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, October 13, 2020
Hoglund Marine Takes Majority Stake in Wind-Assisted Car Carrier Project
Shipping News

Hoglund Marine Takes Majority Stake in Wind-Assisted Car Carrier Project

Norway-based Hoglund Marine Solutions has taken a majority equity stake in Vindskip AS, a company that is developing an LNG-powered vehicle carrier with a

October 13, 2020
Total Views: 121

New CEO Appointed at Family-Owned Ulstein
Shipping News

New CEO Appointed at Family-Owned Ulstein

Family-held Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein Group has appointed a new CEO to lead the company as its former CEO, Gunvor Ulstein, announced she is stepping down.

October 13, 2020
Total Views: 187

CMA CGM’s New LNG-Powered Megaship Sets Cargo Record
Shipping

CMA CGM’s New LNG-Powered Megaship Sets Cargo Record

The world’s first natural gas-powered containership has also just set a new world record for the highest number of full containers loaded on a single

October 13, 2020
Total Views: 397

Monday, October 12, 2020
Damen Crew Transfer Vessel Receives ABS Approval in Principle
Environment

Damen Crew Transfer Vessel Receives ABS Approval in Principle

Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyard’s Group has announced an approval in principle from classification society ABS for its next-generation crew transfer vessel

October 12, 2020
Total Views: 145

Cargo Ship Breaks Tow, Grounds in Vietnam
Shipping News

Cargo Ship Breaks Tow, Grounds in Vietnam

An end-of-life cargo ship under tow to breakers lost its tow and become grounded along the east coast of Vietnam. The owners of the MV Jakarta, NKD Maritime

October 12, 2020
Total Views: 315

Friday, October 9, 2020
Virus Outbreak Halts Shipbuilding at Norwegian Yard
Shipbuilding

Virus Outbreak Halts Shipbuilding at Norwegian Yard

Officials have extended the temporary closure of the Havyard shipyard in Leirvik, Norway until at least October 19 after more workers tested positive for

October 9, 2020
Total Views: 163

NTSB: Loss of Tow-Line Shackle Pin Led to Sinking of U.S.-Flagged Tug in Pacific
Accidents

NTSB: Loss of Tow-Line Shackle Pin Led to Sinking of U.S.-Flagged Tug in Pacific

The loss of a towline shackle pin resulted in a towing failure that led to the sinking of a U.S-flagged tug during a developing storm in the Pacific Ocean

October 9, 2020
Total Views: 448

Construction Contracts Signed for First Battery-Powered Tankers
Environment

Construction Contracts Signed for First Battery-Powered Tankers

Tokyo-based shipping company Asahi Tanker Co. has placed an order for the world’s first electric-powered tankers. The two tankers, which were ordered at

October 9, 2020
Total Views: 171

Thursday, October 8, 2020
workboat show 2017
Shipping News

2020 International Workboat Show Cancelled

The International Workboat Show, one of the biggest maritime industry conferences in the United States, has been cancelled due to COVID-19, show organizers

October 8, 2020
Total Views: 132

Engineering Challenges Delay Golden Ray Salvage Further
Accidents

Engineering Challenges Delay Golden Ray Salvage Further

The unified command overseeing the salvage of the Golden Ray wreck in St. Simons Sound, Georgia says salvage operations will be delayed further due to

October 8, 2020
Total Views: 445

Navy Names New Frigates the “Constellation Class”
Defense

Navy Names New Frigates the “Constellation Class”

U.S. Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite has selected “Constellation” as the name of the Navy’s newest class of frigates. The name was

October 8, 2020
Total Views: 910

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
HMM’s New Megaships Sailed Fully-Loaded on Maiden Voyage
Shipping

HMM’s New Megaships Sailed Fully-Loaded on Maiden Voyage

HMM’s twelve new 24,000 TEU megaships carried a full load of containers during their maiden voyages from China to Europe, the South Korean shipping

October 7, 2020
Total Views: 327

Tuesday, October 6, 2020
YM Mandate Moved for Repairs at Port of New York
Shipping News

YM Mandate Moved for Repairs at Port of New York

The containership that was leaking fuel oil from a crack in its hull has been moved to a facility at the Port of New York for repairs, the U.S.

October 6, 2020
Total Views: 62

U.S. Coast Guard to Test Unmanned Vessels Off Hawaii
Shipping News

U.S. Coast Guard to Test Unmanned Vessels Off Hawaii

The U.S. Coast Guard is set to test unmanned surface vessels off the coast of Hawaii. The U.S.C.G. Research and Development Center will be conducting the test

October 6, 2020
Total Views: 220

Monday, October 5, 2020
panama canal tonnage record
Shipping News

Pandemic’s Impact on Global Trade Hit Panama Canal Throughput in FY 2020

Cargo volumes through the Panama Canal grew by a less than expected 1% this year as the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on global trade, the Panama Canal said

October 5, 2020
Total Views: 207

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers Respond to Medical Emergency on Fishing Vessel Off Hawaii
Accidents

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers Respond to Medical Emergency on Fishing Vessel Off Hawaii

The U.S. Coast Guard, Air Force, and Navy successfully medevaced a 73-year-old mariner from the 84-foot commercial fishing vessel Lady Alice 150 miles east of

October 5, 2020
Total Views: 277

Sea Machines to Develop Autonomous Refueling Barge for U.S. Military
Shipping News

Sea Machines to Develop Autonomous Refueling Barge for U.S. Military

Boston-based autonomous marine navigation company Sea Machines says it has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract to develop a prototype autonomous

October 5, 2020
Total Views: 422

Incident Video: Dredge Impales Tanker at Malaysian Anchorage
Shipping News

Incident Video: Dredge Impales Tanker at Malaysian Anchorage

Check out this wild video from over the weekend of a dredger colliding with a tanker at a Malaysian anchorage. The incident reportedly happened October 2 at

October 5, 2020
Total Views: 345

Friday, October 2, 2020
Bulk Carrier Refloated at Port of Norfolk
Shipping News

Bulk Carrier Refloated at Port of Norfolk

The 738-foot bulk carrier Hong Dai has been reflated after it ran aground Wednesday night near Sewell’s Point in Norfolk, Virginia. The U.S. Coast Guard

October 2, 2020
Total Views: 144

CargoMetrics Founder and CEO Scott Borgerson Resigns
Shipping News

CargoMetrics Founder and CEO Scott Borgerson Resigns

Scott Borgerson has resigned from his role as CEO of CargoMetrics, the shipping data analytics company he founded in 2010, gCaptain has learned. Tradewinds

October 2, 2020
Total Views: 15414