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This week we are going to look at a particular DP function, when using the Kongsberg system. Although it is a fairly simple point it is one that can still

gCaptain has long been a proponent of Personal Locator Beacons (PLB), the handheld sized versions of EPIRB’s and we have even gone as far as saying

Does anyone still have cargo nets strewn across their flight deck?  And if so, why?  Comment in the

BBC brings us news of Russia’s push to build the infrastructure needed to operate in the Arctic and control of the large reserves of oil and gas thought

On March 24th 1999, ATC’s supertanker Marine Columbia entered Prince William sound to find the SeaLand SeaRiver vessels anchored far from port. The mate

Just announced today by Teekay, the world’s leading operator of medium sized tankers. Hamilton, Bermuda, September 29, 2010 – Teekay Corporation

Two of the world’s most respected subsea oil field construction companies, Subsea 7 and Acergy will be formally merging next year.  This merger will end

Every October 15th, the blogosphere combines forces and participates in what’s called Blog Action Day.  The premise being to raise awareness and trigger

[Image via PostlerFerguson] Like it or not, the holiday season (yes the holidays) are quickly approaching and every year we try to find some cool nautical gift

There are rumours flying around about the possible premature lifting of the drilling ban in the Gulf of Mexico. Of the 33 rigs operating in the Gulf of Mexico,

Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Clean Air Act, a landmark piece of legislation signed by

Today, The Thanet Wind Farm began operation off Southeastern coast of Britain.   To date, the wind farm is the largest wind farm ever constructed and

Joining a new vessel can be a very exciting time. There are new people to meet, tasks to complete & food to eat! You may already have experience with the

As many of you may already be aware, on August 16th the Department of Transportation issued a final rule amending certain provisions of its drug testing

Stranded on the Largest Island (he means China… yes we know) featured an interesting “How-To” article on anchor repair. Along with detailed

We are looking for a few specifics on this interesting vessel

I’ve seen a few headlines today that seem to portray the Macondo Well as some sort of living creature, like it’s still writhing and twitching as it

Alabama Governor Bob Riley has announced the approval of an application submitted by TORP Technology to operate the Bienville Offshore Energy Terminal, located

When consumers get cornered into buying from one supplier, they’re gonna get soaked, then pissed By Ryan Skinner (email) Through my work, I’ve

One of the perks of taking a vessel on her final voyage to the shipbreakers is the chance to pack your seabag with sextants, clocks or whatever else you