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Created by gCaptain readers, the YOUblog features subjects of discussion that are of interest to our members. Anyone can contribute and the best submissions are promoted to the main gCaptain blog! This is the place to share ideas and information that will be of value to the maritime community and help make the industry a safer and more enjoyable place to work.

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Sub-Forums: Maritime News, Marine Incidents

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A place for those to share information specific to their vessel type.

Sub-Forums: LNG, Tugs & Towing, Dredging, Super-Yachts, Naval Architecture, Commercial Fishing, Cruise Ships, Offshore, Research Vessels, Tall Ships, Tanker Talk, Yachting Professionals

A forum to discuss Maritime Academy news and information. 7 Maritime Academies in the States and numerous overseas are tasked with training Merchant Marine (Merchant Navy) officers, navy/Coast Guard officers, or members of the marine transportation industry. Students are trained in Marine Engineering, navigation, ship's administration, maritime law, personnel management, international law, customs, and many other subjects important to the task of running a large ship. This forum is to discuss news, information and all matters that relate to these institutions.

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Cadets Only! A private area for maritime academy cadets to post questions or discuss topics of interest to fellow cadets or visit your school specific sub-forum. Discuss about anything relating to your maritime school to cadet shipping and questions about the marine transporation industry.

Sub-Forums: Cal Maritime Cadets, SUNY Maritime Cadets, Mass Maritime Cadets, Maine Maritime Cadets, Texas A&M Cadets, USMMA Cadets, Great Lakes Cadets, Hawsepipers

A forum for members of US Coast Guard, Navy, Fire Departments and others working to make the seas a safer and more secure place to work.

Sub-Forums: United States Coast Guard, Navy, Fireboat & Rescue Services, NOAA, Merchant Marine Reserve, Military Sealift Command

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Sub-Forums: Goods & Services, Vessel Equipment, Ships For Sale, Mariner Gear, Offtopic

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