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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Ship simulators are not stimulators!

Simulator are not stimulators! By John G. Denham After a career at sea and a period of piloting I tried a tour in academia. I was surprised to find

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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USS Port Royal Grounding – Incident Updates, Links and Photos!
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USS Port Royal Grounding – Incident Updates, Links and Photos!

After seven months in dry dock and $40 million in repairs, the cruiser USS Port Royal is back in the water in Pearl Harbor following the embarrassing February

September 29, 2009
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Incident Photo – M/V Eagle Tuscon Grounding
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Incident Photo – M/V Eagle Tuscon Grounding

This incident photo released by the U.S.C.G. shows the M/V Eagle Tuscon grounded near Pilottown, La., at the mouth of the Mississippi.  The Eagle Tuscon

September 29, 2009
Total Views: 31

Saturday, September 26, 2009
M/V Shagra – Ship Photo Of The Week
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M/V Shagra – Ship Photo Of The Week

Photo by; gCaptain Today’s photo of the week is of the LNG tanker M/V Shagra and her sister ship the M/V Zagra. More info can be found on the

September 26, 2009
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Thursday, September 24, 2009

A Day in the Life of a DP Operator

Working on a DP vessel shares many similarities with working on a regular vessel. There are unique aspects about it as well. The following article is by no

September 24, 2009
Total Views: 770

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Samsung Shipyard HDR – Photo Of The Week
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Samsung Shipyard HDR – Photo Of The Week

This week’s photo is an HDR view of Samsung Shipyard in Geoje, South Korea. The photo was taken from the crown of a drillship’s derrick. Notice the

September 22, 2009
Total Views: 28

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Featured

Tanker Attack Raises New Questions About U.S. ‘Secret Mission’ in Hormuz

A commercial tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz overnight while transiting an area associated with a covert

News

Shipping Industry Welcomes Iran Deal But Warns Strait of Hormuz Reopening Will Take Time

The global shipping industry welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending months of conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz, but maritime

Featured

Maersk Keeps Gulf Restrictions in Place Despite Hormuz Reopening Push

Maersk is keeping significant cargo restrictions and emergency surcharges in place across the Persian Gulf, offering the latest sign that commercial shipping

News

Shadow Fleet Tanker Captain Pleads Guilty After Weeks-Long Atlantic Chase by U.S. Coast Guard

The former master of a tanker linked to Iran and Venezuela’s shadow oil trade has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court after leading the U.S. Coast Guard

News

Hormuz Is Reopening. Shipping’s Old Playbook Isn’t.

As the reports of a deal between the US and Iran are top headlines, again, shipowners will be looking at the financial implications and alternatives if


Monday, September 21, 2009
M/V Marti Princess Vs Renate Schulte – Incident Photo Of The Week
Incidents

M/V Marti Princess Vs Renate Schulte – Incident Photo Of The Week

More details on this January’s casualty-free collision of the M/V Marti Princess and M/V Renate Schultecan can be found HERE and

September 21, 2009
Total Views: 460

Friday, September 18, 2009
Offbeat

Millionaire Held “Hostage” Aboard Yacht

Embedded video from <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://www.cnn.com/video”>CNN Video</a>

September 18, 2009
Total Views: 28

USCG

Final Rule Published for Large Passenger Vessel Crew Requirements

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard’s Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship Directorate announced Thursday publication of a final rule in the

September 18, 2009
Total Views: 33

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
News Update: M/V Arctic Sea
Maritime Security Incidents

News Update: M/V Arctic Sea

Moscow – There were no weapons being smuggled on board the hijacked “Arctic Sea” freighter according to the conclusions of a Russian

September 16, 2009
Total Views: 34

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Ship Photo of The Week – Might Servant 1 Transiting the Gulf of Aden
Maritime Security Incidents

Ship Photo of The Week – Might Servant 1 Transiting the Gulf of Aden

Between the 13th and the 14th of September, the Dockwise semi-submersible, heavy-marine transport vessel, Mighty Servant 1, was safely escorted by EUNAVFOR

September 15, 2009
Total Views: 42

Most Read

Tanker Attack Raises New Questions About U.S. ‘Secret Mission’ in Hormuz
Featured

Tanker Attack Raises New Questions About U.S. ‘Secret Mission’ in Hormuz

A commercial tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile near the Strait of Hormuz overnight while transiting an area associated with a covert

Shipping Industry Welcomes Iran Deal But Warns Strait of Hormuz Reopening Will Take Time
News

Shipping Industry Welcomes Iran Deal But Warns Strait of Hormuz Reopening Will Take Time

The global shipping industry welcomed news of a U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at ending months of conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz, but maritime

Maersk Keeps Gulf Restrictions in Place Despite Hormuz Reopening Push
Featured

Maersk Keeps Gulf Restrictions in Place Despite Hormuz Reopening Push

Maersk is keeping significant cargo restrictions and emergency surcharges in place across the Persian Gulf, offering the latest sign that commercial shipping

Shadow Fleet Tanker Captain Pleads Guilty After Weeks-Long Atlantic Chase by U.S. Coast Guard
News

Shadow Fleet Tanker Captain Pleads Guilty After Weeks-Long Atlantic Chase by U.S. Coast Guard

The former master of a tanker linked to Iran and Venezuela’s shadow oil trade has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court after leading the U.S. Coast Guard

Hormuz Is Reopening. Shipping’s Old Playbook Isn’t.
News

Hormuz Is Reopening. Shipping’s Old Playbook Isn’t.

As the reports of a deal between the US and Iran are top headlines, again, shipowners will be looking at the financial implications and alternatives if


Tuesday, September 15, 2009
NOAA on Fog: “A Costly Phenomenon”
Marine Weather

NOAA on Fog: “A Costly Phenomenon”

While perusing the NOAA website this morning, I came across an interesting article on something we are all to familiar with here on the Central and Northern

September 15, 2009
Total Views: 88

Monday, September 14, 2009
Blog

M/V Elli, A Crude Oil Tanker’s Broken Back – Incident Photo Of The Week

Crude oil tanker M/V Elli broke her back on August 28th after considerable hogging was witnessed while she was in ballast and anchored awaiting drydock near

September 14, 2009
Total Views: 1801

Friday, September 11, 2009
Coast Guard Excersize Sparks Confusion in The Nation’s Capital
USCG

Coast Guard Excersize Sparks Confusion in The Nation’s Capital

Via The New York Times: A Coast Guard training exercise in the Potomac River near the Pentagon stirred alarm and confusion on Friday morning around the time

September 11, 2009
Total Views: 23

TITAN Salvage Team nominated for the IMO’s 2009 Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award
Lifesaving Incidents

TITAN Salvage Team nominated for the IMO’s 2009 Exceptional Bravery at Sea Award

The TITAN Salvage team involved in the dramatic, 12-hour cliff-top rescue of the 25 crewmembers onboard the grounded cargo ship Fedra and one rescue swimmer

September 11, 2009
Total Views: 303

Thursday, September 10, 2009

IDPOA’s Training Scheme Initiative

The International DP Operators Association (IDPOA) has been hard at work on a new program to aid self funded DPO’s gain the sea time needed for an

September 10, 2009
Total Views: 152

Corporate News

June 11, 2026

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification

June 8, 2026

ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.

June 8, 2026

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking

June 3, 2026

VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people

June 2, 2026

The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that

June 2, 2026

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,

May 27, 2026

Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Announce Strategic Cross-Purchase Agreement

Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%

May 22, 2026

Sustainable shipping without the spin

To meet the IMO’s emissions reduction targets, maritime industry commitment must extend to delivering greater data transparency and measurable action to prevent decarb projects

Corporate News

June 11, 2026

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK. The certification

June 8, 2026

ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime decarbonization.

June 8, 2026

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking

June 3, 2026

VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large numbers of people

June 2, 2026

The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry, perhaps the one that

June 2, 2026

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative marine solutions,

May 27, 2026

Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Announce Strategic Cross-Purchase Agreement

Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful completion of a 25%

May 22, 2026

Sustainable shipping without the spin

To meet the IMO’s emissions reduction targets, maritime industry commitment must extend to delivering greater data transparency and measurable action to prevent decarb projects


Thursday, September 10, 2009
SHI Shipyard Photo,  A View From Aloft – Photo Of The Week
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SHI Shipyard Photo, A View From Aloft – Photo Of The Week

Photo By gCaptain Today’s Photo Of The Week is an HDR view of Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI)– Shipyard in Geoje, South Korea. This photo was taken

September 10, 2009
Total Views: 45

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Maritime Security

U.S. signing anti-piracy agreement at UN

Washington, D.C. – Sept. 9, 2009 In a September 9 keynote address to the ComDef 2009 defense policy conference in Washington, D.C., Assistant Secretary

September 9, 2009
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Maritime Security

Maritime Administration Warns of Likely Increase in Piracy

Sep 9 2009 The Maritime Administration today issued an advisory to mariners and ship operators that piracy is likely to increase off the Horn of Africa and in

September 9, 2009
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
NOAA’s Powerful New Supercomputers Boost U.S. Weather Forecasts
Marine Weather

NOAA’s Powerful New Supercomputers Boost U.S. Weather Forecasts

NOAA has completed implementation of the final phase of a nine year, $180 million contract by installing the newest generation of IBM supercomputers for

September 8, 2009
Total Views: 36

News Update: Superferry 9 Capsizing
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News Update: Superferry 9 Capsizing

The last missing person was rescued a day after a ferry carrying more than 900 people capsized in Philippine waters, officials said Tuesday. The woman was

September 8, 2009
Total Views: 154

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Sunday, September 6, 2009
Ferry carrying nearly 1,000 passengers capsizes in the Philippines
Lifesaving Incidents

Ferry carrying nearly 1,000 passengers capsizes in the Philippines

Nine people were killed and 983 rescued when a ferry capsized Sunday in the Philippines, leaving crews scouring the waters for survivors, officials said. The

September 6, 2009
Total Views: 27

Friday, September 4, 2009
M/V Seabed Worker – Interesting Ship of The Week
Ship Design

M/V Seabed Worker – Interesting Ship of The Week

This weeks interesting ship is the M/V Seabed Worker, an 88 meter Multi Purpose Support Vessel that is very well equipped for Subsea operations. The M/V Seabed

September 4, 2009
Total Views: 340

Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Photo of The Week – Crowley’s newest heavy-lift deck barge
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Photo of The Week – Crowley’s newest heavy-lift deck barge

Crowley welcomed the newest 400-foot by 105-foot, heavy-lift deck barge to its fleet Saturday at a christening celebration at the Gunderson Marine shipyard in

September 1, 2009
Total Views: 224

Friday, August 28, 2009
New Ballast Water Rules – CG Proposal Announced
Oil Spill

New Ballast Water Rules – CG Proposal Announced

Via AP: The Coast Guard on Thursday proposed national standards for regulating the release in port of ships’ ballast water, which can introduce new,

August 28, 2009
Total Views: 26

Thursday, August 27, 2009
Maritime Security Incidents

Somali Pirates Fire on Navy Helicopter – Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY7Q5-S3vI4 Somali pirates aboard a hijacked ship fired at a U.S. Navy helicopter yesterday, Navy officials said. According to

August 27, 2009
Total Views: 47