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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
South China Sea Maritime Dispute Takes to The Air
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South China Sea Maritime Dispute Takes to The Air

The U.S. flew two unarmed B-52 bombers into a disputed air-defense zone claimed by China, the first test of China’s response amid escalating tensions in

November 26, 2013
Total Views: 26

Monday, November 25, 2013
Storm Forces Three Groundings Near Ulsan, South Korea
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Storm Forces Three Groundings Near Ulsan, South Korea

A strong storm on Monday caused a bulk carrier and two products tankers to run aground within hours of each near the South Korean city of

November 25, 2013
Total Views: 49

Friday, November 22, 2013
Statoil and NASA Form Research Partnership
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Statoil and NASA Form Research Partnership

A new partnership between Norwegian oil major Statoil and NASA is looking to explore how space technologies and knowledge can be applied to oil and gas

November 22, 2013
Total Views: 35

gCaptain Radio Episode 22 – Typhoon Haiyan
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gCaptain Radio Episode 22 – Typhoon Haiyan

This week marks the 22nd episode of gCaptain Radio sponsored by Six Maritime. gCaptain Radio is a weekly talk show discussion with gCaptain founder John

November 22, 2013
Total Views: 29

Thursday, November 21, 2013
WATCH: Bird’s Eye View of New Panama Canal Locks Construction
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WATCH: Bird’s Eye View of New Panama Canal Locks Construction

Check out this aerial video showing the Panama Canal's new set of locks under construction on the Atlantic side.

November 21, 2013
Total Views: 155

Navigator Holdings Shares Rise 11 Percent in NYSE Debut
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Navigator Holdings Shares Rise 11 Percent in NYSE Debut

Shares of liquefied gas carrier Navigator Holdings Ltd, controlled by billionaire investor Wilbur Ross, rose as much as 11 percent in their debut, valuing the

November 21, 2013
Total Views: 25

Tuesday, November 19, 2013
UN Security Council: Fight Against Piracy Must Continue
Piracy

UN Security Council: Fight Against Piracy Must Continue

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday reiterated its calls on the international community to fight piracy and armed robbery at sea, which continue to

November 19, 2013
Total Views: 36

Saturday, November 16, 2013
britannia seaways
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Storm Prevents Rescue as Cargo Ship Burns in the North Sea

OSLO, Nov 16 (Reuters) – The 32 crew of a Danish cargo vessel on fire in the North Sea off Norway were trapped on board on Saturday night as

November 16, 2013
Total Views: 63

Friday, November 15, 2013
1 Critical After Workboat Capsizes Near Seattle
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1 Critical After Workboat Capsizes Near Seattle

U.S. Coast Guard and fire and police personnel rescued three people Friday afternoon from a capsized survey vessel off Alki Point near downtown Seattle, but a

November 15, 2013
Total Views: 56

Ports of Singapore, Zeebrugge and Antwerp Sign LNG Bunkering Accord
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Ports of Singapore, Zeebrugge and Antwerp Sign LNG Bunkering Accord

The ports of Singapore, Zeebrugge and Antwerp this week have signed a LNG bunkering accord aimed at harmonizing and facilitating the use of LNG as a marine

November 15, 2013
Total Views: 94

Zumwalt Destroyer
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gCaptain Radio Episode 21 – Stealth Destroyer

This week marks the 21st episode of gCaptain Radio sponsored by Six Maritime. gCaptain Radio is a weekly talk show discussion with gCaptain founder John

November 15, 2013
Total Views: 65

Thursday, November 14, 2013
Ship Photos of The Day – Counter Piracy Paradrop
Piracy

Ship Photos of The Day – Counter Piracy Paradrop

On Tuesday November 12, a group of Royal Netherlands Marine Corps parachutists executed a counter piracy parachute jump exercise while in the Gulf of

November 14, 2013
Total Views: 59

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
U.S. to Be Top Oil Producer by 2015, IEA Says
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U.S. to Be Top Oil Producer by 2015, IEA Says

The U.S. will surpass Russia and Saudi Arabia as the world’s top oil producer by 2015, and be close to energy self-sufficiency in the next two decades,

November 12, 2013
Total Views: 22

hapag-lloyd
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Hapag-Lloyd’s Profit Falls on ‘Disappointing’ Freight Rates

Hapag-Lloyd AG said third-quarter profit plunged almost 64 percent as Europe’s fourth-largest container-shipping line confronted low busy-season prices

November 12, 2013
Total Views: 21

Freeport LNG terminal
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U.S. To Ship 10-15 Bcm LNG A Year To Europe From 2020 -Wood Mac

The United States is likely to export 10-15 billion cubic meters (bcm) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year to Europe from 2020, although it will ship much

November 12, 2013
Total Views: 32

Monday, November 11, 2013
Allseas to Build Second Platform Decommissioning Cat Larger Than Pieter Schelte
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Allseas to Build Second Platform Decommissioning Cat Larger Than Pieter Schelte

Swiss-based Allseas announced Monday its plans to build a second single-lift platform installation and decommissioning catamaran at Daewoo Shipbuilding and

November 11, 2013
Total Views: 105

Friday, November 8, 2013
Super Typhoon Haiyan Slams Into Philippines Killing Four as Power Fails
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Super Typhoon Haiyan Slams Into Philippines Killing Four as Power Fails

Super Typhoon Haiyan, the year’s most powerful cyclone, slammed into the central Philippines, killing at least four people, cutting power and

November 8, 2013
Total Views: 102

Pirates Hijack Product Tanker Off Malaysia, Steal Cargo
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Pirates Hijack Product Tanker Off Malaysia, Steal Cargo

The International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre reports that 10 armed pirates boarded and hijacked a product tanker Thursday while underway

November 8, 2013
Total Views: 82

Thursday, November 7, 2013
Super Typhoon Haiyan “Off The Charts” as Landfall is Made
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Super Typhoon Haiyan “Off The Charts” as Landfall is Made

Super Typhoon Haiyan, the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane, slammed into the Philippines today after forcing thousands of people to

November 7, 2013
Total Views: 150

EU NAVFOR Confirms Two Piracy Incidents in Two Days Off Somalia
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EU NAVFOR Confirms Two Piracy Incidents in Two Days Off Somalia

The European Union's Naval Force Somali reported Thursday morning of two piracy incidents taking place off the coast of Somali this week, bringing the total

November 7, 2013
Total Views: 95