Mike Schuler

Mike Schuler is the Managing Editor of gCaptain, where he oversees daily news coverage on global shipping, maritime security, offshore energy, and industry policy. He is a key contributor to gCaptain’s editorial content, frequently writing about major maritime incidents, regulatory changes, and geopolitical developments affecting the shipping industry. Schuler has built a reputation for delivering timely and insightful maritime news, often breaking key stories that influence industry discussions. His reporting is recognized for its clarity, accuracy, and ability to distill complex maritime issues for a broad audience. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on X at @MikeSchuler.


Saturday, July 12, 2025
Offshore Patrol Cutter Drawing
Defense

Trump Admin Terminates Offshore Patrol Cutter Construction at Eastern Shipbuilding Over Delays and Rising Costs

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced yesterday the partial termination of a contract with Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) for two

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Friday, July 11, 2025
Younghoon Song, Executive Director of HD Hyundai Robotics and David Reger, Founder and CEO of NEURA Robotics shake hands after signing the agreement during Automatica in Munich, Germany at the end of June.
Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Advances Humanoid Welding Robots for Shipbuilding

Two units of South Korean shipbuilding conglomerate HD Hyundai have signed a strategic partnership agreement with Germany’s NEURA Robotics to develop

19 hours ago
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Vancouver Port Authority Begins Bidding Process for $3 Billion Container Terminal to Boost Trade Capacity
Ports

Vancouver Port Authority Begins Bidding Process for $3 Billion Container Terminal to Boost Trade Capacity

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has initiated the procurement process for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, marking a significant milestone for

23 hours ago
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Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind project
Offshore

Ørsted Secures $3 Billion Financing for Taiwan Offshore Wind Project

Danish energy company Ørsted has successfully secured financial close on a TWD 90 billion (approximately USD 3 billion) project finance package for its 632 MW

23 hours ago
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Crowley's Avance-class LNG-powered containership Tiscapa
Shipping

Crowley Launches LNG-Powered ‘Tiscapa’ to Strengthen U.S.-Caribbean Trade Routes

Crowley has expanded its fleet with the launch of the LNG-powered containership Tiscapa, marking a significant advancement in the company’s service

July 11, 2025
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
Map of designated U.S Marine Highway Program routes as of July 2025
Shipping

DOT Adds New Waterways to U.S. Marine Highway Program to Boost Inland Shipping

The U.S. Department of Transportation has significantly expanded the United States Marine Highway Program, adding 848 new miles of navigable waterways and

July 10, 2025
Total Views: 1568

A OOCL containership docks at the Port of Long Beach
Ports

U.S. Container Imports Set to Fall as Trump Tariffs Loom, NRF Warns

Import cargo volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to experience a temporary rebound this month following a significant late spring decline, but

July 10, 2025
Total Views: 547

Korean Officer to Receive IMO’s Highest Bravery Award for Fishing Vessel Rescue
Shipping

Korean Officer to Receive IMO’s Highest Bravery Award for Fishing Vessel Rescue

Officer Lee Tae-Young of the Republic of Korea has been selected to receive the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his heroic rescue of 12

July 10, 2025
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Port cranes at dusk
Ports

Hamburg Unveils Major Port Overhaul to Secure its Global Shipping Role

Hamburg is investing €1.1 billion in a major port infrastructure expansion project focused on modernizing container terminal operations at the Waltershofer

July 10, 2025
Total Views: 352

Singapore Straits Piracy Surges: Critical Trade Route Faces 50% Increase in Maritime Crime
Piracy

Singapore Straits Piracy Surges: Critical Trade Route Faces 50% Increase in Maritime Crime

The Singapore Straits, a vital maritime corridor handling approximately 30% of global trade, is experiencing an alarming rise in armed robbery incidents,

July 10, 2025
Total Views: 536

Members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards participate in a military parade to commemorate the anniversary of the start of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, in Tehran September 21, 2008
Shipping

U.S. Treasury Targets 22 Entities in New Crackdown on Iranian Oil Shipping Network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated 22 entities across Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and

July 10, 2025
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Eternity C sinks below the surface
Shipping

Houthi Video Shows Deadly Attack and Sinking of Eternity C Bulk Carrier in Red Sea

The Houthis have released footage showing the targeting and sinking of the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier ETERNITY C in the Red Sea. The footage captures the

July 9, 2025
Total Views: 6256

A barge and tug load heavy fuel pumped from the MSC Baltic III
Accidents

Salvage Operations Progress on Grounded MSC Baltic III

Salvage crews have successfully removed approximately 85% of the heavy fuel from the grounded containership MSC Baltic III, according to the latest update

July 9, 2025
Total Views: 9071

Maritime Industry Condemns Deadly Red Sea Attacks
Shipping

Maritime Industry Condemns Deadly Red Sea Attacks

Major shipping organizations have issued a joint statement condemning the recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea that have resulted in seafarer fatalities

July 9, 2025
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Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Trump Signs Order to End Wind and Solar Subsidies Under ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on Monday aimed at eliminating subsidies for wind and solar energy in furtherance of the recently enacted

July 9, 2025
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An illustration of the Polar Max icebreaker to be constructed by Davie
Shipbuilding

Davie Acquires Finnish Steel Firm to Boost Icebreaker Production

Canada-based shipbuilder Davie has announced today an agreement to acquire Enersense Offshore Oy, a specialized steel and fabrication operation based in Pori,

July 9, 2025
Total Views: 1223

Matthew bulk carrier underway during drug bust
News

Cartel Crew Sentenced to Prison Over Ireland’s Largest-Ever Drug Bust

Eight crew members from the bulk carrier Matthew have received prison sentences ranging from 13.5 to 20 years for their roles in Ireland’s largest

July 9, 2025
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
MSC Tessa, one of the world's largest containerships, under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai, China. Photo courtesy CSSC.
Shipbuilding

China Approves Merger of CSSC and CSIC to Create World’s Largest Shipbuilder

The Shanghai Stock Exchange has reportedly approved the merger of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 1573

IMO Chief Calls for Urgent Diplomatic Action as Deadly Red Sea Attacks Resume After Months of Calm
Shipping

IMO Chief Calls for Urgent Diplomatic Action as Deadly Red Sea Attacks Resume After Months of Calm

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has issued an urgent appeal for intensified diplomatic efforts following renewed attacks on merchant vessels in the Red

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 939

Houthi Video Shows Sinking of M/V Magic Seas in Red Sea
Shipping

Houthi Video Shows Sinking of M/V Magic Seas in Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthi militants have released propaganda footage appearing to show the Greek bulk carrier M/V Magic Seas sinking in the Red Sea following their

July 8, 2025
Total Views: 10774