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.


Thursday, June 15, 2023
LNG TANKER - Sunrise
Shipping

MOL Joins Large-Scale Clean Hydrogen-Ammonia Project in Louisiana

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), one of the world’s top shipping companies, has become the latest shareholder in a proposed large-scale clean hydrogen-ammonia

June 15, 2023
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French Startup Unveils Sailing Cargo Ship
Shipping

French Startup Unveils Sailing Cargo Ship

French transport startup VELA has unveiled the design for its first-of-its-kind trimaran cargo ship that will transport goods across the Atlantic using 100%

June 15, 2023
Total Views: 5622

Knutsen NYK Carbon Carrier Tapped for Western Australia Carbon Capture and Storage Project
Environment

Knutsen NYK Carbon Carrier Tapped for Western Australia Carbon Capture and Storage Project

Australian oil and gas company Pilot Energy Limited has signed an agreement with Knutsen NYK Carbon Carriers AS (KNCC), an international CO2 marine

June 15, 2023
Total Views: 1427

Cargo containers pile up at a marine terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

Tentative Deal Reached in West Coast Labor Negotiations

The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union have announced a tentative agreement in West Coat labor negotiations,

June 15, 2023
Total Views: 4550

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Dozens drown in deadliest migrant shipwreck off Greece this year. Hellenic Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Hundreds Feared Drowned in Deadliest Migrant Shipwreck Off Greece This Year

By Karolina Tagaris and Stamos Prousalis KALAMATA, Greece, June 14 (Reuters) – At least 79 migrants drowned early on Wednesday and hundreds

June 14, 2023
Total Views: 3661

lng carrier
Shipping

First Green Hydrogen Shipping Corridor to Connect Algeciras with Rotterdam

Cepsa and Yara Clean Ammonia have entered into a strategic partnership to create the first green hydrogen maritime corridor between the ports of Algeciras and

June 14, 2023
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Chief Engineer Convicted for Illegal Discharges and Obstruction of Justice
Shipping

Chief Engineer Convicted for Illegal Discharges and Obstruction of Justice

After a five-day jury trial, Chief Engineer Denys Korotkiy has been found guilty of conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice, and failure to

June 14, 2023
Total Views: 9840

Aerial view of tanker ship at sea. Stock Photo: Shutterstock/bob63
Shipping

Global Oil Demand Approaching Peak as Clean Energy Takes Center Stage, Says IEA Report

Growth in the global demand for oil is projected to experience a significant slowdown in the coming years before stalling out this decade amid the transition

June 14, 2023
Total Views: 815

A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
Ports

Pro-Russian Hackers Target Website of Europe’s Busiest Port

By Sarah Jacob, April Roach and Diederik Baazil (Bloomberg) — The website of the port of Rotterdam was targeted in a cyberattack blamed on

June 14, 2023
Total Views: 2639

A bird's-eye view of ships along the coast in Singapore July 9, 2017. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo
Accidents

Tanker Fire at Singapore Terminal Extinguished

A fire broke out on a tanker berthed at a terminal in Singapore on Wednesday, but was extinguished within about two hours with no injuries or pollution

June 14, 2023
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Kirby Barge Spills 3,400 Gallons of Oil into Lower Mississippi River
Accidents

Kirby Barge Spills 3,400 Gallons of Oil into Lower Mississippi River

Approximately 3,400 gallons of oil was spilled into the Lower Mississippi River from a Kirby Inland Marine barge near Natchez, Mississippi, on Saturday. Coast

June 13, 2023
Total Views: 4336

Radiance of the Seas. (Source: NTSB)
Accidents

Cruise Ship Crew Relied on Outdated Chart Before Striking Pier in Alaska

Overreliance on an electronic chart, miscommunication and an outdated navigational chart were all factors in a cruise ship damaging a cruise terminal pier last

June 13, 2023
Total Views: 34767

Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles.Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Keeping a Close Eye on Labor Talks as Cargo Volumes Gain for a Third Month

Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles increased for the third consecutive month in May but continue to track below pre-pandemic numbers amid protracted West

June 13, 2023
Total Views: 2151

RWE Charters Jan De Nul’s Next-Generation Wind Installation Vessels
Offshore

RWE Charters Jan De Nul’s Next-Generation Wind Installation Vessels

Offshore construction and dredging company Jan De Nul Group has announced a significant agreement with German energy provider RWE for the long-term exclusive

June 13, 2023
Total Views: 1533

ship breaking in Chittagong, Bangladesh
Shipping

Top Shipbreaking Nation Bangladesh Moves to Ratify the Hong Kong Convention

One of the world’s top ship breaking nations is moving to clean up its act when it comes to dismantling end-of-life ships. In a significant move towards

June 13, 2023
Total Views: 4662

Monday, June 12, 2023
port of savannah
Ports

Lynch Outlines Growth Prospects for Port of Savannah

Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch delivered an optimistic outlook for the Port of Savannah thanks to a convergence of domestic and

June 12, 2023
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Seadrill drillship on the horizon
Offshore

Offshore Drilling Rates Approaching $500,000 Per Day Mark

The global offshore drilling market is continuing to experience a significant rebound with rig utilization now returning pre-pandemic levels, leading to a 40%

June 12, 2023
Total Views: 4364

Maersk Secures Green Methanol Supply for Maiden Voyage of First Dual-Fuel Containership
Shipping

Maersk Secures Green Methanol Supply for Maiden Voyage of First Dual-Fuel Containership

Danish shipping giant Maersk has secured the green methanol fuel for the maiden voyage of its first dual-fuel containership under construction in South Korea.

June 12, 2023
Total Views: 2844

UN Reaches Significant Milestone in FSO Safer Oil Transfer Operation
Shipping

UN Reaches Significant Milestone in FSO Safer Oil Transfer Operation

The operation to transfer over 1 million barrels of oil from the decaying FSO Safer in the Red Sea has reached a significant milestone after obtaining

June 12, 2023
Total Views: 1995

West Coast War of Words: PMA and ILWU Trade Blows in Labor Dispute
Ports

West Coast War of Words: PMA and ILWU Trade Blows in Labor Dispute

After more than a year of negotiations, a heated exchange has erupted between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse

June 12, 2023
Total Views: 4682