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Expert goes to extreme to portray great white sharks show in positive light

The world's most fearsome marine predator may investigate but will not attack a human

An a real understandable reaction for the people who may find themselves in the water close to a great white shark, without the protection of a single boat, would be fear, perhaps followed by real panic.

But what is Chris Fallows, who runs Apex Shark Expeditions in South Africa recently, has taken extreme measures to prove that the world's most fearsome-looking marine predator may investigate but will not attack a human except posiblyty in very rare cases during which a human is mistaken for a shark's natural prey.

The Haunting images of old warships also see Inside the Ghost Ships of the Mothball Fleet

The Scores of  floating ships are attracting attention as they decompose in a California bay. The vessels served in multiple wars, but now this  look like deserted ghost towns.

The Activists, fishermen clash over tuna catch

ABOARD THE STEVE IRWIN — Tuna fishermen battled environmentalists on the Mediterranean Sea yesterday, hurling heavy links of chain at them as the environmentalists tried to disrupt illegal tuna fishing in the no-fly zone north of...

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Watch this: Do the Great White Sharks Like AC/DC?

Researchers have found that sharks enjoy some tunes to help them relax.
According to a team studying the effects of music on a group of great white sharks in Australia, AC/DC -- more specifically the song "You Shook Me All Night Long" --has been shown to calm the animals. When hearing that particular hard-rock anthem, the sharks became inquisitive and much less aggressive.



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China: COSL Launches the First High-Powered Deepwater AHTS Vessel

COSL 681, the first high-powered deepwater AHTS vessel in China invested and constructed by China Oilfield Services Limited was recently successfully launched for operation in Wuhan. COSL 682, which belongs to the same model, is about to be launched as well.

COSL681, which is specifically designed for deep water operation of COSL981, has met international advanced standards. Its construction will become one of the key areas of scientific studies in China. The vessel is capable of running anchoring operations in depths of 1500 meters and offshore supply and operation in depths of 3000 meters, with a maximum bollard pull of 3000KN. COSL681 is compliant with CCS standards and fueled by diesel-hybrid power, illustrating its energy-saving and environmental-friendly features. Equipped with highly-automatic internal integrated control system, it is able to operate on-deck machinery system in a safe and efficient manner during bad weathers. Its full-view navigating bridge has met DNV standards, delivering a degree of comfort as well as operating noise and vibration, which are in line with the latest requirements. COSL681’s sewage disposal has also met the latest highest international standards. Equipped with remotely operated underwater vehicles, the vessel allows more flexibility in handling complicated deepwater operations.

COSL681 is the first vessel of its kind to be equipped with key scientific research applications such as ultra-high strength steel used on the deck. It will not only enhance offshore oil exploration equipment standards, but push forward the development of high-end vessel construction.

UAE: IMAREST Receives the Best Maritime Organisation Award

IMAREST were awarded the Best Maritime Organisation at the 2011 Marine Biz TV Maritime awards ceremony in Dubai This is in recognition of the UAE Branches activities and strong profile in the region D.Short proudly accepted the award on behalf of the IMAREST.

About IMAREST

Established in London in 1889, is the leading international membership body and learned society for marine professionals, with over 15,000 members worldwide.

The IMarEST has a strong international presence with an extensive marine network of 50 international branches, affiliations with major marine societies around the world, representation on the key marine technical committees and non-governmental status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).