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Thursday, February 3, 2011
Severodvinsk - New Russian Attack Sub
Navy

Severodvinsk Attack Sub – Russians Launch First Of A New Class

After near 20 years of construction, the first of Russia’s 4th generation multi-purpose submarine will sail out in the White Sea in May. The submarine,

Thursday, February 3, 2011
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Marathon Oil sets $5.267 billion capital, investment and exploration budget
News

Marathon Oil sets $5.267 billion capital, investment and exploration budget

HOUSTON, Feb. 2, 2011 – Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) announced today a $5.267 billion capital, investment and exploration budget for 2011,

February 2, 2011
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SS United States Conservancy purchases famed ocean liner ‘SS United States’
News

SS United States Conservancy purchases famed ocean liner ‘SS United States’

In a long-anticipated milestone in the effort to save and redevelop the legendary ocean liner SS United States, the SS United States Conservancy has announced

February 2, 2011
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Incat Crowther to design second 28m catamaran crew boat
News

Incat Crowther to design second 28m catamaran crew boat

Incat Crowther has announce that they are designing a second 28m Wave Piercing Catamaran Crew Boat to support offshore oil and gas operations. Incat Crowther

February 2, 2011
Total Views: 205

Technip and DSME awarded Floating LNG Project for PETRONAS
Engineering News

Technip and DSME awarded Floating LNG Project for PETRONAS

Technip, in a consortium with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (DSME), has been awarded by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)and MISC

February 2, 2011
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Award Grants for Clean Technologies.
News

Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Award Grants for Clean Technologies.

WWL opens 2011 application period for Orcelle Grants to support clean-tech entrepreneurs. 02.02.2011– Oslo, Norway Today, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

February 2, 2011
Total Views: 85

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Gas Carrier Dashes Across Arctic Ocean in Just 10 Days Delivering Russian LNG to Asia
Shipping

Gas Carrier Dashes Across Arctic Ocean in Just 10 Days Delivering Russian LNG to Asia

The 172,846 cbm LNG carrier Georgiy Ushakov crossed the Arctic from Russia’s Yamal Peninsula to the Bering Strait in less than 10 days passing through

Containership WAN HAI 503 Towed Beyond India’s EEZ After Deadly Fire
Shipping

Containership WAN HAI 503 Towed Beyond India’s EEZ After Deadly Fire

The Singapore-flagged containership MV WAN HAI 503 has been towed outside of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone and now sits approximately 130 nautical

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance
Defense

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance

President Trump’s vast tax and spending bill has secured funds the U.S. Coast Guard has been searching for since the early 2010s. The “One Big Beautiful

Cruise Industry Faces Renewed Calls for Man Overboard Tech After Father-Daughter Rescue
Cruise Ships

Cruise Industry Faces Renewed Calls for Man Overboard Tech After Father-Daughter Rescue

A dramatic rescue aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship has reignited the debate over man overboard (MOB) detection technology in the cruise industry. Earlier

U.S. Says Iran Loaded Naval Mines Amid Threat to Block Strait of Hormuz
Defense

U.S. Says Iran Loaded Naval Mines Amid Threat to Block Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, a move that intensified concerns in Washington that Tehran was gearing up


Wednesday, February 2, 2011
“The Dark Side of the Lens” – an inspiring view of the ocean, surfing, and the pursuit of creativity
Blog

“The Dark Side of the Lens” – an inspiring view of the ocean, surfing, and the pursuit of creativity

An Astray Film.  Amazing photography by Allan Wilson…

February 2, 2011
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
John Deere to display new marine engine at 2011 Miami International Boat Show
News

John Deere to display new marine engine at 2011 Miami International Boat Show

MIAMI, Florida (February 1, 2011) – John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) is pleased to announce its newest marine engine will be on display at the 2011 Miami

February 1, 2011
Total Views: 180

McDermott Awarded Fabrication of “Alen” Project for Gas-Condensate Field Development Offshore West Africa
News

McDermott Awarded Fabrication of “Alen” Project for Gas-Condensate Field Development Offshore West Africa

HOUSTON, Feb 01, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — McDermott International, Inc. announced today that one of its subsidiaries was awarded a contract to fabricate a

February 1, 2011
Total Views: 22

Wilhelmsen closes Nalfleet deal
News

Wilhelmsen closes Nalfleet deal

Wilhelmsen Ships Service reports that it has finalised its agreement with Nalco to buy Nalfleet, a sales and technical service organisation specialising in

February 1, 2011
Total Views: 69

NASSCO continues environmental initiatives to create a sustainable future
News

NASSCO continues environmental initiatives to create a sustainable future

Environmental Efforts Continue Commitment to Protecting Natural Resources February 1, 2011 – SAN DIEGO – General Dynamics NASSCO continued its

February 1, 2011
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Most Read

Gas Carrier Dashes Across Arctic Ocean in Just 10 Days Delivering Russian LNG to Asia
Shipping

Gas Carrier Dashes Across Arctic Ocean in Just 10 Days Delivering Russian LNG to Asia

The 172,846 cbm LNG carrier Georgiy Ushakov crossed the Arctic from Russia’s Yamal Peninsula to the Bering Strait in less than 10 days passing through

Containership WAN HAI 503 Towed Beyond India’s EEZ After Deadly Fire
Shipping

Containership WAN HAI 503 Towed Beyond India’s EEZ After Deadly Fire

The Singapore-flagged containership MV WAN HAI 503 has been towed outside of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone and now sits approximately 130 nautical

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance
Defense

Trump Bill Secures $9 Billion for U.S. Arctic Surge, Six New Icebreakers to Counter Russian and Chinese Dominance

President Trump’s vast tax and spending bill has secured funds the U.S. Coast Guard has been searching for since the early 2010s. The “One Big Beautiful

Cruise Industry Faces Renewed Calls for Man Overboard Tech After Father-Daughter Rescue
Cruise Ships

Cruise Industry Faces Renewed Calls for Man Overboard Tech After Father-Daughter Rescue

A dramatic rescue aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship has reignited the debate over man overboard (MOB) detection technology in the cruise industry. Earlier

U.S. Says Iran Loaded Naval Mines Amid Threat to Block Strait of Hormuz
Defense

U.S. Says Iran Loaded Naval Mines Amid Threat to Block Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, a move that intensified concerns in Washington that Tehran was gearing up


Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Defense

VT Halter Marine Lays Keel for T-AGS 60 Class Oceanographic Survey Ship for U.S. Navy

VT Halter Marine, Inc. (VT Halter Marine), a subsidiary of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today held a keel laying ceremony for T-AGS 66 USNS Maury, which is

February 1, 2011
Total Views: 33

U.S. Maritime Industry Announces Second Annual Congressional “Sail-In”– May 4, 2011
News

U.S. Maritime Industry Announces Second Annual Congressional “Sail-In”– May 4, 2011

The U.S. Maritime Coalition has announced that this year’s Congressional “Sail-In” will take place on Capitol Hill on May 4, 2011. The

February 1, 2011
Total Views: 29

BP Joins Gulf of Mexico Marine Well Containment Company
News

BP Joins Gulf of Mexico Marine Well Containment Company

HOUSTON – BP announced today that it has joined Chevron, ConocoPhillips ExxonMobil and Shell as a member of the Marine Well Containment Company LLC

February 1, 2011
Total Views: 144

Liberian-flag fleet reaches 3,500
News

Liberian-flag fleet reaches 3,500

The Liberian-flag fleet posted record growth figures in 2010 and has now doubled in size in the ten years since the management of the Liberian Registry was

February 1, 2011
Total Views: 39

BELUGA NOMINATION Pirates Enter Safe Room via the Ceiling
Blog

BELUGA NOMINATION Pirates Enter Safe Room via the Ceiling

The BELUGA NOMINATION was recently taken by pirates. One open question was how the pirates managed to get into the ship’s Citadel safe room where the

February 1, 2011
Total Views: 45

Corporate News

July 2, 2025

ABB to supply integrated power system for nine shuttle tankers

In a major step towards more efficient offshore operations, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) and ABB have signed an agreement to equip a fleet of shuttle tankers with

July 2, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave exceeds 1,000 vessel orders amid growing demand for high-speed connectivity

Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed service has found ready audience among shipping companies seeking power of multiple networks with convenience of single provider. Inmarsat

June 26, 2025

Bardex Corp. Opens Australia Office, Focusing on Multi-Purpose Ports to Support Maritime Sustainment, Offshore Energy, and More

Richard McAllister, who joined Bardex in late 2023, heads the new Melbourne office as Director of Bardex Australia. In that role, his focus will be on strategic ports and

June 25, 2025

Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation

Specialist operator will use Marlink’s SealinkNextGen network solution with Starlink LEO as primary connectivity across the vessels in their fleet. Marlink, a leader in managed

June 16, 2025

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki Recognized with Silver Bell Award for Outstanding Service and Safety Leadership

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was honored by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), receiving the 2025 Silver Bell Award for lifelong service and outstanding

June 16, 2025

Pacific Basin enhances fleet operations and crew welfare with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service will provide Pacific Basin vessels with a seamless connection to high-speed internet to support both crew and business

May 28, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave To Support Sustainable Scallop Harvesting For New Ava Ocean Vessel

The fully managed connectivity service will facilitate Ava Ocean’s pioneering seabed harvesting methods in the remote Barents Sea while supporting operational efficiency and

May 23, 2025

ABS Approves New Multi-Purpose Deepwater LNG Floating Asset from SHI

ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its design of a multi-purpose liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating facility for deep water (MLF-O).

Corporate News

July 2, 2025

ABB to supply integrated power system for nine shuttle tankers

In a major step towards more efficient offshore operations, Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI) and ABB have signed an agreement to equip a fleet of shuttle tankers with

July 2, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave exceeds 1,000 vessel orders amid growing demand for high-speed connectivity

Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed service has found ready audience among shipping companies seeking power of multiple networks with convenience of single provider. Inmarsat

June 26, 2025

Bardex Corp. Opens Australia Office, Focusing on Multi-Purpose Ports to Support Maritime Sustainment, Offshore Energy, and More

Richard McAllister, who joined Bardex in late 2023, heads the new Melbourne office as Director of Bardex Australia. In that role, his focus will be on strategic ports and

June 25, 2025

Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation

Specialist operator will use Marlink’s SealinkNextGen network solution with Starlink LEO as primary connectivity across the vessels in their fleet. Marlink, a leader in managed

June 16, 2025

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki Recognized with Silver Bell Award for Outstanding Service and Safety Leadership

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was honored by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), receiving the 2025 Silver Bell Award for lifelong service and outstanding

June 16, 2025

Pacific Basin enhances fleet operations and crew welfare with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service will provide Pacific Basin vessels with a seamless connection to high-speed internet to support both crew and business

May 28, 2025

Inmarsat NexusWave To Support Sustainable Scallop Harvesting For New Ava Ocean Vessel

The fully managed connectivity service will facilitate Ava Ocean’s pioneering seabed harvesting methods in the remote Barents Sea while supporting operational efficiency and

May 23, 2025

ABS Approves New Multi-Purpose Deepwater LNG Floating Asset from SHI

ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its design of a multi-purpose liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating facility for deep water (MLF-O).


Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Marine Firefighting
Marine Salvage

Resolve Marine and T&T BISSO form a coalition for US marine firefighting

Resolve Marine Group and T&T BISSO announced their coalition for Marine Firefighting services in U.S. waters.  This agreement combines both

February 1, 2011
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Blog

Icebreaking on the Chesapeake

Recent Chesapeake Bay icebreaking footage courtesy of the Maryland Department of Natural

January 31, 2011
Total Views: 32

bulk carrier liberty maritime grain
Blog

Lloyd’s Register and Bestway Marine Engineering work on new, energy-efficient bulk carrier design

Over the past year or so, the IMO has come up with a calculation that gives a rough idea of the energy efficiency of a ship.  This number is

January 31, 2011
Total Views: 116

Pirate Dingy And Gunboat
Blog

Applied Mathematicians & Meteorologists Join The Piracy Debate

We have seen solutions for piracy come from all corners of the world from expensive non-lethal weapons more often used by police forces, and OEM solutions from

January 31, 2011
Total Views: 34

“Shipping up to Boston”
Blog

“Shipping up to Boston”

For all of you who need a jump start to break through that post-lunch food coma… here’s one you’ll recognize from the Dropkick Murphys. And

January 31, 2011
Total Views: 34

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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Statoil and Transocean pull out of Egypt
Blog

Statoil and Transocean pull out of Egypt

The latest word from gCaptain sources is that all the expats from Statoil and Transocean’s offices in Egypt have left, or are in the process of leaving

January 30, 2011
Total Views: 83

Saturday, January 29, 2011
STX Shipbuilding and Lloyd’s Register to cooperate in developing environmentally friendly ship
Blog

STX Shipbuilding and Lloyd’s Register to cooperate in developing environmentally friendly ship

Lloyd’s Register and Korea’s STX Shipbuilding recently signed a cooperation agreement to develop an environmentally-friendly ship powered by LNG.

January 29, 2011
Total Views: 44

Friday, January 28, 2011
Northrop Grumman Celebrates 125 Years of Shipbuilding Excellence in Newport News
News

Northrop Grumman Celebrates 125 Years of Shipbuilding Excellence in Newport News

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE:NOC) Shipbuilding sector in Newport News, Va., will kick

January 28, 2011
Total Views: 24

First Kongsberg Maritime K-Chief 600 equipped vessel delivered to Owner
News

First Kongsberg Maritime K-Chief 600 equipped vessel delivered to Owner

The first vessel to sail with Kongsberg Maritime’s sophisticated new K-Chief 600 marine automation system was delivered to its owner on 10th January

January 28, 2011
Total Views: 312

Tanker AB9 Sinks in Singapore Strait
News

Tanker AB9 Sinks in Singapore Strait

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) reports that the Singapore-registered asphalt tanker, “AB9” sank at approximately 1510hrs on 27

January 28, 2011
Total Views: 39