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, May 31, 2022
Aerial drone photo of a ONE containership underway
Shipping

ONE Orders Ten Large Containerships in South Korea and Japan

Japanese shipping line Ocean Network Express (ONE) has placed an order for ten large containerships with delivery in 2025. Shipbuilding contracts for the

May 31, 2022
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Corvus Energy to Set Up Washington State Battery Factory to Meet Growing Demand for Zero-Emission Vessels
Shipping

Corvus Energy to Set Up Washington State Battery Factory to Meet Growing Demand for Zero-Emission Vessels

Norwegian marine battery maker Corvus Energy has announced plans for a new battery factory in the state of Washington to meet the growing demand for hybrid and

May 31, 2022
Total Views: 1131

The maersk containership Merete Maersk berth in China.
Shipping

Maersk Claims First International Relay Shipment in China

Maersk is claiming the China’s first coastal relay of international cargo by a foreign ocean carrier, marking a “milestone” in China’s

May 31, 2022
Total Views: 7733

Golden Ace Roro Car Ship Salvage
Shipping

Members Give Greenlight for North and Standard Club Merger

Members of protection and indemnity insurance providers (P&I) North and Standard Club have “overwhelmingly approved” the plan to combine the

May 31, 2022
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Monday, May 30, 2022
a seafarers enters an enclosed space on board a ship
Accidents

InterManager Calls Out Shipping Industry for Under-Reporting Enclosed Space Deaths

Industry trade group InterManager is calling out the shipping industry for its “inadequate” reporting of serious and fatal accidents following the

May 30, 2022
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Friday, May 27, 2022
Former 4 Star Army General Appointed As New White House Port Envoy
Ports

Former 4 Star Army General Appointed As New White House Port Envoy

The White House and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Friday the appointment of retired General Stephen R. Lyons, former Commander of the U.S.

May 27, 2022
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Thursday, May 26, 2022
The wreckage of the 100-foot yacht, La Dolce Vita, sinks near Marquesas, Florida, March 17, 2021.
Accidents

Electrical Fire Destroyed Luxury Yacht Near Key West, NTSB Says

The fire that destroyed a luxury yacht near Key West in March 2021 likely started from an electric source within the sound enclosure for the vessel’s

May 26, 2022
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morro bay
Offshore

U.S. Proposes California Offshore Wind Sale

The U.S. Department of the Interior on Thursday announced a proposal to hold an offshore wind lease sale in U.S. federal waters off of California. This

May 26, 2022
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Cargo containers pile up at a marine terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

Maersk Warns Los Angeles and Long Beach May Begin Charging Container Dwell Fees

For months, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been threatening ocean carriers with exorbitant fees for long-dwelling containers at marine terminals,

May 26, 2022
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flames and smoke come from the funnel onboard the Carnival Freedom cruise ship
Cruise Ships

Carnival Freedom Suffers Funnel Fire at Grand Turk

A Carnival cruise ship docked at Grand Turk Island in Turks and Caicos caught fire on Thursday, but at this time there does not appear to be any danger

May 26, 2022
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Greek Ship Owner and Operator Plead Guilty to Environmental and Safety Crimes in U.S.
Shipping

Greek Ship Owner and Operator Plead Guilty to Environmental and Safety Crimes in U.S.

The Greek owner and operator of a bulk carrier are facing a criminal penalty of $1 million each after pleading guilty in U.S. federal court on Tuesday to

May 25, 2022
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Deepened JAXPORT Ready to Take On Bigger Ships
Ports

Deepened JAXPORT Ready to Take On Bigger Ships

JAXPORT, aka the Port of Jacksonville, and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday to mark the

May 25, 2022
Total Views: 1675

Barge Fire Put Out in Delaware Bay
Accidents

Barge Fire Put Out in Delaware Bay

The massive fire onboard a barge in Delaware Bay has been extinguished after burning for approximately 26 hours, ending what is thought to be the largest

May 25, 2022
Total Views: 3754

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Keppel O&M Secures Charters for Two Additional ‘Legacy Rigs’
Offshore

Keppel O&M Secures Charters for Two Additional ‘Legacy Rigs’

Singaporean rigbuilder Keppel Offshore & Marine has signed bareboat charter contracts for two more of its “legacy” jackup rigs, the latest sign

May 24, 2022
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A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
Ports

Port of Long Beach and Amazon to Collaborate on New Real-Time Cargo Tracking Platform

The Port of Long Beach and Amazon’s cloud computing subsidiary, Amazon Web Services, Inc., have agreed to work together on a “cutting-edge new

May 24, 2022
Total Views: 2272

president eisenhower ship
Shipping

NTSB Says Incorrectly Installed Fuel Tubing Caused Engine Room Fire on Containership Off California

An incorrectly installed section of main engine fuel oil return tubing led to an engine room fire aboard a containership off the coast of Santa Barbara,

May 24, 2022
Total Views: 5110

Ship Captain Stands Accused of Smuggling Cocaine Into Australia
Shipping

Ship Captain Stands Accused of Smuggling Cocaine Into Australia

A ship captain has been charged in Australia for his alleged role in a drug smuggling operation at the Port of Hedland. If convicted, he could face life in

May 24, 2022
Total Views: 4036

NOAA Predicts Seventh Consecutive Above-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season in 2022
Environment

NOAA Predicts Seventh Consecutive Above-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season in 2022

Forecasters at NOAA’s National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center are again predicting above-average hurricane season this year, in part due to

May 24, 2022
Total Views: 2042

Monday, May 23, 2022
U.S. Navy Investigation Finds ‘Accumulation of Unit-Level Errors’ in Submarine Grounding
Accidents

U.S. Navy Investigation Finds ‘Accumulation of Unit-Level Errors’ in Submarine Grounding

The U.S. Navy has released its report into the submerged grounding of the nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Connecticut on an uncharted seamount in the

May 23, 2022
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Containership Transit Times, Not Simply Backlog Counts, Could Offer Clearer Picture of Shipping Crisis, Windward Says
Shipping

Containership Transit Times, Not Simply Backlog Counts, Could Offer Clearer Picture of Shipping Crisis, Windward Says

Backlogs of ships waiting outside major ports across the world is perhaps the most visible sign of the on-going global container shipping crisis and issues in

May 23, 2022
Total Views: 4757