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Resurfacing the Past: Remembering the Unsinkable A Century Later
A century has sailed by since the RMS Titanic sank to its final resting place on the ocean floor of the North Atlantic. In that time the tragic story of what was thought to be the unsinkable ship has been captured in books, TV specials and even on the big screen – grabbing the attention of generations from all over the world. The RMS Titanic was the result of an intense rivalry between British shipping companies White Star Line and Cunard Line. Shortly after beginning service in 1907, Cunard line set the record for the fastest transatlantic crossing, prompting their...
Read More >> |  | | | |  | Somali Pirates Release Hijacked Ship, MV Leila
In February, Somali pirates hijacked the Panama-flagged MV Leila near Oman with its entire cargo of goods and cars and sailed it to the semi-independent area of Puntland, Somalia. However, they have just released the vessel permitting it to continue on its way to Somaliland, reports the Chicago Tribune. The ship was heading to...
Read More >> |  |  | Another 'Adventure' Cruise Ship Stranded in South Atlantic After Power Loss
In what seems to be one of the worst years for the recreational cruise industry, another ‘adventure’ cruise ship is stranded in the South Atlantic due to loss of power. The Dutch vessel, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, lost power on Monday – about 10 days after departing from Argentina. During the...
Read More >> | |  | Fincantieri Among Bidders for STX OSV Stake Auction
Fincantieri SpA, Italian government-owned shipbuilding company, is among the players that are fighting for a controlling stake in Singapore’s STX OSV Holdings. STX OSV, offshore oil and gas exploration shipbuilder, has a market value of about $1.6 billion. South Korea's STX Corp has put its 50.75 percent stake in STX...
Read More >> | |  | Titanic Remembered by IMO Secretary-General (VIDEO)
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has issued a video message ahead of the anniversary on Saturday (14 April) of the sinking of the Titanic, remembering all those who lost their lives in the tragic accident, recalling the improvements to passenger ship safety introduced...
Read More >> | |  | NATO Ship Captures Suspected Pirates Off Somali Coast
A NATO ship detained 16 suspected pirates on April 11 off Somalia’s east coast after stopping a dhow sailboat which along with its 12-member crew had been taken hostage a month ago. The HDMS Absalon, a Danish Navy ship, which is part of NATO’s Counter Piracy Operation Ocean Shield, had spotted an Iranian-flagged...
Read More >> | |  | Shell Reports Light Sheen Spotted in Gulf of Mexico
Shell has notified the National Response Center (NRC) of a light sheen in the central portion of the Gulf of Mexico, between the Mars and Ursa production area. Shell has no current indication that the sheen originates from wells in either the Mars or Ursa projects. However, out of prudent caution, Shell has activated...
Read More >> | |  | Titanic vs. SS United States: Tragedy and Achievement
New Web Feature Compares Titanic to America's Greatest Ocean Liner As part of its year-long effort to mark the 60th anniversary SS United States’ historic maiden voyage and raise awareness about the greatest American liner ever...
Read More >> | |  | Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant, Other Agencies Seize Drugs in Great Inagua
The U. S. Coast Cutter Vigilant, assisting Bahamas law enforcement officials, discovered 480 pounds of marijuana and assorted prescription drugs on board the motor vessel Issac which was apprehended on the Bahamian Island of Great Inagua April 4,...
Read More >> | |  | International Ice Patrol Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Titanic Disaster
Icebergs, better known as massive chunks of ice – some the size of a small country – all pose a threat for ships transiting the North Atlantic. But thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard’s International Ice Patrol and their partners, mariners will have the information they need to stay safe, and out of harm’s...
Read More >> | |  | Keppel to Build 5 DSS 38E Semis for US$4.12 Billion for Sete Brasil
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), through its subsidiaries, Keppel FELS Brasil S.A. and Estaleiro BrasFELS Ltda, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Sete Brasil Participações S.A. (Sete Brasil), for the design and construction of five...
Read More >> | |  | SUNY Maritime College - Admiral's Dinner - May 1 - Jim Lawrence, Marine Money to be M.C.
SUNY Maritime College Announces Jim Lawrence, Chairman, Marine Money International to Serve as Master of Ceremonies for 2012 Admiral’s Scholarship Dinner Tuesday, May 1, 2012
SUNY Maritime College, Bronx, NY Read More >> | |  | Horizon Shipbuilding Delivers M/V General Irwin to Army Corps of Engineers
Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc. of Bayou La Batre, Alabama has delivered the M/V General Irwin, a 58' x 22' x 4'-10" inland river towboat to the Army Corps of Engineers in Eufaula, Alabama. The General Irwin is equipped with 2 steering...
Read More >> | |  | Ahead of Schedule: Eastern Delivers Another "Tiger Shark Class" OSV to Harvey Gulf
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the early delivery of the SISUAQ, the second of three (3) 292 ft. Tiger Shark Class Offshore Support Vessels to Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC of New Orleans,...
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