SPONSORED: The conclusion of Europort 2013 on 8 November allowed business to take stock on how technology can address the key challenges that face the maritime and offshore industry. The event’s sharp focus on the core themes of technical innovation, cost efficiency, sustainability and human capital received intense scrutiny at 31 conferences, seminars and fringe events, … [Read more...]
35,000 Head to Oslo for Nor-Shipping 2013
Some 35,000 maritime professionals from all over the world are expected to descend on Oslo, Norway this week for the Nor-Shipping 2013 conference. “This week Oslo will be the maritime capital of the world,” said Sturla Henriksen, Director General of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, as he expressed his gratitude to his host, Oslo Mayor Fabian … [Read more...]
gCaptain Attending OTC 2011 – Looking Forward To Meeting You In Houston
Just a quick note to let gCaptain friends in Houston know gCaptain founder John Konrad and CMO Rob Almeida will be in Houston this week to attend the Offshore Technology Conference this week. If you are also attending please give Rob a call (Phone: +1.954.850.4611 | Email: [email protected]) we'd love to meet up with you. And be sure to check back throughout the week for … [Read more...]
Nor-Shipping 2009
Being held this week in Oslo, Norway is one of the biggest and most anticipated conferences of the year for the maritime industry, Nor-Shipping. This year marks the 22nd year of the show and over the years it has grown so large that the event has expanded to six halls with a record number exhibitors, about 1050 from 48 countries. Along with the exhibition floor, each day of … [Read more...]
OTC kicks off in Houston
Today marks the first day of the annual Offshore Technologies Conference in Houston, TX. OTC is the world's foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. OTC is celebrating it's 40th anniversary so it will surely not dissapoint. This year the OTC exhibition will offer 2,300+ … [Read more...]
Shipping 2009 – An Irrefutable Success!
Connecticut Maritime Association's Shipping 2009 has finally concluded and what an event it was! With more than two thousand delegates, speakers, exhibitors, and honored guests from all over the world, the conference has become CMA's trademark event and has earned the distinction of North America's premier International Shipping … [Read more...]
gCaptain’s Meeting With SUNY Maritime College
Over the holidays, some of gCaptain's crew went back to our hometown of NYC, er the suburbs of NYC. While back east, we started working closely with Jane Bartnett of the Communications Office at Suny Maritime College (and John's alma mater). The main goal of our discussions was to brainstorm ideas for building a strong working relationship going into the … [Read more...]