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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

Monday, 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
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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
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Friday, May 11, 2007
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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
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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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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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Shipping

Hormuz Oil Shuttling Trade Is Picking Up Again After Lull

The oil-shuttling service that has been crucial to getting cargoes out of the Strait of Hormuz has picked up again after a recent lull, helping millions of

Environment

As Seaweed Piles Up, Caribbean Bets On Boats, Barriers And Biofuel

By Sarah Morland MEXICO CITY, July 31 (Reuters) – Hundreds of Mexican hotel workers, tractor operators and specialized Navy personnel are heading out

Shipping

Russia Assembles Unprecedented Arctic Oil Convoy to Bypass Global Shipping Hotspots

Russia has assembled an unprecedented fleet of oil tankers in the Arctic as it accelerates crude exports to Asia via the Northern Sea Route, with vessels

Shipping

Saudi Ships Shun Red Sea Chokepoint for Rare Africa Journey

Six Saudi oil tankers are sailing away from the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint and appeared to be embarking on an unusual trip around Africa as threats from Houthi

Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Launches First Vessel Built at Revived Subic Bay Shipyard

HD Hyundai has launched the first vessel built at its newly established Subic Bay shipyard, marking the start of full-scale shipbuilding operations at a


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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Hormuz Oil Shuttling Trade Is Picking Up Again After Lull
Shipping

Hormuz Oil Shuttling Trade Is Picking Up Again After Lull

The oil-shuttling service that has been crucial to getting cargoes out of the Strait of Hormuz has picked up again after a recent lull, helping millions of

As Seaweed Piles Up, Caribbean Bets On Boats, Barriers And Biofuel
Environment

As Seaweed Piles Up, Caribbean Bets On Boats, Barriers And Biofuel

By Sarah Morland MEXICO CITY, July 31 (Reuters) – Hundreds of Mexican hotel workers, tractor operators and specialized Navy personnel are heading out

Russia Assembles Unprecedented Arctic Oil Convoy to Bypass Global Shipping Hotspots
Shipping

Russia Assembles Unprecedented Arctic Oil Convoy to Bypass Global Shipping Hotspots

Russia has assembled an unprecedented fleet of oil tankers in the Arctic as it accelerates crude exports to Asia via the Northern Sea Route, with vessels

Saudi Ships Shun Red Sea Chokepoint for Rare Africa Journey
Shipping

Saudi Ships Shun Red Sea Chokepoint for Rare Africa Journey

Six Saudi oil tankers are sailing away from the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint and appeared to be embarking on an unusual trip around Africa as threats from Houthi

HD Hyundai Launches First Vessel Built at Revived Subic Bay Shipyard
Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Launches First Vessel Built at Revived Subic Bay Shipyard

HD Hyundai has launched the first vessel built at its newly established Subic Bay shipyard, marking the start of full-scale shipbuilding operations at a