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, December 22, 2021
Defense

Austal USA to Provide Preliminary Design for U.S. Navy’s Next-Generation Supply Ships

Austal USA, a subsidiary of Australia-based Austal Limited (ASX: ASB), has been awarded a $2 million conduct for the preliminary design of the U.S.

December 22, 2021
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Shipping

Maersk to Acquire LF Logistics, Expanding End-to-End Supply Chain Portfolio in Asia

Seeking to bolster its end-to-end logistics solutions in Asia, A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced a deal to acquire Hong Kong-based LF Logistics in a

December 22, 2021
Total Views: 590

Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Confirms Cargo Dip in November, Says Smaller Ships Are to Blame

The Port of Los Angeles is on track for a record year even as cargo volumes dip in recent months. Exports hit 17-year low. The final numbers are in!

December 21, 2021
Total Views: 4012

Shipbuilding

Construction Kicks Off On Crowley’s All-Electric Tug

Alabama-based Master Boat Builders has kicked off construction on Crowley’s all-electric tug – a first in the United States. The tug, named eWolf,

December 21, 2021
Total Views: 2102

Shipping

China’s Largest LNG Importer CNOOC Signs Sale and Purchase Agreement for U.S. Gas

Arlington, Virginia-based Venture Global LNG has announced signing 20-year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement with a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil

December 21, 2021
Total Views: 1545

Monday, December 20, 2021
Offshore

Mayflower Wind Wins Massachusetts Offshore Wind Energy Procurement Agreement

Offshore wind developer Mayflower Wind has announced the award of a 400 MW Power Purchase Agreement by the state of Massachusetts and its three biggest

December 20, 2021
Total Views: 1014

Shipping

Maersk Tankers and BP Report Successful ‘Drop-In’ Biofuel Trials

Maersk Tankers and BP have announced a successful trial using a “drop-in” biofuel blend to power two tankers, demonstrating the potential for

December 20, 2021
Total Views: 1904

Accidents

US Coast Guard Publishes Report on Fatal Lifeboat Drill Accident on Shell’s Auger Platform

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued its report from its investigation into a fatal lifeboat accident on Shell’s Auger tension leg platform in the U.S. Gulf

December 20, 2021
Total Views: 5510

Offshore

As World Weans Off Fossil Fuels, Norway Continues Hunt for Offshore Wells

By Lars Erik Taraldsen (Bloomberg) — Equinor ASA will drill about 25 exploration wells off Norway’s coast next year in a bet that it will be among the

December 20, 2021
Total Views: 1215

Friday, December 17, 2021
Shipping

Coast Guard: Sexual Assault On U.S. Ships Is A Crime That Must Be Reported

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin reminding mariners that sexual assault is a crime and that it must be reported to the

December 17, 2021
Total Views: 2146

Accidents

Grand Jury Charges Three Companies Over Southern California Pipeline Spill

Indictment alleges the owners and operators of the broken pipeline that leaked thousands of gallons of oil into San Pedro Bay in October continued to operate

December 17, 2021
Total Views: 3842

Shipping

Oil Sheen Reported Offshore Southern California, Near LA-LB Anchorages

A Unified Command is responding to an oil sheen in San Pedro Bay in the vicinity of the Los Angeles and Long Beach anchorages. The sheen was first reported

December 17, 2021
Total Views: 1841

Environment

Ammonia-Powered Short Sea Shipping Project Awarded Norwegian Funding

Norway-based Viridis Bulk Carriers and its partners have been awarded funding to help develop ammonia-powered short sea ships for the European sector. The

December 17, 2021
Total Views: 1930

Thursday, December 16, 2021
Accidents

NTSB Says Failure to Disconnect Vehicle Batteries Caused Fire Aboard Höegh Xiamen

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued eight safety recommendations stemming from its investigation into the June 2020 car carrier fire in

December 16, 2021
Total Views: 8484

Marine Weather

New Research Finds Salt May Be Key to Predicting Hurricane Intensity

It’s no secret that salt has played an outsized role throughout human history. Now, new research conducted by NOAA, with the help from Saildrone’s

December 16, 2021
Total Views: 2352

Environment

French Ro-Ro to Begin Testing ‘Seawing’ Ship Kite for Wind-Assisted Propulsion

A French tech company says it has installed its first automated ship kite on a commercial ship. The company, called Airseas, says the installation marks an

December 16, 2021
Total Views: 4122

Shipping

EMBARC -USMMA Sea Year Training to Resume with Mandatory Safety Standards to Protect Cadets Against Sexual Assault and Harassment

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) are planning to reinstate Sea Year training for Merchant Marine Academy

December 16, 2021
Total Views: 1468

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Shipping

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Unveils Hybrid Electric Coastal Tanker Design

Tokyo-based firm e5 Lab Inc. and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, have teamed up to design a hybrid electric propulsion biomass

December 15, 2021
Total Views: 2292

Shipping

Boskalis Reviewing Its Stake in Smit Lamnalco

Dutch dredging and marine services provider Royal Boskalis Westminster says it is reviewing its position in towage provider Smit Lamnalco. Boskalis has held a

December 15, 2021
Total Views: 1769

Ports

Port of Oakland Imports Rebound in November as Ships Return

Import volumes at the Port of Oakland rose for the first time in two months in November as shipping lines restored services to the port following mid-year

December 15, 2021
Total Views: 824