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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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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

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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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: 142

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: 204

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: 65

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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: 59

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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: 165

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Cruise Ships

U.S. Coast Guard Detains MSC Cruise Ship in Miami

The U.S. Coast Guard has detained the cruise ship MSC Poesia at PortMiami, forcing MSC Cruises to cancel an 11-night Caribbean voyage after the vessel remained

News

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Repeated Falsification of Crew Rest Records

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier from Australian ports for 90 days after inspectors

Navy

Longer Navy Deployments Demand More Than Tough Sailors

By Chris Servello (OpEd) Ten and eleven month Navy deployments may become the norm for the next couple of years. That’s the message Chief of Naval

Accidents

Hapag-Lloyd, ONE Warn Most Cargo Lost in Massive Containership Fire

Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) are warning customers that most of the cargo aboard the fire-damaged containership Espirito Santo Express is likely

News

New Wave of Attacks Hits Tankers and LNG Carrier in Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf

A tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles in the Persian Gulf late Sunday, marking the latest in a series of attacks on commercial shipping in and


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
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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: 115

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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: 175

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: 139

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: 116

Most Read

U.S. Coast Guard Detains MSC Cruise Ship in Miami
Cruise Ships

U.S. Coast Guard Detains MSC Cruise Ship in Miami

The U.S. Coast Guard has detained the cruise ship MSC Poesia at PortMiami, forcing MSC Cruises to cancel an 11-night Caribbean voyage after the vessel remained

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Repeated Falsification of Crew Rest Records
News

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Repeated Falsification of Crew Rest Records

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier from Australian ports for 90 days after inspectors

Longer Navy Deployments Demand More Than Tough Sailors
Navy

Longer Navy Deployments Demand More Than Tough Sailors

By Chris Servello (OpEd) Ten and eleven month Navy deployments may become the norm for the next couple of years. That’s the message Chief of Naval

Hapag-Lloyd, ONE Warn Most Cargo Lost in Massive Containership Fire
Accidents

Hapag-Lloyd, ONE Warn Most Cargo Lost in Massive Containership Fire

Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) are warning customers that most of the cargo aboard the fire-damaged containership Espirito Santo Express is likely

New Wave of Attacks Hits Tankers and LNG Carrier in Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf
News

New Wave of Attacks Hits Tankers and LNG Carrier in Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf

A tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles in the Persian Gulf late Sunday, marking the latest in a series of attacks on commercial shipping in and


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: 58

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: 130

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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: 50

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: 534

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: 143

Corporate News

November 4, 2026

Propspeed Joins RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program to Support More Efficient and Sustainable Vessel Operations

Improving vessel energy efficiency is an important part of the maritime industry’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. While hull performance

November 3, 2026

Damen wins KNVTS Ship of the Year Award with CSOV Windcat Rotterdam

Damen Shipyards Group and Windcat are pleased to announce that Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) Windcat Rotterdam has received the KNVTS

October 27, 2026

New RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 Tug Design for Ningbo Port

Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce the award to design a new RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 (FiFi 2) tug for Ningbo Port. The vessel will be

October 22, 2026

Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027

Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects.

October 13, 2026

ABS Helps Industry Put Augmented Reality to the Test

Augmented reality (AR) can help industrial crews perform tasks more efficiently and consistently, but widespread deployment will depend on demonstrating that productivity gains

October 12, 2026

Moxie Media to Launch Moxie Connect 2026 Event Alongside the International WorkBoat Show

Moxie Media will host its first dedicated user event, Moxie Connect: User Conference 2026, a complimentary event open to all maritime professionals, on Wednesday, December 2, at

October 12, 2026

Connecting maritime digitalisation to process

While the technology needed to digitalise maritime operations is already here, much remains to be done to ensure organisations and their people are equipped to use it effectively,

October 12, 2026

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The

Corporate News

November 4, 2026

Propspeed Joins RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program to Support More Efficient and Sustainable Vessel Operations

Improving vessel energy efficiency is an important part of the maritime industry’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. While hull performance

November 3, 2026

Damen wins KNVTS Ship of the Year Award with CSOV Windcat Rotterdam

Damen Shipyards Group and Windcat are pleased to announce that Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) Windcat Rotterdam has received the KNVTS

October 27, 2026

New RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 Tug Design for Ningbo Port

Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce the award to design a new RAmparts 3800 Ship-Handling/Fire-Fighting 2 (FiFi 2) tug for Ningbo Port. The vessel will be

October 22, 2026

Nor-Shipping brings new Focus to AI, Ports and Marketing in 2027

Nor-Shipping is revamping its knowledge-sharing offer with a brand new stage created for day-long ‘deep dives’ into fast-moving and strategically important subjects.

October 13, 2026

ABS Helps Industry Put Augmented Reality to the Test

Augmented reality (AR) can help industrial crews perform tasks more efficiently and consistently, but widespread deployment will depend on demonstrating that productivity gains

October 12, 2026

Moxie Media to Launch Moxie Connect 2026 Event Alongside the International WorkBoat Show

Moxie Media will host its first dedicated user event, Moxie Connect: User Conference 2026, a complimentary event open to all maritime professionals, on Wednesday, December 2, at

October 12, 2026

Connecting maritime digitalisation to process

While the technology needed to digitalise maritime operations is already here, much remains to be done to ensure organisations and their people are equipped to use it effectively,

October 12, 2026

ABS and U.S. Department of Energy Sign MOU on Maritime Applications of Advanced Nuclear Technology

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance modern commercial nuclear technology at sea. The


Monday, November 28, 2011
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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: 245

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: 374

Iskes Towage & Salvage Damen tug Argus
Engineering News

The Green Tug Project – Energy Efficient Design for Workboats

In November 2011 Iskes Towage & Salvage took its first Damen tug into operation: the ASD 2810 ‘Argus’. Pleased with its capabilities, Iskes

November 28, 2011
Total Views: 192

Sunday, November 27, 2011
M/V Swanland Sinks in Irish sea – Prince William rescues two sailors, one dead, five still missing [RESCUE VIDEO]

M/V Swanland Sinks in Irish sea – Prince William rescues two sailors, one dead, five still missing [RESCUE VIDEO]

Developing story… Five crewmembers from the cargo ship M/V Swanland are missing after the vessel sank in heavy seas in the Irish Sea early Sunday

November 27, 2011
Total Views: 211

gCaptain Cyber-Monday Holiday Book Deal
Blog

gCaptain Cyber-Monday Holiday Book Deal

Have you started your holiday shopping? It’s said that a book signed by the author is worth twice the cover price and, for that reason, gCaptain is

November 27, 2011
Total Views: 37

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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.


Saturday, November 26, 2011
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Blog

Tsunami Escape Pod – New Technology Could Save You From The Next Giant Wave

It was the day after Christmas 2004 when my wife received a call from a relative asking if I was ok. I departed the region a week before, but

November 26, 2011
Total Views: 859

IMO Honors Korean Captain Seog for Exceptional Bravery at Sea [VIDEO]
Multimedia

IMO Honors Korean Captain Seog for Exceptional Bravery at Sea [VIDEO]

LONDON – (IMO) Captain Seog Hae-gyun of the Republic of Korea, Master of the chemical tanker Samho Jewelry, has been presented with the International

November 26, 2011
Total Views: 146

Friday, November 25, 2011
Offshore Wind Farm Installation
News

Offshore Wind Power Gains Another Foothold in the North Sea

STOCKHOLM — Swedish utility Vattenfall AB Friday announced plans to build an offshore wind farm in the North Sea after it recently bought the license

November 25, 2011
Total Views: 99

Thursday, November 24, 2011
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News

A West African Giant – Total’s Pazflor FPSO is Inaugurated

Launched by Total in December 2007, Pazflor is one of the largest offshore oil production projects in the world, and a major development for Angola.  This

November 24, 2011
Total Views: 1102

FBR
News

FBR Downgrades World’s Largest Tanker Owner, Chapter 11 Possible

(Dow Jones) FBR slashes its price target on Frontline (FRO) to $1.50 from $5.50 as it downgrades the oil-tanker operator to underperform in the wake of the

November 24, 2011
Total Views: 60