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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, December 12, 2018
Oasis of the seas
Shipping News

Oasis of the Seas Headed to the Big Apple

One of the world’s biggest cruise ships is headed to the Big Apple. Royal Caribbean announced Wednesday that its 225,282 GRT Oasis of the Seas will be

December 12, 2018
Total Views: 51

bae shipyard san diego
Shipping News

Security Gaps at San Diego Shipyards Put Navy Warships At Risk -Report

By Brad Racino – Private shipyards in San Diego responsible for protecting Navy warships have not been following security protocols meant to protect

December 12, 2018
Total Views: 56

yamal lng
Shipping News

Yamal LNG Reaches Full Capacity Ahead of Schedule

One year since the first shipment liquified natural gas was lifted from the Yamal LNG project in the Russian Arctic, the 16.5 million tons-per-year plant has

December 12, 2018
Total Views: 72

Damen signs with Port Nelson for ASD Tug 2411
Press Releases

Damen signs with Port Nelson for ASD Tug 2411

Press Release – Damen – On 10th December, Damen sales manager Sjoerd de Bruin signed a contract with Port Nelson CEO Martin Byrne in New Zealand.

December 12, 2018
Total Views: 89

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
kairos lng bunkering vessel
Shipping News

World’s Largest LNG Bunkering Vessel Begins Operations in Northwest Europe

The world’s largest LNG bunkering vessel has kicked off commercial operations in Northwest Europe, where it will supply LNG fuel to ships in the Baltic Sea

December 11, 2018
Total Views: 168

Monday, December 10, 2018
ship emissions
Shipping News

BIMCO Publishes IMO 2020 Sulphur Clauses

International shipping association BIMCO has published two sulphur content-related bunker clauses dealing with general compliance and the transitional period

December 10, 2018
Total Views: 63

Incat Crowther Double-Ended Ro-Pax Ferry
Press Releases

Incat Crowther Double-Ended Ro-Pax Ferry

Press Release – Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the design of a double-ended Ro-Pax Ferry to operate to Bruny Island in Tasmania. The vessel will

December 10, 2018
Total Views: 304

Friday, December 7, 2018
cargo ship
Shipping News

U.S. Yet to Finalize National Maritime Strategy Addressing Challenges to U.S.-Flag Fleet, GAO Says

The U.S. Department of Transportation is yet to finalize national maritime strategies that were called were called for in two separate mandates by Congress in

December 7, 2018
Total Views: 146

msc ship at long beach port
Shipping News

MSC Pays $630,000 in Penalties for California Air Quality Violations

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. has paid $630,625 in penalties to the California Air Resources Board for violating the Ocean-Going Vessel At-Berth

December 7, 2018
Total Views: 64

Thursday, November 29, 2018
KNM Helge Ingstad sinking
Accidents

Norway Releases Preliminary Report on Frigate Collision

The Accident Investigation Board of Norway (AIBN) released Thursday its preliminary report on its investigation into the November 8 collision involving the

November 29, 2018
Total Views: 529

El Coquí arrives in Puerto Rico
Shipping News

Crowley Merges Liner Services Unit into Integrated Logistics Organization

Crowley Maritime Corporation announced this week its plan to complete the merger of its liner services group into Crowley Logistics. Crowley says merger will

November 29, 2018
Total Views: 101

Monday, November 26, 2018
Azura Cruise Ship
Shipping News

American Cruise Ship Master Fined EUR100,000 in France Over Bunker Sulphur Limit Breach

In a first of its kind ruling in France, the Master of P&O-operated cruise ship “Azura” has been fined EUR100,000 for knowingly burning

November 26, 2018
Total Views: 82

seafarer
Shipping News

ILO Adopts New Minimum Monthly Wage for Seafarers

A Subcommittee of the Joint Maritime Commission (JMC) of the International Labour Union has agreed on a Resolution raising the minimum monthly wage for

November 26, 2018
Total Views: 382

Metal Shark to Debut New Models and Technology at 2018 International Workboat Show
Press Releases

Metal Shark to Debut New Models and Technology at 2018 International Workboat Show

Press Release – Metal Shark – Jeanerette, Louisiana – November 26th, 2018: Shipbuilder Metal Shark will be showcasing an array of new products

November 26, 2018
Total Views: 82

Damen holds surplus material auction as part of sustainability drive
Press Releases

Damen holds surplus material auction as part of sustainability drive

Press Release – Damen Shipyards Group’s commitment to sustainability sees the company regularly considering new initiatives that can improve its

November 26, 2018
Total Views: 54

Friday, November 23, 2018
Chevron Big Foot. Photo: Chevron
Offshore

Chevron Announces Start of Production at Big Foot Project in U.S. Gulf of Mexico

Oil major Chevron (NYSE:CVX) has announced the start of crude oil and natural gas production from the Chevron-operated Big Foot deepwater project in the U.S.

November 23, 2018
Total Views: 144

Safe harbor–Learning from mooring accidents
News

Safe harbor–Learning from mooring accidents

A ship’s crew faces many hazards at sea. But even when the ship is docked in harbor, safety procedures and equipment are still needed to protect crews

November 23, 2018
Total Views: 267

Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Durban Queen Sinking
Accidents

French Navy Rescues Crew of Sinking Tanker in Persian Gulf

The French Navy rescued 12 Indian seafarers from the Panama-flagged tanker Durban Queen after the vessel ran into trouble and was sinking in

November 21, 2018
Total Views: 163

Metal Shark Joins Forces with Bahamas National Trust to Support  the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park
Press Releases

Metal Shark Joins Forces with Bahamas National Trust to Support the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park

Press Release – Metal Shark – Jeanerette, LA – November 20, 2018: Alabama and Louisiana, USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has partnered with the

November 21, 2018
Total Views: 39

Tuesday, November 20, 2018
viking lifecraft system
Shipping News

Viking Heavy Weather Tests High-Capacity Passenger Evacuation System for Cruise Ships

Danish life-saving equipment manufacturer Viking Life-Saving has successfully test its new high-capacity passenger evacuation system, bringing it one step

November 20, 2018
Total Views: 480