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.


Thursday, January 19, 2023
Turkish USV’s Integrated With FarSounder’s Argos Forward Looking Sonar
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Turkish USV’s Integrated With FarSounder’s Argos Forward Looking Sonar

FarSounder Argos 3D Forward Looking Navigation Sonars have been included in the navigation control system for two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) built in

January 19, 2023
Total Views: 525

Saturday, January 14, 2023
How Does A Big Ship Anchor In Bad Weather To Avoid Grounding?
Marine Weather

How Does A Big Ship Anchor In Bad Weather To Avoid Grounding?

Anchoring a ship in heavy seas can be challenging and requires careful consideration to ensure the ship’s safety. The following steps are typically

January 14, 2023
Total Views: 786

Thursday, January 12, 2023
ABS Launches Custom Rule Book In Classification First
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ABS Launches Custom Rule Book In Classification First

Powerful Tool Provides Simple and Quick Access to Generate Project-specific Rules ABS has launched Custom Rule Book, a powerful new tool which allows users to

January 12, 2023
Total Views: 1128

Inmarsat Connectivity Powers Austrian Newcomers In Historic Ocean Race Campaign
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Inmarsat Connectivity Powers Austrian Newcomers In Historic Ocean Race Campaign

As crews prepare for January’s 2022-23 edition of The Ocean Race, Austrian Ocean Racing are highlighting how satellite communication technology is powering

January 12, 2023
Total Views: 532

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
An Interview With Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime, DNV
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An Interview With Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime, DNV

Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO Maritime, DNV, says that while progress towards industry decarbonisation should be applauded, it must be accelerated. Shipping needs

January 10, 2023
Total Views: 663

Campbell Shipping Renews Fleet Xpress Contract, Adds Fleet Care And Fleet Secure Endpoint
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Campbell Shipping Renews Fleet Xpress Contract, Adds Fleet Care And Fleet Secure Endpoint

The long-standing Inmarsat customer has extended its Fleet Xpress agreement for 12 vessels and adopted value-added services for remote maintenance and cyber

January 10, 2023
Total Views: 457

Oceans of Energy receives Approval in Principle from Bureau Veritas for their high wave offshore solar farm system
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Oceans of Energy receives Approval in Principle from Bureau Veritas for their high wave offshore solar farm system

Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, has delivered an Approval in Principle to Oceans of Energy, a market leader in

January 10, 2023
Total Views: 600

Monday, January 9, 2023
ABS and HD Hyundai Sign Landmark Agreement on Broad-Reaching Autonomous Projects
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ABS and HD Hyundai Sign Landmark Agreement on Broad-Reaching Autonomous Projects

ABS and HD Hyundai signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MoU) to continue working together on industry-leading autonomous projects. Building on

January 9, 2023
Total Views: 335

Marlink Completes Migration Of UNI-TANKERS’ Fleet To Its Hybrid Network
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Marlink Completes Migration Of UNI-TANKERS’ Fleet To Its Hybrid Network

Danish tanker operator will leverage high-quality hybrid network solutions, including cyber security, to power digitalised operations Marlink, the smart

January 9, 2023
Total Views: 324

Thursday, January 5, 2023
A general view shows the bulk carrier ship MV Wakashio, that ran aground on a reef,
Accidents

Mauritian Government’s Burying of Wakashio Grounding Report Angers Islanders

The government of Mauritius is being accused of resorting to “totalitarianism” over its decision not to publish its investigation report into the

January 5, 2023
Total Views: 3427

Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Teledyne Acquires ChartWorld International
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Teledyne Acquires ChartWorld International

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) (“Teledyne”) announced today that it has acquired ChartWorld International Limited and affiliates

January 3, 2023
Total Views: 539

Collaboration is key for a more equitable, sustainable shipping industry
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Collaboration is key for a more equitable, sustainable shipping industry

More than a watchword, the term ‘collaboration’ ran throughout the recent WISTA International AGM in Geneva, highlighting the fact that only by working

January 3, 2023
Total Views: 809

Thursday, December 22, 2022
St Lawrence Seaway’s New Tug Experiences Issue Ahead of 2022 Buoy Pull
Shipping

St Lawrence Seaway’s New Tug Experiences Issue Ahead of 2022 Buoy Pull

By Michael Folsom, After much anticipation, the St Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation’s (SLSDC) new $24 million tug, Seaway Guardian, was expected to

December 22, 2022
Total Views: 4145

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Crew Welfare Imperatives Call For Hight-Quality Onboard Connectivity
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Crew Welfare Imperatives Call For Hight-Quality Onboard Connectivity

Reliable, high-speed onboard connectivity is integral to crew welfare and helps vessel operators to attract and retain the best talent Even before the Covid-19

December 20, 2022
Total Views: 1342

Thursday, December 15, 2022
World First as ABS Approves Provaris’ Design for a Compressed H2 Carrier 
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World First as ABS Approves Provaris’ Design for a Compressed H2 Carrier 

Key Milestone Toward H2 Carrier Construction ABS has reviewed and approved the design of Provaris’ H2Neo compressed H2 carrier, an industry first for a bulk

December 15, 2022
Total Views: 934

KBB and Eminox put integrated exhaust management solutions under the microscope in new ‘Turbo to Tailpipe’ white paper
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KBB and Eminox put integrated exhaust management solutions under the microscope in new ‘Turbo to Tailpipe’ white paper

A new white paper from KBB and Eminox offers insights to help ship operators and owners navigate minimising emissions from internal combustion engines in a net

December 15, 2022
Total Views: 579

ClassNK releases “ClassNK Technical Journal”Outlining how to deal with risk in maritime sector
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ClassNK releases “ClassNK Technical Journal”Outlining how to deal with risk in maritime sector

ClassNK has released the latest “ClassNK Technical Journal”, which has been published for contributing to the development of the maritime industry

December 15, 2022
Total Views: 812

ABB releases 2022 edition of Generations – Harnessing the power of change
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ABB releases 2022 edition of Generations – Harnessing the power of change

ABB is pleased to announce the release of the 2022 edition of Generations, presenting the business perspectives, ambitions and success stories of a

December 15, 2022
Total Views: 631

Monday, December 12, 2022
Tresta Star Wreck to Be Abandoned on Reunion Island
Accidents

Tresta Star Wreck to Be Abandoned on Reunion Island

By Vel Moonien in Mauritius (gCaptain) – Tresta Star won’t be removed off the coast of Réunion Island. Due to the fact that the wreck removal will be

December 12, 2022
Total Views: 22108

Sunday, December 11, 2022
Artemis I Update: Orion Secured Inside USS Portland Ahead Of Return To Shore 
Interesting

Artemis I Update: Orion Secured Inside USS Portland Ahead Of Return To Shore 

Antonia Jaramillo Botero -(NASA)–The Orion spacecraft has been secured in the well deck of the USS Portland. The

December 11, 2022
Total Views: 4743