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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

Monday, April 1, 2013
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Noble energy offshore israel tamar
News

Israel’s Navy Is Under-Equipped to Protect Offshore Energy Facilites

By Ari Rabinovitch ASHDOD, Israel, April 1 (Reuters) – Israel’s huge new offshore gas resource offers its enemies an obvious target and gives its

April 1, 2013
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Latest Maritime and Offshore Industry Jobs: Week of 24 – 31 March 2012
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Latest Maritime and Offshore Industry Jobs: Week of 24 – 31 March 2012

Heaps of new jobs posted on gCaptain over the past few days… get ’em while they’re hot folks… Ships Operations Officer – Chief

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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uss guardian wreck removal
Defense

Final Section of Wrecked Warship Removed from Philippine Reef

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders SULU SEA, The Philippines (March 30, 2013) – U.S. Navy and contracted salvage personnel embarked

March 30, 2013
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Huntington Ingalls Awarded $2.6 Billion USS Abraham Lincoln Nuclear Refueling Contract
Navy

Huntington Ingalls Awarded $2.6 Billion USS Abraham Lincoln Nuclear Refueling Contract

WASHINGTON, March 29 (Reuters) – Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. on Friday won a $2.6 billion contract to refuel and overhaul the USS Abraham Lincoln,

March 29, 2013
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Featured

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

Featured

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit

The number of supertankers hauling unsanctioned oil through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of rising in recent days, offering limited relief to an oil

Featured

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this

Featured

Davie Defense Finalizes $3.5 Billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter Deal

The U.S. Coast Guard’s ambitious Arctic fleet expansion took another major step forward Wednesday as Davie Defense announced it has finalized a $3.5 billion

Energy

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027

The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by next year, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the


Friday, March 29, 2013
beaufort sea time lapse
Blog

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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Japan to Launch World’s First LNG Futures Market in 2015

Japan to Launch World’s First LNG Futures Market in 2015

By Yuji Okada and Chou Hui Hong March 29 (Bloomberg) — Japan, the biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas, plans to list the world’s first futures

March 29, 2013
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marisco ltd drydock
News

Marisco Handed Monster Fine for EPA Clean Water Act Violations

HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) announced today their settlement with Marisco

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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STX Pan Ocean Vanguard
News

STX Pan Ocean Sale Fails To Attract Bids, Bank Considering Other Options

SEOUL, March 29 (Reuters) – An initial round of bidding to acquire a controlling stake in South Korean bulk shipper STX Pan Ocean Co failed to attract

March 29, 2013
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Most Read

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz
Featured

Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned ‘Floating Armory’ Ship Near Hormuz

Iran seized a Chinese-owned ship that’s one of a handful of so-called floating armories that operate in the region, according to two maritime security

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit
Featured

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit

The number of supertankers hauling unsanctioned oil through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of rising in recent days, offering limited relief to an oil

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock
Featured

Greek-Operated Tanker Breaks Through Hormuz Gridlock

A Greek-operated tanker sailed from the Gulf to India on Friday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz in one of the few crude sailings through the waterway this

Davie Defense Finalizes $3.5 Billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter Deal
Featured

Davie Defense Finalizes $3.5 Billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter Deal

The U.S. Coast Guard’s ambitious Arctic fleet expansion took another major step forward Wednesday as Davie Defense announced it has finalized a $3.5 billion

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027
Energy

UAE Will Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027

The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by next year, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the


Friday, March 29, 2013
japan marine united
News

Even a Weakening Yen Won’t Save Japan’s Shipyards Says JMU

(Bloomberg) — Japanese shipbuilders may post losses next fiscal year as the yen’s weakening fails to mitigate the impact of a global supply glut

March 29, 2013
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Mekaines q-max lng carrier
News

Britain’s LNG Import Prices Now Rival that of Japan

By Henning Gloystein LONDON, March 28 (Reuters) – Britain is currently paying some of the world’s highest wholesale gas prices, rivalling those in

March 28, 2013
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Can The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Clean Itself?
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Can The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Clean Itself?

We’ve heard it before; the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a problem for which there is no solution. It affects the food chain, it fouls beaches,

March 28, 2013
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Ship Photos of The Day – Fairmount Does It Again
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Ship Photos of The Day – Fairmount Does It Again

Today’s ship photos come to us via Fairmount Marine, a company which at this point is becoming quite the SPOTD regular due to their large scale and,

March 28, 2013
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wilbur ross
Finance

WL Ross Considers Additional $1 Billion Investment Into Shipping

March 28 (Bloomberg) — Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross Jr. said he’s prepared to invest $1 billion more in the shipping industry, increasing his

March 28, 2013
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Corporate News

May 14, 2026

IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the

May 13, 2026

An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt

May 12, 2026

Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.

April 30, 2026

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

April 29, 2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper

April 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and

Corporate News

May 14, 2026

IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar Pesquera to support the

May 13, 2026

An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years leave no room for doubt

May 12, 2026

Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and managers.

April 30, 2026

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

April 29, 2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

April 29, 2026

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper

April 23, 2026

ABS, Marinteknik, Seatech, and VINSSEN Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study in Singapore

In an important step to lowering emissions in one of the world’s busiest ports, ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S) Pte. Ltd., SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte. Ltd., and


Thursday, March 28, 2013
ART 80-32 rotor tug
Engineering News

Damen Shipyards to Build Robert Allan-Designed “Rotor Tugs”

Vancouver-based naval architects, Robert Allan Ltd. report today that two of their new ART 80-32 class Rotor tugs are to be built by the Damen Shipyards group

March 28, 2013
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U.S. Navy’s LCS’ Lack Muscle, Admiral Warns
Interesting

U.S. Navy’s LCS’ Lack Muscle, Admiral Warns

By David Lerman (Bloomberg) — The U.S. Navy’s troubled Littoral Combat Ship, a vessel intended to be small and speedy for use in shallow waters

March 28, 2013
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ship launch vt halter
Multimedia

WATCH: VT Halter Marine Launches USNS Maury (T-AGS 66)

Pascagoula, Mississippi shipbuilder VT Halter Marine held a christening ceremony yesterday for USNS MAURY (T-AGS 66), the seventh ship in the T-AGS 60 Class of

March 28, 2013
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medium range tanker transpetrol
News

Increased Spot Charters from US Gulf Coast Expected as Plants Complete Maintenance Cycle

(Bloomberg) — Exports of diesel fuel from the U.S. Gulf Coast are poised to climb as refineries returning from maintenance boost production, widening the

March 28, 2013
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cimc raffles
Multimedia

Big Steel – CIMC Raffles’ Latest Semi-submersible Crane and Accommodation Vessel

CIMC Raffles’ deepwater semi-submersible lifting & accommodation rig SSCV 206 finished sea trials this month. In December 2012, CIMC delivered the

March 28, 2013
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Find Your Next Opportunity

Whether you’re an employer or a jobseeker, gCaptain connects maritime talent with opportunity. Check out our job section to look for qualified candidates or find your next dream job.


Thursday, March 28, 2013
Singapore LNG Gets Very Cold, Very Quickly as First Cargo Arrives
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Singapore LNG Gets Very Cold, Very Quickly as First Cargo Arrives

(Bloomberg) — Singapore LNG Corp., the island state’s importer of liquefied natural gas, received its first cargo and will use the spot shipment

March 28, 2013
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
James Cameron Donates His Deepsea Challenger Sub to Woods Hole
Engineering News

James Cameron Donates His Deepsea Challenger Sub to Woods Hole

Marking the one-year anniversary of his record breaking solo dive to Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, explorer and filmmaker James Cameron is donating

March 27, 2013
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Iranian crude oil supertanker "Delvar" is seen anchored off Singapore. REUTERS/Tim Chong

China VLCC Seen at Iran Port for First Time Since EU Ban

By Isaac Arnsdorf and Jasmine Wang March 27 (Bloomberg) — A Chinese supertanker able to haul 2 million barrels of crude sent a signal from Iran’s

March 27, 2013
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German Sailors Arrested in India Over Alleged Fatal Hit-and-Run
Incidents

German Sailors Arrested in India Over Alleged Fatal Hit-and-Run

The Captain and Second Officer of a German-owned cargo ship have been arrested in India and charged in connection to a fatal ship collision with an Indian

March 27, 2013
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Singapore Shipyard Fire Injures Four
Ship Fires

Singapore Shipyard Fire Injures Four

Four people were injured Tuesday night after a fire broke out at a Singapore shipyard. A statement from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower said that the

March 27, 2013
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