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Thursday, December 8, 2011
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Defense

Pirates Outmatched by Royal Navy Miniguns, Snipers, and Helicopters

SOMALI basin (COMBINED MARITIME FORCES) – The Royal Navy has struck at the heart of Somali piracy operating in the Somali basin.  RFA Fort Victoria

Thursday, December 8, 2011
Total Views: 119

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Blog

Intermarine Interview Part 4: China’s Influence on the Multi-Purpose Heavy Lift Sector and Piracy

The conclusion of gCaptain’s 4-part interview with Intermarine CEO, Andre Grikitis, and CFO, Michael Dumas.  Conducted by Jack Mylott, Partner, Flagship

December 8, 2011
Total Views: 47

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Rolls-Royce’s UT 755’s in High Demand – North Sea Company Places Two Vessel Order
Engineering News

Rolls-Royce’s UT 755’s in High Demand – North Sea Company Places Two Vessel Order

Rolls-Royce said today it has received orders for two of its popular UT 755 series offshore supply vessels. The vessels were ordered by Gulf Offshore North Sea

December 7, 2011
Total Views: 315

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News

IMO’s Work to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from International Shipping – Q&A

IMO’s Karine Langlois speaks with Eivind Vagslid, the Deputy Director and Head of IMO’s Air pollution and Climate change section on IMO’s

December 7, 2011
Total Views: 74

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Interesting

High Tech Equipment Unveils Ancient Sunken Islands in the Depths Off Australia

(University of Sydney)  In the remote waters of the Indian Ocean, west of Perth, scientists have just discovered two sunken islands, almost the size of

December 7, 2011
Total Views: 112

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Another Death on Infamous Queen Mary
Blog

Another Death on Infamous Queen Mary

A woman has plunged to her death on the RMS Queen Mary, the legendary (and haunted) ocean liner permanently docked in Long Beach.  The accident happened at

December 6, 2011
Total Views: 855

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Featured

U.S. Doubles Hormuz Insurance Backstop to $40B in Hopes of Luring Ships Back

The Trump administration has doubled its maritime insurance backstop to $40 billion, expanding a flagship effort to restart commercial shipping through the

Featured

Controlled Passage: First Ships Edge Through Hormuz as Crisis Redefines Global Shipping

A small number of merchant vessels have begun edging back through the Strait of Hormuz, offering the first visible signs of movement after weeks of disruption.

Energy

Qatar LNG Vessels U-Turn After Attempt to Pass Through Hormuz

Two tankers carrying liquefied natural gas from Qatar appear to have abandoned an effort to exit the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz — delaying what

Incidents

Container Vessel Hit by Projectile South of Iran’s Kish Island, Crew Safe, UKMTO Says

A container vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Gulf, about 25 nautical miles south of Iran’s Kish Island, causing damage above the

News

Suspected Chemical Shipments From China to Iran Raise Concerns Over Potential Missile Expansion

Back in February, one week before American and Israeli warplanes launched a coordinated air campaign against Iran, a vessel called the Hamouna slipped out of


Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Port Reopens After Damaged Vale Beijing Removed from Berth

Port Reopens After Damaged Vale Beijing Removed from Berth

Brazilian mining giant Vale said Tuesday that the damaged Vale Beijing, the world’s largest iron-ore carrier, has been removed from berth at Pier I at

December 6, 2011
Total Views: 179

Frontline to Split in Restructuring Deal

Frontline to Split in Restructuring Deal

Oil tanker giant, Frontline Ltd., announced today that the company’s restructuring has been approved by the Board of the Company will be put forward to

December 6, 2011
Total Views: 112

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Blog

Intermarine CEO Interview Part 2: Project Cargo, Newbuilding, Wind Turbines, and the Heavy Lift Club..

Part 2 of an exclusive gCaptain interview with Intermarine’s CEO, Andre Grikitis, and CFO, Michael Dumas. By Jack Mylott, Partner, Flagship Management

December 6, 2011
Total Views: 123

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Multimedia

The 27th International Maritime Organization Assembly [VIDEO]

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/33180141[/vimeo] A wide range of resolutions, reflecting the broad canvas of the Organization’s work, was adopted by the 27th

December 6, 2011
Total Views: 99

Monday, December 5, 2011
Huntington Ingalls Releases Rap Video – “Safety First” [VIDEO]
Engineering News

Huntington Ingalls Releases Rap Video – “Safety First” [VIDEO]

Jimi Hendrix once said “If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.”  When it comes to shipyard

December 5, 2011
Total Views: 171

Most Read

U.S. Doubles Hormuz Insurance Backstop to $40B in Hopes of Luring Ships Back
Featured

U.S. Doubles Hormuz Insurance Backstop to $40B in Hopes of Luring Ships Back

The Trump administration has doubled its maritime insurance backstop to $40 billion, expanding a flagship effort to restart commercial shipping through the

Controlled Passage: First Ships Edge Through Hormuz as Crisis Redefines Global Shipping
Featured

Controlled Passage: First Ships Edge Through Hormuz as Crisis Redefines Global Shipping

A small number of merchant vessels have begun edging back through the Strait of Hormuz, offering the first visible signs of movement after weeks of disruption.

Qatar LNG Vessels U-Turn After Attempt to Pass Through Hormuz
Energy

Qatar LNG Vessels U-Turn After Attempt to Pass Through Hormuz

Two tankers carrying liquefied natural gas from Qatar appear to have abandoned an effort to exit the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz — delaying what

Container Vessel Hit by Projectile South of Iran’s Kish Island, Crew Safe, UKMTO Says
Incidents

Container Vessel Hit by Projectile South of Iran’s Kish Island, Crew Safe, UKMTO Says

A container vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Gulf, about 25 nautical miles south of Iran’s Kish Island, causing damage above the

Suspected Chemical Shipments From China to Iran Raise Concerns Over Potential Missile Expansion
News

Suspected Chemical Shipments From China to Iran Raise Concerns Over Potential Missile Expansion

Back in February, one week before American and Israeli warplanes launched a coordinated air campaign against Iran, a vessel called the Hamouna slipped out of


Monday, December 5, 2011
Going Green: Navy Places World’s Largest Advanced Biofuel Order

Going Green: Navy Places World’s Largest Advanced Biofuel Order

Dynamic Fuels, LLC, a joint venture between Tyson Foods and Syntroleum Corporation, said today it has won a contract with the U.S. Navy to supply an astounding

December 5, 2011
Total Views: 32

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Blog

Really Mr. Matsuda? Maritime Matters?

We had no idea… thanks for the heads up sir. David Matsuda, the highest ranking maritime official in the US government, came down to New Orleans for the

December 5, 2011
Total Views: 53

recreational fishing vessel near maersk ship containership
Blog

Terrorism, Pirates, and Blowing the Whistle on Commercial Fishing Before it Causes the Next Big Attack, Part 1

By Jeffrey J. Milstein, Moran Office of Maritime and Port Security (MOMPS)  There are many different types of possible terrorists, but the simplest

December 5, 2011
Total Views: 78

Sunday, December 4, 2011
U.S. Subcommittee: USCG Needs Icebreakers
USCG

U.S. Subcommittee: USCG Needs Icebreakers

Washington, DC – The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, chaired by U.S. Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo (R-NJ), held a hearing last week to

December 4, 2011
Total Views: 29

Unique Project Proves Bourbon not Limited to Offshore Oil and Gas

Unique Project Proves Bourbon not Limited to Offshore Oil and Gas

BOURBON this week demonstrated that its range of services is not limited to the offshore oil and gas industry, successfully installing an innovative wind

December 4, 2011
Total Views: 74

Corporate News

March 25, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.

March 20, 2026

Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries

March 16, 2026

Safety without compromise: Inmarsat’s commitment to global safety services

When a distress alert is triggered at sea, there is no room for uncertainty. For tens of thousands of vessels worldwide, Inmarsat Maritime’s safety services provide a critical

March 12, 2026

ABS Publishes New Technical Standard for Subsea Power Cables

Responding to the surge in global subsea cable investment driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence, ABS has published its Technical Standard for Subsea Power

March 12, 2026

Thordon Bearings and SNAME Announce New Graduate Scholarship to Accelerate Innovation in Green Vessel Design

Thordon Bearings Inc. has partnered with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) to launch the Thordon Bearings Graduate Scholarship, an annual award that

March 12, 2026

EXMAR Deploys Inmarsat NexusWave to Power Secure, Always-on Connectivity Across its Fleet

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out NexusWave across EXMAR’s growing fleet of gas carriers to meet the Belgian shipping company’s evolving

March 12, 2026

VIKING Delivers Solid Results in Unpredictable Market

ANNUAL REPORT: VIKING grows revenue and earnings in a market characterised by geopolitical uncertainty and lower growth rates.  After years of significant growth in key

March 4, 2026

Austal contracts Damen as Partner for local construction of LST 100 vessels for the Australian Army

On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the

Corporate News

March 25, 2026

Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave wins award for Maritime Mobility Innovation at MSUA 2026 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

The fully managed service is redefining maritime communications through a unique network-bonding capability that delivers seamless and secure, high-speed connectivity at sea.

March 20, 2026

Damen launches tenth Island Class ferry for BC Ferries

At a ceremony at Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania, the tenth Island Class ferry has been launched. Damen is constructing the vessels for BC Ferries. The Island Class ferries

March 16, 2026

Safety without compromise: Inmarsat’s commitment to global safety services

When a distress alert is triggered at sea, there is no room for uncertainty. For tens of thousands of vessels worldwide, Inmarsat Maritime’s safety services provide a critical

March 12, 2026

ABS Publishes New Technical Standard for Subsea Power Cables

Responding to the surge in global subsea cable investment driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence, ABS has published its Technical Standard for Subsea Power

March 12, 2026

Thordon Bearings and SNAME Announce New Graduate Scholarship to Accelerate Innovation in Green Vessel Design

Thordon Bearings Inc. has partnered with the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) to launch the Thordon Bearings Graduate Scholarship, an annual award that

March 12, 2026

EXMAR Deploys Inmarsat NexusWave to Power Secure, Always-on Connectivity Across its Fleet

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out NexusWave across EXMAR’s growing fleet of gas carriers to meet the Belgian shipping company’s evolving

March 12, 2026

VIKING Delivers Solid Results in Unpredictable Market

ANNUAL REPORT: VIKING grows revenue and earnings in a market characterised by geopolitical uncertainty and lower growth rates.  After years of significant growth in key

March 4, 2026

Austal contracts Damen as Partner for local construction of LST 100 vessels for the Australian Army

On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the


Sunday, December 4, 2011
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Blog

Cargo Ship Picks Up “Sea Monster”, a Special Delivery to Cape Town [VIDEO]

Mar Mostro, Puma Ocean Racing powered by Berg‘s entry in the Volvo Ocean Race is finally on her way east to Cape Town after their unfortunate

December 4, 2011
Total Views: 123

Saturday, December 3, 2011
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Blog

Intermarine CEO Discusses Operations, Ex-Im Bank Financing, Part 1 [INTERVIEW]

Part 1 of an exclusive gCaptain Interview with Intermarine’s CEO, Andre Grikitis, and CFO, Michael Dumas. By Jack Mylott, Partner, Flagship Management

December 3, 2011
Total Views: 70

Friday, December 2, 2011
Huntington Ingalls Wins $46M Contract, World’s Largest 5-Axis Saw Put to Use
Engineering News

Huntington Ingalls Wins $46M Contract, World’s Largest 5-Axis Saw Put to Use

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 2, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) today announced that the company’s

December 2, 2011
Total Views: 88

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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Finance

Seadrill (NYSE:SDRL) Delivers One of Their “Best Quarterly Operating Profits Ever”

“At a point in time when there is turbulence in the financial markets we are very pleased to deliver one of our best quarterly operating profit ever

November 30, 2011
Total Views: 43

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
USCG’s Third Fast Response Cutter Launched
USCG

USCG’s Third Fast Response Cutter Launched

The United States Coast Guard announced Tuesday the launch of its third Sentinel-class, Fast Response Cutter, the William Flores, at Bollinger Shipyards in

November 29, 2011
Total Views: 97

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gCaptain-jobs

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
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News

Shipping Industry Ponders $100 Billion Green Climate Fund

DURBAN, South Africa (Dow Jones)–The global shipping industry body said Tuesday it could consider contributing to a Green Climate Fund that aims to raise

November 29, 2011
Total Views: 43

Monday, November 28, 2011
The Ugly Truth About Yacht Insurance
Blog

The Ugly Truth About Yacht Insurance

Mr. Soledano (not his real name), the owner of a Hatteras cabin cruiser in Miami, stared at me in horror. “What?” he demanded. “It’s

November 28, 2011
Total Views: 516

Ulstein Unveils New Offshore Wind Installation Vessel

Ulstein Unveils New Offshore Wind Installation Vessel

Ulstein today unveiled a custom-designed installation vessel for Norwegian-based NorWind Installer specifically designed for the offshore wind industry. The

November 28, 2011
Total Views: 103

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Marine Salvage

Ship Arrestor – Dropping Giant Sea-Anchors Via Helicopter To Assist Salvors

The ShipArrestor, chosen from among 1200 projects funded by the European Union, defends coastlines against environmental damage when a drifting oil tanker runs

November 28, 2011
Total Views: 186

Caterpillar MaK CAT NYSE:CAT Dual Fuel Marine Engine
Engineering News

Clean and Efficient Shipping by CAT: New Marine Engine Burns Both LNG and Diesel Fuels

Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) Announces the Development of Their First High Performance Dual Fuel Marine Engine. Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is pleased to

November 28, 2011
Total Views: 299