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The team behind the world's #1 maritime and offshore website.

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Captain John Konrad

Captain John Konrad is co-founder of Unofficial Networks, Editor In Chief of gCaptain, and author of the book Fire On The Horizon. He is a USCG licensed Master of Unlimited Tonnage and, since graduating from SUNY Maritime College, has sailed a variety of ships from ports around the world.

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Mike Schuler

After graduating the Catholic University of America in 2005 with a B.S.B.A. in Finance, Mike Schuler went on to Tahoe to help with the launch of gCaptain’s sister site, UnofficialNetworks.com. In June of 2008 Mike joined gCaptain.com as the first full-time employee in charge of the day-to-day operations of gCaptain.com and Unofficial Networks, LLC.

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Rob Almeida

Rob Almeida is partner and CMO of Unofficial Networks LLC and an editor of gCaptain.com. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1999 with a B.S in Naval Architecture and spent 6.5 years on active duty as a Surface Warfare Officer. He worked for a year as a Roughneck/Rig Manager trainee on board the drillship Discoverer Americas.

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email: rob@gCaptain.com
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Timothy Konrad

Tim Konrad is the founder of gCaptain’s sister site UnofficialNetworks.com.

Editorial Staff

gCaptain Authors

Captain John Denham

John Denham is a retired USN Captain, licensed Master Mariner, former San Francisco pilot, maritime academy teacher, and author with extensive experience as a marine consultant. He is also author of The Assistant and DD 891. Articles By John

Monkey Fist

Monkey Fist is a smack-talking, potty mouthed, Yankee hating, Red Sox fan in Portland, Maine. In addition to compiling Maritime Monday, she blogs about nautical art, history, and marine science on Adventures of the Blackgang. Submit story ideas, news links, photographs, or items of interest to her at MM@gcaptain.com. Articles By Monkey Fist

Bob Couttie

Bob Couttie has written for many maritime publications including Lloyd’s List International daily newspaper and Lloyd’s Ship Manager magazine. His reportage on problems with ship’s officer examinations in the late 1990s influenced the adoption of computerized examinations for ship officers. Bob's current work, Maritime Accident Casebook, is the leading site on maritime incident analysis and prevention. Articles By Bob

Captain Ben Dinsmore

Captain Ben Dinsmore is a professional mariner proudly sailing as master on a large oil exploration and research vessel (drillship) in the US Gulf of Mexico. He enjoys speaking about maritime safety and operational efficiency and shares his insights openly on his personal blog The Maritime Site. Articles By Ben

Max Hardberger

Max Hardberger is an American adventurer, ship captain, aviator, ship recovery specialist, admiralty lawyer and author of maritime fiction and non-fiction novels. Articles By Max

Mario Vittone

Mario Vittone has twenty years of combined military service in the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. His writing on maritime safety has appeared in countless maritime and military magazines. He is currently writing a book and has lectured extensively on topics ranging from leadership to sea survival and immersion hypothermia. Articles By Mario

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MTS Logistics

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Lloyd's Register

Since 1760, Lloyd’s Register has worked to enhance the safety of life, property and the environment, at sea, on land and in the air, helping its clients to ensure safe, responsible and sustainable supply chains. Lloyd's Register is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. Articles By Lloyd's Register

KPI Bridge Oil

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BLUE

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A Thanks

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