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, November 15, 2021
Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach Dwell Time Fees Were Start Today With More Than 48,000 Containers Dwelling Past Limit -UPDATE
Ports

Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach Dwell Time Fees Were Start Today With More Than 48,000 Containers Dwelling Past Limit -UPDATE

Important Update: Los Angeles and Long Beach Port Authorities Postpone New Container Dwell Fees The controversial new dwell time fees, which were set to start

November 15, 2021
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Friday, November 12, 2021
Eneti offshore wind turbine installation vessel
Shipping

Eneti Prices Public Offering That Could Raise $200 Million

Offshore wind turbine installation shipping company Eneti (NYSE:NETI) has priced shares in its secondary public offering meant to help fund its newbuild

November 12, 2021
Total Views: 624

Bulk Carrier Spewing Toxic Fumes Moved Offshore in South Africa
Shipping

Bulk Carrier Spewing Toxic Fumes Moved Offshore in South Africa

A bulk carrier carrying a chemical cargo has been given the boot from South Africa’s Port of Durban after it began spewing toxic fumes during cargo

November 12, 2021
Total Views: 5697

women in maritime
Shipping

IMO to Establish International Day for Women in Maritime

The UN International Maritime Organization (IMO) will establish an International Day for Women in Maritime, a move some say has been a long time coming. The

November 12, 2021
Total Views: 1655

Thursday, November 11, 2021
Container ships wait off the coast of the congested Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Long Beach, California
Ports

New Queuing Process at Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Will Have Ships Waiting Far Out at Sea

Some big changes are coming for containerships queuing at the congested Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Beginning November 16th, a new process for

November 11, 2021
Total Views: 59091

Port of Long Beach Volumes Fall in October as Terminals Hit Capacity Limits
Ports

Port of Long Beach Volumes Fall in October as Terminals Hit Capacity Limits

The Port of Long Beach reported its second busiest October ever last month as it works to clear the backlog of containers that has limited capacity at

November 11, 2021
Total Views: 1694

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Bulk Carrier Crew Rescues Commercial Fishermen Off Monterey After Vessel Catches Fire
Shipping

Bulk Carrier Crew Rescues Commercial Fishermen Off Monterey After Vessel Catches Fire

The crew of a Reederei Nord bulk carrier came to the rescue of seven commercial fishermen after their vessel caught fire approximately 350 miles west of

November 10, 2021
Total Views: 2266

Coast Guard, NTSB Release Images of Sunken FV Emmy Rose
Accidents

Coast Guard, NTSB Release Images of Sunken FV Emmy Rose

 The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board continue to investigate the sinking of the commercial fishing vessel Emmy Rose, releasing new

November 10, 2021
Total Views: 3378

port of los angeles
Ports

FMC Commissioners Call for Review of Ports America Sale to Canada

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) commissioners Carl Bentzel and Louis Sola have written a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressing serious concern

November 10, 2021
Total Views: 1380

maersk viking drillship
Offshore

Offshore Drillers Noble Corporation and Maersk Drilling to Merge

Offshore drilling contractors Noble Corporation (NYSE: NE) and Maersk Drilling have announced an agreement to combine the two companies, creating one of the

November 10, 2021
Total Views: 1737

Tuesday, November 9, 2021
lng bunkering rotterdam
Shipping

CMA CGM and ENGIE Forge Long-Term Partnership On Decarbonized Marine Fuel

French shipping giant CMA CGM has announced a long-term strategic partnership with French utility company ENGIE to help develop decarbonized fuel for shipping.

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 1384

morro bay
NOAA

NOAA Proposes New Marine Sanctuary Off Central Coast California

The Biden Administration is seeking public comment on a plan to designate a new national marine sanctuary off of California’s central coast, next to an

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 1481

Auto Transport Company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Reports Record Quarterly Earnings
Shipping

Auto Transport Company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Reports Record Quarterly Earnings

Norwegian roll-on/roll-off shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has reported third quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 1020

Waymon L Boyd Dredge Fire
Accidents

NTSB Board Meeting to Consider Fatal Pipeline Strike and Fire Aboard Dredger Waymon Boyd

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board will hold a virtual public board meeting next month to consider the draft final report for the pipeline strike

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 1829

White House Looks to Move Quickly on $17 Billion Revamp of U.S. Ports
Ports

White House Looks to Move Quickly on $17 Billion Revamp of U.S. Ports

By David Shepardson and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) – The White House plans to move quickly on a $17 billion revamp of U.S. ports

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 1303

edda mistral offshore wind service vessel
Offshore

Edda Wind Planning Oslo IPO

Norwegian-based offshore wind services company Edda Wind has announced a plan for an initial public offering of the company’s shares on the Oslo Stock

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 448

Svitzer harbor tug
Shipping

Maersk and Svitzer to Develop Fuel Cell Tug Powered by Green Methanol

Towing operator Svitzer has signed an agreement with Robert Allan, a leading naval architect company, to design the world’s first fuel cell tug for harbor

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 2394

Monday, November 8, 2021
Senators Introduce Bill to Safeguard U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Midshipmen from Sexual Misconduct
Shipping

Senators Introduce Bill to Safeguard U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Midshipmen from Sexual Misconduct

U.S Senator’s Roger Wicker (R-MS), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have introduced a bill aimed at providing additional safeguards for

November 8, 2021
Total Views: 1648

Eneti offshore wind turbine installation vessel
Offshore

Eneti Initiates $200 Million Stock Offering to Pay for Offshore Wind Newbuilds

Bulk carrier turned offshore wind installation shipowner Eneti Inc. (NYSE: NETI) on Monday announced its intention to offer $200 million worth of common stock

November 8, 2021
Total Views: 989

shipping container
Ports

Port of Tacoma Terminal Imposes ‘Long Stay’ Charge for Lingering Import Containers

A private container terminal at Washington’s Port of Tacoma has started charging an extended dwell time fee for containers lingering in the terminal. The

November 8, 2021
Total Views: 2108