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.


Friday, November 6, 2020
JP Morgan Orders 40 LNG-Fueled Barges at Damen Concordia
Shipbuilding

JP Morgan Orders 40 LNG-Fueled Barges at Damen Concordia

JP Morgan has placed an order for 40 self-propelled LNG-fueled tanker barges for charter to Shell. The order was placed Concordia Damen, the inland waterway

November 6, 2020
Total Views: 754

Thursday, November 5, 2020
Abandoned Life Raft Prompts Coast Guard Search Off North Carolina
Accidents

Abandoned Life Raft Prompts Coast Guard Search Off North Carolina

A search is underway for possible missing people after a six-person liferaft was spotted in the ocean about a mile off North Carolina. The life raft was

November 5, 2020
Total Views: 297

Golden Ray Cutting Awaits Weather Window
Accidents

Golden Ray Cutting Awaits Weather Window

The work to cut up and remove the Golden Ray from St. Simons Sound, Georgia is about to kick into high gear as crews await a weather window and

November 5, 2020
Total Views: 1030

Wakashio’s Stern Removal Expected to Be Completed by Spring as Contract Awarded
Accidents

Wakashio’s Stern Removal Expected to Be Completed by Spring as Contract Awarded

A contract to remove the stern of the Wakashio has been awarded in Mauritius as the salvage and clean-up continues more than three months after the ship

November 5, 2020
Total Views: 567

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
u.s. coast guard
Shipping News

Coast Guard Investigating Collision Involving Tug and Barge and Pontoon Boat in North Carolina

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigation a collision involving a 94-foot tug and barge and a pontoon pleasure boat in North Carolina’s intracoastal

November 4, 2020
Total Views: 270

World’s First LPG-Fueled Very Large Gas Carrier Completes Sea Trials
Shipping News

World’s First LPG-Fueled Very Large Gas Carrier Completes Sea Trials

The world’s first liquefied petroleum gas-powered Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) has successful complete sea trials and is readying for its return to

November 4, 2020
Total Views: 512

ONE Containership Diverted to Tacoma Due to Collapsed Containers
Shipping

ONE Containership Diverted to Tacoma Due to Collapsed Containers

A containership belonging to Ocean Network Express is being rerouted to the Port of Tacoma after containers collapsed on board during a transpacific voyage. A

November 4, 2020
Total Views: 2770

ship navigation bridge
Shipping News

New ICS Report Sheds Light on Diversity in Shipping

Women make up just 7.5 percent of the world’s seafarers, according to a first-of-its-kind report looking into diversity within the shipping industry. The

November 4, 2020
Total Views: 219

bulk carrier
Shipping News

Dry Bulk Trade Group Slams Charterers for Preventing Crew Changes

Charterers in the dry bulk sector have been preventing much needed crew changes from taking place despite owners agreeing to pay the associated costs,

November 4, 2020
Total Views: 144

Tuesday, November 3, 2020
OOCL Places Orders for Seven 23,000 TEU Containerships
Shipbuilding

OOCL Places Orders for Seven 23,000 TEU Containerships

Hong Kong-based container shipping company Orient Overseas Container Lines has placed shipbuilding orders for seven additional 23,000 TEU megaships at Chinese

November 3, 2020
Total Views: 370

Livestock Carrier Runs Into Trouble Off Western Australia
Shipping News

Livestock Carrier Runs Into Trouble Off Western Australia

It seems like livestock shipping has dodged another black eye A livestock carrier that had run into trouble and was listing has made safely it to port in

November 3, 2020
Total Views: 620

Aker Arctic to Develop New Baltic Icebreakers for Finland and Sweden
Shipping News

Aker Arctic to Develop New Baltic Icebreakers for Finland and Sweden

Finnish-based Aker Arctic has been selected to develop next-generation icebreakers for the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) and the Finnish Transport

November 3, 2020
Total Views: 448

Cruise Lines Extend U.S. Sailing Suspension Until 2021
Cruise Ships

Cruise Lines Extend U.S. Sailing Suspension Until 2021

The trade association representing 95 percent of the global ocean-going ships says its members will maintain the voluntary suspension of cruise ship operations

November 3, 2020
Total Views: 185

Monday, November 2, 2020
Offshore

Watch: Viral Video Shows Scary Moment a Lifeboat Suddenly Falls During a Drill

[Video has been removed] A video posted to the social media website TikTok shows the scary moment a lifeboat fails during a drill. We are told the incident

November 2, 2020
Total Views: 1883

Maersk Launceston
Shipping News

Greek Authorities Temporarily Release Maersk Launceston Captain

The captain of the Maersk Launceston has been temporarily released from custody in Greece as local authorities continue their investigation into last

November 2, 2020
Total Views: 184

drillship
Offshore

Pacific Drilling Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

NYSE-listed offshore drilling contractor Pacific Drilling has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an effort to restructure $1.1 billion in bond debt. It’s

November 2, 2020
Total Views: 800

johan sverdrup offshore field
Offshore

Norway’s Equinor Sets Net-Zero Emissions Climate Goal

Norwegian energy giant Equinor has set a goal to reach net-zero emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. Earlier this year Equinor announced plans to

November 2, 2020
Total Views: 194

Friday, October 30, 2020
Autonomous Tech Company Sea Machines Completes $20 Million Series B Fundraising Round
Shipping News

Autonomous Tech Company Sea Machines Completes $20 Million Series B Fundraising Round

Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics on Friday announced it has hit its series B investment goal of $20 million after closing on another $5 million from private

October 30, 2020
Total Views: 243

A wind turbine Dominion Energy’s two turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project. Photo: Dominion Energy
Environment

Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia Eye Role as Nation’s Offshore Wind Hub

The governors of Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia are teaming up to advance offshore wind projects and promote the region as a hub for offshore wind

October 30, 2020
Total Views: 93

Thursday, October 29, 2020
kirby tank barge
Shipping News

Kirby’s Third Quarter Profit Hit by Pandemic and Hurricanes

Houston-based Kirby Corporation, the leading domestic tank barge operator, saw profit fall in the third quarter of 2020 compare to last year as the COVID-19

October 29, 2020
Total Views: 135