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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.


Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Most Intense Bridge Conversation EVER – USS Porter Collides With Supertanker [BRIDGE RECORDING AUDIO]
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The Most Intense Bridge Conversation EVER – USS Porter Collides With Supertanker [BRIDGE RECORDING AUDIO]

Bridge audio from the August 2012 collision between the USS Porter and a VLCC.

May 14, 2013
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Monday, May 13, 2013
Mærsk McKinney-Møller – Meet The World’s Largest Ship! [Multimedia Gallery]
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Mærsk McKinney-Møller – Meet The World’s Largest Ship! [Multimedia Gallery]

Early this month gCaptain was invited to DSME, the world's second largest shipyard, for a behind-the-scenes tour of the world's largest ship, the mighty Maersk

May 13, 2013
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Incidents

Jolly Nero Incident: New Video Shows Genoa Tower Collapse [VIDEO]

The following video uncovered today shows the Jolly Nero backing into the Port of Genoa control tower, knocking it

May 13, 2013
Total Views: 418

Sunday, May 12, 2013
Hansen and HMS Bounty Organization Sued for $90 Million
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Hansen and HMS Bounty Organization Sued for $90 Million

The official USCG and NTSB reports on the sinking of Bounty aren’t out yet. Even so, the lawyers for Claudene Christian’s mother (also named

May 12, 2013
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
Maersk Alabama Movie: “Captain Phillips” [OFFICIAL TRAILER]
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Maersk Alabama Movie: “Captain Phillips” [OFFICIAL TRAILER]

The official trailer for the new movie about the 2009 Maersk Alabama piracy incident, titled "Captain Phillips," has just

May 9, 2013
Total Views: 200

Port of Genoa Control Tower Collapses Following Ship Collision [UPDATE]
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Port of Genoa Control Tower Collapses Following Ship Collision [UPDATE]

Fatalities reported after the Italian-flagged Jolly Nero crashed into a control tower at the Italian port of Genoa late Tuesday night, causing it to

May 9, 2013
Total Views: 710

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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Update: Trevor Wilson Rescued Again (Video of Rescue)

In 2000, Trevor Wilson made an attempt at a lifelong dream. This morning, the 72 year old sailor and author of the book "Sailing Alone Across The Atlantic"

May 8, 2013
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Jolly Nero Incident Photos and Video at Port of Genoa, Italy [10 PHOTOS]
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Jolly Nero Incident Photos and Video at Port of Genoa, Italy [10 PHOTOS]

A collection of photos from the Port of Genoa, where the Jolly Nero crashed into the 55-meter tall port control tower late Tuesday night, causing it to

May 8, 2013
Total Views: 993

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
WATCH: Two Months of Antarctic Icebreaking in Five Minutes
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WATCH: Two Months of Antarctic Icebreaking in Five Minutes

Two month time-lapse (and science lesson) of icebreaking aboard the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer in the Ross Sea,

May 7, 2013
Total Views: 89

Monday, May 6, 2013
Hyundai to Build World’s Largest Container Ships for CSCL
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Hyundai to Build World’s Largest Container Ships for CSCL

CSCL orders five 18,400 teu containerships from

May 6, 2013
Total Views: 536

San Francisco Duck Boat Tour Goes Up In Smoke
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San Francisco Duck Boat Tour Goes Up In Smoke

The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday rescued 14 passengers from a Duck Boat after it caught fire in San Francisco

May 6, 2013
Total Views: 405

Sunday, May 5, 2013
Harvey Gulf Signs Fleet Expansion Agreements Totaling $540 Million
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Harvey Gulf Signs Fleet Expansion Agreements Totaling $540 Million

Harvey Gulf International Marine in New Orleans signed $540 million worth of contracts to add 14 vessels to its deepwater

May 5, 2013
Total Views: 128

McAllister Tug Sinks in Baltimore
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McAllister Tug Sinks in Baltimore

A tugboat owned by McAllister Towing sank Saturday night at a pier in Locust Point in Baltimore, Maryland.

May 5, 2013
Total Views: 250

Thursday, May 2, 2013
The Jones Act is Here to Stay [COLUMN]
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The Jones Act is Here to Stay [COLUMN]

"The Jones Act may be a protectionist anachronism, but there is no prospect of meaningful reform in the next few years." - By John

May 2, 2013
Total Views: 63

Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Tanker Sinks Following Collision with Car Carrier in Myanmar
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Tanker Sinks Following Collision with Car Carrier in Myanmar

Navy vessel rescues 17 in Yangon

May 1, 2013
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WATCH: Killer Whales Play in Wake
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WATCH: Killer Whales Play in Wake

Dolphins are one thing, but have you ever had a pod of Orcas play in your

May 1, 2013
Total Views: 192

Monday, April 29, 2013
47 foot MLB
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Hard Core Training for Hard Work

When Coast Guard boat crews go out to train, they like to make things as real as possible.  That means that when rough weather rolls in, it’s time to

April 29, 2013
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USMMA Superintendent Dodges gCaptain’s Questions, Alumni Engage Congress

For anyone who witnessed last week’s ridiculous public back-and-forth between the US Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and the

April 29, 2013
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Pirate Ship for Sale [UPDATE]
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Pirate Ship for Sale [UPDATE]

This pirate ship could be yours for just

April 29, 2013
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2 Killed, 8 Missing After Ship Collision off Greece

(Bloomberg) Two Syrian sailors were killed and another eight are missing after a cargo ship carrying fertilizer collided with a container vessel early today

April 29, 2013
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