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Thursday, October 13, 2022
Captain John Konrad, gCaptain Founder & CEO
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Spire Maritime Interviews gCaptain Founder John Konrad

In this episode, Spire Maritime Means podcast host Blyth Brumleve conducts an in-depth interview with Captain John Konrad, founder and CEO of gCaptain and

October 13, 2022
Total Views: 961

Monday, July 19, 2021
Captain John Konrad, gCaptain Founder & CEO
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Shipping Podcast Hosts A Controversial Interview With Captain John Konrad, Founder & CEO Of gCaptain

For over half a decade Lena Gothberg’s Shipping Podcast has been the most downloaded and influential podcast in the maritime industry. Produced in

July 19, 2021
Total Views: 5243

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Captain John Konrad, gCaptain Founder & CEO
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A Thank You Letter From Our Founder Plus gCaptain’s 2021 Reader Survey

We know you felt stressed and uncertain in 2020 and hope gCaptain helped lift the fog with accurate and timely maritime news. Moving forward gCaptain is

June 29, 2021
Total Views: 1124

Thursday, January 28, 2021
Ship Stonks
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Shipping Stonks Like RIG Get Lifted In Rising Tide Of Troubled Companies Like Gamestop

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) In May 2020 I wrote an article sharing the fact that Transocean ($RIG) was the biggest loser stock of the last decade. At the

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 5466

Saturday, November 21, 2020
Shop gCaptain
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gCaptain Shop Black Friday Week Discount

The gCaptain Shop is open for the holiday season with some new designs and returns of some old favorites. Please note that due to COVID deliveries will be

November 21, 2020
Total Views: 1982

Tuesday, November 17, 2020
US MERCHANT MARINE CAPTAIN
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Forbes Challenges The Biden Administration To Act Now On Maritime Appointments

by John Konrad (gCaptain) In August 2017 President Trump swore in Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby as MARAD Administrator, the top civilian maritime position in the

November 17, 2020
Total Views: 6366

Monday, November 2, 2020
Molten Salt Reactor nuclear-battery
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Bill Gates Launches A Nuclear Ship Battery Partnership

It’s been over sixty years since the first (and last) US-flagged nuclear-powered cargo ship set sail but, if Bill Gates has his way, the ocean may soon

November 2, 2020
Total Views: 2474

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Does The IMO ‘Intend’ To Do Nothing At All?
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Does The IMO ‘Intend’ To Do Nothing At All?

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) In the fifteen years of running gCaptain, we have reached out to the International Maritime Organization (IMO),  several

September 23, 2020
Total Views: 207

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
This Is How Important Articles About The Maritime Industry Are Researched And Written
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This Is How Important Articles About The Maritime Industry Are Researched And Written

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Today at 05:15 after waking up, after adjusting the heat, after donning a warm wool sweater, after grinding my favorite beans, after

September 22, 2020
Total Views: 156

Friday, January 3, 2020
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How strong is your favorite knot? MIT Scientists Invent New Rope Fibers To Study Knots

  How secure is your favorite knot? “Although knots have been around for thousands of years,”  says applied mathematician Vishal Patil of

January 3, 2020
Total Views: 347

Thursday, November 28, 2019
gCaptain Black Friday Weekend Starts Now
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gCaptain Black Friday Weekend Starts Now

Black Friday Weekend Starts Now 20% OFF Every Item In The gCaptain Store  with coupon code “BlackFriday19” Including All gCaptain Bestsellers

November 28, 2019
Total Views: 30

Saturday, April 6, 2019
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gCaptain Extends Military Discount To Hospital Ship Crews, The Ready Reserve Fleet and Merchant Marine Veterans

Since launch gCaptain has proudly honored all students, teachers, and military, including Coast Guard and Military Sealift Command crew members, with a

April 6, 2019
Total Views: 48

Wednesday, April 3, 2019
gCaptain Invites You To The Launch Of gS…
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gCaptain Invites You To The Launch Of gS…

Ready for something BIG? For over twelve years our crew have built gCaptain from a small blog into the world’s most visited maritime website and we are

April 3, 2019
Total Views: 11

Thursday, November 22, 2018
Black Friday Starts Now
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Black Friday Starts Now

Black Friday Starts Now 25% OFF Every Item In The gCaptain Store  with coupon code “BlackFriday18” Including All gCaptain Bestsellers gCaptain’s

November 22, 2018
Total Views: 22

Wednesday, July 11, 2018
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Hapag-Lloyd Investor Confirms Approach from CMA CGM, Says Takeover Should Go Other Way Around

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – One of Hapag-Lloyd’s largest shareholders has brushed off an approach by CMA CGM for merger talks. Any such deal

July 11, 2018
Total Views: 18

Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Knife Tip Injury
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An Alarming Number Of Shipping Companies Are Banning Knives, Here’s How To Stop Them

by Capt. John Konrad (gCaptain) A disturbing and dangerous trend is growing offshore. Despite overwhelming evidence that knives are essential to the safety of

June 13, 2018
Total Views: 387

Tuesday, May 22, 2018
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Editorial: What I Want For National Maritime Day

As founder of gCaptain, I first want to thank all Veterans of the US Merchant Marine. Our definition of veteran includes all who have served in any

May 22, 2018
Total Views: 45

Sunday, May 20, 2018
Sailors Team Up With Fort Schuyler To Offer STCW Like Training To Boaters And Kids
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Sailors Team Up With Fort Schuyler To Offer STCW Like Training To Boaters And Kids

By John Konrad (gCaptain) The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers

May 20, 2018
Total Views: 37

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
gCaptain Now Ships Free With $50 Purchase
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gCaptain Now Ships Free With $50 Purchase

gCaptain now ships free to all 50 states with a minimum purchase of $50 and internationally to 156 countries with a minimum purchase of $100.   Visit our

May 1, 2018
Total Views: 3

Monday, April 23, 2018
Gear Up For Summer With All New gCaptain Gear
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Gear Up For Summer With All New gCaptain Gear

Click HERE to gear up for summer with all new exclusive gCaptain

April 23, 2018
Total Views: 16
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