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, February 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on, on the day he signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington
Shipping

Trump to Announce Reciprocal Tariffs on Many Countries Next Week

By Jarrett Renshaw and David Morgan WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday he plans to announce

February 7, 2025
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UANI Launches Initiative to Target Ship Captains in Iran’s Ghost Armada Oil Trade
Shipping

UANI Launches Initiative to Target Ship Captains in Iran’s Ghost Armada Oil Trade

United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has launched a new tracking initiative targeting ship captains and officers involved in Iran’s illicit oil trade. The

February 7, 2025
Total Views: 1464

File photo shows a seafarer standing on the deck of a ship
Shipping

Shipping Industry Leaders Unite to Combat Rising Seafarer Kidnappings and Criminalization

The heads of major shipping organizations convened in Athens this week to address the escalating crisis of seafarer safety and rights, with a particular focus

February 7, 2025
Total Views: 1101

Thursday, February 6, 2025
A tanker transits the Panama Canal Locks
Shipping

BIMCO: Panama Canal Transits Remain 10% Below Average Despite Lifted Drought Restrictions

Ship transits through the Panama Canal remain significantly lower than historical averages, with capacity down 10% between September 2024 and January 2025

February 6, 2025
Total Views: 1008

File photo of an oil tanker at sea
Shipping

Denmark Intensifies Inspections of Russian Oil Tankers in Critical Shipping Lane

The Danish Maritime Authority is intensifying oversight of oil tankers in the Skagen Roads area of the Danish Straits as part of a broader European initiative

February 6, 2025
Total Views: 2401

FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Shipping

Maersk Projects 4% Container Growth for 2025 as Red Sea Uncertainty Looms Over Global Trade

A.P. Moller-Maersk expects global container volume growth of approximately 4% in 2025, as the shipping giant adapts to ongoing Red Sea disruptions and

February 6, 2025
Total Views: 1066

Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
Shipping

U.S. Treasury Sanctions International Network Shipping Iranian Oil to China

The new sanctions target multiple entities across China, India, and the UAE, as well as four vessels: SIRI (formerly ANTHEA), OXIS, CH BILLION, and STAR

February 6, 2025
Total Views: 690

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio tours the Miraflores locks at the Panama Canal in Panama City. Mark Schiefelbein/Pool via REUTERS
Shipping

Panama Canal Authority Denies U.S. Claim of Free Transit for Military Vessels

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has directly contradicted U.S. State Department claims regarding free passage for U.S. government vessels through the

February 5, 2025
Total Views: 5411

The Kitty is pictured after the contact with the Algiers Lock gate
Accidents

$2 Million Lock Damage: Mississippi River Wake Effects Cause Barge Strike at Algiers Lock

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that wake effects from passing ships led to a barge strike at New Orleans’ Algiers Lock,

February 5, 2025
Total Views: 2424

Cruise ship Norwegian Dawn departs port near Hamilton Bermuda. REUTERS/Gary Cameron (BERMUDA)
Cruise Ships

Fincantieri Confirms Order for Four Norwegian Cruise Ships

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has secured a firm order from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) for four new cruise ships. The firm order follows a

February 5, 2025
Total Views: 1775

A view of the half-sunk cargo ship OS 35 in Catalan Bay after its collision with an LNG tanker near Gibraltar
Accidents

Gibraltar: ‘OS 35’ Collision Investigation Reveals Critical Need for Mandatory Pilotage

An official accident investigation report released by His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar details the 2022 collision between the bulk carrier OS 35 and

February 5, 2025
Total Views: 2385

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
dominion energy wtiv
Offshore

First US-Built Offshore Wind Installation Vessel Begins Sea Trials as Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Project Hits Halfway Mark

The Charybdis, America’s first domestically-built wind turbine installation vessel, has commenced sea trials in Brownsville, Texas, marking a significant

February 4, 2025
Total Views: 6158

Bibby Marine eCSOV illustration
Offshore

Bibby Marine Goes Big on Batteries: World’s First Fully-Electric Offshore Vessel to Launch in 2027

UK-based Bibby Marine has contracted with Spanish shipyard Armon to build the world’s first fully-electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel

February 4, 2025
Total Views: 2391

offshore drillship
Offshore

Noble Corporation to Scrap Two Ultra-Deepwater Drillships

Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) has announced plans to divest two cold-stacked ultra-deepwater drillships, the Pacific Meltem and Pacific Scirocco, as part of

February 4, 2025
Total Views: 3642

Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
Shipping

Enterprise Products’ SPOT Oil Export Project Faces Uncertain Future Due to Low Customer Interest

Enterprise Products Partners announced today that its Sea Port Oil Terminal (SPOT) project lacks sufficient customer interest to move forward with

February 4, 2025
Total Views: 877

Monday, February 3, 2025
A stock photo of a vessel servicing an offshore wind farm at sunset
Offshore

New Jersey Cancels Fourth Offshore Wind Solicitation as Shell Exits Atlantic Shores Project

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has canceled its fourth offshore wind solicitation amid significant market challenges and Shell’s

February 3, 2025
Total Views: 3190

CMA CGM Jacques Saadé
Shipping

Alternative-Fueled Vessel Orders Show Strong Momentum in Maritime Industry, DNV Reports

The maritime industry continues its steady shift toward alternative fuels, with 12 new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels placed in January 2025, all in

February 3, 2025
Total Views: 711

Wind Maker WTIV delivery
Offshore

Cadeler Takes Delivery of Wind Turbine Installation Vessel ‘Wind Maker’, Secures Contracts for Sister Vessel

Offshore wind installation specialist Cadeler has taken delivery of its latest jack-up wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) Wind Maker at Hanwha Ocean

February 3, 2025
Total Views: 1606

Friday, January 31, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are stacked at Gwangyang port in Gwangyang, South Korea, June 14, 2022. Yonhap via REUTERS
Shipping

Ocean Freight Rates Expected to Drop as Middle East Ceasefire Takes Effect

Ocean container freight rates are set to decline further in February, influenced by the Middle East ceasefire and Lunar New Year slowdown, despite

January 31, 2025
Total Views: 1389

FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Shipping

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Launch Gemini Cooperation, Reshaping Global Container Shipping

The container shipping industry faces major changes as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd launch their Gemini Cooperation on Saturday, February 1, 2025. This new

January 31, 2025
Total Views: 2288