http://netvouz.com/gcaptain/tag/offshore?feed=rss gcaptain's bookmarks tagged "offshore" on Netvouz http://www.nowpublic.com//people/podcasting-high-seas From across the ocean Captain John Konrad watches the sunset from the bridge of his ship, a world record setter in size and capability. From his perch 100 feet above the water’s edge he has control of six 8,000 horsepower azipod thrusters that tie into gcaptain Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:50:19 GMT http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/a-viking-ship-redesigned-for-modern-use/ A vessel found in 700 AD, several centuries before the Vikings ruled Norway, Viking Ship Bowthe Oseberg ship from approximately 800 AD and the knarr from around year 1000 AD all have one thing in common; their rounded bows were the inspiration for Ulstein gcaptain Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:24:07 GMT http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/piper-alpha-disaster-19-year-anniversary-of-tragedy/ July 6th 1988 mechanics had started work on a pump that supplied crude oil from the North Sea. They disregarded procedure and the largest fire ever seen on an oil rig rose out of the well. Photos and Video. gcaptain Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:33:10 GMT