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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
SEDCO 714
News

Well Control Experts Land on Elgin, SEDCO 714 Spuds In

At 1153 GMT, Total announced via Twitter that a team of 11 engineers had descended upon the stricken Elgin platform to commence “well kill”

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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dean taylor tidewater
News

Tidewater CEO Dean Taylor Announces Retirement

Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) announced today that Dean Taylor, its President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2002, will retire as an executive officer of

April 18, 2012
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heidmar
News

New C-Level Executives Appointed at Heidmar

The Board of Directors of Heidmar Holdings LLC, the holding company for Heidmar Inc, announced today that they had selected its new Executive team to lead the

April 18, 2012
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
cheniere energy
News

To Build US LNG Export Infrastructure, Cheniere Hires an Army of Banks to Finance $4 Billion in Debt

HOUSTON -(Dow Jones)- Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP) said Monday it has hired eight banks to help it arrange $4 billion in debt financing, the latest step in

April 17, 2012
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Cat B well intervention Rig aker solutions
News

Statoil Announces “An Entirely New Type of Rig” and a Huge Contract for Aker Solutions

Statoil announced today that they have awarded Aker Solutions a $1.9 billion contract involving a new type of rig, categorized “Cat-B”, destined to

April 17, 2012
Total Views: 162

titanic-CGI Video
Blog

Hollywood Supercomputers Recreate Titanic’s Last Moments

This weekend’s 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s final moments has led to a large collection of new Titanic digital goodies including stunning

April 17, 2012
Total Views: 139

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Featured

UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships

The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli

News

Iran Seizes Two Ships in Hormuz After Trump Halts Attacks Indefinitely

 Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off

Defense

Trump Says Shipbuilding Clashes Led to Navy Secretary Phelan’s Firing

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired following conflicts with senior Pentagon leadership over shipbuilding, offering

News

Chubb Says U.S. Hormuz Insurance Backstop Stalled as Military Convoys Fail to Materialize

Washington’s headline-grabbing maritime insurance backstop for the Strait of Hormuz appears stuck on the launchpad. Comments this week from Chubb Chairman

Defense

Navy Secretary John Phelan Departs Abruptly in Surprise Pentagon Shakeup

In a surprise Pentagon shakeup, John C. Phelan is departing the administration effective immediately, the Department of War announced Wednesday,


Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Marine Maritime Raid Force - Anti-Pirate Unit
Blog

Maritime Raid Force – Marines Gear Up To Battle Pirates

With the recent failure of Navy anti-pirate drones early this month, the US Marine Corps is taking a more traditional stance against the Somali pirates. This

April 17, 2012
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Navy's Top Ship Handler Lt. Zachary Brown
Navy

King’s Point Alumnus Named Navy’s Top Ship Handler In The Pacific

gCaptain forum members have been vocal in questioning the US Merchant Marine Academy’s (Kings Point) relevance in the modern world of increasingly large

April 17, 2012
Total Views: 175

texas city port aerial image
Blog

56 years After Gruesome Chemical Catastrophe, Science Prevented Second Texas City Disaster

In addition to authors Vicki Loe and CJ Beegle-Krause, Charlie Henry, Doug Helton, and Amy Merten contributed to this post, via NOAA Response and Restoration

April 17, 2012
Total Views: 91

allure of the seas azipod abb
Engineering News

Royal Caribbean Orders ABB Azipods for “Project Sunshine”

ABB announced today that they have won orders worth more than $60 million to provide complete power and Azipod propulsion systems for two new cruise ships to

April 17, 2012
Total Views: 99

Lake charles liquefaction project lng
News

Sempra Energy Signs Agreement for Gas Liquefaction Export Facility in Louisiana

(Dow Jones) A Sempra Energy (SRE) unit signed a commercial development agreement with Mitsubishi Corp. (MSBHY, 8058.TO) and Mitsui & Co. (MITSY,

April 17, 2012
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Most Read

UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships
Featured

UN’s Maritime Agency Prepares Hormuz Evacuation Plan for Hundreds of Ships

The International Maritime Organization is working on an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since US and Israeli

Iran Seizes Two Ships in Hormuz After Trump Halts Attacks Indefinitely
News

Iran Seizes Two Ships in Hormuz After Trump Halts Attacks Indefinitely

 Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump called off

Trump Says Shipbuilding Clashes Led to Navy Secretary Phelan’s Firing
Defense

Trump Says Shipbuilding Clashes Led to Navy Secretary Phelan’s Firing

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired following conflicts with senior Pentagon leadership over shipbuilding, offering

Chubb Says U.S. Hormuz Insurance Backstop Stalled as Military Convoys Fail to Materialize
News

Chubb Says U.S. Hormuz Insurance Backstop Stalled as Military Convoys Fail to Materialize

Washington’s headline-grabbing maritime insurance backstop for the Strait of Hormuz appears stuck on the launchpad. Comments this week from Chubb Chairman

Navy Secretary John Phelan Departs Abruptly in Surprise Pentagon Shakeup
Defense

Navy Secretary John Phelan Departs Abruptly in Surprise Pentagon Shakeup

In a surprise Pentagon shakeup, John C. Phelan is departing the administration effective immediately, the Department of War announced Wednesday,


Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Andhra Pradesh india
News

GDF Suez and GAIL Team Up to Build India’s First Floating LNG Import Terminal

NEW DELHI (Dow Jones)–French power company GDF Suez SA (GSZ.FR), GAIL (India) Ltd. (532155.BY) and the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh Tuesday

April 17, 2012
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Monday, April 16, 2012
teekay tanker matterhorn spirit
News

Teekay Sheds 13 Tankers, Positions for Investment in High Growth Sectors

Teekay Corp. (TK) said it will sell 13 of its 17 directly owned conventional tankers to its subsidiary Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK) in a stock-and-debt deal

April 16, 2012
Total Views: 60

Tim Protheroe Lloyd's Register
Blog

The Role of Class in Shipping – A Discussion with Tim Protheroe, President, Lloyd’s Register North America

I met up with Tim Protheroe, President, Lloyd’s Register North America, for a chat at this year’s Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA)

April 16, 2012
Total Views: 92

jackup rig aker solutions yantai raffles
Engineering News

Aker Solutions to Fit Out a New Friede & Goldman 2000E Jackup

Aker Solutions has won a contract from Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd to supply a complete drilling equipment package for a new jack-up drilling rig, being

April 16, 2012
Total Views: 81

Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller
News

Farewell to Mærsk McKinney-Møller 1913-2012

A long and active life has come to an end, and Denmark has lost one of the few truly international businessmen that this country has produced. For more than

April 16, 2012
Total Views: 119

Corporate News

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

April 21, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 16, 2026

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence

April 15, 2026

ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU

April 13, 2026

VIKING Helix Shapes Simpler, Easier Ship Evacuation At Speed

A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for cruise and

April 13, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 9, 2026

Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya

Order follows success of vessels in operation with Turkish Coast Guard Command Recently, Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from

Corporate News

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

April 21, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 16, 2026

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS Announce Planned Joint Venture to Advance Maritime Training

ABS and UNITED WATERWAYS (UW) have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture with River Academy, UW’s training and education subsidiary, to support crew competence

April 15, 2026

ABS and Alfred Maritime to Advance Fleet Operations and Safety for Cruise Vessels

ABS and Alfred Maritime GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore technical projects that benefit cruise operators, vessels, crews and passengers. The MOU

April 13, 2026

VIKING Helix Shapes Simpler, Easier Ship Evacuation At Speed

A new generation marine evacuation system (MES) from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment offers a faster exit for passengers, simpler operation for crew and easier service for cruise and

April 13, 2026

Immersion Suit Rises To Challenge For Faster Protection

Donning speed for emergency situations is a primary attraction of a new immersion suit from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment that is made to measure up to US-specific

April 9, 2026

Damen, IOM, Turkish Coast Guard, and European Union hold kick-off meeting for latest SAR vessel order in Antalya

Order follows success of vessels in operation with Turkish Coast Guard Command Recently, Damen Shipyards Antalya hosted a kick-off meeting attended by delegations from


Sunday, April 15, 2012
Remembering Titanic: Top 10 Best Titanic Links on The Internet
Blog

Remembering Titanic: Top 10 Best Titanic Links on The Internet

On todays 100 year anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, there is not shortage of websites, videos and exhibitions providing pretty much everything

April 15, 2012
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Titanic 3d photos
Blog

New & Stunning 3D Photos Of The Titanic

New, unseen, photos of the HMS Titanic released by National Geographic this month put the RMS Titanic in a new light. In collaboration with the  Woods Hole

April 15, 2012
Total Views: 5996

Saturday, April 14, 2012
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News

Iranian Oil Tanker Fleet Tries to Hide, AIS Transponders Ordered to be Switched Off

Iran is disabling tracking systems on most of its 39-ship tanker fleet, Reuters reported Friday, citing oil industry, trading and shipping sources, who said it

April 14, 2012
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Tour the RMS Titanic in Google Earth 3-D!
Blog

Tour the RMS Titanic in Google Earth 3-D!

With the 100 year Anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic upon us, there is no shortage of “Remembering the Titanic” blog posts, galleries,

April 14, 2012
Total Views: 2597

Friday, April 13, 2012
MY Yogi
Incidents

Report Due this Summer into Mysterious Sinking of M/Y Yogi

Proteksan Turquoise issued the most recent public statement from any of the parties linked to its 60m superyacht, Yogi, on 12 March. The vessel itself sank off

April 13, 2012
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gCaptain-jobs

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.


Friday, April 13, 2012
Global weekly bunker prices
News

Bunker Fuels Show a Downward Trend, but Decline Should Have Been Greater [REPORT]

5 April – 12 April 2012 Despite a tremendous amount of continued volatility bunker prices are clearly trending downward at this point.  This week the

April 13, 2012
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Mirabella V pendennis shipyard
News

World’s Largest Sloop Arrives for Refit at Pendennis Plus

To some gCaptain readers, the superyacht market may be an alien world, however, over the last ten years, this niche industry has exploded. With dedicated,

April 13, 2012
Total Views: 134

Ocean Rig Drillship Poseidon
News

DryShips Takes Profit from Ocean Rig, Sells 10 Million Shares

DryShips Inc. (DRYS) unveiled a bigger-sized sale of its stake in Ocean Rig UDW Inc. (ORIG) as the dry bulk shipper pares its stake in the offshore drilling

April 13, 2012
Total Views: 37

British swift oil tanker
News

Impropriety Investigation Continues at BP Shipping

LONDON -(Dow Jones)- BP PLC (BP.LN) is investigating allegations of impropriety in its shipping division but still doesn’t know whether there is any

April 13, 2012
Total Views: 85

RiverWijs Emma
Engineering News

Destined for Dampier, RiverWijs Takes Delivery of Pair of Robert Allan-Designed Tugs

RiverWijs has recently taken delivery of two sister vessels, the Robert Allan Ltd. designed – RiverWijs Emma and RiverWijs Rowan. The christening was

April 13, 2012
Total Views: 175