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U.S. Navy Supply Ship Starts 2026 by Rescuing Adrift Filipino Fishermen

The crew of a U.S. Navy supply ship started 2026 on a high note as they rescued three Filipino fishermen who had been adrift at sea for five days. The...

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HOW MUCH MONEY DO I MAKE IN THE MERCHANT MARINE?​

Jan 2, 2026


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The Final Mile​

Jan 9, 2026
After a sailing season on the Great Lakes running over 9 months and tens of thousands of miles, heading into winter lay up is a well-earned reward. And it seems that the final mile is always the longest.
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Tanker Crew Rescues Solo Rower Hit By Rogue Waves 1,100 Miles Offshore

The crew of the Liberian-flagged tanker Horten, working with U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders in San Juan, rescued a Belgian ocean rower late Wednesday after his vessel capsized in heavy seas more...

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USCGC Polar Star Frees Cruise Ship Trapped in Antarctic Ice

The 50-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star freed an Australian cruise ship trapped in pack ice near McMurdo Sound during the cutter’s 29th deployment to Antarctica, marking its 50th...

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Why the Merchant Marine Attracts Misfits (And Why That's a Good Thing)​

Jan 26, 2026


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Ships on Fire off Humber River | Containership Solong Struck US Flagged Tanker Stena Immaculate​

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Manslaughter Conviction of Captain for Seafarer’s Death in Stena Allision

The captain of the containership Solong was convicted on Monday, February 2, of gross negligent manslaughter by a court in the UK for the death of a...

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Some neat pics here.

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Public group, lotta cool pics.

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Jeff Onboard

Ship Spotting 2026 (vol.1)​

Feb 1, 2026
As you all know I once or twice a year show footage of various different ships I see in my journey around the world. This is volume#1 for 2026. Enjoy!!️


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Captain Pretty Molly Kool, Maritime Trailblazer

A Canadian woman was the first North American female ship’s captain. Her name was Myrtle “Molly” Kool. She obtained her Master’s papers in 1939 when...

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