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, February 23, 2021
Austal USA shipyard
Shipping

Austal USA President Resigns Amid Investigations Into LCS Program

Australian-based shipbuilder Austal has announced the resignation of Austal USA president Craig Perciavalle amid ongoing investigations in the United States

February 23, 2021
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Partnership Planning Remote-Controlled Tugboat for Port of Copenhagen
Shipping

Partnership Planning Remote-Controlled Tugboat for Port of Copenhagen

A agreement has been signed to develop the world’s first fully remote-controlled tug to operate at the Port of Copenhagen. The deal was signed between

February 23, 2021
Total Views: 2708

offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Rystad: Offshore Wind Hiring Wave Coming

A hiring wave is expected to hit the offshore wind sector as demand for offshore wind staff is expected to surge by the end of the decade, according to

February 23, 2021
Total Views: 3453

Australia Launches Livestock Carrier Inspection Campaign
Accidents

Australia Launches Livestock Carrier Inspection Campaign

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has launched a inspection campaign that will target all livestock carriers departing the country after recent

February 23, 2021
Total Views: 5677

Maersk Updates on Transpacific Ships’ Return to Service After Cargo Losses
Accidents

Maersk Updates on Transpacific Ships’ Return to Service After Cargo Losses

Maersk is providing updates on its two ships that lost a significant number of containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean recently. First up is Maersk Essen

February 23, 2021
Total Views: 8668

Monday, February 22, 2021
Rogue Wave Photo
Offshore

U.S. Issues First Wave Energy Lease for Federal Waters Off West Coast

The Biden Administration has taken its latest step forward in its goals to address climate change and promote offshore renewable energy with the issuance of a

February 22, 2021
Total Views: 3689

Japan’s Ocean Network Express Eyeing Mid-March Return for ONE Apus
Accidents

Japan’s Ocean Network Express Eyeing Mid-March Return for ONE Apus

Work is underway for the ONE Apus to return to service sometime next month nearly four months after the ship lost almost 2,000 boxes overboard in the Pacific

February 22, 2021
Total Views: 3789

Two Seriously Injured in Blast on Chinese Bulk Carrier Off Gibraltar
Accidents

Two Seriously Injured in Blast on Chinese Bulk Carrier Off Gibraltar

An investigation is underway into an explosion aboard a bulk carrier of Gibraltar that resulted in serious injuries to two crew members. The explosion occurred

February 22, 2021
Total Views: 3708

Polar Star at anchor in Taylor Bay, Alaska
Defense

USCGC Polar Star Returns from Arctic Deployment -Photos

The USCGC Polar Star, the nation’s only heavy icebreaker, returned to its homeport in Seattle on Saturday after a months-long deployment to the Arctic. The

February 22, 2021
Total Views: 3379

blue lng carrier at sea
Shipping

GasLog to Go Private in Merger Deal with BlackRock

Greece-based LNG shipping company GasLog (NYSE: GLOG) has entered into an agreement to merge with a unit of the world’s largest asset management firm

February 22, 2021
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Friday, February 19, 2021
FILE PHOTO: MV Maersk Eindhoven. Credit: MarineTraffic.com/Hanners Von Rijn
Accidents

Maersk Eindhoven Cargo Loss: Engine Oil Pressure Triggered Loss of Propulsion

Maersk says a loss of propulsion led to some 260 containers falling overboard from the Maersk Eindhoven in severe weather off the coast of Japan this week.

February 19, 2021
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Commercial Fishing Vessel Burning at Tacoma, Washington Pier
Accidents

Commercial Fishing Vessel Burning at Tacoma, Washington Pier

A fire continues to burn on board a 225-foot fishing vessel docked at the Port of Tacoma in Washington as multiple agencies including the Coast Guard continue

February 19, 2021
Total Views: 4856

Crowley Integrates Naval Architecture Subsidiary Jensen Maritime Into Shipping Unit
Shipping

Crowley Integrates Naval Architecture Subsidiary Jensen Maritime Into Shipping Unit

Florida-based Crowley says it has fully integrated its naval architecture subsidiary Jensen Maritime into a new engineering services group under the Crowley

February 19, 2021
Total Views: 2071

Thursday, February 18, 2021
freeport LNG
Shipping

Texas Mandate to Bar Natural Gas Exports During Power Crisis Likely Unenforceable

By Jennifer Hiller Feb 18 (Reuters) – The Texas oil and gas regulator on Thursday alerted state natural gas producers of a directive to reserve their

February 18, 2021
Total Views: 1907

An undated image provided in a U.S. Department of Justice complaint for forfeiture released May 9, 2019 shows the North Korean vessel Wise Honest.
Shipping

U.S. Charges North Koreans in Broad Conspiracy Involving Maritime Cryptocurrency Market

The United States has charged three North Korean hackers for participating in a criminal conspiracy to steal more than $1.3 billion in cash and cryptocurrency

February 18, 2021
Total Views: 1556

women in maritime
Shipping

IMO and WISTA Launch ‘Women in Maritime’ Survey

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) have launched an

February 18, 2021
Total Views: 2098

U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Cocaine Worth $156 Million in Eastern Pacific
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Cocaine Worth $156 Million in Eastern Pacific

U.S. Coast Guard crews have interdicted three suspected drug smuggling vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and seized more than 9,000 pounds of cocaine worth

February 18, 2021
Total Views: 8664

Spire AIS Global Ship Voyage Data
Shipping

European Maritime Safety Agency Signs Satellite AIS Contract with Spire

European Maritime Safety Agency has selected San Francisco-based satellite data analytics company Spire Global to provide the agency with global satellite

February 18, 2021
Total Views: 1267

More Cargo Loss for Transpacific as Maersk Ship Loses Hundreds of Containers in Storm
Shipping

More Cargo Loss for Transpacific as Maersk Ship Loses Hundreds of Containers in Storm

A Maersk Line containership has lost a significant number of containers overboard while en route from China to Los Angeles, the latest in series of container

February 18, 2021
Total Views: 32236

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Unveils Plan for Wind-Powered RoRo to Debut in 2025
Environment

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Unveils Plan for Wind-Powered RoRo to Debut in 2025

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced plans for a wind-powered pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) as the Norwegian and Swedish-based shipping company seeks to

February 17, 2021
Total Views: 3148