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Friday, June 26, 2009
Cittia De Salerno Rescue – Incident Photo Of The Week
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Cittia De Salerno Rescue – Incident Photo Of The Week

This week’s incident photo of the week is the rescue of the sailboat Cittia De Salerno’s captain, Gianfranco Tortolani, on the USA to UK segment of

Friday, June 26, 2009
Total Views: 22

Thursday, June 25, 2009
Hawaii Superferry – A look back
gCaptain

Hawaii Superferry – A look back

No matter what side of the debate you are on over the Hawaii Superferry, you have to admit that it has been interesting to watch as its legal and

June 25, 2009
Total Views: 84

Best Captain’s Quotes – A List By Professional Mariners
gCaptain

Best Captain’s Quotes – A List By Professional Mariners

Every so often a discussion is started on the forum that can truly stand the test of time.  This one in particular has lasted nearly as long as gCaptain

June 25, 2009
Total Views: 455

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Video

Building An Earthquake Resistant Bridge – Video

. Frequently passing under bridges for a living and over them in the family sedan we, like most mariners, have a fascination with bridge design and basically

June 23, 2009
Total Views: 174

Sunday, June 21, 2009
Interesting

Marine License Insurance – An Interview With Ralph J. Mellusi Esq. – Part 2

Today we continue our interview (click HERE for part 1) with Ralph Mellusi, an admiralty lawyer specializing in marine license defense. Ralph Mellusi has

June 21, 2009
Total Views: 175

Somali Pirate Takedown – Maersk Alabama Story Hits Prime Time TV
Maritime Security

Somali Pirate Takedown – Maersk Alabama Story Hits Prime Time TV

Get your TIVO’s ready…. In a new, featured, television show The Discovery Channel looks to find out the very real story behind the story of the

June 21, 2009
Total Views: 325

Most Read

Shipping

Iran-Linked Oil Tankers Sail West After Boarding by US

Two Iran-linked oil tankers that US forces interdicted near Sri Lanka last week are now sailing west. US forces carried out “maritime interdiction and

News

Iran’s Guards Seize Wartime Power, Blunting Supreme Leader’s Role

 Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of power — an abrupt break with

Navy

The United States Did Not Just Outsource Shipbuilding. It Outsourced Demand.

Why America’s Cargo Demand Is Building Maritime Capacity Everywhere but at Home By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed)   I spent last week at the Sea-Air-Space

Energy

Idemitsu Maru Tanker Carrying Saudi Oil Seeks to Cross Strait of Hormuz

Panama-flagged tanker Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi oil, is attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on

Shipping

Aged Oil Tanker Suggests Iran Is Bringing Back Retired Ships

A 29-year-old Iranian supertanker has appeared at Kharg Island after years off the radar, a sign that Tehran could be using retired ships to keep loading oil


Saturday, June 20, 2009
USCG

eLoran Sparks Debate In Washington – Is It Truly Important?

While we have covered eLoran before, most notably in this eLoran FAQ early last year, new headlines provide the need for revisiting the topic. In an article

June 20, 2009
Total Views: 160

Friday, June 19, 2009
Lifeboat Air Bottle Explosion – Maritime Incident Photo Of The Week
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Lifeboat Air Bottle Explosion – Maritime Incident Photo Of The Week

This story comes via our friends at the excellent blog Maritime Accident Casebook (MAC for short). Bob Couttie

June 19, 2009
Total Views: 585

gCaptain Announcement – Maritime Job Section Launched!
Jobs

gCaptain Announcement – Maritime Job Section Launched!

Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the all new Maritime Jobs Section on gCaptain.com!  This decision finally comes after numerous requests and a

June 19, 2009
Total Views: 34

Thursday, June 18, 2009
photo eurodam cabininstall
Interesting

How It’s Built – Cruise Ship Cabins

How is a cabin is built in this day of containerization and commodization? Remotely of course. Eurodam News, Holland America’s blog showcasing the

June 18, 2009
Total Views: 1852

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
rdml rabago
USCG

RDML Ronald J. Rabago Named Assistant Commandant for Acquisition, Chief Acquisition Officer – gCaptain Interview

On June 12, 2009 Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago assumed duties as the new Assistant Commandant for Acquisitions and Chief Acquisition Officer of the United

June 17, 2009
Total Views: 49

Most Read

Iran-Linked Oil Tankers Sail West After Boarding by US
Shipping

Iran-Linked Oil Tankers Sail West After Boarding by US

Two Iran-linked oil tankers that US forces interdicted near Sri Lanka last week are now sailing west. US forces carried out “maritime interdiction and

Iran’s Guards Seize Wartime Power, Blunting Supreme Leader’s Role
News

Iran’s Guards Seize Wartime Power, Blunting Supreme Leader’s Role

 Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of power — an abrupt break with

The United States Did Not Just Outsource Shipbuilding. It Outsourced Demand.
Navy

The United States Did Not Just Outsource Shipbuilding. It Outsourced Demand.

Why America’s Cargo Demand Is Building Maritime Capacity Everywhere but at Home By Bruce Kimbrell (Policy Op-Ed)   I spent last week at the Sea-Air-Space

Idemitsu Maru Tanker Carrying Saudi Oil Seeks to Cross Strait of Hormuz
Energy

Idemitsu Maru Tanker Carrying Saudi Oil Seeks to Cross Strait of Hormuz

Panama-flagged tanker Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi oil, is attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on

Aged Oil Tanker Suggests Iran Is Bringing Back Retired Ships
Shipping

Aged Oil Tanker Suggests Iran Is Bringing Back Retired Ships

A 29-year-old Iranian supertanker has appeared at Kharg Island after years off the radar, a sign that Tehran could be using retired ships to keep loading oil


Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Offbeat

World’s Largest Yacht Launched in Germany – Time Lapse Video

Costing over $100 million more than a Swedish Gotland SSK submarine, nearly as much as an Indian Vikrant class Aircraft carrier  and just a touch more than

June 17, 2009
Total Views: 59

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Incidents

MSC Napoli Drydocked – HD Photo

Maritime Photographer Frodog brings us this HD image of the infamous MSC Napoli in drydock. He writes: In a Dry Dock aft of the Resolution was this Hulk of

June 16, 2009
Total Views: 249

hms thrusters
Engines

Lease A Thruster – Video From Marine Hydaulic Systems

We first met Hydraulic Marine Systems during our coverage of the International Workboat Show in December and, like the rest of the trade show participants,

June 16, 2009
Total Views: 175

Monday, June 15, 2009
Port Kiel Fire – Incident Photo Of The Week
Blog

Port Kiel Fire – Incident Photo Of The Week

The Local

June 15, 2009
Total Views: 128

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Interesting Ship of The Week – The Far Samson: Rolls Royces’ UT 761 CD design
Ship Design

Interesting Ship of The Week – The Far Samson: Rolls Royces’ UT 761 CD design

This weeks interesting ship of the week was just more appropriately name ‘Ship of the Year’ at Nor-Shipping 2009 in Oslo Norway.  It is the Far

June 11, 2009
Total Views: 5850

Corporate News

4 hours ago

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

17 hours ago

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

24 hours ago

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper

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

Corporate News

4 hours ago

Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar, Senior Loss

17 hours ago

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of industrial cybersecurity,

24 hours ago

FarSounder Celebrates 25 Years of Innovation in Marine Navigation

FarSounder marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a quarter-century of advancing marine navigation technology and improving safety at sea. Since its founding, the company

April 24, 2026

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper

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


Thursday, June 11, 2009
USCG

Vessel Search And Rescue – Should LRIT Replace Amver?

Should LRIT replace Amver? This question was raised by Ryan Erickson on the Unofficial Coast Guard Blog. Ryan did a nice job of highlighting many of the

June 11, 2009
Total Views: 157

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Incidents

Lifeboat Incident Video – Dropped From The Falls

[vimeo width=”500″ height=”375″]http://vimeo.com/5089338[/vimeo] This video came to use through our tip line. We don’t have

June 10, 2009
Total Views: 82

Saturday, June 6, 2009
Maritime Job Board Preview – This Weekend Only
gCaptain

Maritime Job Board Preview – This Weekend Only

Photo by Erica Marshall In April gCaptain was excited to announce opening the new MARITIME JOBS SECTION to our forum member BETA testers. Currently We are

June 6, 2009
Total Views: 30

New Carissa – Incident Photo Of The Week
Blog

New Carissa – Incident Photo Of The Week

Image via Wikipedia This photo from the maritime incident archives is of the New Carissa… the freighter that ran aground on a beach near Coos Bay,

June 6, 2009
Total Views: 34

Friday, June 5, 2009
LEGO Battleship Yamato – The Toy Megaship
Interesting

LEGO Battleship Yamato – The Toy Megaship

We have covered many maritime LEGO creations in the past, including a rather impressive Aircraft Carrier, and have even been told of a mystical all LEGO port

June 5, 2009
Total Views: 1003

gCaptain-jobs
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.


Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Air France Flight 447 – Commercial Ships Race To Assist
Incidents

Air France Flight 447 – Commercial Ships Race To Assist

  Brazilian Air Force and Navy assets are currently being deployed to the crash zone of Air France Flight 447 . The BBC tells

June 2, 2009
Total Views: 96

Failed Trans-Atlantic Rowing Attempt Costs U.S. Tax Payers
Lifesaving Incidents

Failed Trans-Atlantic Rowing Attempt Costs U.S. Tax Payers

From The Boston Globe: French oarsman Charlie Girard failed for a third time yesterday in his quixotic quest to row to France from Cape Cod. And US taxpayers

June 2, 2009
Total Views: 103

Monday, June 1, 2009
Vincenzo Florio Ferry Fire – Incident Photo Of The Week
Ship Fires

Vincenzo Florio Ferry Fire – Incident Photo Of The Week

This week’s incident photo of the week is of the Italian ferry M/V Vincenzo Florio, enroute from Naples to Palermo. The BBC tells

June 1, 2009
Total Views: 200

Saturday, May 30, 2009
Photo

Shipyard Time Lapse Photography – Accommodation Megabock Move

More time lapse photography for your weekend enjoyment. This video is from gCaptain’s own series of shipyard photos from South Korea. Visit

May 30, 2009
Total Views: 22

Photo

Houston Ship Channel – Time Lapse Video

Another amazing Time Lapse video from our friend Lou Vest of the Houston Pilots. You can find more of Lou’s amazing photos on Flickr

May 30, 2009
Total Views: 53