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.


Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Port of Los Angeles Reports Record February as ‘Terminal Velocity’ Improves
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Reports Record February as ‘Terminal Velocity’ Improves

The Port of Los Angeles reported processing 857,764 TEU in February, marking the busiest February on record for the nation’s top port for containerized

March 16, 2022
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Technical Team Boards Grounded Ever Forward in Chesapeake Bay
Accidents

Technical Team Boards Grounded Ever Forward in Chesapeake Bay

A team of technical experts has boarded the grounded Ever Forward in Chesapeake Bay this week to evaluate the condition of the ship and determine a plan for

March 16, 2022
Total Views: 10677

maersk ship
Shipping

Maersk Subpoenaed in U.S. Department of Justice Probe of Ocean Carriers

Danish shipping giant Maersk has confirmed that it has been subpoenaed by the U.S. Department of Justice related to ongoing investigations into ocean carriers

March 16, 2022
Total Views: 3157

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Stacked containers and cranes are shown at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Shipping

White House Unveils Freight Data Platform Hoping to Bring Visibility to Supply Chain

The Biden Administration and Department of Transportation announce Tuesday the launch of a new data sharing initiative aimed at helping speed up delivery times

March 15, 2022
Total Views: 2447

Maintenance Error Led to Costly Marine Casualty on Washington State Ferry -NTSB
Shipping

Maintenance Error Led to Costly Marine Casualty on Washington State Ferry -NTSB

An improperly tightened fastener led to a diesel engine failure on a Washington State Ferries passenger and car ferry near Bainbridge Island, Washington, the

March 15, 2022
Total Views: 7120

Man Pleads Guilty to Gruesome Murder on Scallop Fishing Vessel Off Massachusetts
Shipping

Man Pleads Guilty to Gruesome Murder on Scallop Fishing Vessel Off Massachusetts

A Virginia man has plead guilty to murdering a fellow crew member on board aboard a commercial scalloping vessel off the coast of Massachusetts. The vicious

March 15, 2022
Total Views: 5672

Déjà Vu: Another Evergreen Ship Stuck
Shipping

Déjà Vu: Another Evergreen Ship Stuck

While not the same as the Ever Given incident in the Suez Canal, refloating the Ever Forward likely won’t come easy. Déjà vu… Nearly one year

March 15, 2022
Total Views: 13047

Monday, March 14, 2022
Construction Kicks Off on North America’s Largest Cruise Ship Terminal in PortMiami
Cruise Ships

Construction Kicks Off on North America’s Largest Cruise Ship Terminal in PortMiami

Construction has kicked off on MSC Cruises’ new state-of-the-art cruise terminal at PortMiami, which is set to become North America’s largest

March 14, 2022
Total Views: 3115

golden ray salvage
Shipping

Marine Insurance Mega-Merger? North P&I and Standard Club in Formal Merger Talks

Protection and indemnity insurance providers North P&I and Standard Club have announced plans to explore a potential merger of the two clubs. The

March 14, 2022
Total Views: 2574

Evergreen Containership Aground in Chesapeake Bay
Accidents

Evergreen Containership Aground in Chesapeake Bay

Update: Ever Forward remained grounded on Tuesday in Chesapeake Bay. A 334-meter containership owned by Evergreen Marine is aground in Chesapeake Bay not far

March 14, 2022
Total Views: 28115

A silhouette of a ship underway in the distance at dusk
Shipping

International Ship Classification Body Withdraws Russia’s Membership

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has withdrawn the membership of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping’s (RMRS) amid

March 14, 2022
Total Views: 2684

Sunday, March 13, 2022
Drillship Breaks Moorings and Collides with Bulk Carrier in Pascagoula
Offshore

Drillship Breaks Moorings and Collides with Bulk Carrier in Pascagoula

A drillship broke free from its moorings in strong winds Saturday and collided with a moored bulk carrier near the VT Halter shipyard and Chevron docks in

March 13, 2022
Total Views: 10025

Friday, March 11, 2022
Port of Long Beach Reports Record February Amid Efforts to Clear Docks of Containers
Ports

Port of Long Beach Reports Record February Amid Efforts to Clear Docks of Containers

The Port of Long Beach reported handling a record a amount of cargo last month as crews works to clear congestion at shipping terminals. Dockworkers and

March 11, 2022
Total Views: 950

IMO Council Addresses Dangers to Shipping and Seafarers During Emergency Meeting on Ukraine
Shipping

IMO Council Addresses Dangers to Shipping and Seafarers During Emergency Meeting on Ukraine

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 40-Member Council met virtually for an extraordinary session this week to address the impacts on shipping

March 11, 2022
Total Views: 2001

Thursday, March 10, 2022
oil tanker at sea
Shipping

American Maritime Industry Fights Back Against Jones Act ‘Misconceptions’

The American maritime industry is fighting back against some lawmakers’ calls for a repeal or waiver of the Jones Act after President Joe Biden announced

March 10, 2022
Total Views: 5078

Lloyd's Register
Shipping

Lloyd’s Register Withdraws Class Services to Russia

Lloyd’s Register, one of the world’s top ship classification societies, says it is withdrawing services to Russia, becoming the latest to cut ties

March 10, 2022
Total Views: 1825

‘Potentially Catasrophic’ – Container Loaded with Discarded Lithium Batteries Catches Fire Enroute to Port
Shipping

‘Potentially Catasrophic’ – Container Loaded with Discarded Lithium Batteries Catches Fire Enroute to Port

The U.S. Coast Guard is warning about the hazards of transporting discarded lithium batteries after a container illegally loaded them caught fire while en

March 10, 2022
Total Views: 10870

Containership MSC Kim Breaks Down in Gulf of St. Lawrence
Shipping

Containership MSC Kim Breaks Down in Gulf of St. Lawrence

The Canadian Coast Guard has been monitoring an adrift containership with engine trouble in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Wednesay. The ship, MSC Kim, broke down

March 10, 2022
Total Views: 7809

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). U.S. Navy File Photo
Defense

U.S. Navy Destroyer Sidelined Amid Court Battle with Unvaccinated Commanding Officer

The readiness status of a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer is up the air as a legal battle between the Navy and the destroyer’s anti-vax Commanding

March 9, 2022
Total Views: 8276

Tidewater Acquires Swire Pacific Offshore, Creating World’s Leading OSV Company
Offshore

Tidewater Acquires Swire Pacific Offshore, Creating World’s Leading OSV Company

Tidewater expands its global footprint amid anticipated offshore oil and gas market recovery. Houston-based Tidewater (NYSE: TDW) has announced a definitive

March 9, 2022
Total Views: 3583