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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Captain John Konrad
Blog

The US Merchant Marine Academy’s Silent Ally

Editor’s Note: On Friday the New York Times published an investigation into alleged troubles at the US Merchant Marine Academy. The following is a

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
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Abu Dhabi Star Hijacked Off Lagos, Promptly Released [UPDATE]
Incidents

Abu Dhabi Star Hijacked Off Lagos, Promptly Released [UPDATE]

UPDATE 2: The MT Abu Dhabi Star has been released after pirates fled when approached by the Nigerian navy, Reuters reports. The vessel was released without

September 5, 2012
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Jailed Rena Officers See Early Release
Lifesaving Incidents

Jailed Rena Officers See Early Release

The Master and Second Officer of the stricken M/V Rena have been released from prison after serving only half of their seven-month sentence. A Department of

September 5, 2012
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News

Kenya Goes Big…Massive New Port Will Cost Two-Thirds of Gross Domestic Product

Kenya, East Africa’s largest economy, is moving to spend $25 billion on a second port, a crude pipeline and roads that will open up export routes in a

September 5, 2012
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
So the Hansa Berlin REALLY DID Run Aground on Cuba’s Coast [INCIDENT PHOTO]
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So the Hansa Berlin REALLY DID Run Aground on Cuba’s Coast [INCIDENT PHOTO]

It’s about time we have some photo evidence of the grounded Hansa Berlin in Cuba.  gCaptain broke the news that the Hansa Berlin containership quietly

September 4, 2012
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MSC Flaminia Sets Off On Trek Home

MSC Flaminia Sets Off On Trek Home

The damaged MSC FLAMINIA has started its trek back to German waters where the ship will eventually undergo salvage operations, the vessel’s management

September 4, 2012
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Hornbeck Offshore Expands Already Impressive Newbuild Program
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Hornbeck Offshore Expands Already Impressive Newbuild Program

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE: HOS) announced Tuesday that it has expanded a massive U.S.-built, owned and operated OSV newbuild program and has

September 4, 2012
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Russell Crowe Rescued By USCG in Kayaking Mishap
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Russell Crowe Rescued By USCG in Kayaking Mishap

Actor Russell Crowe was forced to hail down the U.S. Coast Guard Saturday night after nearly drifting out to sea while kayaking off the coast of Long Island.

September 4, 2012
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Shippers Eye LNG For Fuel, As Economics, Fundamentals Move In Its Favor

Shippers Eye LNG For Fuel, As Economics, Fundamentals Move In Its Favor

By Gurdeep Singh SINGAPORE–When MS Selandia made her maiden voyage from Copenhagen to Bangkok in February 1912 she transformed the shipping industry,

September 4, 2012
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Persian Gulf Tensions Help Boost Dockwise
Navy

Persian Gulf Tensions Help Boost Dockwise

(Bloomberg) — Dockwise Ltd. shareholders can thank the U.S. Navy for helping return the company to profit as the world’s largest operator of

September 4, 2012
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Monday, September 3, 2012
Somali Pirates Kill Hostage Amid Ransom Payment Delays
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Somali Pirates Kill Hostage Amid Ransom Payment Delays

Somali pirates have killed a crew member of the hijacked M/V Orna as part of a tactic to speed up ransom payment. The Panama-flagged bulk carrier was hijacked

September 3, 2012
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Monday, September 3, 2012
Chevron Moves To Ship VLCC With North Sea Crude To Asia

Chevron Moves To Ship VLCC With North Sea Crude To Asia

LONDON–Recently weakened prices of North Sea crude grades that form global benchmark Brent could find support in the coming days as up to 2 million

September 3, 2012
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G6 Alliance Temporarily Suspends Some Asia-Europe Service

G6 Alliance Temporarily Suspends Some Asia-Europe Service

Global container shipper APL, a unit of Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. (N03.SG), said Monday it and other partners will suspend some services between East Asia and

September 3, 2012
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Sunday, September 2, 2012
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Blog

gCaptain’s 2012 Readership Survey

Hey folks, it’s that time of the year again and we need a quick favor. Unlike a lot of other news companies in our industry, we don’t require

September 2, 2012
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News

Get Jacked…Up!

Yet another successful launch for Keppel Corp in Singapore.  The offshore and marine giant set afloat the Mobile Offshore Self-Elevating Drilling Unit (SEDU)

September 2, 2012
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Friday, August 31, 2012
A New Twist to The Star Princess ALLEGED Failed Rescue
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A New Twist to The Star Princess ALLEGED Failed Rescue

Editor’s Note: Princess Cruises’ today released some new evidence that they say is proof that the small boat, picture right, that was spotted by a

August 31, 2012
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Friday, August 31, 2012
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Defense

Duncan, the Latest Type 45 Destroyer Sets out on Sea Trials [IMAGES]

GLASGOW — DUNCAN, the sixth and final Type 45 destroyer built by BAE Systems, set sail today from the company’s Scotstoun shipyard to embark on her

August 31, 2012
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How U.S. Naval Power Grew to Meet Mercantile Ambitions

– By Alasdair Roberts (Bloomberg) — In the early years of the American republic, Sackets Harbor in upstate New York was one of the

August 31, 2012
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U.S. Dockworkers’ Union Seeks Port Employers’ Final Contract Terms
Ports

U.S. Dockworkers’ Union Seeks Port Employers’ Final Contract Terms

The International Longshoremen’s Association has sent a written request for final contract terms to the group representing U.S. East and Gulf Coast port

August 31, 2012
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Vale to Sell 10 Ore Carriers

Vale informed reporters today that it has signed a USD $600 million agreement to sell and further charter 10 large ore carriers with Polaris Shipping Co. Ltd.

August 31, 2012
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Incidents

Search and Rescue Operations Conclude off Indonesia, Nearly 100 Still Unaccounted For

Yesterday, four merchant vessels and HMAS Maitland recovered 55 survivors out of a total of 150 passengers of the ill-fated refugee boat that capsized and sank

August 31, 2012
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