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.


Monday, February 13, 2023
Ports

First Segment of Houston Ship Channel Expansion Project Completed

Port officials in Houston are announcing the completion of the first segment of the $1 billion Houston Ship Channel expansion project. The project, officially

February 13, 2023
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Accidents

Containerships Collide on Vietnam’s Long Tau River

Two containerships sustained significant damaged after colliding on the Long Tau River near Ho Chin Minh City in Vietnam over the weekend. The collision

February 13, 2023
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Shipping

Long-Serving SIU President Michael Sacco Retires

The longest-serving president in Seafarers International Union (SIU) history Michael Sacco has retired at the age of 86, the union announced Monday.

February 13, 2023
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Ports

Singapore Harbor Pilot Killed in Fall Accident

A Singaporean harbor pilot has died after falling overboard while disembarking a vessel off of Singapore’s Southern Islands, the Maritime and Port

February 13, 2023
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Ports

Port of Long Beach ‘Optimistic’ About Regaining Market Share

There’s no doubt about it… The Port of Long Beach is seeing reduced cargo. Softened consumer spending, increased prices driven by inflation and a shift

February 13, 2023
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Shipping

U.S. Container Imports Dip Below Pre-Pandemic Levels in January

U.S. container imports dipped below pre-pandemic levels in January, but a rebound in Chinese imports and consecutive monthly gains points to a stronger than

February 8, 2023
Total Views: 2174

Ports

MARAD Announces Over $660 Million for Port Infrastructure Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the availability of more than $662 million in 2023 funding for

February 8, 2023
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Offshore

Crowley Moves to Secure Port Fourchon Site for Offshore Wind Terminal

Florida-based Crowley is taken a key step toward potentially developing an offshore wind terminal at Louisiana’s Port Fourchon, a key hub for the Gulf of

February 8, 2023
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Shipping

Container Imports Continue to Fall as Retailers Exercise Caution

Inbound cargo volume at major container ports across the U.S. is expected to drop to the lowest level in nearly three years this month as retailers remain

February 8, 2023
Total Views: 1753

Accidents

BHP’s Western Australian Iron Ore Operations Paused After Worker Dies in Port Hedland Rail Accident

Australian miner BHP has suspended all operations at Western Australia’s Pilbara region after a worker was fatally injured at BHP’s rail yard in

February 8, 2023
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Shipping

Maersk Reports Record Results in 2022, But Dark Clouds on the Horizon are Getting Even Darker

Maersk remains steadfast on its in supply chain integration strategy as container shipping storm arrives. A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is reporting an

February 8, 2023
Total Views: 3761

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Shipping

Seafarers Seize Cargo Ship Over Unpaid Wages

Four seafarers have seized a cargo ship in Senegal amid a dispute with the shipowner over unpaid wages. The seafarers are being backed by the International

February 7, 2023
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Shipping

Euronav’s Emergency Arbitration Claims Dismissed

Euronav appears to be losing in its bid to force Frontline to abide by a combination agreement that would have created the world’s largest

February 7, 2023
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Shipping

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Tugboat Crew Member off Texas

The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday suspended its search for a missing tugboat crew member near Sabine, Texas. Coast Guard crews searched approximately 206 square

February 7, 2023
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Shipping

Bulk Carrier Captain Medevaced Off Louisiana

The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced the captain of a Panama-flagged bulk carrier approximately four miles offshore Southwest Pass, Louisiana, Monday. Coast Guard

February 7, 2023
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Shipping

FMC Asks Mediterranean Shipping Company to Explain Congestion Charge

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has given Mediterranean Shipping Company until the end of the month to explain a $1,000 congestion surcharge levied

February 7, 2023
Total Views: 4523

Defense

U.S. Military Recovers Chinese Spy Balloon Off South Carolina

U.S. Navy sailors specializing in Explosive Ordnance Disposal have recovered the Chinese spy balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The U.S.

February 7, 2023
Total Views: 4653

Monday, February 6, 2023
Shipping

Tanker Crew Rescues Boater in Distress Off Puerto Rico

The crew of the chemical tanker Silver Dover is being praised for rendering assistance to a boater in distress in the Caribbean Sea on Saturday morning,

February 6, 2023
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Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard Says to Avoid Loading Electric Vehicles with Saltwater Damage on Ships

The U.S. Coast Guard is warning the shipping industry of the extreme risk of loading electric vehicles (EV) with damaged Lithium-Ion onto commercial vessels.

February 6, 2023
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Accidents

Car Carrier Suffers Fire Off Vietnam

A Panama-flagged vehicle carrier carrying more than 4,500 cars and 1,300 tons of oil from South Korea to Singapore caught fire and is now drifting in the

February 6, 2023
Total Views: 4662