Leg 8 of the Volvo Ocean Race recently took the fleet from Lisbon, Portugal, around the Azores, to Lorient, France. Along the way however, they encountered
By Jarle Hammer, Republished from the DNV Bulk Carrier Update The dry bulk market has deteriorated significantly over the last six months, although rates have
PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Dow Jones)–Global oil supply is exceeding demand by 1.5 million barrels a day, the chief executive of state-owned oil giant Saudi
(Dow Jones) COPENHAGEN–The port-operating arm of Danish shipping and oil company A.P. Moller Maersk A/S (MAERSK-B.KO) Friday signed an agreement with
The results of a recent survey conducted by the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) in conjunction with an international trade association have served to
![Ms Caroline in Crew Boat Smash Up [INCIDENT PHOTOS]](https://gcaptain.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1956d1339866312-ms-caroline-collision-image-3293512661.jpg)
Gulf Offshore Logistics’ fast supply crew boat Ms. Caroline crawled into Fourchon, LA Saturday morning with her bow all smashed up. Not many details
Essential maritime and offshore news, insights, and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox
Subscribe to gCaptain Daily and stay informed with the latest global maritime and offshore news
Last weekend’s launch of a ro-ro cargo vessel at a riverside shipyard in Wuhan may not have commanded the same attention as an Airbus A320 rolling off
A commercial tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz overnight while transiting an area associated with a covert
President Donald Trump’s claim that a covert U.S. military operation has helped hundreds of commercial ships transit the Strait of Hormuz appears to be
A U.S. Navy-operated autonomous surface vessel (ASV) built by Saronic rescued two U.S. Army aviators after their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed off the coast
At least two crew members were reported missing and one injured after U.S. forces disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman late Tuesday, in what appears to be
A lot of news this week, but not much total change in oil prices. Minute by minute volatility is the only constant we have in this market. While it
Maritime New Zealand said Friday that the container recovery stage in the salvage of the M/V Rena has been completed and the operation will now move towards
![A Little Bit of Maersk Line History [VIDEO]](https://gcaptain.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Screen-shot-2012-06-15-at-11.51.31-AM.png)
Here is an old 1960’s presentation of Maersk Line operations titled “Maersk Ships Around the World”, posted recently to the Maersk Line vimeo
The International Maritime Organization has announced that the coveted 2012 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award has been awarded to Canadian and Chilean
SBM Offshore announced today that they have received a letter of interim award (LOIA) from Shell for the supply, lease and operation of a FPSO for the Fram
Last weekend’s launch of a ro-ro cargo vessel at a riverside shipyard in Wuhan may not have commanded the same attention as an Airbus A320 rolling off
A commercial tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz overnight while transiting an area associated with a covert
President Donald Trump’s claim that a covert U.S. military operation has helped hundreds of commercial ships transit the Strait of Hormuz appears to be
A U.S. Navy-operated autonomous surface vessel (ASV) built by Saronic rescued two U.S. Army aviators after their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed off the coast
At least two crew members were reported missing and one injured after U.S. forces disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman late Tuesday, in what appears to be
Subscribe to gCaptain Daily and stay informed with the latest global maritime and offshore news
In the days when physical manual work was an every day occurrence – by George Cheyne, Senior Toolpusher, Stena Carron It was a crisp December morning
RIO DE JANEIRO–Brazilian oil-field services company OSX Brasil SA (OSXB3.BR, OSXRY), part of Brazilian businessman Eike Batista’s industrial
After rounding the Azores a few days ago, the Volvo Ocean Race fleet had a bit of a sleigh ride east toward the finish of leg 8 in Lorient.
I imagine I’m not in the minority here when I say that the world of satellite communications is a bit confusing. When Marlink invited me to interview
Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN), the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor, announced their monthly fleet update summary today with a
NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification
In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.
Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people
Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that
The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,
Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%
To meet the IMO’s emissions reduction targets, maritime industry commitment must extend to delivering greater data transparency and measurable action to prevent decarb projects
NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification
In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.
Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people
Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that
The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,
Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%
To meet the IMO’s emissions reduction targets, maritime industry commitment must extend to delivering greater data transparency and measurable action to prevent decarb projects
(Dow Jones) Citing environmental concerns, France Wednesday suspended offshore oil exploration drilling permits in its overseas district of Guyana, a move that
Troms Offshore has placed an order for a new PSV from STX Brevik in Norway that is expected strengthen its North Sea operations. Troms says the vessel will be
Following a recent editorial by USCG Captain Eric Christensen on the alarming rate of U.S.-flag ship detentions, the Seafarer International Union has released
(Dow Jones) LONDON–The price-supporting trade in crude oil from the North Sea to South Korea looks set to continue in July as Statoil ASA (STO) moves
STX OSV announced today that they have secured a contract for the design and construction of a large, advanced Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel (OSCV)
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.
(Dow Jones) NEW DELHI–India has sought more crude oil and liquefied natural gas from Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Qatar as the U.S. and European Union
Farstad Shipping announced today the winning of charter contracts for 9 of their vessels, including two newbuild PSVs for Statoil. Excluding options, the
Greek shipowner Seanergy Maritime Holdings (NASDAQ:SHIP) announced the sale of their 1995-built, 172,173 DWT Capesize bulk carrier, BET Scouter, now destined
(Dow Jones) RIO DE JANEIRO–Brazilian state-run energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA(PBR, PETR4.BR), or Petrobras, said Wednesday a “small
Kongsberg Group announced today that it has chosen a new home for its new wind division ‘Centre for Optimum Wind Park Operation’ at its maritime
Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe.
Sign Up
Join The Club
