Check the FACTs Safe and reliable mooring needs ropes to perform, often in adverse weather and changing port conditions. There are four silent saboteurs that degrade performance and safety margins:…
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Safe and reliable mooring requires dependable rope behavior. In a series of articles, we have deep dived into the silent saboteurs that degrade rope performance and safety margins: Fatigue, Abrasion,…
Here’s Why 32,000+ Abandoned & Orphaned Offshore Wells Litter the Outer Continental Shelf
Sitting about 12 miles off the Louisiana coast near the mouth of the Mississippi River, an abandoned well has been spilling oil into the Gulf of Mexico for the past…
Four Factors To Consider When Selecting The Right Mooring Lines For Your Vessel
Safe and reliable mooring needs ropes to perform, often in adverse weather and changing port conditions. There are four silent saboteurs that degrade performance and safety margins: Fatigue, Abrasion, Creep,…
Trinity Tri-Deck Superyacht Auction Happening in Hot Market
The article was written by Jack Mahoney, Director of Boathouse Auctions. The past two years have seen unprecedented demand for superyachts, with shipyards and brokerage firms securing record sales. Builders…
https://gcaptain.com/trinity-tri-deck-superyacht-auction-happening-in-hot-market/
MITAGS Apprenticeship Program helps address Deck Officer Shortage
For many companies having a hard time finding quality deck officers, the Maritime Apprenticeship Program (MAP) from MITAGS is a cost-effective way to recruit and qualify new talent. The MITAGS…
https://gcaptain.com/mitags-apprenticeship-program-helps-address-deck-officer-shortage/
Uncovering the Hazards of Abandoned & Derelict Maritime Vessels
$2.6 million. That was the cost of raising the Respect, a 150-foot tugboat that sank in 2006 after thieves stole the copper plug from the vessel’s sea chest. The Respect…
https://gcaptain.com/uncovering-the-hazards-of-abandoned-derelict-maritime-vessels/
Washington State Ferries’ Journey to Hybrid Electric
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is embarking on an ambitious initiative to transition to a hybrid electric ferry system. This transition will improve local air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions…
https://gcaptain.com/washington-state-ferries-journey-to-hybrid-electric/
Be Ready For Any Mission with Propspeed
For any type of vessel – whether it be passenger, military, patrol, search and rescue, fire or spill response or crew transfer vessel – when it comes to knowing your…
https://gcaptain.com/be-ready-for-ay-mission-with-propspeed/
When Your USCG License is on the Line, Relationships Matter
We all know the saying “relationships matter.” It is applicable to just about all areas of personal and business life. And, it certainly pertains to the insurance company you choose…
https://gcaptain.com/when-your-uscg-license-is-on-the-line-relationships-matter/