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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Staxxon Folding Container
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Staxxon – The Amazing Folding Container

gCaptain has showcased a wide array of BIG ideas aimed at reducing the environmental impact of shipping. From giant kites flown off the bow of ships to

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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BOEMRE approves fourth GoM drilling permit for Exxon Mobil
News

BOEMRE approves fourth GoM drilling permit for Exxon Mobil

NEW ORLEANS –  The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) today approved a fourth deepwater drilling permit that

March 23, 2011
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Bulk carrier runs aground on remote South Atlantic Island sparking fears of environmental disaster
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Bulk carrier runs aground on remote South Atlantic Island sparking fears of environmental disaster

Photo courtesy Tristandc.com Transport Malta says it is investigating the grounding and subsequent complete hull failure of the Malta-registered MS Oliva, a

March 22, 2011
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Top 5 Worst Japan Tsunami Videos
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Top 5 Worst Japan Tsunami Videos

It’s said that video can capture the words of a nation, which is why we bring you the top maritime photos from the tsunami that has stricken Japan.

March 22, 2011
Total Views: 5795

W&T Offshore and Stone Energy join Helix Well Containment Group
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W&T Offshore and Stone Energy join Helix Well Containment Group

The Helix Well Containment Group (HWCG) announces W&T Offshore, Inc. (and its wholly owned subsidiary W & T Energy VI, LLC) and Stone Energy

March 22, 2011
Total Views: 102

USCG civilian employee Jeffrey Lantz named U.S. candidate for IMO Secretary General
Defense

USCG civilian employee Jeffrey Lantz named U.S. candidate for IMO Secretary General

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday that a civilian employee of the service is the U.S. candidate for Secretary General of the

March 22, 2011
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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

Featured

Search Intensifies After Cargo Ship Mariana Found Overturned Near Saipan

The U.S. Coast Guard and an expanding multinational task force are racing against time in the remote waters of the western Pacific after the U.S.-flagged cargo

Shipping

Hormuz Traffic at Standstill as US Vessel Seizure Widens Risk

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is at a virtual standstill on Monday after a brief and confused reopening over the weekend ended with the first

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


Tuesday, March 22, 2011
‘Maersk Constellation’ underway after extended delay in Angola
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‘Maersk Constellation’ underway after extended delay in Angola

Pictured: AMO members working aboard the Maersk Constellation as it got underway from Angola included (left to right) Second Assistant Engineer Eugene Stone,

March 22, 2011
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Bromwich: More US Gulf Drilling Permits In Next Week [UPDATED]
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Bromwich: More US Gulf Drilling Permits In Next Week [UPDATED]

NEW ORLEANS (Dow Jones)–Michael Bromwich, the top U.S. offshore drilling regulator, said Tuesday that the speed with which some oil and gas companies are

March 22, 2011
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USCG Oil Spill Cleanup Boom
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Deepwater Horizon – FOIA Documents

The Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA) gives US citizens the right to request non-classified documents form government entities that would otherwise not be

March 22, 2011
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Monday, March 21, 2011
US approves Shell’s deepwater Exploration Plan in Gulf of Mexico
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US approves Shell’s deepwater Exploration Plan in Gulf of Mexico

NEW ORLEANS – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) Director Michael R.

March 21, 2011
Total Views: 35

Tidewater awards Fincantieri Wisconsin yard order for two PSV’s
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Tidewater awards Fincantieri Wisconsin yard order for two PSV’s

Photo: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin via Flickr user djipibi Fincantieri has been awarded a contract to build two PSV’s for Tidewater at its Sturgeon Bay

March 21, 2011
Total Views: 53

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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

Search Intensifies After Cargo Ship Mariana Found Overturned Near Saipan
Featured

Search Intensifies After Cargo Ship Mariana Found Overturned Near Saipan

The U.S. Coast Guard and an expanding multinational task force are racing against time in the remote waters of the western Pacific after the U.S.-flagged cargo

Hormuz Traffic at Standstill as US Vessel Seizure Widens Risk
Shipping

Hormuz Traffic at Standstill as US Vessel Seizure Widens Risk

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is at a virtual standstill on Monday after a brief and confused reopening over the weekend ended with the first

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


Monday, March 21, 2011
IMO: No restrictions on travel to Japan
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IMO: No restrictions on travel to Japan

According to a statement by the International Maritime Organization and other top agencies, maritime operations can continue normally into and out of

March 21, 2011
Total Views: 35

Oily Matter Washing Ashore In Louisiana
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Oily Matter Washing Ashore In Louisiana

HOUSTON (Dow Jones)–The U.S. Coast Guard said an oily substance washed ashore over the weekend in parts of Louisiana that were among the hardest hit by

March 21, 2011
Total Views: 32

ABS and HHI evaluate LNG carrier designs and containment systems for Arctic operations
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ABS and HHI evaluate LNG carrier designs and containment systems for Arctic operations

Houston, TX—) Class society ABS has been collaborating with Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to evaluate the basic design and containment

March 21, 2011
Total Views: 44

ONI Advisory – Merchant Ship Attacked in Indian Ocean – 23 March
Incidents

ONI Advisory – Merchant Ship Attacked in Indian Ocean – 23 March

A merchant ship was attacked and possibly boarded by pirates on 21 March at 1230Z approximately 531 NM northeast of Salalah, Oman at 17:14N 063:18E.  This

March 21, 2011
Total Views: 28

USCG: GoM oil slick likely just silt from dredging [Photos]
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USCG: GoM oil slick likely just silt from dredging [Photos]

What was reported as a miles-long oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico is likely a plume of silt emanating from a dredging operation on the Mississippi River, a

March 21, 2011
Total Views: 55

Corporate News

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

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.

Corporate News

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

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.


Monday, March 21, 2011
Japan Tsunami - Ship On Seawall
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Japan Tsunami Photos – Top 10 Photos Of Maritime Disaster & Recovery

It’s said that a photo speaks a thousand words, which is why we bring you the top maritime tsunami photos from the earthquake that struck Japan. A man

March 21, 2011
Total Views: 845

Sunday, March 20, 2011
solid rocket booster recovery at sea
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Solid Rocket Booster Recovery At Sea – HD Video

This is the first ever up-close, high-definition video of Kennedy Space Center’s solid rocket booster (SRB) recovery ships retrieving SRB segments from

March 20, 2011
Total Views: 189

Are Tsunami’s Harmless At Sea? Video of Japanese ship encountering tsunami at sea.
Multimedia

Are Tsunami’s Harmless At Sea? Video of Japanese ship encountering tsunami at sea.

We have all heard that tsunami’s pass harmlessly beneath ships at sea, that their true force doesn’t present itself until the seafloor rises to

March 20, 2011
Total Views: 246

USS Lake Champlain Destroys Pirate Skiffs with 20MM Gatling Gun
Defense

USS Lake Champlain Destroys Pirate Skiffs with 20MM Gatling Gun

SOMALI BASIN – Just after 9.00 pm on Mar. 14, Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) warship USS Lake Champlain (CG 57), assigned to CMF’s counter-piracy

March 20, 2011
Total Views: 193

Saturday, March 19, 2011
Operation Tomodachi update, March 19 – from US Navy 7th Fleet
Defense

Operation Tomodachi update, March 19 – from US Navy 7th Fleet

Photo: Sailors aboard USS Fitzgerald prepare to lower a rigid hull inflatable boat into the ocean to assist Japanese authorities with search and rescue and

March 19, 2011
Total Views: 201

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Saturday, March 19, 2011
OMSA President slams Interior Department, Salazar over drilling permits
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OMSA President slams Interior Department, Salazar over drilling permits

Jim Adams, president and CEO of the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA), said that BOEMER’s late day announcement that it has issued an additional

March 19, 2011
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Friday, March 18, 2011
News

BOEMRE issues third drilling permit since Horizon disaster

NEW ORLEANS – The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) today approved a third additional deepwater drilling permit that

March 18, 2011
Total Views: 41

westpac express
News

Austal’s fast ferry fleet continues humanitarian relief efforts in Japan

Austal’s 101 metre “WestPac Express”, which has operated as a high speed theatre support vessel with the Okinawa based Third Marine

March 18, 2011
Total Views: 86

U.S. Navy awards Lockheed Martin next Littoral Combat Ship contract
Defense

U.S. Navy awards Lockheed Martin next Littoral Combat Ship contract

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy has awarded a Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT]-led industry team $376 million to construct the nation’s seventh Littoral

March 18, 2011
Total Views: 88

ONI Alert: Pirate Attack Group Located in central Arabian Sea
Defense

ONI Alert: Pirate Attack Group Located in central Arabian Sea

Just in from the Office of Naval Intelligence: A Pirate Attack Group (PAG) consisting of a dhow and two skiffs was observed 1223Z on 18 March approximately

March 18, 2011
Total Views: 27