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Monday, January 27, 2014
Over 600 Sickened on Royal Caribbean Cruise -CDC
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Over 600 Sickened on Royal Caribbean Cruise -CDC

The latest figure doubles initial reports of some 300 affected by what cruise officials called a gastrointestinal illness, and includes 577 passengers and 49

January 27, 2014
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Rolls-Royce and Island Offshore Prep for Heavy Weather with New Ship Design

Rolls-Royce and Norwegian ship owner Island Offshore have announced today a rather unique new vessel design they’ve been quietly working on, the UT 777.

January 27, 2014
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Sunday, January 26, 2014
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Angolan Navy Claims MT Kerala Hijacking Was Faked, Dynacom Says Otherwise

Dynacom Tankers has announced today that communications with their missing tanker, MT Kerala has been re-established and all crew are safe and accounted for.

January 26, 2014
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Friday, January 24, 2014
This Week’s Featured Maritime and Offshore Industry Jobs – gCaptain Jobs
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This Week’s Featured Maritime and Offshore Industry Jobs – gCaptain Jobs

Here's a rundown of current job listings featured on the gCaptain Job Board for the week ending January 24,

January 24, 2014
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Cannibal Rat-Infested Ghost Ship Story Goes Viral -Lyubov Orlova FAQ
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Cannibal Rat-Infested Ghost Ship Story Goes Viral -Lyubov Orlova FAQ

You'd have to be hiding under a rock to not know that internet has exploded with reports that a Russian ghost ship infested with cannibal rats is heading

January 24, 2014
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mt kerala
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Rumors Fly of Second Hijacking, Oil Tanker Kerala Still Missing off Angola

Update: 24 January – We’ve received rumors of a second pirated tanker offshore Angola however, those rumors are unsubstantiated.  We spoke with

January 24, 2014
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
12 Bids Received for Costa Concordia Demolition Tender -Source
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12 Bids Received for Costa Concordia Demolition Tender -Source

Italian oil service company Saipem has bid for the job of scrapping the hulk of the Costa Concordia cruise liner, which capsized off the Tuscany coast more

January 23, 2014
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New Photos Show Sinking Log Ship Still Afloat Near Guam
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New Photos Show Sinking Log Ship Still Afloat Near Guam

The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday released some new photos along with an update on the 500-foot MV Rich Forest abandoned and taking on water in the Pacific

January 23, 2014
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Monday, January 20, 2014
Somali Pirates’ First Hijacking Attempt of 2014 Ends with Arrests
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Somali Pirates’ First Hijacking Attempt of 2014 Ends with Arrests

Somali pirates on Friday unsuccessfully launched their first attack of 2014 on a tanker in the Gulf of Aden resulting with the apprehension of five suspected

January 20, 2014
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HHI Cuts Steel on Next World’s Largest Containership

South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s largest shipbuilder, has cut steel on the first of five 19,000 TEU containerships for China

January 20, 2014
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500-Foot Log Carrier Abandoned in the Pacific
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500-Foot Log Carrier Abandoned in the Pacific

The U.S. Coast Guard reports today that twenty-four sailors from the M/V Rich Forest are now safe after being rescued by the bulk carrier CS Sunshine, 440

January 20, 2014
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Lowball Bid Comes Back To Haunt Panama Canal Expansion

A bitter dispute between the Panama Canal and a Spanish-led consortium of construction companies over the spiraling cost of expanding one of the world's

January 20, 2014
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Sunday, January 19, 2014
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Red Sea Hijacking? Not Quite Say Officials

Eritrean forces have boarded a merchant vessel that was in their territorial waters in an incident the crew initially reported as a pirate attack, maritime

January 19, 2014
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Saturday, January 18, 2014
This Week’s Featured Maritime and Offshore Industry Jobs – Week Ending Jan. 17, 2014
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This Week’s Featured Maritime and Offshore Industry Jobs – Week Ending Jan. 17, 2014

Here's a rundown of current job listings featured on the gCaptain Job Board for the week ending January 17,

January 18, 2014
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Photos and Video Show Sinking of North Sea Wind Farm Service Vessel
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Photos and Video Show Sinking of North Sea Wind Farm Service Vessel

A volunteer lifeboat crew with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution were called out Tuesday to assist in the rescue of three crewmembers from a burning

January 15, 2014
Total Views: 127

‘Polar Onyx’ X-Bow OCV Has Left the Building [TIME LAPSE]
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‘Polar Onyx’ X-Bow OCV Has Left the Building [TIME LAPSE]

Here is a timelapse video showing the recent launch of the SX121 design ‘Polar Onyx’ Offshore Construction Vessel (OSV) at the Ulstein Verft

January 15, 2014
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Worldwide Piracy Incidents at Six-Year Low on Somali Pirate Crackdown
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Worldwide Piracy Incidents at Six-Year Low on Somali Pirate Crackdown

Piracy at sea has reached its lowest levels in six years, with 264 attacks recorded worldwide in 2013, a 40% drop since Somali piracy peaked in 2011, the

January 15, 2014
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Tug Sinks After Separating from Barge Off New York
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Tug Sinks After Separating from Barge Off New York

A 26-foot tugboat sank off the coast of Atlantic Beach, New York Monday night after separating from the barge it was

January 14, 2014
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
Maersk Line Triple-E LEGO Set Hits the Shelves – SOLD OUT!
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Maersk Line Triple-E LEGO Set Hits the Shelves – SOLD OUT!

Sorry folks, but Maersk Line made the announcement Thursday that due to popular demand, the Triple-E LEGO kit is sold

January 9, 2014
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Maersk Ship is Latest Victim of North Atlantic Storm
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Maersk Ship is Latest Victim of North Atlantic Storm

Below is some video filmed Wednesday showing the MV Maersk Stepnica which was apparently forced to call at the port of Felixstowe after a row of containers

January 8, 2014
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