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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.


Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Report: Initial Response to MV Rena Grounding Flawed, But Overall Effective
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Report: Initial Response to MV Rena Grounding Flawed, But Overall Effective

New Zealand's maritime safety authority, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ), has been put under the microscope for their response to the October 2011 MV Rena

December 4, 2013
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Researchers Discover Long-Lost WWII Aircraft-Carrying Submarine Off Oahu
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Researchers Discover Long-Lost WWII Aircraft-Carrying Submarine Off Oahu

Researchers at the University of Hawaii this week have confirmed the discovery of a long-lost World War II-era Japanese mega-submarine, the I-400, lost since

December 3, 2013
Total Views: 71

Prelude FLNG Float Out – Time Lapse Video
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Prelude FLNG Float Out – Time Lapse Video

The largest floating object ever constructed has been floated out of dry dock at Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Geoje, South Korea. Here's a time lapse

December 3, 2013
Total Views: 317

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Record-Breaking Prelude FLNG Launched, Bigger One Planned

It will be the biggest thing ever sent to sea - but as the Prelude FLNG vessel was launched on Tuesday, plans were already under way for something

December 3, 2013
Total Views: 146

Monday, December 2, 2013
WATCH: Ocean Countess Cruise Ship on Fire in Greece – Update
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WATCH: Ocean Countess Cruise Ship on Fire in Greece – Update

Firefighting crews over the weekend were struggling to contain a fire onboard Majestic International's Ocean Countess cruise ship while laid up at a shipyard

December 2, 2013
Total Views: 367

Stuck in a Shipwreck – New Video Surfaces of Miraculous Jascon 4 Rescue
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Stuck in a Shipwreck – New Video Surfaces of Miraculous Jascon 4 Rescue

A new video has surfaced showing divers discovering a man found tucked inside an air bubble of a the Jascon 4 shipwreck after two days at depth of 30

December 2, 2013
Total Views: 1296

Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Classic Clip: Cars Slide From Rolling Cargo Ship in Winter Storm
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Classic Clip: Cars Slide From Rolling Cargo Ship in Winter Storm

To all of you who are traveling this Thanksgiving holiday, whether by sea or road, don't forget to secure your cargo and travel

November 27, 2013
Total Views: 44

Monday, November 25, 2013
Edison Chouest Offshore to Build First X-Bow in U.S.
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Edison Chouest Offshore to Build First X-Bow in U.S.

Norwegian shipbuilding group, Ulstein, announced Monday two significant orders for a newly developed design of offshore construction vessel, including the

November 25, 2013
Total Views: 426

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Russian Jail Stuns Captain of Greenpeace Ship Sunk by French

The captain of a Greenpeace ship released on bail after two months of detention in a Russian prison following an Arctic protest said he and his fellow

November 25, 2013
Total Views: 60

Saturday, November 23, 2013
Is Satellite Imagery The Future Of Search-And-Rescue Operations?
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Is Satellite Imagery The Future Of Search-And-Rescue Operations?

The search for the schooner, Niña, missing in the Tasman Sea, is breaking new ground in the use of satellite images to locate

November 23, 2013
Total Views: 200

Thursday, November 21, 2013
An Inside Look at JFK’s Presidential Yacht, “Honey Fitz” [PHOTOS]
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An Inside Look at JFK’s Presidential Yacht, “Honey Fitz” [PHOTOS]

With the 50 year anniversary of John F. Kennedy's death upon us, it's only appropriate that we honor his legacy here on gCaptain by featuring a photo tour of

November 21, 2013
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013
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Greenpeace NZ Sailboaters in Standoff with 100,000 Ton Noble Drillship – UPDATE

The Noble Bob Douglas drillship has moved into position over an exploratory well off the coast of the New Zealand and will continue with its planned drilling

November 20, 2013
Total Views: 165

Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Classic Video: Fishing Boats Battle Grey River Bar During Flood
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Classic Video: Fishing Boats Battle Grey River Bar During Flood

Here’s a classic video showing fishing boats attempting to cross the Grey River bar during an epic flood. The bar, which located near the city of

November 19, 2013
Total Views: 1964

Ship Photos of The Day – Gerald R. Ford Launch
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Ship Photos of The Day – Gerald R. Ford Launch

On Sunday, November 17, 2013, the first-of-class aircraft carrier for the U.S. Navy, Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), was launched into the the James River for the

November 19, 2013
Total Views: 101

Monday, November 18, 2013
Navy Piracy Missions
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Nigerian Versus Somali Piracy: Eight Differences You Need to Know

Nigerian piracy is not Somali piracy. Here are eight differences between Nigerian and Somali piracy that every mariner, policymaker, journalist and armchair

November 18, 2013
Total Views: 598

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Rolls-Royce’s Seagoing “Aquarium” Transports Tons of Live Fish to UK Markets

There’s certainly no substitute to eating fresh, unfrozen fish immediately after catch, particularly if it’s tuna and you happen to have some

November 18, 2013
Total Views: 59

Sunday, November 17, 2013
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Firefighters Douse North Sea Cargo Ship Blaze

OSLO, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Firefighters put out a blaze on a cargo ship loaded with military jet fuel early on Sunday, 13 hours after it broke out during

November 17, 2013
Total Views: 34

Thursday, November 14, 2013
Hospital Ship USNS Mercy Prepped for Philippines Disaster Relief
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Hospital Ship USNS Mercy Prepped for Philippines Disaster Relief

One of two hospital ships operated by the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command has been put on standby and may be deployed to join in ongoing disaster relief

November 14, 2013
Total Views: 90

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
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Wärtsilä’s Secret Weapon Revealed [HD PHOTOS]

At a press event in Trieste, Italy this week, Finnish marine engine manufacturer Wärtsilä pulled the curtain to reveal the RT-flex 50DF, the world's

November 13, 2013
Total Views: 734

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Prestige Insurer “Surprised and Disappointed” by Verdicts

The insurer of the Prestige oil tanker says it is "extremely surprised and disappointed" that the charge against the Captain for disobeying government

November 13, 2013
Total Views: 61