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Thursday, September 11, 2014
The U.S. Merchant Marine Response to 9/11
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The U.S. Merchant Marine Response to 9/11

Thirteen years ago today the world forever changed when thousands lost their lives in the September 11

September 11, 2014
Total Views: 185

Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Ship Photos of the Day – A Few of the Many Projects Underway at Samsung Heavy Industries
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Ship Photos of the Day – A Few of the Many Projects Underway at Samsung Heavy Industries

Today's ship photos come from Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Geoje, South Korea, the world's second largest shipbuilder, where a number of interesting

September 9, 2014
Total Views: 261

Saturday, September 6, 2014
Cargo Ships Have Front Row Seat for Spectacular Volcano Eruption – Video
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Cargo Ships Have Front Row Seat for Spectacular Volcano Eruption – Video

A couple cargo ships had a front row seat for the eruption of the Mount Tavurvur volcano in Papua New Guinea on August 29th,

September 6, 2014
Total Views: 189

Friday, September 5, 2014
Nobody Loves the Sea as Much as this Dog
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Nobody Loves the Sea as Much as this Dog

Super-viral video of a dog that knows exactly where the ocean is: Video shot at Siracusa,

September 5, 2014
Total Views: 29

You Won’t Believe the Size of This ‘Shrimp’ Caught in Florida
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You Won’t Believe the Size of This ‘Shrimp’ Caught in Florida

There are a number of ways the world's oceans can scare the crap out of you... and this is definitely one of

September 5, 2014
Total Views: 70

Monday, September 1, 2014
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Shipbuilding in the 1940s – When the Slumbering American Industrial Giant Woke Up

More than 747 vessels were built at the four Richmond Kaiser Shipyards on the west coast of the United States during World War II. These yards sent a new

September 1, 2014
Total Views: 209

Time-Lapse Video: PNW U.S. Coast Guard Crews Prepare for The Week
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Time-Lapse Video: PNW U.S. Coast Guard Crews Prepare for The Week

Last month we saw a day in the life onboard the Edith Maersk and APL Boston 1 year after MLC 2006. Now here’s a video from the U.S. Coast

September 1, 2014
Total Views: 11

Friday, August 29, 2014
Altantic Offshore PSV Gets Artist’s Touch
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Altantic Offshore PSV Gets Artist’s Touch

Norwegian offshore shipowner Atlantic Offshore can now boast that it is the owner of the "coolest looking" vessel in the North Sea following the delivery and

August 29, 2014
Total Views: 105

Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Incident Video: Low Tide Causes Collision in Buenaventura, Colombia
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Incident Video: Low Tide Causes Collision in Buenaventura, Colombia

Here is some new video showing a collision between the MV Triton Swallow and the MV Golden Daisy reportedly while the vessels were berthed at a bulk terminal

August 27, 2014
Total Views: 192

Ship Photo of the Day – Ex-USS Saratoga Under Tow
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Ship Photo of the Day – Ex-USS Saratoga Under Tow

Today's ship photo comes to us from the Atlantic Oceean where the aircraft carrier ex-USS Saratoga (CV-60) is under tow off the coast of North

August 27, 2014
Total Views: 175

Video: A Day In The Life Aboard Edith Maersk
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Video: A Day In The Life Aboard Edith Maersk

Last week we saw “A Day In The Life One Year After MLC 2006“. Now here’s a video from Maersk Line showing a daily operations aboard the Edith

August 27, 2014
Total Views: 119

Thursday, August 21, 2014
Goliath Grouper Devours Shark in One Bite
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Goliath Grouper Devours Shark in One Bite

This video was shot this month off Bonita Springs, Florida and has racked up over 5 million views in just two days after its

August 21, 2014
Total Views: 72

Watch: Ferry Slams Into Pier in Norway
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Watch: Ferry Slams Into Pier in Norway

Some new video today showing a Norwegian ferry crashing into a dock after reportedly losing power as it made its

August 21, 2014
Total Views: 58

Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Giant Rubber Duck Floats Into Port of Los Angeles – PHOTOS
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Giant Rubber Duck Floats Into Port of Los Angeles – PHOTOS

A giant rubber duck made its way into the Port of Los Angeles on

August 20, 2014
Total Views: 295

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Top 10 Ways to Fail at a Job Interview

By Matt Fuhrman After observing the results of 5,000+ interviews and analyzing the patterns of who gets hired and who does not, here are the top 10 ways

August 20, 2014
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Video: Killer Whale Launches Sea Lion 20 Feet Into The Air
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Video: Killer Whale Launches Sea Lion 20 Feet Into The Air

Let's all just assume that the sea lion made it out of there safe and

August 19, 2014
Total Views: 27

Friday, August 15, 2014
Watch: Captain Shows How Not to Overtake Another Vessel in a Narrow Channel
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Watch: Captain Shows How Not to Overtake Another Vessel in a Narrow Channel

Seems to be a prime example of how NOT to overtake a larger vessel, or any vessel for that matter, in a narrow or restricted

August 15, 2014
Total Views: 92

Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Watch: Coast Guard Rescues 800-Pound Turtle Caught in Fishing Gear
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Watch: Coast Guard Rescues 800-Pound Turtle Caught in Fishing Gear

The U.S. Coast Guard over the weekend rescued an 800-pound leatherback turtle after it became entangled in fishing gear off the coast of New Jersey, and it

August 12, 2014
Total Views: 30

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9 Ways to Get Along With Your Boss

Work always seems more energized after the summer. So it is a great time to establish a terrific relationship with your boss. Your boss wants to have a good

August 12, 2014
Total Views: 103

Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Time-Lapse: Offloading the Panama Canal’s Massive New Gates
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Time-Lapse: Offloading the Panama Canal’s Massive New Gates

Here's a time-lapse video just released by the Panama Canal Authority showing the offloading of the second shipment of gates for the Panama Canal's new third

August 5, 2014
Total Views: 23