Interesting

Uncover captivating maritime and nautical tales  and explore intriguing facts about the oceans, the shipping industry, and its rich history. A treasure trove for maritime enthusiasts, nautical book lovers, and history buffs alike.


Monday, October 23, 2017
TS Empire State VI
Interesting

TS Empire State VI Returning from Hurricane Relief Mission in Florida and Puerto Rico

The SUNY Maritime College training ship, TS Empire State VI, will return to Ft. Schuyler, New York on Tuesday, October 24, after nearly two months at sea in

October 23, 2017
Total Views: 221

A foreign cargo ship is seen in front of a port after the area was hit by Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico September 24, 2017.
Interesting

New Jones Act Legislation Pending, with Puerto Rico Focus

Is Temporary Jones Act Relief Possible for Reconstruction? By Eric Lee and J. Michael Cavanaugh (Holland & Knight) – Four bills

October 23, 2017
Total Views: 35

Friday, October 20, 2017
Two Missing After Explosion on Crude Oil Barge Off Port Aransas, Texas
Interesting

Two Missing After Explosion on Crude Oil Barge Off Port Aransas, Texas

Update 2: The Coast Guard said Sunday that it has suspended its search for the missing two crew members, contradicting an earlier report one crew member had

October 20, 2017
Total Views: 271

Thursday, October 19, 2017
WATCH: Tanker Caught in Hurricane Ophelia Off Ireland
Interesting

WATCH: Tanker Caught in Hurricane Ophelia Off Ireland

Check out this video showing a tanker battling the elements off Cork, Ireland as remnants of Hurricane Ophelia hit the island as one of the strongest storms in

October 19, 2017
Total Views: 9031

Master Fined Over Cargo Ship’s Grounding Ireland
Interesting

Master Fined Over Cargo Ship’s Grounding Ireland

The captain of a Dutch cargo ship that ran aground off Northern Ireland earlier this month has been fined £1,000 after pleading guilty to failing to keep a

October 19, 2017
Total Views: 77

Monday, October 16, 2017
The Ultimate Ship Shirt by gCaptain
gCaptain

Announcing The ULTIMATE Ship Shirt

After months in the making, countless back and forth emails and phone calls with our design team… we are proud to announce gCaptain’s brand new

October 16, 2017
Total Views: 69

Tanker Raises Anchor, Finds Torpedo Off England
Interesting

Tanker Raises Anchor, Finds Torpedo Off England

A pretty scary situation in the southern England last Friday as a tanker pulled up an old test torpedo when it raised its anchor in Portland. A diving unit

October 16, 2017
Total Views: 5396

Tall Ship ‘Oliver Hazard Perry’ Loses Power, Hits Boats in Newport Harbor, RI
Interesting

Tall Ship ‘Oliver Hazard Perry’ Loses Power, Hits Boats in Newport Harbor, RI

The U.S. Coast Guard has reported that the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, Rhode Island’s official sail training ship, lost power and hit multiple boats before

October 16, 2017
Total Views: 198

Sunday, October 15, 2017
One Missing, Six Injured in Platform Explosion on Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana
Interesting

One Missing, Six Injured in Platform Explosion on Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana

One person is missing and six others have been injured after an explosion on an oil platform in Lake Pontchartrain near Kenner, Louisiana, Sunday evening, the

October 15, 2017
Total Views: 99

Saturday, October 14, 2017
Coast Guard Responding to 300,000 Gallon Crude Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico
Interesting

Coast Guard Responding to 300,000 Gallon Crude Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. Coast Guard and other federal agencies are responding to a crude oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Coast Guard said Saturday its Sector New

October 14, 2017
Total Views: 84

Friday, October 13, 2017
emerald star bulk carrier
Interesting

Nickel Ore Liquefaction Eyed in Bulker Sinking Off Philippines; 11 Crew Members Missing

Eleven crew members of a Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier are missing after their ship sank Friday off the coast of Philippines in what appears to be a

October 13, 2017
Total Views: 1081

Thursday, October 12, 2017
Video Captures Bulker Crash in Brazil
Interesting

Video Captures Bulker Crash in Brazil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIs6iobSEh4 A video posted to Youtube shows the moment two bulk carriers collided at an anchorage on the Amazon River in

October 12, 2017
Total Views: 108

MAIB: London Ship Pilot Was Drinking Before Fatal Boarding Accident
Accidents

MAIB: London Ship Pilot Was Drinking Before Fatal Boarding Accident

An experienced ship pilot with the Port of London Authority had been drinking before he fell to his death during a pilot transfer on the River Thames last

October 12, 2017
Total Views: 452

Friday, October 6, 2017
cheshire fire
Interesting

Incredible Incident Photo Shows British Bulk Carrier During Fertilizer Fire

A new photo released by Spanish Maritime Search and Rescue Society shows just what can happen when 50,000 tons of fertilizer overheats during transit. 

October 6, 2017
Total Views: 1553

Thursday, October 5, 2017
jones act
Interesting

DHS Says Extension of Puerto Rico Jones Act Waiver Not Needed

WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) – The Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday it believes that extending its 10-day waiver on shipping limitations

October 5, 2017
Total Views: 59

Sunday, October 1, 2017
EL Faro
Interesting

Coast Guard Releases El Faro Investigation Report: Here’s the Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

The U.S. Coast Guard today has released the S.S. El Faro Marine Board of Investigation report, which includes a detailed account of the event along

October 1, 2017
Total Views: 1619

USCG PLB
Interesting

USCG Calls For PLBs On EVERY Life Jacket

Access the report: Coast Guard Releases El Faro Investigation Report In the United States Coast Guard’s upcoming El Faro investigation report, Captain

October 1, 2017
Total Views: 783

Thursday, September 28, 2017
senator john mccain
Interesting

Senator McCain Introduces Legislation to Kill the Jones Act in Puerto Rico

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Republican senators John McCain and Mike Lee introduced a bill on Thursday to permanently waive

September 28, 2017
Total Views: 175

Wednesday, September 27, 2017
American Maritime Industry Fights Back Against False Claims on Jones Act and Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico
Interesting

American Maritime Industry Fights Back Against False Claims on Jones Act and Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico

Breaking: DHS Approves Temporary Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico The American maritime industry is firing back against harsh criticism of the Jones Act in the

September 27, 2017
Total Views: 220

Tuesday, September 26, 2017
jones act
Interesting

U.S. Denies Request for Puerto Rico Jones Act Waiver Amid Growing Pressure

Update: The DHS said Wednesday it never officially denied the waiver request and it was still considering the issue. In fact, the only request it has received

September 26, 2017
Total Views: 102