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Tally Books And Tool Pens Are Back In Stock!

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After launching our new tools and toys section last week many of our products quickly ran out of stock.... but we are happy to report that our two most popular items - the gCaptain offshore tally book and 6-in-1 tool pen - are back in stock and available for immediate shipping! And don’t forget to use coupon code “MerchantMarineVets” before Veterans day for 20% off your … [Read more...]

gCaptain Veterans Day Sale Starts Now

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ALL Merchant Mariner Veterans & Supporters get 20% off - ALL gCaptain Products Use coupon code "MerchantMarineVets" at checkout. During World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt promised mariners of the U.S. Merchant Marine, and Army Transport Service, veteran status and a Seaman's Bill of Rights. This promise died with him. While today's Merchant Mariners continue … [Read more...]

US Navy Memo: Back-To-Basics OR Outdated-And-Ridiculous?

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By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) After reading the U.S. Naval orders for Back-to-Basics reforms and the USS Fitzgerald and USS McCain investigation reports along with expert analysis by naval experts I’ve known for years and trust implicitly… my mind is blank. The errors made aboard those Navy ships were so fundamental, so basic as to be unbelievable to a professional … [Read more...]

Navy Collisions Report – The Error Chain Is Broken

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A myth persists in the maritime industry, a myth nearly as persistent as the Kraken, Flying Dutchman or Nessie. Like all good myths, this one has some basis in reality but is largely a result of common misconceptions. Also, like many myths, scientists have proven it false. This myth is called the Error Chain. Usually taught in mandatory Bridge Resource Management, the … [Read more...]