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, January 28, 2025
Armed men stand on the beach as the Galaxy Leader commercial ship, seized by Yemen's Houthis last month, is anchored off the coast of al-Salif, Yemen, December 5, 2023. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah
Shipping

U.S. and UK Ships Transit Red Sea as Ceasefire Holds

Several U.S. and UK-affiliated vessels have successfully transited the Red Sea since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect last week, signaling a potential

January 28, 2025
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Monday, January 27, 2025
an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
Shipping

Nine Charged in Massive Smuggling Scheme at Ports of Los Angeles and Long beach

Federal authorities have uncovered a sophisticated smuggling operation at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, leading to the arrest of eight defendants in

January 27, 2025
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File photo shows a seafarer standing on the deck of a ship
Shipping

Seafarer Happiness Index Shows First Decline in 2024, Port Access Restrictions Key Concern

The Mission to Seafarers’ latest Seafarers Happiness Index reveals a decline in seafarer satisfaction to 6.91 in Q4 2024, down from 7.16 in Q3, marking

January 27, 2025
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NYK Group Launches CO2 Removal Initiative, Targets 100,000-Ton Emissions Cut by 2030
Shipping

NYK Group Launches CO2 Removal Initiative, Targets 100,000-Ton Emissions Cut by 2030

Japanese shipping giant NYK Group announced today its strategic implementation of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology as part of its comprehensive plan to

January 27, 2025
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FILE PHOTO: Donald Trump Jr. visits Nuuk, Greenland, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Defense

Denmark Commits $2 Billion to Arctic Defense Amid Growing Security Concerns

Agreement includes three new ice-capable military vessels and drones. Denmark has announced a landmark defense agreement worth approximately $2 billion (14

January 27, 2025
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French frigate escort. Photo: EUNAVFOR
Shipping

Red Sea Crisis Pushes Shipping Stores and Spares Costs Higher

The maritime industry has experienced mounting cost pressures in the past year as vessels reroute around Africa due to Red Sea security concerns. Shipping

January 27, 2025
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Bristol Bay (WTGB 102), Neah Bay (WTGB 105), and Canadian Coast Guard Ship Samuel Risley broke the Manitoulin free from the ice Saturday
Shipping

Coast Guard Icebreakers Free Trapped Bulk Carrier ‘Manitoulin’ on Lake Erie

U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard vessels successfully freed the Canadian-flagged bulk carrier Manitoulin after it became trapped in Lake Erie’s thick ice

January 27, 2025
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Saturday, January 25, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Neah Bay (WTGB 105), a 140-foot ice-breaking tug homeported in Cleveland, Ohio arrives on scene to assist the beset vessel Manitoulin near Buffalo, New York, on Lake Erie, Jan. 25, 2025
Shipping

Coast Guard Icebreakers Battle Lake Erie Ice to Free Stranded Vessel

U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard vessels are working to free the Canadian-flagged bulk carrier Manitoulin, which became trapped in ice on Lake Erie near Buffalo,

January 25, 2025
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Friday, January 24, 2025
Report: U.S. Vessel Approached by Military Craft in Persian Gulf Amid Iranian Naval Exercises
Shipping

Report: U.S. Vessel Approached by Military Craft in Persian Gulf Amid Iranian Naval Exercises

A U.S.-flagged cargo ship was reportedly targeted by a small military craft in the Persian Gulf on January 24, amid ongoing Iranian naval exercises in the

January 24, 2025
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The LNG-powered containership, the CMA CGM, on the river Elbe near the city of Hamburg, Germany, February 14, 2021. Photo: FrankHH / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

LNG’s Banner Year: Record Surge in LNG-Fueled Ships Marks 2024 as a Turning Point

The maritime industry’s transition to cleaner fuels reached a significant milestone in 2024, with the adoption of LNG-fueled vessels experiencing

January 24, 2025
Total Views: 855

HMS Somerset tracks a suspected Russian spy ship, Yantar, as it sails through waters close to the UK.
Shipping

Hybrid Warfare: Russian Spy Ship in English Channel Highlights Escalating Risks

The Royal Navy’s recent interception of the Russian spy ship Yantar in the English Channel marks the latest development in a series of incidents

January 24, 2025
Total Views: 1329

Thursday, January 23, 2025
an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Hits Second-Best Year in 2024

The Port of Los Angeles processed over 10.3 million container units in 2024, marking a nearly 20% increase from the previous year and securing its position as

January 23, 2025
Total Views: 949

The fishing vessel Bonanza surrounded by smaller vessels during the rescue of four U.S. boaters from a life raft in Atlantic Ocean waters north of Dominican Republic
Shipping

Four Sailors Rescued from Life Raft After Vessel Sinks in Atlantic’s Silver Bank

The U.S. Coast Guard, the commercial containership El Coquí, and fishing vessel Bonanza successfully rescued four American sailors from a life raft in the

January 23, 2025
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Trump Orders Process to Designate the Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization Amid Red Sea Shipping Crisis
Shipping

Trump Orders Process to Designate the Houthis as Foreign Terrorist Organization Amid Red Sea Shipping Crisis

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order initiating the process to designate Yemen’s Ansar Allah, aka the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist

January 23, 2025
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A OOCL containership docks at the Port of Long Beach
Ports

Port of Long Beach Shatters Record with 9.6 Million TEUs in 2024

The Port of Long Beach set a new record in 2024, handling 9.6 million cargo containers without any disruptions or backlogs. The record performance represents a

January 22, 2025
Total Views: 1571

Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
Shipping

Crude Oil Tanker Fleet Growth Flatlines as Deliveries Hit Lowest Level Since 1988

New crude oil tanker deliveries hit a 36-year low in 2024, with only 17 new vessels joining the global fleet, representing a capacity of 2.5 million deadweight

January 22, 2025
Total Views: 598

HMS Somerset tracks a suspected Russian spy ship, Yantar, as it sails through waters close to the UK.
Defense

Royal Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship in English Channel

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset intercepted and monitored the Russian spy ship Yantar as it passed through

January 22, 2025
Total Views: 2511

Members of the Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751) law enforcement boarding team inspect a self-propelled semi-submersible (SPSS) in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean
Defense

US Coast Guard Orders Major Maritime Border Security Surge Following Leadership Shakeup

The U.S. Coast Guard announced an immediate surge of assets along America’s maritime borders following executive orders issued by the White House. The

January 22, 2025
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The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023. Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Houthis Release ‘Galaxy Leader’ Crew After 430 Days in Captivity as Red Sea Tensions Ease

The 25 crew members of the car carrier Galaxy Leader have been released and transferred to Oman after spending 430 days in Houthi captivity following their

January 22, 2025
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
port of los angeles and long beach
Shipping

Trump Designates Lou Sola as New Federal Maritime Commission Chairman

President Donald J. Trump has appointed Commissioner Louis E. “Lou” Sola as the new Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, the independent

January 21, 2025
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