The US Merchant Marine is a vital part of the nation’s economy and security, transporting goods and people across the world’s oceans and waterways. The US Merchant Marine consists of privately-owned ships that fly the US flag and are registered in the US, as well as the US mariners who crew them. The US Merchant […]
Crossing the Line or Equator Crossing ceremony (Baptism ceremony) commemorates a seafarer’s first crossing of the Equator and it is a very important event in any seamen’s career, regardless the type of vessel he/she is working on.Seafarers – especially when they are far from their homes and families -are full of superstitions and the need to […]
Interview with gcaptain founder John Konrad Can you please tell us little bit about yourself? I am a sailor by trade and I hold a US Masters Unlimited liscence, today, most of my time is spent managing gCaptain.com the largest, most visited, online publication for the maritime industry. I also wrote Fire On The Horizon, […]
