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Thursday, December 5, 2013
Thames Barrier Closed As Hurricane-Force Winds Wreak Havoc In Britain – UPDATE
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Thames Barrier Closed As Hurricane-Force Winds Wreak Havoc In Britain – UPDATE

Hurricane-force Storm Xaver blasted towards mainland Europe on Thursday after cutting transport and power in northern Britain and killing three people in what

December 5, 2013
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Super Typhoon Haiyan Hits Philippines as One of Strongest Storm on Ever Recorded – UPDATE 2
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Super Typhoon Haiyan Hits Philippines as One of Strongest Storm on Ever Recorded – UPDATE 2

Haiyan had top winds of almost 196 miles (315 kilometers) per hour when it was about 489 miles southeast of Manila, the U.S. Navy’s Joint Typhoon

November 7, 2013
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Hurricane Sandy: October 28, 2012 Dawn to Dusk Timelapse Video
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Hurricane Sandy: October 28, 2012 Dawn to Dusk Timelapse Video

This week mark's the 1 Year Anniversary of "Superstorm Sandy" and to commemorate we'll be taking a look back at some our best coverage from the historic

October 28, 2013
Total Views: 120

Friday, October 11, 2013
India’s East Coast Braces for Cyclone Phailin
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India’s East Coast Braces for Cyclone Phailin

Tens of thousands fled their homes in coastal areas of eastern India and moved to shelters on Friday, bracing for the fiercest cyclone to threaten the country

October 11, 2013
Total Views: 44

Thursday, October 3, 2013
Tropical Storm Karen Takes Aim at U.S. Gulf Coast
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Tropical Storm Karen Takes Aim at U.S. Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Karen formed in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and could become a hurricane before hitting the U.S. coast between Louisiana and the

October 3, 2013
Total Views: 45

Monday, September 30, 2013
Scores Missing After Typhoon Sinks Chinese Fishing Boats
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Scores Missing After Typhoon Sinks Chinese Fishing Boats

Seventy-four Chinese fishermen were missing after a typhoon in the South China Sea sank three ships, the official Xinhua News Agency reported

September 30, 2013
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Typhoon Utor Claims Cargo Ship Near Hong Kong
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Typhoon Utor Claims Cargo Ship Near Hong Kong

A 190-meter bulk carrier sank Wednesday approximately 45 nautical mile southwest of Hong Kong after battling 15-meter waves and strong winds generated by

August 14, 2013
Total Views: 186

Monday, June 3, 2013
WATCH: Greek Island Ferry Flawlessly Executes Heavy Seas Med Moor (AGAIN!)
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WATCH: Greek Island Ferry Flawlessly Executes Heavy Seas Med Moor (AGAIN!)

Back in March, we posted a video showing a rather high risk ferry docking at a Greek island port in less-than-ideal conditions. Here is another video

June 3, 2013
Total Views: 369

Thursday, May 16, 2013
Ship Photos of The Day – Ready to Ride it Out | Cyclone Mahasen Hits Bangladesh
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Ship Photos of The Day – Ready to Ride it Out | Cyclone Mahasen Hits Bangladesh

Ships are seen anchored in Karnafuli river before cyclone Mahasen approaches in Chittagong May 16, 2013.

May 16, 2013
Total Views: 117

Monday, April 29, 2013
47 foot MLB
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Hard Core Training for Hard Work

When Coast Guard boat crews go out to train, they like to make things as real as possible.  That means that when rough weather rolls in, it’s time to

April 29, 2013
Total Views: 121

Thursday, April 4, 2013
National Weather Service Redefines Hurricane Warning System
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National Weather Service Redefines Hurricane Warning System

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) on Thursday announced some key changes to its Hurricane warning system, particularly in the way it handles

April 4, 2013
Total Views: 111

Saturday, March 30, 2013
High-Risk Ferry Docking in Greece [VIDEO]
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High-Risk Ferry Docking in Greece [VIDEO]

Check out this footage of a ro/ro passenger ferry Mediterranean mooring to a dock in heavy seas at the Greek island of Kimolos on March 25, 2013. Long video

March 30, 2013
Total Views: 2398

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
BOOM! Intense North Atlantic Storm Drops to 930 Millibars! [REVIEW]
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BOOM! Intense North Atlantic Storm Drops to 930 Millibars! [REVIEW]

Last weekend saw an unusually intense hurricane force extratropical storm low over the North Atlantic.  An active weather pattern started showing up on

January 29, 2013
Total Views: 352

Thursday, January 24, 2013
Cigarette Boat Launches Off Massive Wave [VIDEO]
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Cigarette Boat Launches Off Massive Wave [VIDEO]

Well that looks like a good way to kill yourself… The only thing we know about this video is that it was shot off Ocean Beach in San Francisco.

January 24, 2013
Total Views: 611

Historic North Atlantic Storm On Track for Saturday – UPDATE
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Historic North Atlantic Storm On Track for Saturday – UPDATE

Update: The storm “bombed out” at 930mb on Saturday. For reference Hurricane Sandy was measured at 940 millibars. Update: A 1003mb low off the

January 24, 2013
Total Views: 66

Monday, January 14, 2013
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Dangerous Storm Brewing in Northern Pacific Could Be Stronger than Sandy

A dangerous winter storm is developing rapidly over the western North Pacific east of Japan, one that has the potential to be even more powerful than Hurricane

January 14, 2013
Total Views: 67

Thursday, December 27, 2012
If You Don’t Like Heavy Surf Compilations, Don’t Watch the USCG’s Day 6 Rescue Video
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If You Don’t Like Heavy Surf Compilations, Don’t Watch the USCG’s Day 6 Rescue Video

Let’s get real though, who doesn’t like heavy surf videos? I guess technically we should try to stay impartial when it comes to contests, and

December 27, 2012
Total Views: 26

Monday, October 29, 2012
Riding Out a Hurricane in a Ship
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Riding Out a Hurricane in a Ship

By Max Hardberger: The decision to ride a hurricane out at sea should never be taken lightly. There may be times when there is no other option – the

October 29, 2012
Total Views: 1801

“Sandy” Surpasses 1991 “Perfect Storm” – Wave Height Analysis
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“Sandy” Surpasses 1991 “Perfect Storm” – Wave Height Analysis

With the center of Hurricane Sandy approaching the East Coast, many are reminded of the October 1991 storm that would eventually become known as “The

October 29, 2012
Total Views: 1655

Maersk Line – How Do Ships Ride Out Storms Like Hurricane Sandy? [INTERVIEW]
Marine Weather

Maersk Line – How Do Ships Ride Out Storms Like Hurricane Sandy? [INTERVIEW]

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/52383530[/vimeo] Steffen Conradsen, Head of Global Execution at Maersk Line, the world’s largest containership owner, gives us

October 29, 2012
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