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 20, 2023
tanker at sea
Shipping

U.S. Tightens Enforcement of Price Cap on Russian Oil

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has intensified its efforts to enforce the price cap on Russian oil by taking action against shipowners and vessels

December 20, 2023
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A support vessel is seen next to a wind turbine at the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
Offshore

Ørsted Makes Final Investment Decision on World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Danish energy company Ørsted has announced its final investment decision (FID) on Hornsea 3, the world’s largest single offshore wind farm. With a

December 20, 2023
Total Views: 6040

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Photo of the MV Ruen courtesy EUNAVFOR
Piracy

Mystery Surrounds Hijacked Bulk Carrier ‘Ruen’ Off Somalia

The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) is continuing to closely monitor the situation of the hijacked Maltese-flagged MV Ruen in cooperation with local

December 19, 2023
Total Views: 20697

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Shipping

Consumers to Bear the Brunt of Red Sea Crisis as Shipping Rates Soar

In the wake of missile attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea, global consumers are set to face the repercussions as supply chains descend into chaos.

December 19, 2023
Total Views: 3929

maersk ship
Piracy

Maersk Reroutes Vessels Around Africa Amid Red Sea Safety Concerns

In response to the escalated security situation in the Red Sea, Danish shipping giant Maersk, the world’s second-largest container shipping line, has

December 19, 2023
Total Views: 2167

Starlink logo on a computer
Shipping

OSG Signs Fleet Up for Starlink Satellite Internet Service

Elon Musk’s SpaceX continues to penetrate the market for maritime satellite communications with Overseas Shipholding Group announcing an agreement to

December 19, 2023
Total Views: 3177

Monday, December 18, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin looks on during a joint press conference with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at Israel's Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv, Israel December 18, 2023. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Defense

U.S. Launches ‘Operation Prosperity Guardian’ in Response to Houthi Threats

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has formally announced the initiation of multi-national security initiative, known as Operation Prosperity Guardian, as

December 18, 2023
Total Views: 19180

A Yemeni Coast Guard boat sails near the Galaxy Leader commercial ship, seized by Yemen's Houthis last month, off the coast of al-Salif, Yemen, December 5, 2023.
Shipping

Red Sea Shipping Crisis: Here’s Everything You May Have Missed

An escalation of attacks against Red Sea shipping by the Iran-backed Houthi militant group in Yemen has led to shipping giants pausing Red Sea voyages, changes

December 18, 2023
Total Views: 8688

Friday, December 15, 2023
M/T Alaskan Frontier. Photo courtesy Alaskan Tanker Company
Shipping

OSG Announces Engine Upgrades for Alaskan Tanker Fleet

OSG, a leading energy transportation provider, has unveiled its plans for a comprehensive lifecycle engine upgrade (LCU) program for its Alaskan tanker fleet.

December 15, 2023
Total Views: 3150

Armed men stand on the beach as the Galaxy Leader commercial ship, seized by Yemen's Houthis last month, is anchored off the coast of al-Salif, Yemen, December 5, 2023. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
Piracy

Houthi Attacks on Shipping Could Spark Supply Chain Crisis

Industry analysts warn that the recent missile and drone attacks by Houthi militia on merchant ships passing through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden could have

December 15, 2023
Total Views: 2136

maersk ship
Piracy

Maersk Suspends Voyages through Bab-el-Mandeb Strait Amid Houthi Threat

Maersk, the world’s second-largest shipping line, has announced a temporary pause in voyages through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait due to the increasing

December 15, 2023
Total Views: 4881

Thursday, December 14, 2023
An illustration of Carbon Ridge's pilot carbon capture system installed on the M/V Storm. Image courtesy Crowley
Environment

Crowley Containership to Test Shipboard Carbon Capture System

Crowley and Carbon Ridge Inc, a developer of modular onboard carbon capture and storage solutions (OCCS), are launching pilot project that will involving

December 14, 2023
Total Views: 1883

The M/V Wan Hai 362 departs the Port of Long Beach, California. Picture taken in September 2023. Photo courtesy Port of Long Beach
Shipping

Trade Up at San Pedro Ports as Cargo Returns

Trade is up again at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as shippers continued to reposition cargo back to the U.S. West Coast, port officials announced

December 14, 2023
Total Views: 2554

STS cranes at APM Terminals' Port Elizabeth Terminal, at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Photo: Mihai_Andritoiu/Shutterstock
Ports

APM Terminals Commissions Giant New Container Cranes at Port of New York and New Jersey

APM Terminals, a subsidiary of A.P. Moller-Maersk, has announced the commissioning of two state-of-the-art ZPMC Super-Post Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) cranes

December 14, 2023
Total Views: 3032

a seafarers enters an enclosed space on board a ship
Accidents

InterManager Calls for Safety Improvements After Surge of Enclosed Space Deaths on Ships

InterManager, the international trade association for the ship and crew management sector, is urging the shipping industry to work together to enhance safety

December 14, 2023
Total Views: 2318

An up-close image of a Maersk ship in port
Piracy

Maersk Ship Targeted by Missile in the Red Sea

A.P. Moller-Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, reported that its containership Maersk Gibraltar was targeted by a missile near the

December 14, 2023
Total Views: 15503

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
MS Carnival Vista at sea. Photo courtesy Carnival Cruise Line
Cruise Ships

Carnival Vista Crew Rescues Six After Cargo Ship Capsizes

Crew members aboard the Carnival Vista saved six men who were stranded in the ocean near the Dominican Republic after their small cargo vessel capsized

December 13, 2023
Total Views: 7618

The M/V Shamim sits empty in Istanbul’s state-run port of Haydarpasa. Editorial credit: Vitaliy Andreev / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

Iranian Ship Stuck in Turkey Nears End of Sanctions Limbo

By Patrick Sykes (Bloomberg) — An Iranian container ship stuck in a Turkish port for three years is preparing to leave in a case that shows the reach

December 13, 2023
Total Views: 2194

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
Total Views: 1585

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
Total Views: 4959