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
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Defense

Pirates Outmatched by Royal Navy Miniguns, Snipers, and Helicopters

SOMALI basin (COMBINED MARITIME FORCES) – The Royal Navy has struck at the heart of Somali piracy operating in the Somali basin.  RFA Fort Victoria

December 8, 2011
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
U.S. Subcommittee: USCG Needs Icebreakers
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U.S. Subcommittee: USCG Needs Icebreakers

Washington, DC – The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, chaired by U.S. Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo (R-NJ), held a hearing last week to

December 4, 2011
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
USCG’s Third Fast Response Cutter Launched
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USCG’s Third Fast Response Cutter Launched

The United States Coast Guard announced Tuesday the launch of its third Sentinel-class, Fast Response Cutter, the William Flores, at Bollinger Shipyards in

November 29, 2011
Total Views: 100

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
MSC’s Newest T-AKE-class Cargo Ship Christened in San Diego
Navy

MSC’s Newest T-AKE-class Cargo Ship Christened in San Diego

USNS Medgar Evers, the newest ship in the U.S. Navy’s Lewis and Clark-class of dry cargo/ammunition ships operated by civilian mariners working with

November 15, 2011
Total Views: 153

Friday, November 11, 2011
Veterans Day Observed: Ceremonies around the world honor servicemen and women
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Veterans Day Observed: Ceremonies around the world honor servicemen and women

Soldiers from Ft. Lee, Va., helped mark Veterans Day ceremonies at the World War II Memorial in Washington. Joshua Donahue and his daughter Addelyne walked

November 11, 2011
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Ship Photo of the Week – USS Carl Vinson Hosts Spartans vs Tar Heels Basketball Game
Navy

Ship Photo of the Week – USS Carl Vinson Hosts Spartans vs Tar Heels Basketball Game

This could be the most impressive and creative sports venue we’ve seen. Today, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson will host the Michigan

November 11, 2011
Total Views: 159

Thursday, November 10, 2011
USS Cole Suspect’s Trial Tests Gitmo Rules, Policy
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USS Cole Suspect’s Trial Tests Gitmo Rules, Policy

By Jess Bravin, The Wall Street Journal FORT MEADE, Md. — The man accused of planning the October 2000 attack on the USS Cole was arraigned Wednesday by

November 10, 2011
Total Views: 27

The Truth About Cold Water Recovery
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The Truth About Cold Water Recovery

Sitting in the chief’s office of Coast Guard Station Fairport Harbor in Mentor, Ohio, I’m reading the legal release that I have to sign if I want

November 10, 2011
Total Views: 1431

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Saudi Man Arraigned in Deadly USS Cole Bombing
Navy

Saudi Man Arraigned in Deadly USS Cole Bombing

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba—A Saudi considered among the most senior figures in al Qaeda emerged Wednesday from nine years of secret confinement to

November 9, 2011
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