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.


Wednesday, December 13, 2023
An illustration of the zero-emission autonomous concept feeder vessel ZULU MASS. Image courtesy ZULU Associates/Conoships
Shipping

Belgian Firm Reveals Innovative Zero-Emission Autonomous Feeder Vessel Design

Belgian marine innovation firm ZULU Associates has unveiled its latest concept design for an innovative autonomous short sea container vessel. Named the ZULU

December 13, 2023
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M/V Thorco Basilisk pictured underway before the equipment failure. (Source: VesselFinder via NTSB)
Accidents

Undetected Corrosion and Wear Lead to Equipment Failure on Cargo Ship -NTSB

A recent incident involving a cargo ship in Houston has brought attention to the importance of regular maintenance and inspection of equipment. According to

December 13, 2023
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The Hydrotug 1 at sea trials. Photo courtesy CMB.TECH
Environment

World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tug Launched in Antwerp

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Belgian shipping and cleantech group CMB.TECH have successfully launched the world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat, the

December 12, 2023
Total Views: 2757

Transocean Barents offshore drill rig at sea. Photo courtesy Transocean
Offshore

Transocean Secures Offshore Drilling Contract in Black Sea at $465,000 Per Day

Offshore drilling contractor Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) has announced a significant contract for its harsh-environment drilling rig, Transocean Barents, in

December 12, 2023
Total Views: 4480

The French Navy frigate FREMM Languedoc. Photo courtesy Marine Nationale
Defense

New Details Emerge on MT Strinda Missile Attack: French Navy Downs Drone

The French Navy has released new details about a missile attack on the Norwegian chemical tanker MT Strinda that occurred in the Bam-el-Mandem Strait.

December 12, 2023
Total Views: 9823

X-Press Feeders' first dual-fuel ship, Eco Maestro. Photo courtesy X-Press Feeders
Environment

X-Press Feeders Reveals First Green Methanol-Powered Ship

Singapore-based X-Press Feeders is providing new details on its first dual-fuel vessels powered by green methanol. The company aims to create “green

December 12, 2023
Total Views: 1606

Monday, December 11, 2023
The USS Mason pictured in the Gulf of Aden with the Japanese Navy Fubuki-class destroyer Akebono, November 25, 2023. Japanese Navy Photo
Piracy

Norwegian-Flagged Tanker Hit By Missile Fired from Yemen

A Norwegian-flagged chemical tanker has been hit by an anti-ship missile in international waters in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen, the U.S.

December 11, 2023
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bulk ship
Shipping

Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk to Merge, Creating Largest US-Listed Dry Bulk Shipping Company

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK) and Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE: EGLE) have announced their agreement to merge in an all-stock deal, creating the

December 11, 2023
Total Views: 4587

An illustration for the VARD 9 15 design cable layer and construction vessel for Toyo Construction. Image courtesy VARD
Shipbuilding

VARD Signs Contract for Customized Hybrid Cable Layer with Toyo Construction

Norwegian shipbuilder VARD, a subsidiary of Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri, has announced that it has signed a $200 million contract with Japanese

December 11, 2023
Total Views: 1456

A tanker ship is seen in the English Channel at sunrise, near Dover, Britain, August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
Shipping

Achieving Net Zero: Insights from the “Shaping the Future of Shipping” Summit

More than 60 organizations from across the energy-maritime value chain have come together to discuss tangible solutions for achieving net zero targets in the

December 11, 2023
Total Views: 625

Cadeler wtiv working at an offshore wind farm
Offshore

Cadeler Secures Green Loan for Eneti Combination and Upgrades

Cadeler A/S (OSE: CADLR) has announced the signing of EUR 550m Senior Secured Green Loan Facilities with a group of banks to refinance existing vessels in

December 11, 2023
Total Views: 748

Photo shows the installation of the first offshore wind turbine at South Fork Wind
Offshore

Biden Administration and Maryland Join Forces to Explore New Wind Energy Areas

Members of the Biden Administration, along with various departments and officials, have announced a joint commitment to evaluate additional areas off the coast

December 11, 2023
Total Views: 601

A containership at the Port of Long Beach
Shipping

US Container Imports Peaked Late in 2023, NRF Says

Imports at major U.S. container ports is projected to continue its slowdown in the remaining weeks of 2023 after peaking later than expected this fall,

December 11, 2023
Total Views: 1406

Friday, December 8, 2023
Stock photo of a shipboard crane discharging cargo
Shipping

Coast Guard Issues Safety Alert on Shipboard Crane Wire Rope Hazards

In response to a recent accident involving a shipboard crane, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued a marine safety alert highlighting the hazards associated with

December 8, 2023
Total Views: 6331

cosco containership
Shipping

COSCO Signs Up for First Methanol Retrofits

COSCO Heavy Industry Shanghai Co. has entered into a contract with MAN Energy Solutions for the retrofit of four COSCO Line containerships to dual-fuel

December 8, 2023
Total Views: 1085

Illustration of the Dietrich Oldendorff with three rotor sails installed.
Shipping

Oldendorff Bulk Carrier Getting Rotor Sails Treatment

German dry bulk shipping company Oldendorff Carriers announce agreement with Canadian mining company Teck to retrofit a bulk carrier with fuel-saving rotor

December 8, 2023
Total Views: 1469

Thursday, December 7, 2023
An illustration of Deltamarin's 11,000 CEU car carrier design
Shipbuilding

World’s Largest Car Carrier Design Receives Approval in Principle

Naval architecture firm Deltamarin has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for the design of a 11,000 CEU pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), making

December 7, 2023
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The world's first large methanol powered containership is launched at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Photo courtesy Maersk
Shipping

Maersk to Deploy First Large Methanol-Fueled Containership on Asia-Europe Route

A.P. Moller – Maersk is set to launch its first large green methanol-fueled containership early next year. Scheduled for launch on February 9, 2024, the

December 7, 2023
Total Views: 3916

Port Houston container terminal aerial
Ports

Panama Canal Restrictions Hit US East and Gulf Coast Port Volumes

U.S. container imports experienced a 9% decrease in November 2023 compared to October 2023, according to the latest U.S. imports report from Descartes Systems

December 7, 2023
Total Views: 5258

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
aerial view of the ports of los angeles and long beach
Shipping

New Transpacific Green Shipping Corridor Launched

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Port of Long Beach, and Port of Los Angeles have formalized their plans for a transpacific green and

December 6, 2023
Total Views: 2490