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Friday, May 18, 2007
Incidents

Alaska Cruise Ship Incident Has Ties to Exxon Valdez Grounding

A common misconception of the public is that the Exxon Valdez grounding was the direct result of an intoxicated Captain. Those of us in the industry know this

Friday, May 18, 2007
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
gCaptain

Simple Searches

As a follow up to yesterday’s long post here’s the short version. For all Martime Related Searches go here: Focused Maritime Search Engine For all

May 16, 2007
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
gCaptain

GMDSS or how I stopped worrying about and started to love/miss the Radio Officer

It think even those of us who are experts in technology are blow away by some of the capabilities today. Going to a Maritime Academy in the 90’s gave

May 15, 2007
Total Views: 45

Navy

NATO Considers Active Protection of Offshore Assets

Considering the recent security concerns in Nigeria NATO is in discussions with major oil companies to provide active protection of offshore

May 15, 2007
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Monday, May 14, 2007
Incidents

UPDATE – Empress of the North’s Long History of Trouble

This is actually the 4th grounding of the vessel “Empress of the Sea”. By reviewing the USCG incident reports along with some google powered

May 14, 2007
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Incidents

UPDATE – This is Empress of the North’s 3rd Grounding

The cruise ship Empress of the North that hit a rock off Juneau Alaska this morning has had an eerilly similar incident in the Columbia River last year. As

May 14, 2007
Total Views: 141

Most Read

U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Keep Repeating the Same Costly Shipbuilding Mistake
Defense

U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Keep Repeating the Same Costly Shipbuilding Mistake

The U.S. government is once again under fire for a long-standing shipbuilding habit: starting construction before designs are fully baked. The practice has

Kremlin Says Ukrainian Strike on CPC Terminal Was Outrageous Given its International Importance
Featured

Kremlin Says Ukrainian Strike on CPC Terminal Was Outrageous Given its International Importance

The Kremlin said on Monday that a Ukrainian weekend attack on Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) infrastructure was outrageous given its international

Two Sanctioned Tankers Catch Fire in Black Sea After Suspected Mine Strikes
News

Two Sanctioned Tankers Catch Fire in Black Sea After Suspected Mine Strikes

Two sanctioned tankers caught fire in the Black Sea on Friday after reporting external impacts off the Turkish coast, with all crew members reported safe as

Coal Ship Turns Back After Protesters Block Shipping Channel at Major Australian Port
Featured

Coal Ship Turns Back After Protesters Block Shipping Channel at Major Australian Port

A climate-change protest off Australia's coast forced an inbound ship to turn back from one of the country's largest terminals for coal exports on Saturday,

Shadow Fleet Crisis Deepens: Third Tanker Incident off Senegal Follows Black Sea Drone Strikes
News

Shadow Fleet Crisis Deepens: Third Tanker Incident off Senegal Follows Black Sea Drone Strikes

Turkish maritime authorities continue firefighting and stabilization operations on two sanctioned tankers struck by Ukrainian naval drones in the Black Sea,


Monday, May 14, 2007
Incidents

Breaking News – Cruise Ship Hit Rock off Juneau Alaska

The Captain of the cruise ship Empress of the North has called for passengers to abandon the ship after hitting a rock off Juneau Alaska. Reports are still

May 14, 2007
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Saturday, May 12, 2007
Navy

Have you received your Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal?

Have you received your Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal for service on U.S.-flag vessels in direct support of American and allied military operations in

May 12, 2007
Total Views: 237

Incidents

Discover Upcoming Maritime News

Our editor’s favorite stories from our Discoverer Maritime News Service. Containers Lost Overboard in Storm Seadrill Orders Another Semi Jurong Congress

May 12, 2007
Total Views: 58

Friday, May 11, 2007
Maritime Security Incidents

Chevron Pulling Non-Essential Persons Out Of Nigeria

Here’s a story important to our fellow captains and mates working on drillships or semi’s in Africa. Chevron has decided to evacuate non-essential

May 11, 2007
Total Views: 65

gCaptain

Free Maritime Tools and Publications

If you are new to the site then head over to our Tools & Links. There you will find free navigational tools, no cost publications and our real time

May 11, 2007
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Most Read

U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Keep Repeating the Same Costly Shipbuilding Mistake
Defense

U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Keep Repeating the Same Costly Shipbuilding Mistake

The U.S. government is once again under fire for a long-standing shipbuilding habit: starting construction before designs are fully baked. The practice has

Kremlin Says Ukrainian Strike on CPC Terminal Was Outrageous Given its International Importance
Featured

Kremlin Says Ukrainian Strike on CPC Terminal Was Outrageous Given its International Importance

The Kremlin said on Monday that a Ukrainian weekend attack on Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) infrastructure was outrageous given its international

Two Sanctioned Tankers Catch Fire in Black Sea After Suspected Mine Strikes
News

Two Sanctioned Tankers Catch Fire in Black Sea After Suspected Mine Strikes

Two sanctioned tankers caught fire in the Black Sea on Friday after reporting external impacts off the Turkish coast, with all crew members reported safe as

Coal Ship Turns Back After Protesters Block Shipping Channel at Major Australian Port
Featured

Coal Ship Turns Back After Protesters Block Shipping Channel at Major Australian Port

A climate-change protest off Australia's coast forced an inbound ship to turn back from one of the country's largest terminals for coal exports on Saturday,

Shadow Fleet Crisis Deepens: Third Tanker Incident off Senegal Follows Black Sea Drone Strikes
News

Shadow Fleet Crisis Deepens: Third Tanker Incident off Senegal Follows Black Sea Drone Strikes

Turkish maritime authorities continue firefighting and stabilization operations on two sanctioned tankers struck by Ukrainian naval drones in the Black Sea,


Thursday, May 10, 2007
Photo

A license to be proud of…. even if it’s just a dummy.

In MERPAC’s Task Statement #66 from last week’s meeting are a few interesting items beyond the usual TWIC gripes. Including: MERPAC seeks

May 10, 2007
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Wednesday, May 9, 2007
gCaptain

Hidden Scoop

Here are some of the upcoming Discoverer posts. Be sure to vote on the ones you like! Will Virginia soon be entertaining big offers for its port terminals? The

May 9, 2007
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Friday, May 4, 2007
Incidents

New Yorkers call 911 on Dockwise Ship

Citizens were quick to call 911 after witnessing the Dockwise Swan’s ballasting operation in New York harbor. Attempting to deliver dredging equipment

May 4, 2007
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Corporate News

November 26, 2025

Damen and Windcat introduce Innovation Series – a new class of offshore support vessels

New Innovation Series follows successful Windcat CSOV introduction On 25 November 2025, at the Offshore Energy Conference in Amsterdam, Windcat signed a contract with Damen

November 18, 2025

Maersk chooses Charlotte, North Carolina for its  North American Headquarters

A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced today that it has selected Charlotte  for its official North America headquarters, committing to add more than 500 jobs to Its current

November 17, 2025

Teijin Aramid launches Twaron Next®: world’s most sustainable para-aramid

Teijin Aramid introduced Twaron Next®, a high-performance para-aramid engineered with a clear focus on sustainability. The new material combines strength, durability, and thermal

November 12, 2025

Damen acquires UK-based I.M.E Group

Next step in development of UK services offering Damen has announced the acquisition of Southampton-based I.M.E Group Ltd. The acquisition follows close collaboration between the

November 6, 2025

Stena Bulk vessels deploy Inmarsat NexusWave as part of Northern Marine Management’s crew welfare strategy

The fully managed bonded connectivity solution will support NMM’s strategic communications vision on seafarer welfare, recruitment and retention Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat

November 5, 2025

Damen unveils Combi Freighter 5000 ICE

Ice class vessel enables cost efficient, low emission ice class operations Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled the latest platform in its successful cargo vessels portfolio. The

November 4, 2025

Polaris Founder Launches Maritime PR Guide as Sector Moves Into Spotlight

Polaris media founder Ben Pinnington launches new maritime PR book urging maritime business to harness sector’s new high profile  The global maritime industry is being urged to

November 4, 2025

Irving OmniLift® Shiplift Advances to Equipment Production on largest Shiplift in North America

This milestone reflects Bardex’s commitment to precision, reliability, and on-time project delivery. Bardex, in partnership with Irving Shipbuilding, Inc., today announced

Corporate News

November 26, 2025

Damen and Windcat introduce Innovation Series – a new class of offshore support vessels

New Innovation Series follows successful Windcat CSOV introduction On 25 November 2025, at the Offshore Energy Conference in Amsterdam, Windcat signed a contract with Damen

November 18, 2025

Maersk chooses Charlotte, North Carolina for its  North American Headquarters

A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced today that it has selected Charlotte  for its official North America headquarters, committing to add more than 500 jobs to Its current

November 17, 2025

Teijin Aramid launches Twaron Next®: world’s most sustainable para-aramid

Teijin Aramid introduced Twaron Next®, a high-performance para-aramid engineered with a clear focus on sustainability. The new material combines strength, durability, and thermal

November 12, 2025

Damen acquires UK-based I.M.E Group

Next step in development of UK services offering Damen has announced the acquisition of Southampton-based I.M.E Group Ltd. The acquisition follows close collaboration between the

November 6, 2025

Stena Bulk vessels deploy Inmarsat NexusWave as part of Northern Marine Management’s crew welfare strategy

The fully managed bonded connectivity solution will support NMM’s strategic communications vision on seafarer welfare, recruitment and retention Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat

November 5, 2025

Damen unveils Combi Freighter 5000 ICE

Ice class vessel enables cost efficient, low emission ice class operations Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled the latest platform in its successful cargo vessels portfolio. The

November 4, 2025

Polaris Founder Launches Maritime PR Guide as Sector Moves Into Spotlight

Polaris media founder Ben Pinnington launches new maritime PR book urging maritime business to harness sector’s new high profile  The global maritime industry is being urged to

November 4, 2025

Irving OmniLift® Shiplift Advances to Equipment Production on largest Shiplift in North America

This milestone reflects Bardex’s commitment to precision, reliability, and on-time project delivery. Bardex, in partnership with Irving Shipbuilding, Inc., today announced