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.


Monday, March 17, 2025
A photo of turbines as the South Fork Wind offshore wind farm
Offshore

EPA Halts Atlantic Shores Wind Farm Construction as Trump Administration Reviews Projects

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has suspended permits for the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind Project off New Jersey’s coast following a January

March 17, 2025
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A view of a damaged hull of Stena Immaculate oil tanker ship after it collided with a cargo ship off the northeastern coast of England
Accidents

‘Heroic’ Stena Crew Praised for Quick Thinking After Dramatic North Sea Collision

The crew of the STENA IMMACULATE demonstrated “exceptional professionalism” after the tanker was struck the containership SOLONG off

March 17, 2025
Total Views: 12176

EUNAVFOR ATALANTA forces pictured near the “AL NAJMA”, the Yemeni fishing boat hijacked off Eyl, Northern coast of Puntland (Somalia) on February 8, 2025. Photo courtesy EUNAVFOR
Piracy

Somali Pirates Hijack Yemeni Fishing Vessel Off Puntland Coast, Latest in String of Attacks

A Yemeni-flagged fishing vessel was hijacked off Durdura near Eyl, Somalia on March 16, with seven suspected pirates currently holding eight Somali crew

March 17, 2025
Total Views: 5079

lng ship
Shipping

Australia’s Woodside Secures 15-Year LNG Supply Agreement with China

Australian energy giant Woodside has finalized a significant long-term LNG supply agreement with China Resources Gas International Limited, marking its first

March 17, 2025
Total Views: 1128

ICS and CMI Launch Maritime Treaty Campaign to Combat Global Regulatory Gaps
Shipping

ICS and CMI Launch Maritime Treaty Campaign to Combat Global Regulatory Gaps

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Comité Maritime International (CMI) have launched an updated campaign aimed at accelerating the ratification

March 17, 2025
Total Views: 603

U.S. Navy Destroyer Joins Coast Guard’s Maritime Border Security Mission
Defense

U.S. Navy Destroyer Joins Coast Guard’s Maritime Border Security Mission

The U.S. Coast Guard has dramatically expanded its presence along America’s southern maritime border, deploying the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS

March 17, 2025
Total Views: 5341

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as military strikes are launched against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping, at an unspecified location
Shipping

Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran Over Houthi Attacks, Threatens ‘Dire Consequences’

In a strongly-worded statement issued Monday, President Donald Trump warned Iran would face severe consequences for its role in Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

March 17, 2025
Total Views: 1127

Friday, March 14, 2025
Sounion oil tanker on fire in Red Sea. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

FMC Launches Investigation into Global Maritime Chokepoints Amid Rising Shipping Disruptions

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into seven critical maritime chokepoints that are significantly

March 14, 2025
Total Views: 1426

SOLONG pictured on 11 March 2025
Accidents

Russian Captain Charged with Manslaughter Following Fatal North Sea Vessel Collision

The captain of the container vessel SOLONG has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter following a collision with an oil tanker that left one crew

March 14, 2025
Total Views: 3238

bulk carrier ship
Shipping

Dry Bulk Newbuilding Orders Hit 30-Year Low Amid Market Uncertainty

Dry bulk vessel orders have collapsed to their lowest level in three decades, with newbuilding contracting plummeting 92% year-over-year in the first two

March 14, 2025
Total Views: 617

SOLONG pictured on 12 March 2025 (Photo: Maritime and Coastguard Agency)
Accidents

Salvors Board Stena Immaculate and Solong Following North Sea Collision

Salvage teams have boarded both vessels involved in Monday’s serious collision off England’s East Yorkshire coast as assessment and response

March 14, 2025
Total Views: 4037

Thursday, March 13, 2025
port of vancouver
Ports

Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Fuels Export Boom at Port of Vancouver

The Port of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, saw booming liquid bulk exports in 2024, with volumes skyrocketing 203% to reach 17.1 million metric tonnes

March 13, 2025
Total Views: 4342

A tanker ship is seen in the English Channel at sunrise, near Dover, Britain, August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
Shipping

IMO Carbon Levy Uncertainty Stalling Maritime Investment, ABS Chief Warns

Uncertainty surrounding the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) proposed carbon levy is creating significant hesitation in shipping industry

March 13, 2025
Total Views: 759

A OOCL containership docks at the Port of Long Beach
Ports

Port of Long Beach Posts Ninth Consecutive Month of Growth

The Port of Long Beach continues its strong performance into 2025, marking nine straight months of increased cargo movement. February saw the port handle

March 13, 2025
Total Views: 596

ADM Linda Fagan, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, speaks with cadets during a visit to the Coast Guard Academy, in New London, Feb 28, 2023. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Defense

Coast Guard Academy’s Sexual Assault Scandal Deepens as More Victims File Claims

Seven new Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) administrative complaints have been filed today against the U.S. Coast Guard on behalf of sexual assault survivors who

March 13, 2025
Total Views: 3989

Containership and cranes at DP World Jebel Ali
Ports

DP World Reports Record $20 Billion Revenue Amid Global Trade Challenges, Plans Major Port Investments

Global port operator DP World has announced record financial results for 2024, with revenue reaching $20.0 billion, marking a 9.7% increase from the previous

March 13, 2025
Total Views: 434

Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
Shipping

U.S. Treasury Targets Iran’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ in Latest Round of Oil Sanctions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran’s petroleum

March 13, 2025
Total Views: 355

STENA IMMACULATE pictured on 12 March 2025 (Photo: Maritime and Coastguard Agency)
Accidents

UK’s MAIB Leads Multi-National Investigation into North Sea Ship Collision

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has launched an investigation into this week’s serious collision between the Portuguese-registered container

March 13, 2025
Total Views: 2774

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A view of a damaged hull of Stena Immaculate oil tanker ship after it collided with a cargo ship off the northeastern coast of England
Accidents

Video Footage Reveals Critical Moments Before Ship Collision in Dense Fog Off UK Coast

New video footage has emerged showing the crucial moments leading up to the collision between the containership SOLONG and the tanker STENA IMMACULATE off

March 12, 2025
Total Views: 17017

Regent Viceroy seaglider during sea trials
Shipping

REGENT Unveils World’s First Full-Scale Electric Seaglider, Begins Historic Sea Trials

REGENT Craft has achieved a significant milestone in maritime transportation with the unveiling of its first full-scale seaglider prototype, marking a pivotal

March 12, 2025
Total Views: 3146