Multimedia

Discover a range of multimedia content from the maritime world, including photos and videos of ships and interactive features covering all aspects of the shipping industry.


Wednesday, January 25, 2012
act of valor
Blog

“Act of Valor” – This Could Be the Raddest Film Ever Made

And will completely put to shame any other movie that has EVER featured Naval Special Warfare.   “Act of Valor” is a 2-year project by film

January 25, 2012
Total Views: 190

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Ship Salvage Code Red
Blog

How To Pull A Sinking Ship From The Rocks [VIDEO]

  Ever since the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground off Giglio, her gleaming white hull lying precariously sideways on the rocky seabed has

January 24, 2012
Total Views: 598

Sunday, January 22, 2012
The Facts about Liquefied Natural Gas [VIDEO]
Blog

The Facts about Liquefied Natural Gas [VIDEO]

What is liquefied natural gas (LNG)? Why is LNG safe? Is it shipped securely? Is it reliable? Why does America need LNG? This video answers the public’s

January 22, 2012
Total Views: 47

Thursday, January 19, 2012
gCaptain’s John Konrad Narrates the Final Maneuvers of the Costa Concordia [VIDEO]
Multimedia

gCaptain’s John Konrad Narrates the Final Maneuvers of the Costa Concordia [VIDEO]

gCaptain’s John Konrad Narrates the Final Maneuvers of the Costa Concordia Disclaimer, we will not know the EXACT details of what happened until the

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 724

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: 22

somalia globe earth
Blog

Looking for a Life-Altering Experience? Try Backpacking Through Somalia and Hanging Out with Pirates [VIDEO]

We’ve all been there.  That lucid moment when all of a sudden you look around and realize, “I am wasting my life right now and it’s time for

January 18, 2012
Total Views: 42

Monday, January 16, 2012
RFA Fort Victoria pirates take down capture
Multimedia

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

Thirteen Somali pirates were captured on a dhow in the Indian Ocean on Friday by a combination of Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary

January 16, 2012
Total Views: 88

Saturday, January 14, 2012
Costa Concordia AIS track
Incidents

Cruise Ship Costa Concordia Sinks off Italian Coast [VIDEO, AIS Track]

Upon departure from the port of a Giglio, an island off the northwestern coast of Italy, the cruise ship Costa Concordia struck a reef, tearing a 50 meter-long

January 14, 2012
Total Views: 457

Friday, January 13, 2012
anchorage gulf of alaska winter ocean ice
Blog

Approaching Anchorage in the Ice – POTD

Another cool shot from Dustin Lemke, Ship’s engineer/ Photographer/Yeti…

January 13, 2012
Total Views: 21

abb ship electrical power distribution onboard dcgrid
Engineering News

Exciting Times in Marine Engineering – A Look at the Evolution and Future of Electrical Power [VIDEO]

With power generation, grids and networks constantly expanding, the need for additional efficient and environmentally friendly power has never been greater.

January 13, 2012
Total Views: 388

Thursday, January 12, 2012
vectis eagle groot ship design
Engineering News

China Launches SUPER GREEN 8500 Cargo Ship [IMAGES/VIDEO]

Carisbrooke Shipping took delivery of the first SUPER GREEN 8500 vessel from China’s Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. The vessel was delivered after

January 12, 2012
Total Views: 257

teahupoo tahiti big wave surfing
Blog

The Thickest, Scariest Waves Ever Surfed, Caught on Phantom Camera

BIGGEST TEAHUPOO EVER, SHOT ON THE PHANTOM CAMERA. Teahupoo, Tahiti is widely known throughout the world of surfing as having the most powerful break on the

January 12, 2012
Total Views: 251

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Mt. Rainier port of seattle dustin lemke
Blog

Puget Sound Sunrise – Photo of the Day

Wicked cool photo by USMMA ’98 grad and Jackson Hole local, Dustin Lemke.  Mt. Rainier is a glacier-topped volcano that rises from sea level to 14,410

January 11, 2012
Total Views: 42

Multimedia

A Tsunami of Furniture – A Ship Takes Heavy Rolls [VIDEO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93FshRIFr6Q **UPDATED** (CCTV) Passengers were thrown around like ragdolls when the Pacific Sun Cruise liner struck a storm off

January 11, 2012
Total Views: 24

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
zubair ali volcano red sea new island
Blog

The Red Sea Sprouts a New Island in a Volcanic Plume of Ash and Steam [IMAGES]

A new island is forming in the Red Sea. About 60 kilometers (40 miles) from the coast of Yemen, an undersea eruption began in mid-December 2011. Local

January 10, 2012
Total Views: 125

Monday, January 9, 2012
Abu Dhabi Dhow racing regatta
Blog

Photo of the Day – Volvo Sailors Race Dhows off Abu Dhabi

  Volvo Ocean Race crew members compete in the The Abu Dhabi Sailing Festival Race in 60ft Dhow boats, during their 2nd port call in the 2011-12 race.

January 9, 2012
Total Views: 146

Sunday, January 8, 2012
Updated: The Sea Claims M/V Rena, Stricken Containership Finally Splits in Two on New Zealand Reef [IMAGES]
Incidents

Updated: The Sea Claims M/V Rena, Stricken Containership Finally Splits in Two on New Zealand Reef [IMAGES]

UPDATE: Monday, 6pm EST: The sea has claimed the stern section of the stricken M/V Rena Tuesday morning (local time).  We’ve started a new post with

January 8, 2012
Total Views: 157

A 3-D Look at What Will be the Largest Ship in the World, the Maersk Triple-E [VIDEO]
Multimedia

A 3-D Look at What Will be the Largest Ship in the World, the Maersk Triple-E [VIDEO]

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/34462285[/vimeo] In another big hint that digital and shareable media is fully spreading into the commercial shipping world, Maersk

January 8, 2012
Total Views: 56

Saturday, January 7, 2012
uscgc healy icebreaking bering sea renda nome icebreaker arctic
Defense

US Coast Guard Icebreaker Escorts Russian Tanker Through Arctic Ice [IMAGES]

– by LT Connie Braesch, USCG The Coast Guard has a long history of braving harsh Alaskan elements to rescue mariners in distress, protect the U.S.

January 7, 2012
Total Views: 279

Friday, January 6, 2012
USS Kidd Iranian pirates hostages VBSS 5th Fleet
Defense

US Navy Detains Pirates, Rescues Iranian Crew [VIDEO/IMAGES]

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 5, 2012) A U.S. Navy SH-60S Sea Hawk provides support to a visit, board, search and seizure team (VBSS) in a 7-meter rigid-hull inflatable

January 6, 2012
Total Views: 90