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Monday, April 29, 2013
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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Friday, April 26, 2013
Giant Head Found in the Hudson River
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Giant Head Found in the Hudson River

And in other news on this Friday evening, a giant head was found floating in the Hudson

April 26, 2013
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Ship Photo of The Day – Operation Spring Restore
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Ship Photo of The Day – Operation Spring Restore

Every Spring, 1,281 aids to navigation throughout the Great Lakes region need to be checked and

April 24, 2013
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Monday, April 22, 2013
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SPOTD – Lightspeed on the Houston Ship Channel

Long exposure going under the Fred Hartmann Bridge on the Houston Ship Channel. Image by Lou Vest/Oneighteen See more of his fantastic photography on his

April 22, 2013
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Why the National Ocean Policy Matters
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Why the National Ocean Policy Matters

Investing in our ocean’s health will help not only respond to future disasters, but also better withstand their

April 18, 2013
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013
EU NAVFOR to Suspected Pirates: We’re Watching You
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EU NAVFOR to Suspected Pirates: We’re Watching You

The crew from Swedish Ocean Patrol Vessel HSwMS Carlskrona has been busy conducting counter piracy patrols along the coast of

April 16, 2013
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The Cost of Rescue: Why Carnival Shouldn’t Pay and the U.S. Shouldn’t Accept
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The Cost of Rescue: Why Carnival Shouldn’t Pay and the U.S. Shouldn’t Accept

Should people pay for rescue when it's their fault?

April 16, 2013
Total Views: 988

Monday, April 15, 2013
Ship Photo of The Day – Upper Bow Section Placed on Gerald R. Ford Carrier
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Ship Photo of The Day – Upper Bow Section Placed on Gerald R. Ford Carrier

Huntington Ingalls Industries announced Monday a milestone in the construction of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) with the

April 15, 2013
Total Views: 150

Friday, April 12, 2013
WATCH: Kayak Fisherman Gets Surprise of His Life
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WATCH: Kayak Fisherman Gets Surprise of His Life

Since you guys liked the last shark video so much (and hey, it’s Friday), we thought we would post this video that has been making the rounds on the

April 12, 2013
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The Truth About Cold Water
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The Truth About Cold Water

Note: With the spring boating season upon us, the U.S. Coast Guard warned today that although the air temperatures are warmer, the water is still cold and

April 12, 2013
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Disney Fantasy
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Deadly Distractions – Parents Question Cruise Line Policy As Boy Remains In Coma

“Can a sign prevent kids from drowning on cruise ships?” asked Kim Browning, a parent and frequent cruise ship guest, in a message sent to gCaptain

April 9, 2013
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Monday, April 8, 2013
liquid robotics Wave Glider
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A Floating Computer For The High Seas

Will robots soon take over the shipping lanes? San Francisco – Liquid Robotics has released its latest unmanned, autonomous marine robot. Dubbed the Wave

April 8, 2013
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
Bertha Heavy Lift
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Transporting The World’s Largest Digger [UPDATE]

Over the weekend the Seattle waterfront was lined with spectators welcoming a heavy lift ship offloading a hulking giant: Bertha, the five-story-tall, 6,700

April 7, 2013
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Friday, April 5, 2013
USCG Vessel Traffic Service Houston
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Security Zone Violation Disrupts Houston Ship Channel

It seems like the VTS in Houston is working as advertised. You can’t just drive wherever you want down there without getting a visit from the local

April 5, 2013
Total Views: 152

Thursday, April 4, 2013
Costa Concordia Salvage Update: Crews Install Largest of Five Subsea Support Platforms [PHOTOS]
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Costa Concordia Salvage Update: Crews Install Largest of Five Subsea Support Platforms [PHOTOS]

The salvage operation to remove the Costa Concordia cruise ship from the shores of Giglio hit a milestone today when crews positioned the largest of five

April 4, 2013
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Monday, April 1, 2013
Introducing “gCaptain.com Magazine: Yesterday’s News, Tomorrow” [UPDATE]
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Introducing “gCaptain.com Magazine: Yesterday’s News, Tomorrow” [UPDATE]

In 2013, instant access to the billions of active users on the World Wide Web is just not good enough. That’s why, over the last couple of months, the

April 1, 2013
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Even Astronauts in Space Read gCaptain
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Even Astronauts in Space Read gCaptain

It’s simply amazing what website analytics will tell you these days… Update: …someone here needs to check their calendar.    

March 31, 2013
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
High-Risk Ferry Docking in Greece [VIDEO]
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High-Risk Ferry Docking in Greece [VIDEO]

Check out this footage of a ro/ro passenger ferry Mediterranean mooring to a dock in heavy seas at the Greek island of Kimolos on March 25, 2013. Long video

March 30, 2013
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Friday, March 29, 2013
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WATCH: 1000 Kilometer Fracture Develops in Beaufort Sea Ice

By Adam Voiland, Science Writer at NASA Earth Observatory The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite captured this view

March 29, 2013
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Z-Driving on the Houston Ship Channel [VIDEO]
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Z-Driving on the Houston Ship Channel [VIDEO]

Tugboat drivers have all the fun it seems. Video by Nick

March 29, 2013
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