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.
HD Hyundai has signed a strategic partnership with the Tamil Nadu state government to establish a new shipyard in India, marking the latest move by the South
The U.S. Navy has awarded defense technology company Saronic a $392 million production contract for autonomous maritime vessels, with nearly $200 million
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan on Friday announced a major strategic shift in naval shipbuilding, revealing the selection of a design for the Medium Landing
A merchant vessel successfully defended against a coordinated pirate attack in the Bab-el-Mandeb off the coast of Yemen early Friday morning, marking the
General Dynamics NASSCO has joined forces with South Korean shipbuilding leaders Samsung Heavy Industries and longtime partner DSEC Co., Ltd. in a strategic
The dry bulk shipping sector has seen a dramatic pullback in new vessel orders, with bulker newbuilding contracting capacity falling 54% year-over-year to 25
The Port of Savannah has identified Vietnam as its fastest-growing trade partner, driven by a significant expansion in manufacturing capabilities and logistics
Global container shipping rates climbed 7% this week to $1,927 per 40-foot container, snapping a three-week decline that had pushed spot rates to their lowest
The Port of Long Beach has selected Dr. Noel Hacegaba, a longtime executive with deep operational expertise, to lead the nation’s second-busiest
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai recently gathered over 600 industry leaders, government officials, and technology partners at the APEC 2025 Future Tech
Christiania Gas confirmed today that nine crew members were abducted from its LPG tanker CGAS SATURN following a pirate attack in the Gulf of Guinea, West
Davie Defense has completed its acquisition of Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation’s shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas,
A second engineer aboard the Spirit of Tasmania I sustained serious injuries requiring surgery after falling during engine maintenance work in March, with an
Norsepower and Idemitsu Tanker Co., Ltd. have partnered to equip two Very Large Crude Carriers with advanced wind-assisted propulsion technology, marking the
As the global shipping industry navigates the complex path toward decarbonization, methanol is emerging as a practical alternative fuel option, supported by
Singapore-based Seatrium Limited has escalated its legal battle with Maersk Offshore Wind by filing a notice of arbitration against the Danish shipping
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is navigating a complex strategic review that could reshape the Israeli container liner’s future, as its board evaluates
Orders for alternative-fueled vessels declined sharply in 2025 following an exceptional year of growth, with the maritime industry placing 232 such orders in
The Panama-flagged tanker M/T Mersin suffered four external explosions while at anchor off Dakar, Senegal, on November 27, marking the latest in a series of
The owners of the containership ONE Henry Hudson have declared General Average following a multi-day fire at the Port of Los Angeles, adding a financial layer
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