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 8, 2021
A member of staff at satellite communications company Inmarsat poses in front of a section of the screen showing the southern Indian Ocean to the west of Australia, during a search for missing flight MH370, at their headquarters in London
Shipping

Inmarsat Acquired by US-Based Viasat for $7.3 Billion

California-based communications company Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has announced an agreement to acquire Inmarsat for $7.3 billion. The combination will create

November 8, 2021
Total Views: 1337

the future USNS Harvey Milk awaiting launching at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard
Defense

Navy’s New Fleet Oiler Named After Civil Rights Activist Harvey Milk Launched at NASSCO

General Dynamics NASSCO has christened and launched the U.S. Navy’s newest T-AO class fleet oiler named ofter civil rights activist Harvey Milk. The

November 8, 2021
Total Views: 1539

Friday, November 5, 2021
A wind turbine Dominion Energy’s two turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project. Photo: Dominion Energy
Offshore

DEME Wins Balance of Plant Contract for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

Belgian-based DEME Offshore announced Friday that it’s U.S. subsidiary has been selected by Dominion Energy as part of a consortium for the Balance of

November 5, 2021
Total Views: 902

Thursday, November 4, 2021
ARC Loses DOD’s Multi-Billion Global Household Goods Contract
Shipping

ARC Loses DOD’s Multi-Billion Global Household Goods Contract

U.S.-flag ro-ro operator American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group (ARC) has missed out on being awarded U.S. Transportation Command’s multi-billion Global

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 7729

Leadership of Navy Submarine That Hit Underwater Object Relieved of Command- Officials
Navy

Leadership of Navy Submarine That Hit Underwater Object Relieved of Command- Officials

The Seawolf-class fast attack submarine USS Connecticut was damaged with multiple injuries reported after the it reportedly struck an uncharted seamount in the

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 6058

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board Sends Investigators to Assess ZIM Kingston Fire
Accidents

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board Sends Investigators to Assess ZIM Kingston Fire

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has deployed a team of investigators following last month’s fire on the containership ZIM Kingston off of

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 1739

smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

First Movers Coalition to Accelerate Net Zero Emissions Technology in Shipping and Other ‘Hard to Abate’ Sectors

The United States has launched a new “first movers” coalition platform seeking to use the purchasing power and supply chains of some of the

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 508

NTSB Determines Cause of the Fatal Collision of a Tanker and Fishing Vessel Near Galveston, Texas
Accidents

NTSB Determines Cause of the Fatal Collision of a Tanker and Fishing Vessel Near Galveston, Texas

The National Transportation Safety Board has identified a fishing vessel captain’s decision to navigate towards a Galveston entrance shipping channel,

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 2656

containerships anchored off port of los angeles
Shipping

White House Blog Post: ‘Improving and Tracking Supply Chains Link by Link’

White House blog post “Improving and Tracking Supply Chains Link by Link” tries to shed light on supply chain problems and solutions. The

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 751

Convoy of ships in the Suez Canal
Shipping

Suez Canal to Hike Ship Tolls by 6% Starting in 2022

The Suez Canal Authority plans to raise tolls by 6% on ships transiting the waterway next year, the canal authority’s chairman Osama Rabea said on

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 2851

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Are Ship Backlogs Contributing to Higher Air Pollution Near Key U.S. Ports?
Environment

Are Ship Backlogs Contributing to Higher Air Pollution Near Key U.S. Ports?

Satellite observations of nitrogen dioxide near key U.S. ports suggest that increased shipping activity and backlogs may be affecting air quality. Congestion

November 3, 2021
Total Views: 1463

cma cgm ship
Ports

CMA CGM Buys Port of Los Angeles Terminal it Sold in 2017

CMA CGM to buy back stake in Port of Los Angeles container terminal it previously sold to help pay down debts from its $2.4 billion NOL takeover. French

November 3, 2021
Total Views: 4713

Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Investigation Report Says Stellar Banner’s Captain Deviated from Course Before Grounding
Accidents

Investigation Report Says Stellar Banner’s Captain Deviated from Course Before Grounding

The Maritime Administrator for the Republic of Marshall Islands has issued its casualty investigation report into the grounding and total loss of the very

November 2, 2021
Total Views: 13219

ITF Says Merchant Marine Academy Sexual Assault Case Shows Urgent Need to Make Maritime Safe for Women
Shipping

ITF Says Merchant Marine Academy Sexual Assault Case Shows Urgent Need to Make Maritime Safe for Women

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) says the recent report of sexual assault by a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet during her at sea

November 2, 2021
Total Views: 1909

Soeren Skou, CEO Maersk
Environment

Maersk to Go Green Early as New Fuel Options Speed Up Transition

By Christian Wienberg (Bloomberg) — A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, one of the world’s largest oil consumers, will reach its goal of becoming carbon neutral

November 2, 2021
Total Views: 720

Tugs
Shipping

Maersk Reports Record-Shattering Quarterly Earnings Amid Continued ‘Exceptional Market Situation’

The world’s largest shipping line tripled its earnings in the third quarter with no end in sight to supply chain disruptions driving high freight rates.

November 2, 2021
Total Views: 4301

Monday, November 1, 2021
Foss Maritime Permanently Closes Seattle Shipyard
Shipbuilding

Foss Maritime Permanently Closes Seattle Shipyard

Seattle-based Foss Maritime has announced “with deep regret” the permanent closer of its Seattle shipyard in North Queen Anne. The permanent

November 1, 2021
Total Views: 5058

Maersk to Set Up Logistics Park at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port
Ports

Maersk to Set Up Logistics Park at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port

Danish shipping giant Maersk has signed an agreement with Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” to set up an Integrated Logistics Park at the Jeddah Islamic Port

November 1, 2021
Total Views: 1624

Equinor Unveils Commercial-Scale Floating Offshore Wind Design Concept
Offshore

Equinor Unveils Commercial-Scale Floating Offshore Wind Design Concept

Norwegian energy producer Equinor has announced the launch a new design concept for a commercial-scale floating offshore wind turbine. Equinor installed the

November 1, 2021
Total Views: 1272

offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Semco Marine to Create Offshore Wind Service and Maintenance Hub in Massachusetts

Denmark-based Semco Maritime has announced a partnership with Vineyard Wind, developer of the United States’ first full-scale offshore wind farm, to

November 1, 2021
Total Views: 1046