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.


Friday, December 2, 2022
Quantum of the Seas Lifeboat Accident Caught on Video
Accidents

Quantum of the Seas Lifeboat Accident Caught on Video

A scary moment captured on video by a passenger on Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas shows the moment a lifeboat plunged into the water from height.

December 2, 2022
Total Views: 15998

Coast Guard Continues to Monitor Oil Discharges from Sunken Liberty Ship Off Florida
Environment

Coast Guard Continues to Monitor Oil Discharges from Sunken Liberty Ship Off Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard and Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are continuing to monitor periodic oil discharges from the sunken Liberty

December 2, 2022
Total Views: 3946

smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

European Shipowners Welcome Deal to Include Shipping in EU Carbon Market

European shipowners are welcoming this week’s provisional agreement to include maritime shipping in the EU carbon market, which will force vessels to pay

December 2, 2022
Total Views: 562

Rogue Wave Kills Passenger on Viking’s Newest Polar Expedition Cruise Ship
Accidents

Rogue Wave Kills Passenger on Viking’s Newest Polar Expedition Cruise Ship

One person was killed and four others injured after a Viking expedition cruise ship was struck by a rogue wave off the southern tip of South America this week.

December 2, 2022
Total Views: 96284

FMC: More Than 175 Charge Complaints Submitted Against Ocean Carriers Under New Shipping Law
Shipping

FMC: More Than 175 Charge Complaints Submitted Against Ocean Carriers Under New Shipping Law

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says it has received more than 175 charge complaints from U.S. shippers against ocean common carriers since the enactment

December 2, 2022
Total Views: 1180

Thursday, December 1, 2022
Bleutec Advances Plans for Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Concept
Offshore

Bleutec Advances Plans for Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Concept

Texas-based Bleutec Industries has taken its latest step to advance its development of a Jones Act-compliant alternative to more expensive wind turbine

December 1, 2022
Total Views: 1199

Wednesday, November 30, 2022
maersk blockchain
Shipping

RIP TradeLens: Maersk and IBM to Abandon Block Chain-Based Shipping Platform

A.P. Moller – Maersk and IBM have announced their decision to abandon their blockchain-based global trade platform known as TradeLens after it failed to

November 30, 2022
Total Views: 3520

Damen and Caterpillar to Jointly Develop Methanol-Powered Harbor Tugs
Shipping

Damen and Caterpillar to Jointly Develop Methanol-Powered Harbor Tugs

Dutch shipbuilder Damen and Caterpillar Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of a new series of methanol-powered tugs. The MoU

November 30, 2022
Total Views: 1179

blue lng carrier at sea
Shipping

American Maritime to New England Governors: Jones Act is Not Causing Higher Energy Prices and Waivers Won’t Help

The American Maritime Partnership, representing the domestic maritime industry, has sent a letter to New England governors urging them not to rely Jones Act

November 30, 2022
Total Views: 1518

ship emissions
Shipping

World Shipping Council Responds Shipping’s Inclusion in EU Carbon Market: ‘Liner shipping is ready’

The World Shipping Council, representing the international liner shipping industry, has issued a response to the preliminary agreement by the European

November 30, 2022
Total Views: 609

ABS Wavesight CEO Paul Sells
Shipping

ABS Launches ‘Industry First’ Software Company to Streamline Fleet and Risk Management

On the floor of the International Workboat Show in New Orleans, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a leading international classification society, today

November 30, 2022
Total Views: 578

Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Law Enforcement Busts European Drug Trafficking ‘Super Cartel’
Shipping

Law Enforcement Busts European Drug Trafficking ‘Super Cartel’

Coordinated raids were carried out this month across Europe and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against a criminal “super cartel” involved in

November 29, 2022
Total Views: 2976

Aerial view of a container ship
Shipping

Container Shipping Industry Passes Earnings Peak

The results are in. The container shipping industry earned profits of $58.9 billion in the third quarter, breaking a streak of seven straight record quarters

November 29, 2022
Total Views: 1887

Monday, November 28, 2022
fishing vessel
Commercial Fishing

‘Paper Captain’ Operator Faces Stiffer Penalty for Repeat Offenses

The operator of a Washington State-based tuna fishing vessel who was found to have used a “paper captain” in violation Jones Act manning

November 28, 2022
Total Views: 6705

carnival cruise ship
Cruise Ships

Thanksgiving Miracle: Carnival Passenger Rescued Several Hours After Falling Overboard in the Gulf of Mexico

A passenger on a Carnival cruise ship is lucky to be alive after falling overboard and spending more than 15 hours treading water in the Gulf of Mexico.

November 28, 2022
Total Views: 3903

Containership docking Port of Long Beach
Shipping

Container Freight Downturn Seen Short-Lived

With container freight rates seen returning to pre-pandemic levels next year, the container shipping sector appears to be in for a tough year ahead. But

November 28, 2022
Total Views: 6985

MSC’s First Cargo Plane Delivered
Shipping

MSC’s First Cargo Plane Delivered

The first aircraft in MSC’s new air cargo business has been delivered. Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (NASDAQ: AAWW), announced

November 28, 2022
Total Views: 4635

Friday, November 25, 2022
CMA CGM Sees Abrupt Return to Normal for Freight Rates
Shipping

CMA CGM Sees Abrupt Return to Normal for Freight Rates

French shipping giant CMA CGM has reported yet another huge quarterly profit, but uncertain economic conditions, normalizing trade flows and a sharp decline in

November 25, 2022
Total Views: 5724

Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Container ships wait off the coast of the congested Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Long Beach, California
Shipping

Southern California Containership Backup Cleared

Shipping officials in California have proclaimed the end of the container backup at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach after 25 months. The backup was one

November 23, 2022
Total Views: 6470

Master Boat Builders to Construct Two Tugs for Moran Towing
Shipbuilding

Master Boat Builders to Construct Two Tugs for Moran Towing

Master Boat Builders to CoMobile, Alabama-based Master Boat Builders will construct two new tugboats for Moran Towing Corporation. The tugs will mark the first

November 23, 2022
Total Views: 3237