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Monday, February 16, 2015
Australia-Bound Duo Rescued from Disabled Sailboat During New England Blizzard
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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: 29

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: 84

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: 59

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: 42

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: 59

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: 63

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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: 18

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: 36

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: 154

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: 125

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Wärtsilä to Equip Four LNG Carriers with LNG Reliquefaction and Gas Handling Systems
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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: 204

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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: 64

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: 34

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: 82

Thursday, January 15, 2015
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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: 42

Tuesday, January 6, 2015
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Iron Ore Advances to One-Month High on Chinese Demand Outlook

Iron ore climbed to the highest in a month on speculation China’s plans to speed up $1.1 trillion of infrastructure projects this year will boost demand amid

January 6, 2015
Total Views: 28

Friday, December 26, 2014
Top 11 Maritime and Offshore Technologies of 2014
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Top 11 Maritime and Offshore Technologies of 2014

It’s been an interesting and tumultuous year in the maritime and offshore sector with both regulatory and commercial drivers contributing to really

December 26, 2014
Total Views: 70

Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Maria das Graças Foster petrobras
Offshore

Brazil’s Top Prosecutor Says Petrobras Management Should Go

Brazil's prosecutor-general Rodrigo Janot on Tuesday called for the replacement of state-controlled oil company Petrobras' top management and punishment of

December 9, 2014
Total Views: 44

Tuesday, December 2, 2014
jack/st. malo chevron offshore production semi-submersible
Offshore

Jack/St. Malo Officially Kicks Off Production in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico

Chevron made the official announcement today that oil and natural gas production has begun at their massive Jack/St. Malo floating production

December 2, 2014
Total Views: 280

Monday, November 3, 2014
Final Victim Believed Found on Costa Concordia
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Final Victim Believed Found on Costa Concordia

A corpse found in the wreck of the Costa Concordia is thought to be that of the last person unaccounted for almost three years after the luxury liner sank,

November 3, 2014
Total Views: 207