Team gCaptain

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

A Global Impact

gCaptain currently welcomes nearly 300,000 unique visitors every month and is committed to the interests of our global readership and advertisers.

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gCaptain.com has grown quickly to become the world's leading online destination of maritime professionals. This may seem bizarre considering we haven't been around all that long, but it really comes down to a few things. We've worked in the industry and know what we're talking about, we're really good at harnessing the power of digital technology and social media, we're highly connected professionally, and our content is interesting to read.

gCaptain Executive Team

Unofficial Networks, LLC

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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Phone: +1.805.720.6268
email: mike@gcaptain.com
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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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Phone: +1.954.850.4611
email: rob@gCaptain.com
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Timothy Konrad

During the winter months Tim Konrad is Editor In Chief of Unofficial Networks, a blog network for skiers and snowboarders worldwide. Tim lives in Squaw Valley, CA and, in the summer months, spends his time in Argentina where he skis the Andes Mountains.

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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

Content Partners

Organizational Authors

Forbes

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Dow Jones

Dow Jones publishes the world’s most trusted business news and financial information in a variety of media. It delivers breaking news, exclusive insights, expert commentary and personal finance strategies.

MTS Logistics

MTS Logistics is a Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) headquartered in New York City. MTS offers a full range of logistical services to an expanding roster of satisfied clients all over the world. Articles By MTS Logistics

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

KPI Bridge Oil is a world leading international bunker broker and trading firm. With a network of offices that covers every major time zone, KPI has an in-depth knowledge of ports and bunker markets around the world.

BLUE

BLUE is a global public relations and public affairs consultancy specialising in the marine, energy, and environment sectors. Articles By Blue

Event Partners

Maritime & Offshore Events

Marine Money

Relied upon by ship-owners, financiers, investors, ship managers, brokers, lawyers and accountants for the past 20 years, Marine Money International has bridges the gap between ship-owners and the international capital markets.

ABS

The American Bureau of Shipping is a leading marine and offshore classification society. We pride ourselves on setting standards of excellence in the provision of classification services to the maritime, offshore and energy industries.

Copland Events

Copland is a specialist events company that organise and manage Hosted Buyer meetings between Buyers and Suppliers from various branches of the Marine and Oil & Gas Markets.