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.


Tuesday, June 1, 2021
xpress pearl fire
Accidents

Salvage Team Boards X-Press Pearl Gutted by Fire

Update: X-Press Pearl Partially Sinks Salvors have boarded the MV X-Press Pearl for an assessment after a fire left the ship practically unrecognizable off the

June 1, 2021
Total Views: 18183

Sunday, May 30, 2021
x-press pearl fire
Accidents

Fire Nearly Burned Out on X-Press Pearl; Towing Operation Possible

A fire that has burned on board the MV X-Press Pearl for over a week off Colombo, Sri Lanka has nearly burned itself out. Firefighting operations have further

May 30, 2021
Total Views: 10272

Friday, May 28, 2021
boating safety
Shipping

Coast Guard Reminds Boaters to Keep it Safe this Memorial Day Weekend

The U.S. Coast Guard is reminding boaters to be celebrate safely this Memorial Day Weekend. This week, the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary have

May 28, 2021
Total Views: 1083

maersk emerald
Shipping

‘Maersk Emerald’ Briefly Grounds in Suez Canal, Triggering Flashbacks of Ever Given

A 366-meter-long containership grounded in the Suez Canal on Friday, but was refloated and ship traffic was able to continue through the waterway. The ship is

May 28, 2021
Total Views: 24319

nyk delphinus fire
Accidents

General Average Declared for NYK Delphinus After Engine Fire Off California

The owners of the NYK Delphinus have declared General Average after an engine room fire off the coast of California earlier this month. Ocean Network Express,

May 28, 2021
Total Views: 5900

maryam bulk carrier
Shipping

Australia Bans Decrepit Bulker for Three Years: “This is Unprecedented”

Australia has booted another Aswan Shipping bulk carrier from its ports for serious deficiencies related to vessel maintenance and sub-standard working and

May 28, 2021
Total Views: 4818

Thursday, May 27, 2021
Golden ray fire assessment
Accidents

Golden Ray Cutting Resumes Two Weeks After Fire

Work to continue cutting the next section of the Golden Ray wreck resumed Thursday nearly two weeks after a fire halted the operation, the Incident Command

May 27, 2021
Total Views: 4904

Port of long beach
Environment

Port of Long Beach Incentivizes Carriers to Deploy ‘Greenest’ Ships

Ocean carriers with vessels calling at the Port of Long Beach are set to be be further incentivized to deploy their greenest ships. The Long Beach Board of

May 27, 2021
Total Views: 1205

x-press pearl fire
Accidents

X-Press Pearl Response Continues Off Sri Lanka

Now a full week after the fire started, the MV X-Press Pearl continues to burn at an anchorage off Colombo, Sri Lanka. As of Thursday morning, heavy smoke and

May 27, 2021
Total Views: 12262

Wednesday, May 26, 2021
danish frigate
Piracy

Denmark to Send Navy Frigate to Combat Piracy in Gulf of Guinea

Denmark has agreed to send a Navy frigate to the Gulf of Guinea to combat the scourge of piracy and crew kidnappings in the region. The frigate will have

May 26, 2021
Total Views: 3262

Marco Polo Container-ship lighthouse
Ports

CMA CGM Marco Polo Continues Record-Setting East Coast Tour

The CMA CGM Marco Polo is continuing its record-setting North American East Coast tour, docking today at the Port of Savannah after previous calls in Virginia,

May 26, 2021
Total Views: 3170

X-press pearl fire
Accidents

X-Press Pearl Looking Worse for Wear as Raging Fire Continues to Burn

The X-Press Pearl is looking a little worse for wear today as the fire continues to burn for a sixth day at an anchorage off Colombo, Sri Lanka. Efforts

May 26, 2021
Total Views: 27909

Tuesday, May 25, 2021
morro bay
Offshore

Biden Administration Announces Offshore Wind Areas Off California Coast

The Biden Administration on Tuesday announced plans to advance the development of offshore wind capacity in the Pacific Ocean as the administration looks to

May 25, 2021
Total Views: 1949

jack-up rig
Accidents

BSEE Panel to Investigate Fatal Accident on Offshore Platform in Gulf of Mexico

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has established a panel to investigate the death of a worker at a Gulf of Mexico offshore platform

May 25, 2021
Total Views: 1883

Radiance at Hubbard Glacier - Alaska
Cruise Ships

President Biden Signs Bill to Restore Foreign-Flagged Cruises to Alaska

President Biden on Monday signed a bill to temporarily waive requirements of the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA), allowing foreign-flag cruise ships to

May 25, 2021
Total Views: 2465

x-press pearl fire
Accidents

‘X-Press Pearl’ Fire Explodes in Intensity, Ship Evacuated

The crew of the X-Press Pearl have been evacuated after a fire which has burned on board the ship since last week exploded in intensity. Photos released by the

May 25, 2021
Total Views: 25029

Monday, May 24, 2021
scandies rose fishing vessel
Accidents

NTSB Opens Public Docket in Scandies Rose Sinking

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened the public docket from its ongoing investigation into the fatal 2019 New Year’s Eve sinking of the

May 24, 2021
Total Views: 3679

Chemical Fire on  ‘X-Press Pearl’ Under Control Off Colombo, Sri Lanka -Operator
Accidents

Chemical Fire on ‘X-Press Pearl’ Under Control Off Colombo, Sri Lanka -Operator

Update (May 25): ‘X-Press Pearl’ Fire Flares Up, Ship Evacuated The fire on board the X-Press Pearl is reported under control at an anchorage off the coast

May 24, 2021
Total Views: 14799

Friday, May 21, 2021
offshore spar
Offshore

BHP Divests Neptune Stake in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico

BHP announced Friday it has sold its 35 percent stake and will turn over the operation of the Neptune oil and gas field in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico

May 21, 2021
Total Views: 4488

Federal Maritime Commission Votes to Create New National Shipper Advisory Committee
Shipping

Federal Maritime Commission Votes to Create New National Shipper Advisory Committee

The U.S. Federal maritime Commission has voted to create a National Shipper Advisory Committee to advise the FMC “on policies relating to the

May 21, 2021
Total Views: 2398