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, 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: 811

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: 1344

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: 938

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: 813

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: 632

Monday, December 12, 2022
Tresta Star Wreck to Be Abandoned on Reunion Island
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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: 22120

Sunday, December 11, 2022
Artemis I Update: Orion Secured Inside USS Portland Ahead Of Return To Shore 
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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: 4744

New Era for China’s Offshore Wind Industry as AFAI Southern Shipyard Delivers New 32m CTV to Goldsea
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New Era for China’s Offshore Wind Industry as AFAI Southern Shipyard Delivers New 32m CTV to Goldsea

Incat Crowther is proud to announce the handover of a new purpose-built catamaran CTV to Goldsea Marine & Offshore Engineering (Shanghai) Co Ltd (Goldsea).

December 11, 2022
Total Views: 386

Friday, December 9, 2022
Taiwanese Trawler Loaded with Diesel and Fuel Oil Grounds on Saint Brandon
Accidents

Taiwanese Trawler Loaded with Diesel and Fuel Oil Grounds on Saint Brandon

By Vel Moonien (gCaptain) – MAURITIUS – Taiwanese trawler has run aground in Saint-Brandon in the Indian Ocean with diesel and fuel oil on board. A

December 9, 2022
Total Views: 6111

Thursday, December 8, 2022
KPI OceanConnect on Asia’s marine fuels market
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KPI OceanConnect on Asia’s marine fuels market

By Jesper Sørensen, Managing Director of KPI OceanConnect Singapore and Susanna Lai, Managing Director of KPI OceanConnect Hong Kong Shipping’s energy

December 8, 2022
Total Views: 515

ABS Explores Future of Cutting-Edge Maritime Tech in Broad-Reaching Report
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ABS Explores Future of Cutting-Edge Maritime Tech in Broad-Reaching Report

Launched at the ABS Hellenic Technical Committee, Technology Trends Offers Roadmap to the Next Wave of Maritime Innovation  Will autonomous vessels dominate

December 8, 2022
Total Views: 342

Marlink Leverages SES MEO Capacity to Meet Booming Demand from Energy Customers
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Marlink Leverages SES MEO Capacity to Meet Booming Demand from Energy Customers

Smart hybrid network operator provisions additional high-capacity coverage to meet throughput growth across sites in Africa and Middle East Marlink, the smart

December 8, 2022
Total Views: 193

Nor-Shipping targets renewable potential with first Norwegian Offshore Wind pavilion
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Nor-Shipping targets renewable potential with first Norwegian Offshore Wind pavilion

Nor-Shipping has announced that its 2023 event, taking place in Oslo and Lillestrøm, 6-9 June, will feature a dedicated offshore wind pavilion for the very

December 8, 2022
Total Views: 386

MOU signed between SSA and ClassNK to establish framework for cooperation on cyber security research activities
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MOU signed between SSA and ClassNK to establish framework for cooperation on cyber security research activities

Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and ClassNK have signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) to establish a framework for cooperation in cyber security

December 8, 2022
Total Views: 183

Wednesday, December 7, 2022
WinGD wins engine diagnostics orders as ship owners look to reduce OPEX
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WinGD wins engine diagnostics orders as ship owners look to reduce OPEX

Swiss marine power company WinGD has received orders from two LNG carrier operators for its WinGD Integrated Digital Expert (WiDE) engine monitoring,

December 7, 2022
Total Views: 150

Rivertrace continues growth path with acquisition of Solar Solve
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Rivertrace continues growth path with acquisition of Solar Solve

Rivertrace, the UK based Quality-Assured Company and market leader with over 30 years of experience developing environmental monitoring solutions for the

December 7, 2022
Total Views: 100

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EBDG Designs Harbor Power and Charging Barge

As announced at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans, Louisiana, Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) has designed a harbor power and charging barge. This

December 7, 2022
Total Views: 148