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, June 20, 2025
Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

GPS Jamming in Strait of Hormuz Raises Maritime Safety Concerns After Tanker Collision

A significant increase in GPS jamming and spoofing incidents along the Iranian coast is raising serious concerns about maritime safety in one of the

17 hours ago
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U.S. Treasury Takes Major Action Against Iran Maritime Network and Houthi Oil Smuggling Operations
Shipping

U.S. Treasury Takes Major Action Against Iran Maritime Network and Houthi Oil Smuggling Operations

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced major enforcement actions targeting Iran’s defense

19 hours ago
Total Views: 534

Berlin Maersk naming
Shipbuilding

Maersk Names First of Six New 17,480 TEU Methanol-Powered Containerships

A.P. Moller – Maersk has named its newest and largest dual-fuel containership, the Berlin Mærsk, during a ceremony at Hyundai Heavy Industries’

21 hours ago
Total Views: 1769

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Photo of the Navy warship illuminated by lights at a dock under a dark night sky
Shipbuilding

Vigor Marine Group Combines Key U.S. Shipyards, Strengthening Domestic Maritime Capability

In a major consolidation move aimed at boosting America’s commercial and defense maritime capabilities, five prominent U.S. ship repair and marine service

June 19, 2025
Total Views: 3820

Maritime NZ Files Charges Against KiwiRail Following Cook Strait Ferry Grounding
Accidents

Maritime NZ Files Charges Against KiwiRail Following Cook Strait Ferry Grounding

Maritime NZ has filed two charges against KiwiRail under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 following a comprehensive investigation into the June 2024

June 19, 2025
Total Views: 1056

Stock photo of the bow of a ship at anchor
Shipping

Australia Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet with First-Ever Sanctions on 60 Vessels

Australia has launched its first sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet, targeting 60 vessels involved in circumventing international sanctions imposed

June 19, 2025
Total Views: 597

Philippe Louis-Dreyfus
Shipping

Maritime Industry Icon Philippe Louis-Dreyfus Dies at 80

Philippe Louis-Dreyfus, a towering figure in the maritime industry and former president of BIMCO, passed away on June 17 following a sudden illness. As the

June 19, 2025
Total Views: 910

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Explosions take place on the deck of the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion on the Red Sea, in this handout picture released August 29, 2024
Shipping

Ambrey: Israeli Ships Told to Avoid Red Sea as U.S. Considers Intervention in Israel-Iran Conflict

Maritime security firm Ambrey reports that Israel-affiliated vessels face high risks in the Red Sea region as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, with

June 18, 2025
Total Views: 1805

ABS Approves Groundbreaking Floating Nuclear Power Module for Maritime Applications
Environment

ABS Approves Groundbreaking Floating Nuclear Power Module for Maritime Applications

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has issued approval in principle (AIP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore

June 18, 2025
Total Views: 1356

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Holds Steady Despite Tanker Collision, Widespread Electronic Jamming

The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has reported that regional threat levels remain SIGNIFICANT amid ongoing strikes between Iran and Israel, with

June 18, 2025
Total Views: 1119

Indian Coast Guard vessels fighting the fire on board the Wan Hai 503, June 10, 2025
Accidents

India Files Criminal Charges Over Deadly Containership Explosion

Indian authorities have launched criminal case against the owner, master, and crew of the Singapore-flagged container vessel Wan Hai 503 following a major fire

June 18, 2025
Total Views: 4731

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
A OOCL containership docks at the Port of Long Beach
Ports

U.S. West Coast Ports See Sharp Decline Amid Tariff Impacts, But Summer Surge Expected

The Port of Long Beach experienced a significant 8.2% decline in cargo throughput in May, processing 639,160 TEUs as tariffs continue to impact global trade

June 17, 2025
Total Views: 1123

An anchored tanker ship at night
Shipping

Britain Targets Putin’s Shadow Fleet in Sweeping G7 Sanctions

The United Kingdom has announced a significant maritime sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, with 20 oil tankers now under restrictions as

June 17, 2025
Total Views: 1170

A screenshot from video posted online shows the fire on board the Suezmax tanker Adalynn
Accidents

Navigation Error Suspected in VLCC-Suezmax Crash Off Fujairah Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

A VLCC supertanker and a Suezmax tanker collided in the Gulf of Oman early Tuesday morning, resulting in fires aboard both vessels but no reported injuries or

June 17, 2025
Total Views: 8071

Monday, June 16, 2025
An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in Dauphin Island, Alabama, U.S., October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Offshore

Carolina Governors Urge Trump Officials to Maintain Offshore Drilling Moratorium

The Governors of North and South Carolina have joined forces to advocate for maintaining the moratorium on offshore drilling along their states’

June 16, 2025
Total Views: 1110

Photo of the Maersk Frankfurt shared by the Indian Coast Guard on July 23, 2024.
Shipping

IMRF Launches First Global Maritime SAR Systems Review

The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) and Lloyd’s Register Foundation have initiated the first comprehensive review of global maritime

June 16, 2025
Total Views: 1075

Finnish Border Guard's ship Turva and oil tanker Eagle S sail on the sea outside the Porkkalanniemi, Finland
Shipping

Senior Officers of Cook Islands Tanker Face Criminal Charges in Finland Cable Damage Investigation

Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has concluded its criminal investigation into the December 25, 2024 undersea cable damage incident in

June 16, 2025
Total Views: 1727

A Coast Guard C-130J Super Hercules aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak conducts an overflight of a fire aboard the cargo vessel Morning Midas approximately 260 miles southwest of Adak, June 8, 2025.
Accidents

Fire-Damaged Car Carrier Morning Midas Shows No Signs of Active Fire

The car carrier Morning Midas, which experienced a fire in its electric vehicle cargo deck on June 3, shows no signs of active fire according to salvage teams

June 16, 2025
Total Views: 3891

Friday, June 13, 2025
A gas flare on an oil production platform is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Gulf.REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi//File Photo
Shipping

Shipping on High Alert After Israeli Strikes Hit Iranian Military and Nuclear Sites

Israel launched extensive pre-emptive airstrikes against Iran early Friday morning in a major escalation of regional tensions, targeting Tehran’s

June 13, 2025
Total Views: 896

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Greenpeace activists confront the deep sea mining vessel Hidden Gem.
Offshore

U.S. Launches First Offshore Mineral Lease Review in 30 Years Near American Samoa

The Department of the Interior has initiated its first offshore mineral lease evaluation in over 30 years, focusing on waters near American Samoa with the the

June 12, 2025
Total Views: 925