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 16, 2021
NYK Signs Shipbuilding Contract for Four LNG-Fueled Car Carriers
Shipbuilding

NYK Signs Shipbuilding Contract for Four LNG-Fueled Car Carriers

Japanese shipping line NYK has signed a contract for four large liquefied natural gas-fueled pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs). The shipbuilding contract was

February 16, 2021
Total Views: 2990

ONE Containership Testing Use of Sustainable Marine Biofuel
Environment

ONE Containership Testing Use of Sustainable Marine Biofuel

An Ocean Network Express (ONE) containership is trialing the use of sustainable marine biofuel as industry seeks to make supply chains more sustainable by

February 16, 2021
Total Views: 1114

Monday, February 15, 2021
Fire on Offshore Supply Vessel Kills Three Off India
Accidents

Fire on Offshore Supply Vessel Kills Three Off India

Three crew members of an offshore supply vessel were killed in a fire on board the vessel off the coast of Mumbai, India on Saturday. The fire was reported

February 15, 2021
Total Views: 7480

IMO Urges Action to Combat Piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Piracy

IMO Urges Action to Combat Piracy in Gulf of Guinea

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) will convene a maritime security working group in response to the growing number of pirate attacks on ships in

February 15, 2021
Total Views: 3304

Containership MOZART
Piracy

MV Mozart Sailors Return to Turkey, Describe Death Threats and Forest Captivity

STANBUL, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Fifteen Turkish sailors kidnapped by pirates last month in the Gulf of Guinea arrived back in Turkey on Sunday and the

February 15, 2021
Total Views: 3103

Friday, February 12, 2021
Michelin Commits to Shipping Tires on Sail-Powered Cargo Ships
Shipping

Michelin Commits to Shipping Tires on Sail-Powered Cargo Ships

Tire manufacturer Michelin has agreed to ship some of its tires using two sail-powered cargo ships being developed by French shipping line Neoline. Under the

February 12, 2021
Total Views: 17254

zim containership
Shipping

ZIM to Charter LNG Containerships for Asia-U.S. East Coast Trade

Israeli shipping company ZIM has announced a strategic chartering agreement with Seaspan for the long-term charter of ten 15,000 TEU-capacity containership

February 12, 2021
Total Views: 2016

Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge Agree to Merge
Shipping

Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge Agree to Merge

The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge have reached an agreement to join forces through the merger of the two ports. The unification is expected to take about a

February 12, 2021
Total Views: 1502

Thursday, February 11, 2021
port of long beach
Shipping

U.S. Retail Imports Expected to Surge Into Summer

Retail imports at the United States’ largest container ports are expected to set new monthly records into the summer as the nation’s economy

February 11, 2021
Total Views: 2003

Cutting Resumes After Chain Failure in Golden Ray Wreck Removal
Accidents

Cutting Resumes After Chain Failure in Golden Ray Wreck Removal

Crews working on the wreck removal of the Golden Ray have resumed cutting operations after a slight delay to conduct maintenance to the cutting apparatus.

February 11, 2021
Total Views: 27303

Seadrill Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Offshore

Seadrill Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Seadrill Ltd and most of its subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 proceedings in the Southern District of Texas as part of a balance sheet restructuring

February 11, 2021
Total Views: 2031

Sea Machines and Damen Form Alliance to Put Autonomous Tech in Newbuilds
Shipbuilding

Sea Machines and Damen Form Alliance to Put Autonomous Tech in Newbuilds

Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has entered into a strategic alliance with Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards Group to incorporate its autonomous and

February 11, 2021
Total Views: 1918

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
‘Tesla of the Seas’ – British Company Unveils Zero-Emission Ship Concept
Shipping

‘Tesla of the Seas’ – British Company Unveils Zero-Emission Ship Concept

A British company has unveiled a new conceptual design for a commercial ship which uses a combination of wind-assist, solar and carbon capture achieve

February 10, 2021
Total Views: 7328

MSC Secures Crew Change for Stranded M/V Anastasia Seafarers
Shipping

MSC Secures Crew Change for Stranded M/V Anastasia Seafarers

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced an agreement to disembark the stranded crew members of the bulk carrier Anastasia in Japan. The cargo ship has

February 10, 2021
Total Views: 5656

offshore wind farm
Offshore

New York State to Launch $20 Million Offshore Wind Training Institute

New York State has announced plans to launch a $20 million training institute to train thousands of workers in areas related to offshore wind development. The

February 10, 2021
Total Views: 2048

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $330 Million Worth of Drugs in Florida
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $330 Million Worth of Drugs in Florida

Two U.S. Coast Guard cutters offloaded more than $330 million worth of illegal narcotics seized from smugglers in the Eastern Pacific. The drugs were displayed

February 9, 2021
Total Views: 5974

Japanese Submarine Hits Ship Off Japan
Defense

Japanese Submarine Hits Ship Off Japan

A Japanese submarine was damaged after colliding with a ship as it surfaced off the southeast coast of Japan on Monday. The incident took place in waters off

February 9, 2021
Total Views: 5746

Crowley Announces Offshore Wind Energy Partnership with Watco
Offshore

Crowley Announces Offshore Wind Energy Partnership with Watco

U.S.-based Crowley has announced a partnership with transportation services specialist Watco to create a single-source terminal and supply chain management

February 9, 2021
Total Views: 1952

drillship
Offshore

Noble Emerges from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Offshore drilling contractor Noble has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after completing a financial restructuring to eliminate $3.4 billion in bond debt.

February 9, 2021
Total Views: 2722

Monday, February 8, 2021
containership
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Orders Pair of 24,000 TEU Newbuilds

Hong Kong-based containership owner and operator Seaspan has announced it has entered into an agreement with a major shipyard for the construction of two

February 8, 2021
Total Views: 4238