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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.


Friday, March 21, 2025
The CMA CGM Marco Polo passes under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, to enter New York Harbor as seen from Brooklyn, New York
Shipping

USTR’s Proposed China Port Fees Could Cost Container Shipping Over $100 Billion, Expert Warns

A proposed U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) fee structure targeting Chinese-built ships and operators could cost the container shipping sector alone over

15 hours ago
Total Views: 1621

Aerial of Liquified Natural Gas LNG carrier moored to a small gas terminal
Shipping

First U.S. Offshore LNG Export Terminal Gets Green Light from Maritime Administration

The Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a license to Delfin LNG, LLC for the construction and operation of the

16 hours ago
Total Views: 1646

philly shipyard
Shipbuilding

Majority of Americans Support Domestic Shipbuilding as National Security Priority, New Poll Reveals

A new poll released today reveals overwhelming support among Americans for strengthening domestic shipbuilding capabilities, with 72% agreeing that the United

18 hours ago
Total Views: 627

A Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessel in port
Shipping

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Reports Record-Breaking 2024

Global shipping and logistics giant Wallenius Wilhelmsen delivered record financial results for 2024, with net profit reaching US $1.06 billion, marking a

19 hours ago
Total Views: 227

Crew members from USCGC Stone (WMSL-758) stand at parade rest in front of interdicted narcotics at Port Everglades
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads Over $500 Million in Cocaine, Marijuana from Eastern Pacific Seizures

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stone has completed a major drug interdiction operation in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, offloading approximately 45,600 pounds of

20 hours ago
Total Views: 4512

Thursday, March 20, 2025
DNV, Shipbuilding Giants Partner on Revolutionary Carbon Capture Technology for Marine Fuel Cells
Shipping

DNV, Shipbuilding Giants Partner on Revolutionary Carbon Capture Technology for Marine Fuel Cells

International classification society DNV has joined forces with HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hydrogen to develop innovative

March 20, 2025
Total Views: 764

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff onboard Hydrographic Survey Vessel CATLETT observe the damage resulting from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, March 26, 2024. USACE Photo
Accidents

NTSB: Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse Risk Was 30 Times Above Acceptable Threshold; 68 Other Bridges Need Assessment

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed today that the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed following a vessel strike last year, had a

March 20, 2025
Total Views: 8734

Photograph of Berge Mawson
Accidents

Three Stevedores Killed in Enclosed Space on Bulk Carrier, Highlighting Critical Training Gaps

Three stevedores lost their lives in an enclosed space accident aboard the Isle of Man-registered bulk carrier Berge Mawson at Indonesia’s Bunyu Island

March 20, 2025
Total Views: 2110

tanker at sea
Shipping

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese ‘Teapot’ Refinery and Shadow Fleet in Major Iranian Oil Crackdown

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has launched a sweeping enforcement action targeting a Chinese

March 20, 2025
Total Views: 1227

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
USNS John Lewis Completes First Fleet Replenishment Operation Off Southern California
Defense

USNS John Lewis Completes First Fleet Replenishment Operation Off Southern California

The Military Sealift Command’s newest fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) achieved a significant milestone by completing its first

March 19, 2025
Total Views: 2041

A containership at the Port of Long Beach
Shipping

Maritime Industry Warns USTR’s China Port Fees Could Sink U.S. Economy

Industry Leaders Sound Alarm: Proposed Tariffs on Chinese Ships Threaten Economic Shockwaves Across U.S. Trade Major maritime industry stakeholders are voicing

March 19, 2025
Total Views: 5298

Port cranes at dusk
Shipping

European Shipping Commands 35% of Global Fleet, Critical for EU Security and Trade

European shipping has emerged as a crucial geopolitical asset for the European Union, controlling 35% of the world’s fleet despite the EU representing

March 19, 2025
Total Views: 859

Photos: Royal Navy Shadows Russian Task Force Carrying Cargo from Syria
Defense

Photos: Royal Navy Shadows Russian Task Force Carrying Cargo from Syria

The Royal Navy, along with NATO allies, conducted a coordinated operation to monitor a Russian naval task group transporting cargo from Syria through UK

March 19, 2025
Total Views: 1747

A view of the half-sunk cargo ship OS 35 in Catalan Bay after its collision with an LNG tanker near Gibraltar
Accidents

LNG Tanker Collision in Gibraltar Highlights Ongoing Pilotage Concerns

A minor collision between an LNG tanker and a bulk carrier in Gibraltar’s western anchorage has reignited discussions about pilotage requirements for

March 19, 2025
Total Views: 14030

The U.S. Navy replenishment vessel USNS Wally Schirra sets sail after successful MRO project
Defense

Hanwha Ocean Completes Landmark U.S. Navy Ship Maintenance, Marking First Korean Shipyard Contract

In a significant milestone for South Korea’s maritime industry, Hanwha Ocean has successfully completed maintenance and overhaul work on the Military

March 19, 2025
Total Views: 1823

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump launches military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis
Shipping

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Ends, Heightening Maritime Security Risks in Red Sea and Gulf Regions

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire has officially ended on Tuesday, with Israel resuming offensive operations in the Gaza Strip, potentially escalating maritime

March 18, 2025
Total Views: 1161

u.s. coast guard
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard’s HOMEPORT System Outage Enters Third Week, Disrupting Maritime Operations Nationwide

Public access to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Homeport platform (https://homeport.uscg.mil), a vital maritime industry infrastructure, has been completely

March 18, 2025
Total Views: 6232

American Energy LNG carrier
Shipping

Crowley’s ‘American Energy’ Makes History as First US-Flagged LNG Carrier Serving Puerto Rico

Crowley Maritime Corporation raised the U.S. flag today on the LNG carrier American Energy, marking a significant milestone as the first domestic vessel to

March 18, 2025
Total Views: 3278

Louisiana’s Plaquemines Port Rebrands as Gateway Port Amid Major Container Terminal Expansion
Ports

Louisiana’s Plaquemines Port Rebrands as Gateway Port Amid Major Container Terminal Expansion

The Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District has rebranded as the Louisiana Gateway Port, part of a strategic move to establish itself as one of

March 18, 2025
Total Views: 1480

Monday, March 17, 2025
KMAX Leader pierside
Shipping

Bulk Carrier Owner Fined After Ignoring AMSA Safety Order

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has secured a legal victory after the Gladstone Magistrates Court fined Universal Shipping Alliance Ltd AUD

March 17, 2025
Total Views: 8243
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