John Konrad

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.

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.

John Konrad, founder of gCaptain and a USCG Master with deep maritime and naval expertise, breaks down recent maritime disruptions. He discusses the Strait of Hormuz crisis, insurance and tanker scarcity, naval readiness and coalition limits. Short, sharp takes cover cascading impacts on LNG, fertilizer and desalination, aging fleets, and the key indicators to watch in a fragile global shipping system.