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.


Thursday, March 18, 2021
dominion energy wind turbine installation vessel
Offshore

Kongsberg to Equip First U.S.-Built Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Kongsberg Maritime has received $40 million contract to supply equipment for the first Wind Turbine Installation Vessel being built in the United States. The

March 18, 2021
Total Views: 4929

A74 iceberg
Environment

German Research Vessel Explores Giant Calved Iceberg in Antarctica

A German research vessel exploring East Antarctica found itself at the right place at the right time last month when a massive iceberg broke off from the

March 18, 2021
Total Views: 4096

stad ship tunnel
Shipping

Norway Gives Green Light for World’s First Ship Tunnel

Norway has given the green light to begin preparations for the construction on what is expected to become the world’s first ship tunnel. The Stad Ship

March 18, 2021
Total Views: 15425

dogger bank service operation vessels
Offshore

Contracts Awarded for Dogger Bank Wind Farm Service Operation Vessels

UK-based North Star Renewables has been awarded contracts for delivering three service operation vessels for the Dogger Bank wind farm. The total value of the

March 18, 2021
Total Views: 3401

Wednesday, March 17, 2021
brim explorer response
Accidents

Battery-Powered ‘Brim’ Declared Safe After Overheating in Norway

The situation on board a battery-powered sightseeing vessel in Norway has been resolved after crews used nitrogen to remove explosive gases following last

March 17, 2021
Total Views: 4745

Watch the Trailer for HBO’s ‘The Last Cruise’
Cruise Ships

Watch the Trailer for HBO’s ‘The Last Cruise’

In the early days of the pandemic, cruises had become the face of coronavirus super-spreader events as shipboard outbreaks left passengers and crews

March 17, 2021
Total Views: 5651

Port of Los Angeles Sets Latest Monthly Record
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Sets Latest Monthly Record

The United States’ top port for containerized imports from Asia reported its best February on record as the nation’s economy continues to bounce

March 17, 2021
Total Views: 3292

davide b chemical tanker
Piracy

Contact Established with Kidnapped Crew of MT Davide B

The ship manager of the chemical tanker Davide B has made contact with fifteen crew members currently being held hostage by pirates and negotiations are

March 17, 2021
Total Views: 2870

Tuesday, March 16, 2021
MSC Joanna drug bust
Shipping

MSC Joanna Involved In Major Drug Bust in Australia

Authorities in Australia are investigating the smuggling of approximately 200 kilograms of cocaine that was offloaded from an MSC ship to a boat at sea off the

March 16, 2021
Total Views: 10825

ONE Apus Sets Sail from Japan Months After Cargo Loss
Accidents

ONE Apus Sets Sail from Japan Months After Cargo Loss

The MV ONE Apus departed Kobe, Japan on Tuesday after a major operation to remove hundreds of damaged and dislodged containers on deck following last

March 16, 2021
Total Views: 7218

golden ray wreck removal
Accidents

Third Section Removed from Golden Ray Wreck

Crews have separated the latest section of the Golden Ray as the operation to cut and remove the wreck stretches into its fifth month. The St. Simons Sound

March 16, 2021
Total Views: 6938

jones act Service Operation Vessel
Offshore

Crowley and ESVAGT Join Forces to Develop Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Service Vessels

U.S.-based Crowley has partnered with Danish shipping company ESVAGT to develop Jones Act vessels to support the offshore wind industry in the United States.

March 16, 2021
Total Views: 2600

island chief barge crash
Accidents

Barge Crashes Into Home in Washington

A barge under tow crashed into a private waterfront home in Gig Harbor, Washington on Monday. No injuries were reported. Coast Sector Puget Sound was alerted

March 16, 2021
Total Views: 11219

oil refinery
Shipping

China Seizes Ships in Sprawling $770 Million Refined Oil Smuggling Ring

BEIJING, March 16 (Reuters) – China foiled criminals seeking to smuggle nearly 1 million tonnes of refined oil worth 5 billion yuan ($770 million), with

March 16, 2021
Total Views: 28160

Monday, March 15, 2021
polar research ship rrs sir david Attenborough
Accidents

Two Injured in Lifeboat Drill Accident Aboard RRS Sir David Attenborough

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation into a lifeboat drill accident on board the new polar research vessel RRS Sir David

March 15, 2021
Total Views: 12921

NWS marine weather buoy
Marine Weather

Flood Knocks U.S. Buoy Data Offline

A flood at the U.S. National Weather Service’s headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland has knocked out power to servers processing NOAA’s marine

March 15, 2021
Total Views: 4721

IMO Headquarters london
Environment

Support Grows for Shipping’s $5 Billion Decarbonization Proposal

Support is growing for a proposed $5 billion research fund to help decarbonize shipping. The World Shipping Council, one of the proposal’s original

March 15, 2021
Total Views: 1154

edda mistral offshore wind service vessel
Offshore

Edda Wind Expanding Offshore Wind Services Fleet and Plans IPO

Oslo-based Edda Wind is expanding its fleet of offshore wind service vessels with an order for two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV). Edda Wind

March 15, 2021
Total Views: 1660

lng bunkering rotterdam
Ports

Total Awarded Singapore LNG Bunkering License

The Maritime Port Authority of Singapore has awarded Total with a liquified natural gas bunkering license as the world’s largest bunkering hub seeks to

March 15, 2021
Total Views: 630

Sunday, March 14, 2021
brim explorer
Accidents

Battery-Powered Excursion Vessel Overheats in Norway, Sparking Fear of Explosion

A rather serious situation has been unfolding over the last several days in southeastern Norway after a fire was reported on a battery-powered passenger

March 14, 2021
Total Views: 13256