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, March 23, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Norwegian-born shipping tycoon John Fredriksen speaks in Oslo, Norway, June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo
Shipping

Euronav Shareholders Vote on Board Shake-Up After Merger Termination

In the wake of the failed merger between Frontline and Euronav (NYSE: EURN & Euronext: EURN), European shareholders of the Belgian tanker company have

March 23, 2023
Total Views: 1857

Containership at port during golden hour
Shipping

FMC Launches Campaign to Ensure Compliance with Regulations on Per-Diem Detention Charges

Following a landmark decision made by the commission in December of last year, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched an active campaign to ensure

March 23, 2023
Total Views: 1706

A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
Environment

FuelEU Maritime: EU Takes Major Step Toward Decarbonizing Maritime Transport

The European Commission has announced an agreement between the European Parliament and the Council to bolster the maritime transport sector’s

March 23, 2023
Total Views: 1231

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
ABS Advances Shipboard Carbon Capture Project
Environment

ABS Advances Shipboard Carbon Capture Project

Shipboard carbon capture is one of the latest solutions being considered by the global shipping industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Now, a project

March 22, 2023
Total Views: 2150

U.S. Coast Guard Seeking Suspension of  Midshipman X’s Alleged Rapist’s Mariner Credential Pending DOJ Decision -Report
Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard Seeking Suspension of Midshipman X’s Alleged Rapist’s Mariner Credential Pending DOJ Decision -Report

Over a year after a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy midshipman came forward about how she was raped by her supervisor while training on board a U.S.-flagged ship

March 22, 2023
Total Views: 16092

Samskip Orders Pair of Hydrogen-Powered Short-Sea Containerships
Environment

Samskip Orders Pair of Hydrogen-Powered Short-Sea Containerships

European multimodal logistics provider Samskip has confirmed an order for two hydrogen fuel cell-powered vessels to serve its west European routes. The company

March 22, 2023
Total Views: 2107

An illustration of the Havfram WTIVs
Offshore

Havfram Wind to Install Turbines at Hornsea 3 Wind Farm

Ørsted, a global leader in offshore wind, has selected Havfram Wind to install turbines for the massive Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm project in the North Sea

March 22, 2023
Total Views: 1417

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
oldendorff ship hits bridge
Shipping

Oldendorff Carriers’ Peter Twiss on Retirement: ‘Timing is Everything’

Peter Twiss has stepped down from his role as President and CEO of German-based shipping company Oldendorff Carriers, effective immediately, after more than 20

March 21, 2023
Total Views: 2599

Tanker Fire Off Portugal; No Risk of Pollution
Accidents

Tanker Fire Off Portugal; No Risk of Pollution

Update: K-Ships has issued an statement reporting that the fire was limited to the engine room and funnel, and there is no pollution risk. “Despite this

March 21, 2023
Total Views: 7412

port of los angeles
Shipping

McCown Report: Record Drop for U.S. Container Imports in February

The top ten container ports in the U.S. had a their biggest monthly decline on record in February, reflecting the dramatic boom-to-bust cycle caused by the

March 21, 2023
Total Views: 2854

Port Arthur LNG export project. Illustration courtesy Sempra Infrastructure
Offshore

Sempra Launches $13 Billion Port Arthur LNG Export Project

Sempra Infrastructure Partners, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), has reached a final investment decision (FID) for the development, construction

March 21, 2023
Total Views: 3096

Maersk Unveils Green Methanol-Powered Feeder Ship Design
Shipbuilding

Maersk Unveils Green Methanol-Powered Feeder Ship Design

Danish shipping giant Maersk has unveiled the design for its first green methanol-powered containership; 2,100 TEU capacity feeder ship. The vessel is the

March 21, 2023
Total Views: 2850

Monday, March 20, 2023
Australia Bans Dutch Ship Amid Crackdown on ‘Poor Performers’
Shipping

Australia Bans Dutch Ship Amid Crackdown on ‘Poor Performers’

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has handed down a 90-day ban to a Netherlands-flagged ship as part of a crackdown on “poor

March 20, 2023
Total Views: 13677

File photo shows a Maersk Supply Service vessel operating at an offshore wind farm
Offshore

Maersk to Divest Maersk Supply Service, Concluding its Energy Exit

A. P. Moller – Maersk has announced plans to divest its offshore support vessel company Maersk Supply Service to A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company

March 20, 2023
Total Views: 1923

Friday, March 17, 2023
Deteriorated Bollard Causes Multi-Million Dollar Drillship Collision in Mississippi
Accidents

Deteriorated Bollard Causes Multi-Million Dollar Drillship Collision in Mississippi

Last year, a drillship collided with a cargo vessel in Pascagoula, Mississippi, causing nearly $5 million in damages. The cause of the collision was found to

March 17, 2023
Total Views: 11872

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

Port of Los Angeles Sees Huge 43% Cargo Drop

The Port of Los Angeles handled 487,846 TEUs in February, a staggering 43% decline from February 2022’s monthly record and its worst February since 2009.

March 17, 2023
Total Views: 5506

International Inspectors Put ‘Worst Flags’ in the Crosshairs
Shipping

International Inspectors Put ‘Worst Flags’ in the Crosshairs

ITF targets the four worst flags in bid to scrap unsafe shipping from Mediterranean Sea. Inspectors from the International Transport Workers’ Federation

March 17, 2023
Total Views: 3661

Matson to Convert Third Containership to LNG Fuel
Shipping

Matson to Convert Third Containership to LNG Fuel

U.S.-based shipping line Matson (NYSE: MATX) will convert the main engine on its container ship, the Kaimana Hila, to a dual-fuel ME-GI engine capable of

March 17, 2023
Total Views: 2476

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Ports of Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Yokohama to Establish Green Shipping Corridors
Environment

Ports of Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Yokohama to Establish Green Shipping Corridors

The Port of Los Angeles has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Port of Tokyo and the Port of Yokohama to collaborate on sustainability and

March 16, 2023
Total Views: 1742

Norway’s Loke Expands Deep-Sea Mineral License Portfolio
Offshore

Norway’s Loke Expands Deep-Sea Mineral License Portfolio

Norwegian deep-sea mining company Loke Marine Minerals has acquired the deep-sea mineral business UK Seabed Resources (UKSR), which holds 100% interest in two

March 16, 2023
Total Views: 1714