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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.


Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Inmarsat NexusWave exceeds 1,000 vessel orders amid growing demand for high-speed connectivity
Press Releases

Inmarsat NexusWave exceeds 1,000 vessel orders amid growing demand for high-speed connectivity

Inmarsat Maritime’s fully managed service has found ready audience among shipping companies seeking power of multiple networks with convenience of single

July 2, 2025
Total Views: 543

Friday, June 27, 2025
A ship departing the Domino sugar factory on the Hudson
Shipping

Closure of Sugar Refinery Brings End to New York City Suburb’s Working Waterfront

Daniel Katzive (gCaptain) — The historic Domino sugar refinery in Yonkers, New York will cease operations by the end of this year. The closure of the

June 27, 2025
Total Views: 3444

Thursday, June 26, 2025
Bardex Corp. Opens Australia Office, Focusing on Multi-Purpose Ports to Support Maritime Sustainment, Offshore Energy, and More
Press Releases

Bardex Corp. Opens Australia Office, Focusing on Multi-Purpose Ports to Support Maritime Sustainment, Offshore Energy, and More

Richard McAllister, who joined Bardex in late 2023, heads the new Melbourne office as Director of Bardex Australia. In that role, his focus will be on

June 26, 2025
Total Views: 409

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation
Press Releases

Solstad renews partnership with Marlink for its next stage of digital transformation

Specialist operator will use Marlink’s SealinkNextGen network solution with Starlink LEO as primary connectivity across the vessels in their fleet. Marlink,

June 25, 2025
Total Views: 607

Monday, June 16, 2025
ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki Recognized with Silver Bell Award for Outstanding Service and Safety Leadership
Press Releases

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki Recognized with Silver Bell Award for Outstanding Service and Safety Leadership

ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki was honored by The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI), receiving the 2025 Silver Bell Award for lifelong service

June 16, 2025
Total Views: 498

Pacific Basin enhances fleet operations and crew welfare with Inmarsat NexusWave
Press Releases

Pacific Basin enhances fleet operations and crew welfare with Inmarsat NexusWave

Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service will provide Pacific Basin vessels with a seamless connection to high-speed internet to support both

June 16, 2025
Total Views: 376

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
A view of the Dali cargo vessel which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., March 26, 2024. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson
Accidents

VDR Transcripts Reveal Alarms, Missed Warnings in Hours Before Dali’s Fatal Crash with Baltimore Bridge

By gCaptain Staff – Newly released transcripts from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are offering a chilling, moment-by-moment look inside

June 3, 2025
Total Views: 10246

Monday, June 2, 2025
Jim Lawrence at Marine Money Week 2022
News

Maritime Industry Legend Jim Lawrence Dies

Jim Lawrence, a towering figure in U.S. maritime industry and founder of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) conference, passed away on Sunday after a

June 2, 2025
Total Views: 1887

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Inmarsat NexusWave To Support Sustainable Scallop Harvesting For New Ava Ocean Vessel
Press Releases

Inmarsat NexusWave To Support Sustainable Scallop Harvesting For New Ava Ocean Vessel

The fully managed connectivity service will facilitate Ava Ocean’s pioneering seabed harvesting methods in the remote Barents Sea while supporting

May 28, 2025
Total Views: 1200

Friday, May 23, 2025
ABS Approves New Multi-Purpose Deepwater LNG Floating Asset from SHI
Press Releases

ABS Approves New Multi-Purpose Deepwater LNG Floating Asset from SHI

ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for its design of a multi-purpose liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating facility for

May 23, 2025
Total Views: 888

Wallem Group Sets Out Best Practice Guidance For Marine Biofuels
Press Releases

Wallem Group Sets Out Best Practice Guidance For Marine Biofuels

Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships, ships systems and crews are fully prepared to load, store and

May 23, 2025
Total Views: 984

Inmarsat provides NexusWave to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to help accelerate onboard digitalisation strategy
Press Releases

Inmarsat provides NexusWave to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to help accelerate onboard digitalisation strategy

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) to upgrade its fleet from Fleet Xpress (FX) service to

May 23, 2025
Total Views: 466

ABS Approves First of Its Kind LCO2 Barge for U.S. Operation
Press Releases

ABS Approves First of Its Kind LCO2 Barge for U.S. Operation

ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG), the parent company of Aptamus Carbon Solutions, for its preliminary design

May 23, 2025
Total Views: 1006

Thursday, May 22, 2025
New South Tyneside base for Global Heavy Lift and Mooring Experts
Press Releases

New South Tyneside base for Global Heavy Lift and Mooring Experts

Bardex, a leading global provider of heavy-duty marine engineering solutions has set up a new base in South Tyneside. US-based Bardex – which

May 22, 2025
Total Views: 507

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Cuautemoc tall ship brooklyn bridge
Accidents

Watch: Mexican Navy Tall Ship Dismasted After Striking Brooklyn Bridge

Update: Two killed, two in critical condition after Mexican Navy tall ship ARM Cuautemoc strikes Brooklyn Bridge. NTSB launching go-team. By Daniel Katzive

May 17, 2025
Total Views: 13358

Monday, May 12, 2025
Bardex Technical Sales Engineer, Daniel Toerner, Selected for 2025 OTC Class of Emerging Leaders
Press Releases

Bardex Technical Sales Engineer, Daniel Toerner, Selected for 2025 OTC Class of Emerging Leaders

Bardex Corp. is pleased to announce that the Offshore Technology Conference has awarded Daniel Toerner a spot in its 2025 Emerging Leaders class. Each year,

May 12, 2025
Total Views: 556

Silverback Marine Contracted To Build First Petestep Law Enforcement Vessels
Press Releases

Silverback Marine Contracted To Build First Petestep Law Enforcement Vessels

Silverback Marine is excited to announce it has partnered with Swedish based companyPETESTEP to develop a high-performance law enforcement boat for the New

May 12, 2025
Total Views: 843

Sunday, May 11, 2025
Indian Navy Frigate underway leaving Pearl Harbor
Navy

The Risk Of India and Pakistan Fighting At Sea

Editorial Note: This article was originally published at Bloomberg before this weekend’s fragile ceasefire was announced. by Admiral James

May 11, 2025
Total Views: 2586

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Helm Operations Selected by Washington State Ferries to Modernize Crew Dispatch System
Press Releases

Helm Operations Selected by Washington State Ferries to Modernize Crew Dispatch System

Helm Operations, a global leader in maritime operations software, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a major contract by Washington State

May 7, 2025
Total Views: 888

ABS Approves New Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Design from Seatrium
Press Releases

ABS Approves New Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Design from Seatrium

ABS awarded approval in principle to Seatrium Marine & Deepwater Technology for its new design of a floating wind semi-submersible (FWSS) floating column

May 7, 2025
Total Views: 712