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Monday, February 25, 2013
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The Whole Truth – Bounty Hearings – Day 8

What happened to Bounty on the morning of October 29th, 2012? Finding out what went wrong and why, when things happened or didn’t, and who said what to

February 25, 2013
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Friday, February 22, 2013
The 17th Passenger – Bounty Hearings – Day 7
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The 17th Passenger – Bounty Hearings – Day 7

At the start of each day of the hearings, Commander Kevin Carroll does the same thing: he reads a statement.  He tells all in attendance, “The purpose

February 22, 2013
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The Cost of Waiting – Bounty Hearings – Day 6
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The Cost of Waiting – Bounty Hearings – Day 6

Tangled in rigging, he was dragged under the water again.  This time he wasn’t coming up. With no chance to get a breath and struggling to free himself,

February 20, 2013
Total Views: 408

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Sins of Omission – Bounty Hearings – Day 5
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Sins of Omission – Bounty Hearings – Day 5

Sometimes bad things happen. We do something that we shouldn’t and that leads to tragedy. Do the right thing at the wrong time or the wrong thing anytime

February 19, 2013
Total Views: 305

Sunday, February 17, 2013
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Collision

Skaugen’s Norgas Cathinka Ship and Crew Held “Hostage” in Indonesian Legal Limbo

At 0540 local time on Wednesday 26 September 2012, the Indonesian ferry, KMP Bahuga Jaya, owned by PT. Atosim Lampung Shipping, sank after colliding with

February 17, 2013
Total Views: 172

Saturday, February 16, 2013
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The Illusion of Experience – Bounty Hearings – Day 4

Tall ship sailors are so easy to like. When you meet them, within minutes, you know you are meeting someone who is doing exactly what they love. They are

February 16, 2013
Total Views: 513

Friday, February 15, 2013
Testimony Highlights Complexity in Case – Bounty Hearings – Day 3
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Testimony Highlights Complexity in Case – Bounty Hearings – Day 3

When solving a mystery, an investigator looks for evidence. On the third day of testimony at the joint Coast Guard/NTSB hearings in Portsmouth, Virginia, I was

February 15, 2013
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
Rotted Frames on Bounty – Bounty Hearings – Day 2
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Rotted Frames on Bounty – Bounty Hearings – Day 2

The witness, Todd Kosakowski, looked at Coast Guard’s evidence # CG-41:  a series of 29 photographs he had taken of Bounty during its most recent yard

February 14, 2013
Total Views: 427

Sunday, January 13, 2013
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News

“The Icahn Lift,” Is Transocean Poised for Another Big Jump?

Deep water drilling firm Transocean (NYSE:RIG) reported this evening that billionaire investor Carl Icahn has notified them that he is seeking approval to

January 13, 2013
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Monday, December 3, 2012
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News

Oaktree Capital and Rickmers Partner to Build at Least 8 New Eco-Container Ships

Not to be outdone by their friends in Hong Kong, Los Angeles-based investment management firm, Oaktree Capital, and the Rickmers Group have joined forces

December 3, 2012
Total Views: 118

Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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News

Clarkson Plc Shares the Pain of the Shipping Industry, Takes Big Hit on the London Stock Exchange

(Bloomberg) — Clarkson Plc, the world’s largest shipbroker, plunged the most since 2009 after saying this year’s earnings will be lower than

November 7, 2012
Total Views: 105

Monday, October 29, 2012
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What Does Sandy’s Wind “Look” Like?

We’ve all seen those somewhat complicated NOAA weather forecasts with the 500 millibar lines and the frontal boundaries and unless you’re a

October 29, 2012
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Hurricane Survival – No Place for Absolutes
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Hurricane Survival – No Place for Absolutes

By Mario Vittone As I write this, the Coast Guard is still searching for two sailors missing from the the tall ship Bounty; the ship itself lies on the

October 29, 2012
Total Views: 140

Sunday, October 28, 2012
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Storm Warning – Preparing Boats For A Hurricane

As Hurricane Sandy moves up America’s northeast coast, most ships are now operating under the direction of shipping company emergency response plans and

October 28, 2012
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Marine Weather

New York Harbor Could See an 11 Foot Storm Surge

(Bloomberg) — Hurricane Sandy was barreling northward along the U.S. East Coast as forecasters warned it would converge with two other systems to create

October 28, 2012
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Photo of the Day – Costa Concordia Seen From Space
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Photo of the Day – Costa Concordia Seen From Space

To read more on this bizarre and tragic story from industry experts, please follow along

October 25, 2012
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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News

Songa Offshore’s CEO Steps Down Amid Unclear Circumstances

Amid foggy circumstances, the CEO of offshore drilling contractor Songa Offshore, Asbjørn Vavik, has resigned.  Effective immediately, Jens A Wilhelmsen,

October 24, 2012
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Coal Shipping is Not a Threat to Great Barrier Reef [STUDY]

MELBOURNE–The forecast jump in ships carrying coal north from Australia that will come with the expansion of a northerly port by companies such as BHP

October 24, 2012
Total Views: 27

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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American Petroleum Tankers Places Newbuild Order with NASSCO

American Petroleum Tankers (APT) announced today that it has signed a commitment to build two new state-of-the-art product tankers at the National Steel and

October 23, 2012
Total Views: 91

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Analysts Predict Bullish Future for Maersk as US Imports Hit Multi-Year Highs

(Bloomberg) — U.S. imports of containerized goods are the highest since before the recession as the economic recovery gains traction, boosting rates for

October 23, 2012
Total Views: 75