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Monday, May 22, 2023
The first-in-class National Security Multi-Mission Vessel, NSMV 1, aka Empire State VII, is floated out of dry dock at Philly Shipyard. Photo: courtesy of RADM Alfultis
Shipbuilding

National Maritime Day Opinion: U.S. Must Maintain its Merchant Marine Fleet to Protect Our Sovereignty

By Mike Stevens (Editorial) National Maritime Day, today, May 22, has come and gone over the years with little fanfare. The critical importance of our national

May 22, 2023
Total Views: 4491

Sunday, April 16, 2023
War Sailor movie
Defense

War Sailor: A Masterpiece Sheds Light On PTSD And The Unsung Heroes Of The Sea

by John Konrad (gCaptain) As a US Merchant Marine captain, Merchant Marine veteran advocate, and the husband of a decorated Merchant Marine war veteran, I find

April 16, 2023
Total Views: 10020

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
US Navy Supply Ship Conrep
Navy

New Report Says US Navy Capacity Is “Very Weak”

By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) US Congressman Mike Gallagher, a Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered a stark warning to

October 19, 2022
Total Views: 5376

Thursday, May 26, 2022
Atlantic Conveyor Merchant Navy Ceremony
Incidents

UK Remembers Merchant Navy Sailors Lost In Falklands War

Atlantic Container Line (ACL) and Cunard have marked the 40th anniversary of the ‘darkest day in ACL’s history’ when its vessel, the Liverpool

May 26, 2022
Total Views: 3702

Friday, September 3, 2021
Australian Red Ensign
Maritime News

Australian Merchant Mariners Are Asking To Be Considered Essential Workers

Maritime Industry Australia Ltd (MIAL) joined Minister Gee, on Merchant Navy Day, to recognize the contribution of Australian merchant mariners of the past and

September 3, 2021
Total Views: 1412

Monday, November 4, 2019
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Receives Prestigious Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award
Maritime News

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Receives Prestigious Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award

United Seamen’s Service has awarded its prestigious 2019 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award (AOTOS) to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao in

November 4, 2019
Total Views: 41

Sunday, July 21, 2019
apollo 11 bootprint
Interesting

One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for the Merchant Marine

By Salvatore R. Mercogliano – As we celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of mankind’s first steps upon the lunar surface, many have focused their

July 21, 2019
Total Views: 165

Monday, May 28, 2018
memorial-day-parade-nyc
Blog

Remembering Those Lost At Sea In War And Peace

Today is Memorial Day in the United States and gCaptain will donate a portion of all patriotic shirts to the American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV).

May 28, 2018
Total Views: 60

Friday, October 14, 2016
WATCH: Sailors From a Landlocked Country
News

WATCH: Sailors From a Landlocked Country

The Swiss merchant navy celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, and up until the 1960s, the crews of Swiss ocean-going freighters were still mainly

October 14, 2016
Total Views: 28

Friday, September 2, 2016
UK-merchant-navy-medal-artist
Defense

UK Announces New Merchant Navy Medal

UK Chamber Of Shipping CEO, Guy Platten has welcomed the announcement today of the recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service;   “I

September 2, 2016
Total Views: 44

Tuesday, May 10, 2016
USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) during sea trials
Maritime News

U.S. Navy Asks Lockheed Martin to Fix LCS Problems

By Tony Capaccio (Bloomberg) — Lockheed Martin Corp. is under orders from the U.S. Navy to correct quality control failures in building its version of

May 10, 2016
Total Views: 125

Thursday, July 12, 2012
So You Want to Become a Mariner?
Blog

So You Want to Become a Mariner?

Reality Is Nothing Like The Dream By gCaptain.com Forum, So you got it somewhere in your head that a life at sea is for you. The constant adventure,

July 12, 2012
Total Views: 943

Monday, June 25, 2012
Top Five #ThankYouSeafarer Videos
Blog

Top Five #ThankYouSeafarer Videos

In honor of 2012’s Day of The Seafarer, the International Maritime Organization has started a viral campaign asking people around the world to use social

June 25, 2012
Total Views: 28

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
U.S. Honors Merchant Marine on National Maritime Day
Blog

U.S. Honors Merchant Marine on National Maritime Day

Today here in the U.S. is National Maritime Day! National Maritime Day was officially declared by Congress in 1933 to honor the contributions of the American

May 22, 2012
Total Views: 14

Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Marad Honors Merchant Mariners Role in 9/11 Response [VIDEO]
Blog

Marad Honors Merchant Mariners Role in 9/11 Response [VIDEO]

The Maritime Administration has released a new video in honor of the merchant mariners that responded to the September 11th attacks, evacuating hundreds of

September 7, 2011
Total Views: 52

Monday, August 1, 2011
A look at the new U.S. Merchant Marine Forever stamps
Blog

A look at the new U.S. Merchant Marine Forever stamps

Illustration courtesy USPS Last week, the United States Postal Service issued 60 million Forever stamps commemorating the history of the U.S. Merchant

August 1, 2011
Total Views: 144

Friday, July 29, 2011
Show me the money!  Suny Maritime ranks in top 20 schools for making $$$
Blog

Show me the money! Suny Maritime ranks in top 20 schools for making $$$

Screenshot courtesy Payscale.com Jealous of your ASU buddies’ “girls gone wild” college experience?  How about your friends over in NYU

July 29, 2011
Total Views: 46

Friday, June 17, 2011
Merchant Marine Reserve Program becomes Strategic Sealift Officer Program
Navy

Merchant Marine Reserve Program becomes Strategic Sealift Officer Program

By: Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Strategic Mobility and Combat Logistics Division WASHINGTON (NNS) — After extensive coordination with

June 17, 2011
Total Views: 275

Thursday, April 28, 2011
Navy League: Skilled Merchant Marine, Strong U.S. Shipbuilding Critical to America’s Economic and National Security
Navy

Navy League: Skilled Merchant Marine, Strong U.S. Shipbuilding Critical to America’s Economic and National Security

A skilled Merchant Marine and strong U.S. shipbuilding industry are critical to America’s national and economic security declares the Navy League of the

April 28, 2011
Total Views: 5

Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Blog

US Navy to Merchant Marine transition advice

Thanks to M_R_Thurman for the Forum post… So, I’m writing this no reason other than to help other Navy guys that wish to transfer over to the

December 28, 2010
Total Views: 721
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