
John Konrad
CEO of GCaptain, a maritime news site; former US Coast Guard sea captain; contributor to policy publications.
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Apr 15, 2025 • 57min
Returning from Ebb Tide LIVE at Sea Air Space 2025
Join John Konrad, the dynamic CEO of GCaptain, and Sanjana Shashikumar, a senior regulatory analyst with a focus on nuclear technology in maritime, for an enlightening discussion. They delve into the role of small modular reactors (SMRs) in maritime energy, explore the U.S. Navy's collaboration with commercial shipping, and the evolving global maritime landscape. Personal anecdotes and pressing issues highlight the framework needed to advance nuclear propulsion, alongside insights into international maritime trade and the urgency for innovation in shipbuilding.

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Dec 23, 2024 • 2h 2min
127 - Sunk Cost: The US. Navy's Shipbuilding Crisis
In a deep dive on U.S. naval shipbuilding, guests include John Konrad, CEO of GCaptain and former Coast Guard captain; Emma Salisbury, naval history expert; Matthew Funaiole, China Power Project scholar; and Thomas Shugart, former Navy officer. They dissect the Navy’s operational challenges, tracing the decline in U.S. shipbuilding since WWII, the pitfalls of bureaucracy, and the urgent need for reforms. The contrast with China's military integration strategy highlights risks for U.S. security, underscoring the critical need for renewed investment in naval capabilities.