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Read expert opinions and thought-provoking articles from gCaptain’s blog, covering a wide range of maritime topics and shipping industry insights.


Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Classic Video: Legendary Pilot Used to Dive Off Ships, Swim Back to Shore
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Classic Video: Legendary Pilot Used to Dive Off Ships, Swim Back to Shore

Apparently this guy was a local legend down in Brazil. He was known around the port of Aracaju as Zé Peixe, or Joe Fish, aka the swimming pilot. He spent

February 3, 2016
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Monday, January 11, 2016
ACL Atlantic Star transiting under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge into New York Harbor
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SPOTD – New York Welcomes World’s Largest CONRO

By Will Van Dorp – On January 9, 2015, two Atlantic Container Line (ACL) RORO/ Containerships (CONRO) entered New York harbor, one within 30 minutes of

January 11, 2016
Total Views: 96

Monday, November 30, 2015
2015 Gift Guide – Cyber Monday Stocking Stuffers
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2015 Gift Guide – Cyber Monday Stocking Stuffers

Last week we brought you our official 2015 Holiday Gift Guide  followed by our Working Sailor’s Edition Gift Guide and today my email has dozens of

November 30, 2015
Total Views: 119

Monday, November 23, 2015
Sea Wars: The Ike Awakens – Navy Sailor Nails Spoof of New Star Wars Trailer
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Sea Wars: The Ike Awakens – Navy Sailor Nails Spoof of New Star Wars Trailer

The force is strong with one sailor aboard the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.  The spoof, titled Sea Wars: The Ike Awakens,

November 23, 2015
Total Views: 37

Friday, November 20, 2015
gCaptain Nautical Gift Guide
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2015 Gift Guide – Working Sailor Edition

Santa’s not the only one making lists and checking them twice this time of year. We know plenty of you are compiling wish lists in your tally books,

November 20, 2015
Total Views: 99

Tuesday, November 10, 2015
gCaptain Nautical Gift Guide
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gCaptain 2015 Holiday Gift Guide

Santa’s not the only one making lists and checking them twice this time of year. We know plenty of you are compiling wish lists in your tally books,

November 10, 2015
Total Views: 207

Thursday, October 29, 2015
Beach Landings Are A Breeze With This Incredible Beach Crawler – VIDEO
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Beach Landings Are A Breeze With This Incredible Beach Crawler – VIDEO

No need to get wet when you are landing this Hard Drive Marine-designed craft that can literally crawl itself onto a beach. “Designed for extended stays

October 29, 2015
Total Views: 376

Thursday, October 8, 2015
We Won’t Learn Anything: What Sank El Faro and What Didn’t
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We Won’t Learn Anything: What Sank El Faro and What Didn’t

On Wednesday night, the final rescue crews on the El Faro mission called in, “We are returning to base – negative results,”

October 8, 2015
Total Views: 747

Monday, October 5, 2015
The 32 Others and Those Looking for Them: Harsh Realities on El Faro Search
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The 32 Others and Those Looking for Them: Harsh Realities on El Faro Search

When the U.S. Coast Guard found, and then left, a body believed to be from the the lost SS El Faro, many may have been confused. Leaving the body means

October 5, 2015
Total Views: 181

Sunday, September 20, 2015
WATCH: Norwegian Escape River Ems Conveyance in HD
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WATCH: Norwegian Escape River Ems Conveyance in HD

The 164,600 gross ton Norwegian Escape on Saturday completed its River Ems conveyance from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany to the North Sea. The

September 20, 2015
Total Views: 168

Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Blue Whale Spotted Tangled in Fishing Line Off California May Now Be in Mexico
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Blue Whale Spotted Tangled in Fishing Line Off California May Now Be in Mexico

Earlier footage of the whale spotted off California: Sept 7 (Reuters) – A blue whale that was spotted last week entangled in fishing wire off the

September 8, 2015
Total Views: 49

Wednesday, August 19, 2015
WATCH: Blue Whale Has Perfect Comedic Timing
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WATCH: Blue Whale Has Perfect Comedic Timing

The timing on this is

August 19, 2015
Total Views: 37

Thursday, August 6, 2015
3d printer
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3D Printing Aboard Ships? How One Technology Is Changing the Future.

Will 3D Printing Change The World As We Know It? by Brad Hart Imagine you’re steaming across the Pacific Ocean on a container ship on a great circle

August 6, 2015
Total Views: 436

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
WATCH: The Giant Cranes and Robots That Keep Civilization Running
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WATCH: The Giant Cranes and Robots That Keep Civilization Running

In this video, Youtuber Tom Scott hooks up with the folks at DP World London Gateway to learn about the giant gantry cranes and robots that have revolutionized

July 15, 2015
Total Views: 36

Monday, July 13, 2015
WATCH: Logos Hope Deck Crew vs Massive Bee Swarm
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WATCH: Logos Hope Deck Crew vs Massive Bee Swarm

A lifeboat onboard the MV Logos Hope is swarmed with bees while in Kochi, India, forcing some of the deck crew to go to battle with some help from

July 13, 2015
Total Views: 50

Tuesday, June 9, 2015
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This Amazing Cloud Proves Climate Change

by Brian K Sullivan (Bloomberg) In a few weeks, you may get to see evidence the atmosphere is changing — if you’re lucky.This when noctilucent

June 9, 2015
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Monday, June 8, 2015
Google Releases Stunning Underwater Street View For World Oceans Day
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Google Releases Stunning Underwater Street View For World Oceans Day

In celebration of World Oceans Day  Google has announced a new map feature that can allow you to explore brand new Street View imagery of more than 40

June 8, 2015
Total Views: 167

Sunday, June 7, 2015
20-Year-Old Inventor Announces Colossal Ocean Plastic Cleaning System
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20-Year-Old Inventor Announces Colossal Ocean Plastic Cleaning System

“Taking care of the world’s ocean garbage problem is one of the largest environmental challenges mankind faces today.” said Boyan Slat, 20-year old

June 7, 2015
Total Views: 180

Thursday, June 4, 2015
Old Shipping Routes Map
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Plot Logbook Entries from 18/19th century ship logs and you get this amazing chart

Scan a large collection of 18th- and 19th-century ships’ logs (1), plot them on a blank digital canvas canvas, and you get this extraordinary world map.

June 4, 2015
Total Views: 484

Wednesday, June 3, 2015
WATCH Ten Things I Have Learned About The Sea [VIDEO]
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WATCH Ten Things I Have Learned About The Sea [VIDEO]

This video, shot by Lorenzo Fonda and titled “ten things I have learned about the sea“, shows footage he shot while on the vessel “Portland

June 3, 2015
Total Views: 77