gCaptain

gCaptain is the world's most-read maritime and offshore news website, founded in 2007 by Captain John Konrad, a USCG-licensed Master Mariner who spent a decade commanding tankers and drillships worldwide. Our editorial team combines professional maritime credentials with journalism experience. Staff members include licensed deck officers, marine engineers, and reporters who have covered shipping, offshore energy, and naval affairs for major publications. gCaptain is a credentialed member of the Pentagon Press Corps, with direct access to Department of Defense briefings on naval operations and maritime security. We maintain working relationships with major shipping lines, classification societies, port authorities, and maritime regulatory bodies including the U.S. Coast Guard, International Maritime Organization, and flag state administrations. Our reporting standards prioritize primary sources: official documents, regulatory filings, court records, and on-the-record interviews with industry executives and government officials. We maintain a public corrections policy and update stories when new information emerges. Our editorial standards require verification of claims before publication. Since 2007, gCaptain has broken major stories including early coverage of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the collapse of Hanjin Shipping, the Ever Given Suez Canal grounding, and ongoing coverage of sanctions evasion by shadow fleet tankers. Our analysis has been cited by the New York Times, BBC, NPR, and submitted as evidence in Congressional hearings. For press inquiries, contact our editorial team. For advertising and partnerships, contact our business team.


Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Great Lakes: a blueprint for global change?
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The Great Lakes: a blueprint for global change?

As governments push to protect the world’s oceans, regions that have already adopted stringent environmental regulations could serve as templates for

June 30, 2026
Total Views: 2164

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards
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Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards

NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security Type Approval by ClassNK.

June 11, 2026
Total Views: 411

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Chevron-chartered oil tanker Ionic Anax is seen near the Bajo Grande port in Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo after loading for export
News

OFAC Unveils Sweeping Framework for Venezuela Oil, Gas and Mineral Exports

The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday unveiled a broad new sanctions framework aimed at reopening significant portions of Venezuela’s energy and mining

June 10, 2026
Total Views: 972

Monday, June 8, 2026
ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization
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ABS Sets Out Technical View on IMO Mid-Term Measures and Pathway to Decarbonization

In an open letter to the industry, ABS has set out a measured and data-driven approach to support the development of an effective global framework for maritime

June 8, 2026
Total Views: 694

Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel
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Wallem managed bulk carrier rescues two Filipino fishermen from sinking vessel

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen

June 8, 2026
Total Views: 1170

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  
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VIKING Pentagon Star provides rapid escape route from the water in disaster scenarios  

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has secured its first orders for VIKING Pentagon Star – a new mass rescue device designed to enable rapid recovery of large

June 3, 2026
Total Views: 2424

Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The future starts here
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The future starts here

Damen’s Fuel Flexible Tugs are designed to meet the requirements of today and tomorrow in equal measure Of all the challenges facing the maritime industry,

June 2, 2026
Total Views: 3656

Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
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Resolve Marine Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

The Company’s Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Continue Their Positive Global Impact Resolve Marine, a global leader in innovative

June 2, 2026
Total Views: 399

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Senior U.S. and allied defense officials stand at podiums during a joint press event, with American and allied flags in the background. One speaker in a navy suit and patriotic pocket square turns toward another official mid-discussion, creating a candid moment of diplomatic exchange.
Navy

AUKUS Ministers Commit to 2027 Sub Base

AUKUS defense chiefs set a hard date on Saturday for the pact’s most tangible promise. The year is 2027, and the milestone is standing up Submarine

May 30, 2026
Total Views: 833

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Announce Strategic Cross-Purchase Agreement
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Blue Water Marine Capital and Horizon Offshore Services Announce Strategic Cross-Purchase Agreement

Blue Water Marine Capital, headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, and Horizon Offshore Services, based in Houston, Texas, are pleased to announce the successful

May 27, 2026
Total Views: 369

Friday, May 22, 2026
Sustainable shipping without the spin
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Sustainable shipping without the spin

To meet the IMO’s emissions reduction targets, maritime industry commitment must extend to delivering greater data transparency and measurable action to

May 22, 2026
Total Views: 668

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Industry?First ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange Launches Strengthening Greek-U.S. Maritime Technology Collaboration
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Industry?First ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange Launches Strengthening Greek-U.S. Maritime Technology Collaboration

In an industry first, ABS has launched the ABS SeaTech Innovation Exchange, consisting of two advanced technology centers in Athens, Greece, and Houston,

May 21, 2026
Total Views: 324

Growth For Estonian Flag Signals Maritime Ambitions of a Nation
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Growth For Estonian Flag Signals Maritime Ambitions of a Nation

A favourable tax regime, digitally enabled administration and a business culture fostering maritime growth are attracting more – and younger – ships to the

May 21, 2026
Total Views: 556

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
 Damen ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible receives class and flag state approval
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 Damen ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible receives class and flag state approval

Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for its ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible (FF) to operate on methanol fuel. The approval was issued

May 20, 2026
Total Views: 613

Monday, May 18, 2026
Thumbnail photo of the Great Trump Battleship Debate
Navy

The Great Battleship Debate: gCaptain’s Konrad Takes On AEI’s Zack Cooper

The U.S. Navy has not commissioned a battleship since 1944. Donald Trump now wants as many as 25. The first, USS Defiant, will displace more than 35,000 tons,

May 18, 2026
Total Views: 1772

Thursday, May 14, 2026
IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out
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IEA supports digital transformation of Glaciar Pesquera fisheries fleet with Inmarsat NexusWave roll-out

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has worked with its Argentinian partner Ingenieros Electrónicos Asociados (IEA) to implement NexusWave for Glaciar

May 14, 2026
Total Views: 518

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
An answer to many questions
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An answer to many questions

The Damen Fuel Flexible Tugs range is prepared for the future – whatever it may hold The numerous new regulations facing the industry in recent years

May 13, 2026
Total Views: 579

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave
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Greek operators meet evolving connectivity demands with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed multi-network connectivity service is facilitating fleetwide digital transformation for a growing cohort of Greek ship owners and

May 12, 2026
Total Views: 223

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes
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Underestimated Risks of Coconut Oil Cargoes

Coconut oil is not immediately associated with risk, but its carriage can release toxic vapours and cause oxygen depletion in enclosed spaces. Manish Nayyar,

April 30, 2026
Total Views: 2168

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities
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ABS Acquires RMC Global to Strengthen Cyber, Risk and Resilience Capabilities

ABS, through its affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), has today announced the acquisition of RMC Global (RMC), a leading provider of

April 29, 2026
Total Views: 433