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Wednesday, March 18, 2015
gsf arctic III
Offshore

Transocean to Scrap Four More Floaters

Transocean’s Deepwater Expedition, Transocean Legend, Transocean Rather, and GSF Arctic III are all heading to the scrapyard according to the

March 18, 2015
Total Views: 211

Thursday, February 26, 2015
lewek champion
Offshore

Lewek Champion Installs Offshore Platform [VIDEO]

The  2007-built DP2 heavy lift crane vessel Lewek Champion performs a fixed offshore platform installation in the following undated video: The Lewek

February 26, 2015
Total Views: 433

Saturday, February 21, 2015
Social Media in an Anonymous World
gCaptain

Social Media in an Anonymous World

The gCaptain Forum is a strange beast.  As a social media outlet specifically for the professional maritime and offshore sector, it’s unique from other

February 21, 2015
Total Views: 71

Thursday, February 19, 2015
DNV GL Welcomes World’s Largest Containership to Class
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DNV GL Welcomes World’s Largest Containership to Class

DNV GL on Thursday announced that it has welcomed the MSC Oscar containership into its class, which at 19,224 TEU is the world's largest containership by

February 19, 2015
Total Views: 90

Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Oil Rises as OPEC Producers Signal Optimism Over Market Recovery
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Oil Rises as OPEC Producers Signal Optimism Over Market Recovery

Oil extended three consecutive weekly gains in London as OPEC ministers signaled their confidence that the market can sustain its

February 17, 2015
Total Views: 17

Monday, February 16, 2015
Australia-Bound Duo Rescued from Disabled Sailboat During New England Blizzard
News

Australia-Bound Duo Rescued from Disabled Sailboat During New England Blizzard

An Australia-bound father and son duo had to be rescued from their disabled 43-foot sailboat off the coast of Nantucket on Sunday amid the brutal winter storm

February 16, 2015
Total Views: 20

Thursday, February 12, 2015
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Long Beach is Beginning to Look Like Singapore [HD PHOTO SPECIAL]

“I was on a flight back from SFO to LAX on February 9th and we flew over the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach before turning in to

February 12, 2015
Total Views: 63

Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Francesco Schettino
News

Schettino Awaits Verdict in Costa Concordia Trial

The former captain of the doomed Costa Concordia on Wednesday gave his final address to a court where he is being tried over the loss of the giant cruiseliner,

February 11, 2015
Total Views: 47

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
West Coast Port Talks Hit Snag -Source
Ports

West Coast Port Talks Hit Snag -Source

Shipping companies and terminal operators for 29 U.S. West Coast ports appeared to have hit a snag on Wednesday in protracted labor negotiations with the

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 36

Tuesday, February 3, 2015
HD Photo Special – Aker Philadelphia Shipyard
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HD Photo Special – Aker Philadelphia Shipyard

Over the past year, Philadelphia photographer Charles Cerrone has gained access to wield his camera within the confines of one of the United States’

February 3, 2015
Total Views: 41

Asia Piracy and Armed Robbery Incidents Up 22% in 2014 [REPORT]
Piracy

Asia Piracy and Armed Robbery Incidents Up 22% in 2014 [REPORT]

ReCAAP reports a 22% increase in the total number of piracy and armed robbery incidents in Asian waters in

February 3, 2015
Total Views: 50

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Offshore

China’s Cnooc to Increase Output, Even as Oil Plunge Spurs Spending Cut

Cnooc Ltd., China’s biggest offshore oil and gas producer, plans to increase production by as much as 15 percent this year even as the plunge in the price of

February 3, 2015
Total Views: 10

Monday, February 2, 2015
Exxon Profit Falls as Industry Reels From Market Crash
Offshore

Exxon Profit Falls as Industry Reels From Market Crash

Exxon Mobil Corp. reported a steep drop in fourth-quarter profit on lower prices and declining production as the rout in oil ushered in an era of frugality for

February 2, 2015
Total Views: 20

Tuesday, January 27, 2015
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Tanker Carrying Kurdish Oil Leaves U.S. After 6-Month Legal Dispute

After being stuck in legal limbo for six months, a tanker loaded with 1 million barrels of Kurdish crude headed east on Tuesday to leave U.S. waters after

January 27, 2015
Total Views: 22

Thursday, January 22, 2015
Arctic Shipping Routes Infographic
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Arctic Shipping Routes Infographic

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January 22, 2015
Total Views: 94

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Wärtsilä to Equip Four LNG Carriers with LNG Reliquefaction and Gas Handling Systems
News

Wärtsilä to Equip Four LNG Carriers with LNG Reliquefaction and Gas Handling Systems

Wärtsilä announced Wednesday that it will equip four LNG carriers being built in China with LNG reliquefaction plants and gas handling systems, marking a

January 21, 2015
Total Views: 169

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Eni Can Still Do Well With Oil at $65-$70, CEO Descalzi Says

Eni SpA can do well with oil at $65 to $70 a barrel, Chief Executive Officer Claudio Descalzi

January 21, 2015
Total Views: 53

Euronav Launches $175 Million IPO in U.S.
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Euronav Launches $175 Million IPO in U.S.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Belgian crude oil shipping group Euronav said on Tuesday that it was going ahead with its plan to list shares on the New York Stock

January 21, 2015
Total Views: 29

Monday, January 19, 2015
Petition to Protect the Jones Act from Congressional Attack
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Petition to Protect the Jones Act from Congressional Attack

A gCaptain Forum member launched a petition yesterday on “We The People” to gather support to protect the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, aka the

January 19, 2015
Total Views: 67

Thursday, January 15, 2015
general dynamics nassco
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Congressman Duncan Hunter Implores Senate Leadership to Support Jones Act

California Congressman Duncan Hunter called upon Senators Lisa Murkowski (AK) and John Thune (SD) today for their support in defending the Jones Act.

January 15, 2015
Total Views: 31