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.


Tuesday, October 18, 2022
CCGS Vincent Massey leaving Levis, Quebec | Photo credit: Chantier Davie
Defense

Canadian Coast Guard Takes Delivery of Third Converted Medium Icebreaker

The Canadian Coast Guard has taken delivery of its third medium icebreaker which it acquired secondhand from the commercial market in 2018. The icebreaker,

October 18, 2022
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morro bay
Offshore

Biden Administration Sets Date for First West Coast Offshore Wind Lease Sale

The Biden Administration has set a date for holding the first offshore wind lease sale on the U.S. West Coast off of central and northern California. The sale

October 18, 2022
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Monday, October 17, 2022
Port Houston container terminal aerial
Ports

Port Houston Container Volumes Stay Strong in September

Port Houston on the U.S. Gulf Coast has reported another very strong month in September as it continued to benefit from shifted inbound trade flows in the

October 17, 2022
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Stacked containers and cranes are shown at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Ports

California Calls for Projects for $1.2 Billion in Port and Freight Infrastructure Funding

The state of California has issued a call for projects for the $1.2 billion in one-time state funding for port and freight infrastructure projects. Finalized

October 17, 2022
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lng ship
Shipping

Biden Administration Issues LNG Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a second Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico as the island continues to recover from Hurricane Fiona. The

October 17, 2022
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Friday, October 14, 2022
Equinor Awards Platform Supply Vessel Contracts Worth $234 Million
Offshore

Equinor Awards Platform Supply Vessel Contracts Worth $234 Million

Norwegian energy giant Equinor has awarded a half a dozen contracts for platform supply vessels to support Equinor’s activities on the Norwegian Continental

October 14, 2022
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U.S. Coast Guard Guidance for Jones Act OSVs to Participate in Disaster Recovery Applauded By Industry
Offshore

U.S. Coast Guard Guidance for Jones Act OSVs to Participate in Disaster Recovery Applauded By Industry

A new policy letter from the U.S. Coast Guard provides a transparent pathway for U.S. vessels operating in the offshore energy sector to participate in

October 14, 2022
Total Views: 6258

Missing Engine Parts, Untrained Crew Identified in Towing Vessel Fire Investigation
Accidents

Missing Engine Parts, Untrained Crew Identified in Towing Vessel Fire Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board has identified missing engine parts and untrained crewmembers as contributing to an engine room fire on a towing

October 14, 2022
Total Views: 3766

Thursday, October 13, 2022
Containership Reportedly Sinks in Red Sea After Fire
Accidents

Containership Reportedly Sinks in Red Sea After Fire

Multiple news sites are reporting that the Panamanian-flagged containership has sunk in the Red Sea nearly a week after a fire broke out in a cargo hold. The

October 13, 2022
Total Views: 18152

Port of Savannah Sees Signs of Market Correction
Ports

Port of Savannah Sees Signs of Market Correction

Cargo volumes through the Port of Savannah tumbled more than 7 percent in September in part due to impacts related to Hurricane Ian. Even so, the port closed

October 13, 2022
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
New Polymetallic Nodules Collection System Tested Key Region of the Pacific Ocean
Offshore

New Polymetallic Nodules Collection System Tested Key Region of the Pacific Ocean

NASDAQ-listed The Metals Company (THC) says it has successfully collected polymetallic nodules from the seafloor of the Pacific Ocean as part of a trial of a

October 12, 2022
Total Views: 4219

Floating Offshore Wind Pipeline Sees Explosive Growth
Shipping

Floating Offshore Wind Pipeline Sees Explosive Growth

The global pipeline of floating offshore wind projects has more than doubled in terms of capacity in the past year with the UK leading the charge, according to

October 12, 2022
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Cadeler’s New F-Class Offshore Wind Installation Vessel Booked to 2030
Offshore

Cadeler’s New F-Class Offshore Wind Installation Vessel Booked to 2030

Danish offshore wind construction company Cadeler has secured a second contract for its new F-class jack-up vessel that will keep the vessel employed through

October 12, 2022
Total Views: 1017

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Awarded Dredging Contracts Worth At Least $143 Million
Shipping

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Awarded Dredging Contracts Worth At Least $143 Million

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced Wednesday the receipt of

October 12, 2022
Total Views: 2228

Global Piracy Falls to Lowest Level in Decades
Piracy

Global Piracy Falls to Lowest Level in Decades

The number of piracy and armed robbery incidents at sea fallen to the lowest level since 1992, but regional and international players must sustain efforts to

October 12, 2022
Total Views: 1254

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
ningbo port congestion
Shipping

IMF Lowers Outlook for Global Economy

The International Monetary Fund has lowered its outlook for the global economy amid high inflation and downside risks on multiple fronts. According to the

October 11, 2022
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an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
Ports

U.S. Import Volume Heads South in September, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

U.S. container import volumes have finally started to fall off the proverbial cliff that some in the industry have been predicting for months. Data analytics

October 11, 2022
Total Views: 887

Coast Guard Rescues Overdue Boaters from Shark-Infested Gulf of Mexico
Accidents

Coast Guard Rescues Overdue Boaters from Shark-Infested Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three overdue boaters Sunday from shark-infested waters in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 25 miles offshore from Empire,

October 11, 2022
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Monday, October 10, 2022
jack-up vessel Seajacks Zaratan installing wind turbines at the Akita and Noshiro offshore wind farms in Japan
Offshore

Japan’s First Commercial Offshore Wind Farm Takes Shape

All 33 offshore wind turbines have now been installed at Japan’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm. The installation was carried out by Seajacks

October 10, 2022
Total Views: 2331

u.s. coast guard
Shipbuilding

Coast Guard Gives Austal USA Green Light for Offshore Patrol Cutter Design

The U.S. Coast Guard is moving forward with Austal USA on the detail design phase of up to 11 vessels in the service’s offshore patrol cutter (OPC)

October 10, 2022
Total Views: 4749