Dear gCaptain Forum Members, The gCaptain Forums are back up and running. It appears that a on or around June 29th, an unexpected surge of traffic to gCaptain.com caused a number of errors throughout the site. As a result, various features and functions of the gCaptain.com Forums were not working as they normally would be, including errors in posting, searches and various … [Read more...]
Forums Upgraded & Back Online
After a failed upgrade attempt (and temporary server database crash) the forum is back online and the new version is both more powerful and easier to use! More details on the upgraded forum to come but, until then, many thanks to RZuber for his help with the databse recovery! If you run into any problems using the new forum please post them HERE or contact the gCaptain team … [Read more...]
Best Captain’s Quotes – A List By Professional Mariners
Every so often a discussion is started on the forum that can truly stand the test of time. This one in particular has lasted nearly as long as gCaptain itself and has been lost in the archives on multiple occasions only to be brought back to life on the homepage by the most dedicated site searcher. Without further ado, here is a list of the Best Captain Quotes contributed by … [Read more...]
YOUblog – Step Up To The Maritime Mic
Have a great idea you'd like to share with the industry? Ever think to yourself , "I could do a better job than these gCaptain guys"? Now is your chance to prove your worth. Created by gCaptain readers, the YOUblog forum features subjects of discussion that are of interest to our members. Anyone can contribute and the best submissions are promoted to the main gCaptain … [Read more...]
Cosco Busan Audio Files – San Francisco Oil Spill
Coast Guard Photo By CWO Scott Epeprson I thought I would list a few podcasts, interviews and audio files that relate to the Cosco Busan Incident and the resultant oil spill in San Francisco Bay. If you find any more of interest please leave a comment with link below. Our first file (click on the player below) is a very informative hour long discussion I heard on the radio … [Read more...]