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Thursday, November 15, 2007
Navy

Chinese Sub and the Carrier Group

While we have been preoccupied with the Bay Bridge Allision readers of our Maritime News Discoverer know of this troubling news from the pacific; When the U.S.

Thursday, November 15, 2007
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Oil Spill

Cosco Busan and San Francisco Oil Spill Photo Slideshow

Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR. Above are images of the Cosco Busan and San Francisco Bay Oil Spill Clean-up courtesy of Flickr photographers in the

November 15, 2007
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007
USCG

Where is my license? NMC / REC Delay Chart

For those mariners awaiting license review at the Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center ( USCG NMC ) here’s a breakdown of the status of all

November 14, 2007
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gCaptain

Shipping References – Cosco Busan Research Links

For those curious how the editors at gCaptain research maritime incidents like the Cosco Busan’s allision with San Francisco’s Bay Bridge, here are

November 14, 2007
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Oil Spill

Cosco Busan Audio Files – San Francisco Oil Spill

Coast Guard Photo By CWO Scott Epeprson I thought I would list a few podcasts, interviews and audio files that relate to the Cosco Busan Incident and the

November 14, 2007
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Oil Spill

San Francisco Pilot’s Report Published

The San Francisco Chronicle has published the Pilot’s Report on the Cosco Busan Incident. Here are the parts of interest to mariners; Meadows said

November 13, 2007
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Most Read

U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Chinese Icebreaker ‘Xue Long 2’ on American Continental Shelf off Alaska
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Chinese Icebreaker ‘Xue Long 2’ on American Continental Shelf off Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard has responded to Chinese activity on the extended U.S. Continental Shelf (ECS) approximately 290 nautical miles north of Utqiagvik,

Bollinger Teams Up With Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard
Shipbuilding

Bollinger Teams Up With Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard

Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has joined forces with Rauma Shipyards of Finland, Seaspan Shipyards of Canada, and Aker Arctic Technology Inc. to form a

Houthi Militants Release Video of Kidnapped ETERNITY C Crew Members
Shipping

Houthi Militants Release Video of Kidnapped ETERNITY C Crew Members

Crew members of the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier ETERNITY C have appeared in what maritime security experts describe as a heavily scripted propaganda video

Two Children Dead After Sailboat and Barge Collide Near Miami
Accidents

Two Children Dead After Sailboat and Barge Collide Near Miami

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a vessel collision between a sailboat and barge near Hibiscus Island in Miami, Florida, that resulted in the deaths of

MARAD Awards $6.2 Billion in Contracts to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Sealift Capability
Defense

MARAD Awards $6.2 Billion in Contracts to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Sealift Capability

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has taken a significant step to enhance America’s military sealift capabilities by awarding $6.2 billion in


Monday, November 12, 2007
Photo

Razzle Dazzle Ship Paintings

Our friend Richard Rodriguez pointed us to these paintings as seen on the Dark Roasted Blend blog. We have covered this story recently so if you are asking

November 12, 2007
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Engines

Ship Types 101 – San Francisco Bay Bridge Oil Tanker Collision

I have been amazed lately by the number of errors in both media reports and political commentary related to the the container ship Cosco Busan that allided

November 12, 2007
Total Views: 78

NOAA-Ice-Ship-Rainier
Marine Weather

NOAA Celebrates 200 Years of Science

NOAA’s (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Boulder campus will celebrate and commemorate the agency’s 200-year legacy in science with

November 12, 2007
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Oil Spill

Cosco Busan – Questions For Investigators

Chronicle photo by Michael Macor After visits from California powerbrokers Arnold Schwarzenegger and Diane Feinstein yesterday the head of the US Coast Guard,

November 12, 2007
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Incidents

5 Ships Sink in Russia – Death and Environmental Catastrophe

Breaking weather news from Russia. Bloomberg tells us; An oil spill from a tanker that sank in a storm in waters between Russia and Ukraine threatens an

November 12, 2007
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Most Read

U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Chinese Icebreaker ‘Xue Long 2’ on American Continental Shelf off Alaska
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Responds to Chinese Icebreaker ‘Xue Long 2’ on American Continental Shelf off Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard has responded to Chinese activity on the extended U.S. Continental Shelf (ECS) approximately 290 nautical miles north of Utqiagvik,

Bollinger Teams Up With Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard
Shipbuilding

Bollinger Teams Up With Global Powerhouses to Fast-Track Icebreaker Production for U.S. Coast Guard

Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has joined forces with Rauma Shipyards of Finland, Seaspan Shipyards of Canada, and Aker Arctic Technology Inc. to form a

Houthi Militants Release Video of Kidnapped ETERNITY C Crew Members
Shipping

Houthi Militants Release Video of Kidnapped ETERNITY C Crew Members

Crew members of the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier ETERNITY C have appeared in what maritime security experts describe as a heavily scripted propaganda video

Two Children Dead After Sailboat and Barge Collide Near Miami
Accidents

Two Children Dead After Sailboat and Barge Collide Near Miami

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a vessel collision between a sailboat and barge near Hibiscus Island in Miami, Florida, that resulted in the deaths of

MARAD Awards $6.2 Billion in Contracts to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Sealift Capability
Defense

MARAD Awards $6.2 Billion in Contracts to Strengthen U.S. Strategic Sealift Capability

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has taken a significant step to enhance America’s military sealift capabilities by awarding $6.2 billion in


Sunday, November 11, 2007
Incidents

Bridge Resource Management – A New Focus On Watchkeeping

First a note… I am publishing this short clip ahead of my next article because of its importance! While preparing our upcoming “questions for

November 11, 2007
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Incidents

Follow the path of the Cosco Busan

UPDATE: BoatingSF has a new animation that can be found here: COSCO BUSAN’S TRACK – UPDATED _________________ Our friend John of VesselTrax.com

November 11, 2007
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USCG

Veterans Day Comment

I just wanted to share this comment from our reader Martin Tregoning MNI: As a former UK SAR Mission Controller who also attended Governors Island, I can

November 11, 2007
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Video

Merchant Marine Blues – Music Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3G_kLxZ8FM For our veterans some light fair for this fine Sunday… Ramblin’ Jack Elliott singing Woodie

November 11, 2007
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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Oil Spill

San Francisco Bay Bridge Damage Survey – Video

Official USCG damage survey video of the Bay Bridge after the Cosco Busan allision earlier this week. Thanks to Marine Buzz for the find. Click here for our

November 10, 2007
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Corporate News

July 21, 2025

Enhanced ABS Lashing Notation Provides Unparalleled Flexibility for Container Operators

ABS enhanced its CLP-V(PARR) lashing notation to include a seasonality factor which gives additional operational flexibility to container ship operators. Introduced in 2024, the

July 15, 2025

Seamen’s Church Institute Hosts 2025 Mountain Challenge to Support Mariners

The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) announces the return of its celebrated SCI Mountain Challenge, taking place September 25–28, 2025, at the scenic Sunday River Resort in

July 14, 2025

Terma Surveillance Radar System Delivered by Sperry Marine to Seaspan Shipyards for Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker and MPI Programs

Terma A/S, a global leader in surveillance radar technology has partnered with Sperry Marine, a well-recognized manufacturer and service provider of marine navigation systems, to

July 7, 2025

Keeping The Human In The loop: A Step-By-Step Approach To Maritime Digitalisation

Panellists at an Inmarsat ‘Thriving in the Digital Age’ seminar urged a step-by-step approach to maritime digitalisation with due consideration for the ‘human in the

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

Corporate News

July 21, 2025

Enhanced ABS Lashing Notation Provides Unparalleled Flexibility for Container Operators

ABS enhanced its CLP-V(PARR) lashing notation to include a seasonality factor which gives additional operational flexibility to container ship operators. Introduced in 2024, the

July 15, 2025

Seamen’s Church Institute Hosts 2025 Mountain Challenge to Support Mariners

The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) announces the return of its celebrated SCI Mountain Challenge, taking place September 25–28, 2025, at the scenic Sunday River Resort in

July 14, 2025

Terma Surveillance Radar System Delivered by Sperry Marine to Seaspan Shipyards for Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker and MPI Programs

Terma A/S, a global leader in surveillance radar technology has partnered with Sperry Marine, a well-recognized manufacturer and service provider of marine navigation systems, to

July 7, 2025

Keeping The Human In The loop: A Step-By-Step Approach To Maritime Digitalisation

Panellists at an Inmarsat ‘Thriving in the Digital Age’ seminar urged a step-by-step approach to maritime digitalisation with due consideration for the ‘human in the

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


Friday, November 9, 2007
Blog

Incident Photo of the Week

The M/V Duncan Island. Details and photos can be found HERE and a translation

November 9, 2007
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gCaptain

Maritime Jobs

Announcing gCaptain’s newest feature… Maritime Job

November 9, 2007
Total Views: 219

Thursday, November 8, 2007
Incidents

Allision – Nautical Word of the Day

In covering the recent Cosco Busan incident (now the Overseas Reymar allision HERE) I have noticed most of the news articles have made a small error in

November 8, 2007
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Incidents

San Francisco Bay Bridge Allision

“At 8:30 am this morning, the Cosco Busan, an 810-foot container ship, collided with the base of one of the towers of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay

November 8, 2007
Total Views: 137

Tuesday, November 6, 2007
gCaptain

New Tools Section

The good news; We have competently overhauled the tools landing page to provide direct links to our most popular features. We have launched a new feature that

November 6, 2007
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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.


Sunday, November 4, 2007
Video

how not to land a helicopter on deck – video

November 4, 2007
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Marine Weather

Inch by Inch The Great Lakes Are Shrinking

Photo By James Rajotte for The New York Times The New York Times has an interesting article on the desperate situation in the Great Lakes. Rainfall shortages

November 4, 2007
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Incidents

Titanic Video Slideshow

“This video contains a lot of (very old) pictures on Titanic, and even two short (original) films” Related Post: Titanic Movie – Critics Turn On

November 4, 2007
Total Views: 71

Saturday, November 3, 2007
Video

Generation of Energy from Ocean Currents

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rVBl6hRvdc Generating energy using tides in the Bay of

November 3, 2007
Total Views: 45

Friday, November 2, 2007
Navy

NORAD – Tracking Missles, Planes, Santa and… Ships

We know that NORAD, the U.S. Air Force’s North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks nuclear missile launches, enemy infringement of air space and

November 2, 2007
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