Maersk Tankers and BP Report Successful ‘Drop-In’ Biofuel Trials
Maersk Tankers and BP have announced a successful trial using a “drop-in” biofuel blend to power two tankers, demonstrating the potential for
Mike Schuler is the Managing Editor of gCaptain, where he has led editorial operations since June 2008. He oversees daily news coverage on global shipping, maritime security, offshore energy, and industry policy, and has built a reputation for delivering timely and insightful maritime news—often breaking key stories that influence industry discussions. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Financial Management from The Catholic University of America, and a certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization from the University of Arizona. Before joining gCaptain, he held positions at Intrawest Hospitality Management and Union Beer Distributors. His expertise spans supply chain and logistics, energy policy, global trade dynamics, and maritime security. Mike's reporting is known for its clarity, accuracy, and ability to explain complex maritime topics to broad audiences.
Maersk Tankers and BP have announced a successful trial using a “drop-in” biofuel blend to power two tankers, demonstrating the potential for
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued its report from its investigation into a fatal lifeboat accident on Shell’s Auger tension leg platform in the U.S. Gulf
By Lars Erik Taraldsen (Bloomberg) — Equinor ASA will drill about 25 exploration wells off Norway’s coast next year in a bet that it will be among the
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin reminding mariners that sexual assault is a crime and that it must be reported to the
Indictment alleges the owners and operators of the broken pipeline that leaked thousands of gallons of oil into San Pedro Bay in October continued to operate
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The National Transportation Safety Board has issued eight safety recommendations stemming from its investigation into the June 2020 car carrier fire in
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A French tech company says it has installed its first automated ship kite on a commercial ship. The company, called Airseas, says the installation marks an
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) are planning to reinstate Sea Year training for Merchant Marine Academy
Tokyo-based firm e5 Lab Inc. and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, have teamed up to design a hybrid electric propulsion biomass
Dutch dredging and marine services provider Royal Boskalis Westminster says it is reviewing its position in towage provider Smit Lamnalco. Boskalis has held a
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The UN International Maritime Organization has adopted a resolution to designate May 18th as International Day for Women in Maritime. The resolution was
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M/V Scot Carrier shipowner confirms the cargo ship didn’t turn around for up to 25 minutes after its fatal collision with a barge. The owner of the M/V
Six crew members of a containership have reportedly been kidnapped in pirate attack reported off the coast of Bioko Island in the Gulf of Guinea. Maritime
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