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, March 8, 2022
Watch: How Dirty Ships Are Cleaning Up Their Act
Shipping

Watch: How Dirty Ships Are Cleaning Up Their Act

With around 80-90% of goods transported on ships at some point in the supply chain, the internatioal shipping industry is estimated to account for nearly 3% of

March 8, 2022
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World’s Largest Short Sea Car Carrier to Get Tilting Rotor Sails
Shipping

World’s Largest Short Sea Car Carrier to Get Tilting Rotor Sails

Finnish technology company Norsepower has announced an agreement with global logitics and European shortsea shipping provider CLdN to install two tilting Rotor

March 8, 2022
Total Views: 5416

Monday, March 7, 2022
Hapag-Lloyd Targeted in Possible Spear Phishing Cyber Attack
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Targeted in Possible Spear Phishing Cyber Attack

German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd says it has been targeted by a suspected spear phishing cyber attack after its IT security team found a fraudulent copy of

March 7, 2022
Total Views: 3262

Incident Video: Dinghy Operator Nearly Run Over By Containership in Southampton
Accidents

Incident Video: Dinghy Operator Nearly Run Over By Containership in Southampton

A dinghy operator is lucky to be alive after a close call with large containership near England’s Port of Southampton on Sunday. According to local

March 7, 2022
Total Views: 9101

Edison Chouest Begins Construction on First Jones Act Wind Farm Service Vessel
Offshore

Edison Chouest Begins Construction on First Jones Act Wind Farm Service Vessel

Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) has started building the first Jones Act-compliant wind farm service operations vessel (SOV) in the United States. The vessel,

March 7, 2022
Total Views: 2818

Thursday, March 3, 2022
Captain’s Errors Led to Collision Between Offshore Supply Vessel and Coast Guard Cutter: NTSB Report
Accidents

Captain’s Errors Led to Collision Between Offshore Supply Vessel and Coast Guard Cutter: NTSB Report

A captain’s assumption and poor communication led to a collision between an offshore supply vessel and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter in Sabine Pass, the National

March 3, 2022
Total Views: 10756

FILE PHOTO: The sun sets behind container cranes at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 14, 2021. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
Ports

American Longshoremen Refuse To Work Russian Cargo Effective Immediately

U.S. West Coast dockworkers will refuse to work any Russian cargo in solidarity with Ukraine. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s Coast

March 3, 2022
Total Views: 4721

Plan for New York Offshore Wind Port Hits Major Milestone
Offshore

Plan for New York Offshore Wind Port Hits Major Milestone

Equinor and BP have announced an agreement to turn a historic marine terminal in Brooklyn, New York into a major regional hub for offshore wind. Under the

March 3, 2022
Total Views: 2129

Wednesday, March 2, 2022
MARAD Announces $25 Million for Marine Highways
Shipping

MARAD Announces $25 Million for Marine Highways

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the availability of $25 million in funding for the America’s Marine

March 2, 2022
Total Views: 2507

Bangladeshi Ship Hit By Missile at Ukrainian Port -Reports
Shipping

Bangladeshi Ship Hit By Missile at Ukrainian Port -Reports

A Bangladeshi ship anchored at the northern Black Sea port of Olvia in Ukraine has reportedly been hit by a missile, killing one crew member. Footage of the

March 2, 2022
Total Views: 18572

President Biden Puts Ocean Carriers in the Crosshairs
Shipping

President Biden Puts Ocean Carriers in the Crosshairs

During last night’s State of the Union address, President Biden took aim at ocean carriers while speaking about “capitalism without

March 2, 2022
Total Views: 3256

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Felicity Ace Sinks in Atlantic Ocean
Shipping

Felicity Ace Sinks in Atlantic Ocean

The Felicity Ace car carrier has sunk in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship’s manager, MOL Ship Management (Singapore), confirmed that the vessel sank around 9

March 1, 2022
Total Views: 65515

ship's bridge
Shipping

Ring Leaders Plead Guilty in Coast Guard Mariner Test-Fixing Scheme

The two former Coast Guard employees fixed test scores resulting in more than 50 mariners receiving unearned endorsements for various officer-level positions

March 1, 2022
Total Views: 7138

Canada Moving to Ban Russian Ships from its Ports and Waters
Shipping

Canada Moving to Ban Russian Ships from its Ports and Waters

The Canadian government is taking steps to ban Russian-owned or registered ships and fishing vessels from Canadian ports and inland waters. The move comes a

March 1, 2022
Total Views: 1609

lng carrier
Shipping

Lousiana’s Calcasieu Pass LNG Export Terminal Ships First Cargo

The first cargo of liquefied natural gas has departed the new Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant in Cameron, Louisiana. The cargo was loaded onto the LNG carrier

March 1, 2022
Total Views: 1826

Monday, February 28, 2022
Biden Administration Ramping Up Competition Enforcement in Ocean Shipping
Shipping

Biden Administration Ramping Up Competition Enforcement in Ocean Shipping

Biden Administration is stepping up it’s scrutiny of container shipping alliances and enforcement of competition laws. The U.S. Justice Department and the

February 28, 2022
Total Views: 1692

Ocean Infinity Building New Series of ‘Robotic’ Multi-Purpose Offshore Vessels at VARD
Shipping

Ocean Infinity Building New Series of ‘Robotic’ Multi-Purpose Offshore Vessels at VARD

Norwegian shipbuild VARD has been contracted for the design and construction of a new series of six 85-meter “robotic” vessels for U.S.-based Ocean

February 28, 2022
Total Views: 2269

Britain’s Transport Secretary Calls on UK Ports to Deny Access to Russian-Linked Ships
Shipping

Britain’s Transport Secretary Calls on UK Ports to Deny Access to Russian-Linked Ships

The UK Secretary of State for Transport is calling on UK ports to prohibit vessels linked to Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine. “Prohibiting

February 28, 2022
Total Views: 1800

tanker at sea
Shipping

Oil Tanker Rates Soar for Key Routes on Russian Invasion

By Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — The escalating crisis over Ukraine has catapulted the cost of shipping oil by sea.  Freight rates for hauling crude

February 28, 2022
Total Views: 1823

Friday, February 25, 2022
New York Bight Offshore Wind Auction Blows Away Record with $4.37 Billion in Winning Bids
Shipping

New York Bight Offshore Wind Auction Blows Away Record with $4.37 Billion in Winning Bids

After three days and 64 rounds of bidding, the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) on Friday concluded the nation’s

February 25, 2022
Total Views: 1894