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, January 12, 2024
Shipping

US Issues Fresh Sanctions Targeting Houthi Financial Network

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions on two companies based in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates accused of facilitating Iranian

January 12, 2024
Total Views: 1019

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Shipping

Houthis Launch 27th Attack Against Shipping

The U.S. is confirming the 27th attack by the Iranian-backed Houthi group against international shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The U.S. Central

January 11, 2024
Total Views: 2529

Shipping

The Curious Backstory on Iran’s Latest Tanker Seizure in Gulf of Oman

In the latest development of an ongoing series of incidents, Iran has seized a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, further escalating tensions in the region. The

January 11, 2024
Total Views: 3983

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Shipping

Methanol Overtakes LNG as Top Alternative Fuel Choice for Newbuilds in 2023

Methanol surpassed liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the preferred alternative fuel choice for newbuild vessels in 2023, marking a significant milestone in the

January 10, 2024
Total Views: 4664

Accidents

Gulf of Mexico Liftboat Accident Underscores Weather-Related Risks

The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday issued its report into the listing of an elevated liftboat caused by storm with gale-force winds and high

January 10, 2024
Total Views: 5770

Shipping

Maersk to Implement ‘Land Bridge’ to Bypass Drought-Hit Panama Canal

Maersk has announced plans to modify one of its services through the Panama Canal by implementing a so-called “land bridge” across Panama amid

January 10, 2024
Total Views: 27493

Shipbuilding

Record Wave of New Containerships Expected to Push Global Fleet Above 30 Million TEU

The global containership fleet is set to exceed the 30-million TEU mark for the first time in history in 2024, as a wave of new containerships hit the water,

January 10, 2024
Total Views: 3507

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
A map showing the location of the latest incident in the Red Sea
Shipping

Houthis Launch ‘Complex Attack’ on Shipping in Red Sea

The U.S. Central Command is confirming details of the latest attack on shipping in the Red Sea, stating that a barrage of missiles and one-way attack drones

January 9, 2024
Total Views: 101024

SIU President Emeritus Michael Sacco Dies at 86
Shipping

SIU President Emeritus Michael Sacco Dies at 86

Seafarers International Union has announced the passing of its long-time president Michael Sacco. Sacco died of natural causes on December 28, 2023, in St.

January 9, 2024
Total Views: 1720

Shipping

Red Sea Crisis Could Trigger Port Congestion and Push Shipping Rates Higher

HSBC Global Research is warning that the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea could lead to congestion at ports due to uncertain vessel schedules and equipment

January 9, 2024
Total Views: 4870

Offshore

DeepOcean Provides New Details on ‘Island Condor’ Conversion

Ocean services provider DeepOcean has revealed new details about a recently signed long-term charter agreement for a converted, battery-powered multi-purpose

January 9, 2024
Total Views: 1606

Offshore

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Receives Termination Notice for Empire Wind 2 Rock Installation

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) has announced the termination of the rock installation contract for Empire Wind 2 offshore wind farm

January 9, 2024
Total Views: 5649

Monday, January 8, 2024
Shipping

Drewry: One-Third of Global Container Shipping Capacity Impacted by Red Sea Crisis

The international container shipping faces a critical couple of weeks as ongoing attacks and reroutings in the Red Sea continue to impact the sector ahead of

January 8, 2024
Total Views: 6714

Shipping

Maersk Tankers Acquires Penfield Marine to Expand Tanker Services

Copenhagen-based Maersk Tankers has recently completed its acquisition of Penfield Marine, a boutique commercial management company. The move allows Maersk

January 8, 2024
Total Views: 2183

Barbours Cut Container Terminal aerial photo. File Photo courtesy Port Houston
Accidents

Fire on Containership Claims the Lives of Two Crew Members at Port Houston

A fire on board a containership at Port Houston claimed the lives of two crew members and third sustained injuries, the port reported Monday. The fire took

January 8, 2024
Total Views: 9647

Shipping

Red Sea Disruptions Seen Impacting US East Coast Ports

With the holiday season over, the volume of inbound cargo at the nation’s major container ports is projected to gradually slow down in the first quarter

January 8, 2024
Total Views: 4469

Friday, January 5, 2024
Offshore

Ulstein Secures Order for Wind Farm CSOVs from J.P. Morgan

Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein has announced that it has received an order for two wind farm Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) from institutional

January 5, 2024
Total Views: 2786

Shipping

MOL Signs Time-Charter Contract for Ammonia Carrier with Yara

Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has announced the signing of a time charter contract for the LPG/ammonia carrier Green Pioneer with Yara

January 5, 2024
Total Views: 1336

Shipping

Maersk Suspends Red Sea Voyages for ‘Foreseeable Future’

Danish shipping giant Maersk announced Friday it will continue reroute its ships around the Cape of Good Hope for the “foreseeable future” as

January 5, 2024
Total Views: 3505

Thursday, January 4, 2024
Defense

U.S. Reiterates ‘Defensive Presence’ in Red Sea After Warning

The United States has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a “defensive presence” in the Red Sea as the Houthi rebel group shows no signs of

January 4, 2024
Total Views: 19600