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.


Monday, September 20, 2010
Poll – What is the worst Anti-Piracy method?
Maritime Security

Poll – What is the worst Anti-Piracy method?

Photo Via Notes From Sea Level gCaptain has covered nearly every anti-piracy measure from weapons (both lethal and non-lethal) to Molotov Cocktails and safe

September 20, 2010
Total Views: 60

Name That Ship – What Is it?
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Name That Ship – What Is it?

We are looking for a few specifics on this interesting vessel

September 20, 2010
Total Views: 68

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Justice Department May Sue BP Over Gulf Oil Spill
Oil Spill

Justice Department May Sue BP Over Gulf Oil Spill

NEW ORLEANS, La. – The U.S Justice Department filed papers with the U.S. District Court in New Orleans Monday, September 13, indicating that they expect

September 15, 2010
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Fire-on-the-Horizon-cover
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Fire On The Horizon – A New Book By gCaptain

We are proud to announce that gCaptain’s founder and editor in chief, John Konrad, got a book deal! The upcoming book titled Fire on the Horizon: The

September 13, 2010
Total Views: 25

Sunday, September 12, 2010
Could Criminalization Of The Mariner Lead To War?
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Could Criminalization Of The Mariner Lead To War?

Tensions have erupted in the East China Sea between two world superpowers; China and Japan, after a Chinese fishing boat collided with a Japanese navy ship on

September 12, 2010
Total Views: 36

Thursday, September 9, 2010
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Advancing in Your Seagoing Career – Accelerated Development

Accelerated development? On his first day offshore, a recent graduate from a top-notch university approached a rig hand, and introduced himself as a future Rig

September 9, 2010
Total Views: 36

Maritime Blogger Recaptures ship taken by pirates
Maritime Security Incidents

Maritime Blogger Recaptures ship taken by pirates

Image Credit: USNI Blog Remember when the team of U.S. Marines stormed the tanker full of pirates and took back the ship?  You should, because as we reported

September 9, 2010
Total Views: 90

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gCaptain.com Welcomes Rob Almeida to The Team

Originally from Orr’s Island, Maine, Rob graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1999 with a B.S. degree in Naval Architecture.  As a junior

September 9, 2010
Total Views: 72

Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Deepwater Horizon’s BOP in hands of Justice Department; BP internal report due tomorrow
Oil Spill

Deepwater Horizon’s BOP in hands of Justice Department; BP internal report due tomorrow

Just a few days ago, the Deepwater Horizon’s blowout preventer, an integral part of the ongoing investigation into Gulf oil spill, was successfully

September 7, 2010
Total Views: 65

Saturday, September 4, 2010
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Stand By For An Upgrade

Well I am sorry to say that with high traffic levels our dedicated server went up in smoke (literally) and our host, godaddy, refused to help. But luckily we

September 4, 2010
Total Views: 27

Friday, August 27, 2010
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Marshall Islands Admits Error In Deepwater Horizon Manning

During yesterday’s deepwater investigation hearings a document was released by the Marshal Islands, flag state of the Deepwater Horizon, regarding the

August 27, 2010
Total Views: 116

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M/V Nordic Barents set to take on Northern Sea Route

A historic event is set to take place in Northern Norway in early September, as a bulk carrier with a non-Russian flag will use the Northern Sea Route as

August 27, 2010
Total Views: 223

Wednesday, August 25, 2010
All I hear Is Drilling, Drilling, Drilling
USCG

All I hear Is Drilling, Drilling, Drilling

In today’s examination of Harry Thierens, BP’s vice president for drilling and completion, Deepwater Investigation board chairman Captain Hung

August 25, 2010
Total Views: 30

Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Deepwater Horizon Hearings Resume In Houston Texas
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Deepwater Horizon Hearings Resume In Houston Texas

The Deepwater Horizon hearings resumed today with a new presiding officer, high level witnesses and a new location; Houston Texas. But the most interesting

August 24, 2010
Total Views: 36

Friday, August 20, 2010
Oil Spill

USCG Makes Positive Changes To Deepwater Horizon Hearings

gCaptain has been critical of the Deepwater Horizon Investigation panel in the past. From off-topic lines of question to verbal arguments between the Parties

August 20, 2010
Total Views: 41

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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Nautical Star Tattoos

by Miranda Max Tattoos have been part of sailing lore since James Cook rounded Cape Horn, crossed the Pacific, and arrived in Tahiti in 1769. Cook, the man

August 18, 2010
Total Views: 562

Saturday, August 14, 2010
The ROV that will survey the Deepwater Horizon wreck site
Incidents

USCG Plans Dive Of The Deepwater Horizon Wreckage

Back in June gCaptain reported on James Cameron’s offer to dive the wreck of the Deepwater Horizon but, despite three official requests for information,

August 14, 2010
Total Views: 281

Friday, August 13, 2010
Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Taken to New Depths
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Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Taken to New Depths

Image Source: Keppel Corporation The offshore wind energy sector is set to make waves in the launch of a new, environmentally friendly vessel. Keppel FELS

August 13, 2010
Total Views: 106

Thursday, August 12, 2010
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Fortuna – Incident Photo Of The Week

The incident is not recent this week but the photograph is. The talented photographer of this image, Rickard Gillberg, tells us more about the ill-fated cargo

August 12, 2010
Total Views: 92

NTSB Warns Against The Use Of Cell Phones
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NTSB Warns Against The Use Of Cell Phones

Today the NTSB sent out a warning against the sue of cell phones on the bridge of ships. The Coast Guard quickly followed with a similar warning writing: The

August 12, 2010
Total Views: 36