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 4, 2021
One Year After Grounding, Abandoned Cargo Ship Continues to Pose a Hazard in Ireland
Accidents

One Year After Grounding, Abandoned Cargo Ship Continues to Pose a Hazard in Ireland

Authorities in Ireland are still working through details of what to do with a grounded cargo ship that has been stranded along the country’s rugged

March 4, 2021
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
International Effort to Rescue 31 from Sinking Fishing Vessel Off Nova Scotia
Accidents

International Effort to Rescue 31 from Sinking Fishing Vessel Off Nova Scotia

An international search and rescue operation involving the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards and the Royal Canadian Air Force was successful in rescuing 31

March 3, 2021
Total Views: 9140

containership underway
Shipping

Seaspan Acquires Two Scrubber-Fitted 15,000 TEU Containerships On Long-Term Charters

Seaspan Corporation has announced plans to acquire a pair of 15,000 TEU scrubber-fitted containerships. Seaspan, a wholly owned subsidiary of global asset

March 3, 2021
Total Views: 1450

Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Bankruptcy Judge Orders Removal of Morton Bouchard as Bouchard Transportation’s CEO
Shipping

Bankruptcy Judge Orders Removal of Morton Bouchard as Bouchard Transportation’s CEO

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has ordered Morton S. Bouchard III, the long-time CEO of New York-based Bouchard Transportation, to be immediately removed from his

March 2, 2021
Total Views: 12109

FILE PHOTO: MV Maersk Eindhoven. Credit: MarineTraffic.com/Hanners Von Rijn
Shipping

Maersk Eindhoven Sets Sail for Los Angeles After Last Month’s Cargo Loss

The Maersk Eindhoven has departed Japan for the U.S. West Coast after operations to remove damaged and dislodged containers after its cargo loss last month.

March 2, 2021
Total Views: 5486

New Offshore Wind Foundation Installation Vessel ‘Alfa Lift’ Launched in China
Offshore

New Offshore Wind Foundation Installation Vessel ‘Alfa Lift’ Launched in China

The new offshore wind foundation installation vessel Alfa Lift has been floated out of dry dock at the China Merchants Heavy Industries (CMHI) shipyard where

March 2, 2021
Total Views: 4367

Monday, March 1, 2021
Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Reactivate More Ships Amid Improving Market Conditions
Shipping

Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Reactivate More Ships Amid Improving Market Conditions

Wallenius Wilhelmsen will return three more ships from cold lay-up as it continues to reactivate its fleet amid improving market conditions. The privately-held

March 1, 2021
Total Views: 4109

Over 300 Lay-Offs Announced at Newport News Shipbuilding
Defense

Over 300 Lay-Offs Announced at Newport News Shipbuilding

More than 300 salaried employees at Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia have been informed they will be laid off as the nation’s leading defense

March 1, 2021
Total Views: 13566

Golden Ray Wreck Removal Hits Hiccup Cutting Section Seven
Accidents

Golden Ray Wreck Removal Hits Hiccup Cutting Section Seven

Crews working to cut up and remove the Golden Ray wreck from Georgia’s St. Simons Sound will shift their focus to another section after a chain failure

March 1, 2021
Total Views: 12363

TORM Scoops Up 8 MR Product Tankers from TEAM Tankers
Shipping

TORM Scoops Up 8 MR Product Tankers from TEAM Tankers

TORM Tankers has announced plans to acquire eight medium-range product tankers from TEAM Tankers for approximately $148 in cash and shares. The eight vessels

March 1, 2021
Total Views: 1392

Friday, February 26, 2021
U.S. Navy Reports COVID-19 Outbreaks on Two Bahrain-Based Ships
Defense

U.S. Navy Reports COVID-19 Outbreaks on Two Bahrain-Based Ships

The U.S. Navy is responding to COVID-19 outbreaks aboard two of its ships based in Bahrain. In a statement, the U.S. 5th Fleet said about a dozen service

February 26, 2021
Total Views: 2448

NOAA Kicks Off Transition Exclusively to Electronic Navigation Charts
Shipping

NOAA Kicks Off Transition Exclusively to Electronic Navigation Charts

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is set to begin implementing its sunset plan for paper nautical charts as it transitions exclusively

February 26, 2021
Total Views: 10932

Thursday, February 25, 2021
Leidos to Acquire Famed Naval Architecture Firm Gibbs & Cox for $380 Million
Shipbuilding

Leidos to Acquire Famed Naval Architecture Firm Gibbs & Cox for $380 Million

Defense contractor Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based naval architecture firm Gibbs & Cox for $380 million in

February 25, 2021
Total Views: 3311

Germany and Belgium Seize a Record 23 Tonnes of Cocaine Found in Shipping Containers
Defense

Germany and Belgium Seize a Record 23 Tonnes of Cocaine Found in Shipping Containers

AMSTERDAM/ASUNCION, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Customs authorities in Germany and Belgium have seized a record haul of more than 23 tonnes

February 25, 2021
Total Views: 4247

u.s. coast guard
Uncategorized

U.S. Coast Guard Convenes Formal Investigation into Fatal Capsizing of a Fishing Vessel at the Tillamook Bay Bar

The U.S. Coast Guard will convene a formal marine casualty investigation into the capsizing of a commercial fishing vessel with the loss of two lives at

February 25, 2021
Total Views: 1938

CMA CGM to Deploy Six LNG-Powered Containerships on Transpacific
Shipping

CMA CGM to Deploy Six LNG-Powered Containerships on Transpacific

French shipping giant CMA CGM has announced plans to deploy six new LNG-powered containerships dedicated to the China-U.S. market. Group Chairman and CEO

February 25, 2021
Total Views: 1517

Grimaldi Returns to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Six Multipurpose Ro-Ros
Shipping

Grimaldi Returns to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for Six Multipurpose Ro-Ros

Italian shipping company Grimaldi Group has announced the construction of six new multipurpose roll-on/roll-off vessels at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South

February 25, 2021
Total Views: 2243

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
maersk tanker
Shipping

Maersk Tankers and Cargill Team Up on New Bunker Procurement Service

Maersk Tankers and Cargill have teamed up to launch a new bunker procurement service that will offer better pricing, service and transparency to tramp shipping

February 24, 2021
Total Views: 3386

dominion energy wind turbine installation vessel
Offshore

New Details on First Jones Act-Compliant Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

We’re getting new details about the United States’ first Jones Act-compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) seen as critical to

February 24, 2021
Total Views: 8408

Tuesday, February 23, 2021
port of deluth
Shipbuilding

U.S. Shipping Companies to Spend $87 Million in Great Lakes Region this Year

American shipping companies operating the U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleet will invest nearly $87 million at shipyards and facilities across the region this year,

February 23, 2021
Total Views: 3319