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Thursday, December 8, 2011
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Defense

Pirates Outmatched by Royal Navy Miniguns, Snipers, and Helicopters

SOMALI basin (COMBINED MARITIME FORCES) – The Royal Navy has struck at the heart of Somali piracy operating in the Somali basin.  RFA Fort Victoria

December 8, 2011
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Blog

Intermarine Interview Part 4: China’s Influence on the Multi-Purpose Heavy Lift Sector and Piracy

The conclusion of gCaptain’s 4-part interview with Intermarine CEO, Andre Grikitis, and CFO, Michael Dumas.  Conducted by Jack Mylott, Partner, Flagship

December 8, 2011
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Vale Confident Despite Hurdles
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Vale Confident Despite Hurdles

Brazilian miner Vale SA (VALE, VALE5.BR) is confident in its strategy of chartering large iron ore ships despite current prohibitions on their docking in

December 7, 2011
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U.S. Charges New Zealand Fishing Company Alleging Environmental Crimes and Obstruction of Justice
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U.S. Charges New Zealand Fishing Company Alleging Environmental Crimes and Obstruction of Justice

A New Zealand fishing company has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for violating environmental laws and obstruction of justice.  The case is the

December 7, 2011
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News

IMO’s Work to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from International Shipping – Q&A

IMO’s Karine Langlois speaks with Eivind Vagslid, the Deputy Director and Head of IMO’s Air pollution and Climate change section on IMO’s

December 7, 2011
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Interesting

High Tech Equipment Unveils Ancient Sunken Islands in the Depths Off Australia

(University of Sydney)  In the remote waters of the Indian Ocean, west of Perth, scientists have just discovered two sunken islands, almost the size of

December 7, 2011
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Intermarine Interview Part 3: Panama Canal Expansion, Container Trade, and the KG System
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Intermarine Interview Part 3: Panama Canal Expansion, Container Trade, and the KG System

Michael Dumas, Chief Financial Officer of Intermarine, and Flagship Management‘s Jack Mylott begin Part 3 of this 4-part interview. JM: The expansion of

December 6, 2011
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Port Reopens After Damaged Vale Beijing Removed from Berth

Port Reopens After Damaged Vale Beijing Removed from Berth

Brazilian mining giant Vale said Tuesday that the damaged Vale Beijing, the world’s largest iron-ore carrier, has been removed from berth at Pier I at

December 6, 2011
Total Views: 173

BP: Halliburton Destroyed Oil-Spill Evidence
Offshore

BP: Halliburton Destroyed Oil-Spill Evidence

By Tom Fowler and Angel Gonzalez BP PLC is alleging that Halliburton Co. destroyed evidence in the weeks following the Deepwater Horizon explosion in 2010 that

December 6, 2011
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Frontline to Split in Restructuring Deal

Frontline to Split in Restructuring Deal

Oil tanker giant, Frontline Ltd., announced today that the company’s restructuring has been approved by the Board of the Company will be put forward to

December 6, 2011
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Tanker Companies Team Up in VLCC Pool
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Tanker Companies Team Up in VLCC Pool

Four VLCC tanker owners announced Tuesday preliminary plans to team up in an effort to cut costs amid slumping tanker rates.  The four partners included in

December 6, 2011
Total Views: 46

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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

December 6, 2011
Total Views: 114

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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
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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
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SAAM and SMIT Team Up – Joint Venture Likely to Create Leading U.S. Tug Operation
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SAAM and SMIT Team Up – Joint Venture Likely to Create Leading U.S. Tug Operation

SANTIAGO (Dow Jones)–Chilean shipping company Compania Sud Americana de Vapores SA’s (VAPORES.SN) logistics SAAM business and Dutch dredging and

December 5, 2011
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Offshore

Global Oil and Gas Spending to Hit Record Highs in 2012 [BARCLAYS REPORT]

HOUSTON (Dow Jones)–Oil and gas companies are expected to spend at record levels in exploration and production projects worldwide in 2012, with

December 5, 2011
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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
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HHI Loads World’s Largest Offshore Platform – North Rankin B
Offshore

HHI Loads World’s Largest Offshore Platform – North Rankin B

It’s hard to talk about “world’s largest” in maritime and offshore manufacturing without mentioning Hyundai Heavy Shipyard, and this is

December 5, 2011
Total Views: 302

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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
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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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