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, February 1, 2021
Woman Medevaced from Matson Ship Off Washington
Shipping

Woman Medevaced from Matson Ship Off Washington

The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced a woman from a U.S.-flagged Matson ship after she was having difficulty breathing and temporarily lost consciousness off

February 1, 2021
Total Views: 4746

Sunday, January 31, 2021
Terrifying Video Shows Cargo Ship Break in Half Off Turkey
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Terrifying Video Shows Cargo Ship Break in Half Off Turkey

Turkish maritime authorities have published some terrifying video showing a cargo ship breaking in half in a matter of minutes. The incident took place January

January 31, 2021
Total Views: 94028

Friday, January 29, 2021
North Atlantic Storm Forecasted to Produce Massive 60-Foot Seas
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North Atlantic Storm Forecasted to Produce Massive 60-Foot Seas

The NOAA Ocean Prediction Center is predicting seas in excess of 60 feet associated with a low pressure system that has rapidly intensified in the North

January 29, 2021
Total Views: 28191

Maersk Essen Arrives in Mexico with Collapsed Containers
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Maersk Essen Arrives in Mexico with Collapsed Containers

The Maersk Essen arrived this week at an anchorage at Mexico’s Port of Lazaro Cardenas after losing some 750 containers overboard as it sailed across the

January 29, 2021
Total Views: 15128

Thursday, January 28, 2021
NTSB: Fishing Vessel Sank After Striking Submerged Wreck Off South Carolina
Accidents

NTSB: Fishing Vessel Sank After Striking Submerged Wreck Off South Carolina

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its investigation report into the 2019 loss of the F/V Miss Annie after the fishing vessel struck a

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 6693

U.S. Coast Guard to Hold Public Hearing into Deadly FV Scandies Rose Sinking
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U.S. Coast Guard to Hold Public Hearing into Deadly FV Scandies Rose Sinking

The U.S. Coast Guard will hold a formal public hearing to consider evidence related to the deadly sinking of the fishing vessel Scandies Rose. The 130-foot

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 12526

Abducted MV Mozart Crew Members Reported Uninjured After Pirate Attack
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Abducted MV Mozart Crew Members Reported Uninjured After Pirate Attack

The owner of the MV Mozart has made contact with fifteen crew members abducted from the vessel during a violent and deadly pirate attack in the Gulf of Guinea

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 3284

Inmarsat Upgrades Tidewater Fleet with High-Speed Fleet Xpress Internet Service
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Inmarsat Upgrades Tidewater Fleet with High-Speed Fleet Xpress Internet Service

Privately-held satellite communications provider Inmarsat has upgraded the majority of the active fleet of major offshore supply vessel provider Tidewater to

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 1621

Vendée Globe Skipper Who Had Close Call with Bulk Carrier Collides With Fishing Boat
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Vendée Globe Skipper Who Had Close Call with Bulk Carrier Collides With Fishing Boat

A Vendée Globe skipper who just days ago had a close call with a bulk carrier off the Azores has now been involved in a collision with a fishing

January 28, 2021
Total Views: 25806

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Vendee Globe Skipper Says Bulker Captain ‘Needed Some Convincing’ in High Seas Crossing Situation
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Vendee Globe Skipper Says Bulker Captain ‘Needed Some Convincing’ in High Seas Crossing Situation

Update: Boris Herrmann Involved in Collision with Fishing Boat A Vendee Globe skipper says a bulk carrier Captain needed some convincing to change course in

January 26, 2021
Total Views: 38094

Three Rescued After Crab Fishing Boat Wrecks on Jetty in Northern California
Accidents

Three Rescued After Crab Fishing Boat Wrecks on Jetty in Northern California

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three people after their commercial crab fishing boat lost propulsion and struck a jetty while attempting to transit through the

January 26, 2021
Total Views: 8062

Monday, January 25, 2021
Crews Prepare for Next Cut in Golden Ray Wreck Removal
Accidents

Crews Prepare for Next Cut in Golden Ray Wreck Removal

Crews are getting ready to perform the latest cut in the Golden Ray wreck removal as the massive salvage operation continues more than a year after the car

January 25, 2021
Total Views: 7353

ship breaking
Shipping

Asian Shipbreakers Await Unemployed VLCCs Amid ‘Attractive’ Scrap Values

By Alex Longley and Alaric Nightingale (Bloomberg) — Covid-19 is destroying the market for supertankers that deliver about a fifth of the world’s

January 25, 2021
Total Views: 9695

Biden Administration’s ‘Buy American’ Executive Order Reiterates Support of the Jones Act
Defense

Biden Administration’s ‘Buy American’ Executive Order Reiterates Support of the Jones Act

President Joe Biden is set to sign an Executive Order, titled Strengthening ‘Buy American’ Provisions, Ensuring Future of America is Made in America by All

January 25, 2021
Total Views: 10628

Borealis Maritime Confirms Deadly Pirate Attack on MV Mozart, Offers Condolences
Piracy

Borealis Maritime Confirms Deadly Pirate Attack on MV Mozart, Offers Condolences

The manager of the containership MV Mozart has expressed condolences after the death of crew member during a violent pirate attack in the Gulf of Guinea on

January 25, 2021
Total Views: 6119

Friday, January 22, 2021
Costa Smeralda Loses Lifeboat in Docking Mishap – VIDEO
Accidents

Costa Smeralda Loses Lifeboat in Docking Mishap – VIDEO

One thing about the COVID cruising suspensions is we don’t get as many cruise ships crashing into things. With that in mind, Costa Cruises’

January 22, 2021
Total Views: 21296

Maersk Essen Re-Routes to Mexico After Losing 750 Containers Overboard
Accidents

Maersk Essen Re-Routes to Mexico After Losing 750 Containers Overboard

The Maersk Essen has been re-routed to Mexico after the ship lost approximately 750 containers overboard during its voyage from China to the U.S. West Coast

January 22, 2021
Total Views: 15793

Thursday, January 21, 2021
Siem Car Carriers’ Second LNG Ship on Maiden Voyage for Volkswagen
Shipping

Siem Car Carriers’ Second LNG Ship on Maiden Voyage for Volkswagen

Siem Car Carriers has placed into operation of the second of two LNG-powered Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) on charter to Volkswagen. The second vessel,

January 21, 2021
Total Views: 3542

EU Lawmakers Call for Halt to Nord Stream 2 After Kremlin Critic’s Arrest
Offshore

EU Lawmakers Call for Halt to Nord Stream 2 After Kremlin Critic’s Arrest

By Kate Abnett and Robin Emmott BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (Reuters) – European Union lawmakers passed a resolution on Thursday calling for the bloc to stop the

January 21, 2021
Total Views: 2161

Biden Administration Names New Deputy Maritime Administrator
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Biden Administration Names New Deputy Maritime Administrator

The Biden Administration has announced the appointment of Lucinda Lessley to serve as the new Deputy Administrator for the U.S. Maritime Administration.

January 21, 2021
Total Views: 3539