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, September 28, 2021
VIKING boat and davit solutions meet BW Offshore requirements for large FPSO bound for Australia
Press Releases

VIKING boat and davit solutions meet BW Offshore requirements for large FPSO bound for Australia

Press Release – FPSO owner and operator BW Offshore has selected VIKING Norsafe Free-fall Lifeboats, Daughter Craft and Davits for a large FPSO project

September 28, 2021
Total Views: 448

Inmarsat makes Fleet LTE Offshore agreement with Solstad Offshore
Press Releases

Inmarsat makes Fleet LTE Offshore agreement with Solstad Offshore

Press Release – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has secured a contract for its new Fleet LTE service, covering

September 28, 2021
Total Views: 193

Monday, September 27, 2021
‘Credibility factor’ key for Inchcape survey and inspection services in Middle East
Press Releases

‘Credibility factor’ key for Inchcape survey and inspection services in Middle East

Bunker surveys seen as big value differentiator in one-stop shop for wide range of MSI services “Fuel is liquid gold for shipowners,” according to Atul

September 27, 2021
Total Views: 429

Sunday, September 26, 2021
Captain Mulzac
Shipping News

Pioneering Black Ship Captain Honored Alongside Merchant Marine Veterans Of WWII

Hundreds gathered on Thursday at the maritime industry’s fastest growing annual event to celebrate Merchant Marine veterans of all wars and honor the

September 26, 2021
Total Views: 4178

Many Local Waterways Are Still Obstructed By Debris And Potential Sunken Hazards Post Hurricane Ida
USCG

Many Local Waterways Are Still Obstructed By Debris And Potential Sunken Hazards Post Hurricane Ida

NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard continues to respond to impacts to the waterways and assess the environmental threats across Southeast Louisiana Saturday,

September 26, 2021
Total Views: 1737

Friday, September 24, 2021
File Photo: The LNG bunkering barge Clean Jacksonville refuels one of TOTE’s LNG-powered containerships
Environment

First Renewable LNG Bunkering in the United States Completed in Jacksonville

The first bunkering of a ship in the United States using a blend of renewable liquefied natural gas and regular LNG has been completed in Jacksonville,

September 24, 2021
Total Views: 1400

Thursday, September 23, 2021
Liberian Registry and DNV award AiP to HHI for 40,000 CBM liquefied CO2 carrier design
Press Releases

Liberian Registry and DNV award AiP to HHI for 40,000 CBM liquefied CO2 carrier design

Press Release – The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), and   Classification Society DNV, have awarded an Approval in

September 23, 2021
Total Views: 302

Bureau Veritas issues novel design approval for what will be the world’s largest Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCS)
Press Releases

Bureau Veritas issues novel design approval for what will be the world’s largest Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCS)

A new ‘Panda’ design is conceived at Jiangnan as the shipyard and BV cooperate on an enhanced and revolutionary design for 93,000 CBM VLGCS. Press Release

September 23, 2021
Total Views: 775

Petredec selects Inmarsat Fleet Hotspot Fleet-Wide after consultation with Seafarers
Press Releases

Petredec selects Inmarsat Fleet Hotspot Fleet-Wide after consultation with Seafarers

Press Release – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has secured a significant new commitment to its Fleet Hotspot

September 23, 2021
Total Views: 324

Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Electric Dream Coming to Singapore
Press Releases

Electric Dream Coming to Singapore

Press release – Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the design is well underway for the first all-electric passenger ferries for operation in

September 22, 2021
Total Views: 793

Alfa Laval joins over 150 industry leaders in the call for decisive government action to enable full decarbonization of international shipping by 2050
Press Releases

Alfa Laval joins over 150 industry leaders in the call for decisive government action to enable full decarbonization of international shipping by 2050

Press Release -As a signatory of the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization, Alfa Laval joins maritime peers in urging world leaders to align shipping

September 22, 2021
Total Views: 239

Marlink unveils new Application Partner Programme to accelerate digitalisation in maritime
Press Releases

Marlink unveils new Application Partner Programme to accelerate digitalisation in maritime

Press Release – Marlink, the leading provider of smart network solutions, has launched its new Application Partner Programme, designed to support rapid

September 22, 2021
Total Views: 178

Back to the future for Inchcape in Sri Lanka
Press Releases

Back to the future for Inchcape in Sri Lanka

New joint venture with John Keells Holdings strengthens maritime service hub at strategic and historic location Press Release – Inchcape Shipping

September 22, 2021
Total Views: 286

ClassNK joins as signatory to Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization
Press Releases

ClassNK joins as signatory to Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization

Over 150 industry leaders and organizations call for decisive government action to enable full decarbonization of international shipping by 2050  Press

September 22, 2021
Total Views: 85

Tuesday, September 21, 2021
scandies rose fishing vessel
Accidents

NTSB to Host Roundtable on Fishing Vessel Safety

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy is set to host a virtual roundtable next month on improving fishing vessel safety. The

September 21, 2021
Total Views: 1546

HHI & KSOE receive Approval in Principle for Ammonia Carrier with Ammonia Fuel Propulsion
Press Releases

HHI & KSOE receive Approval in Principle for Ammonia Carrier with Ammonia Fuel Propulsion

Press Release – Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has delivered an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Hyundai

September 21, 2021
Total Views: 332

ABB’s Eero Lehtovaara appointed Chair of EU association Waterborne Technology Platform
Press Releases

ABB’s Eero Lehtovaara appointed Chair of EU association Waterborne Technology Platform

ABB Marine & Ports’ Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs, Eero Lehtovaara, has been elected Chair of the Board during Waterborne Technology Platform

September 21, 2021
Total Views: 145

WinGD takes holistic approach to marine decarbonisation with ecosystem of solutions
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WinGD takes holistic approach to marine decarbonisation with ecosystem of solutions

Press Release – Engine developer WinGD has developed an ecosystem of solutions around the main engine that enhances energy efficiency and enables a

September 21, 2021
Total Views: 149

Monday, September 20, 2021
HEMEXPO Invites Visitors to New Virtual Exhibition Centre
Press Releases

HEMEXPO Invites Visitors to New Virtual Exhibition Centre

Press Release – Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers and Exports – a leading suppliers and exporters association for the international shipping

September 20, 2021
Total Views: 150

Ecochlor Submits Filterless and Hybrid BWMS for USCG Type Approval
Press Releases

Ecochlor Submits Filterless and Hybrid BWMS for USCG Type Approval

Press Release – Ecochlor has filed an application for the EcoOne™ Filterless and EcoOne Hybrid™ ballast water management systems (BWMS) with the U.S.

September 20, 2021
Total Views: 166