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, November 26, 2024
Shipping

Containership Transits of Suez Canal Hit 2024 High, But Big Ships Avoid the Route

The Suez Canal recorded its highest containership traffic for 2024 last week, with 54 vessels traversing the waterway in both directions, according to liner

November 26, 2024
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Shipping

Trade War 2.0? Trump Announces Tariffs on Top Trading Partners

President-elect Donald Trump vowed additional tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, shaking markets with his first specific threats to the US’s top trading

November 26, 2024
Total Views: 872

Monday, November 25, 2024
The Tim S. Dool pictured aground on the U.S. side of the St. Lawrence River
Accidents

Canadian Freighter ‘Tim S. Dool’ Hard Aground in St. Lawrence River

A Canadian-flagged bulk carrier, the Tim S. Dool, is currently hard aground on the U.S. side of the St. Lawrence River, prompting a complex salvage operation.

November 25, 2024
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Shipping

UK Cracks Down on Russia’s Shadow Fleet with Largest Sanctions Package to Date

The UK has sanctioned 30 vessels from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” representing a decisive move to curtail Russia’s ability to fund its war in

November 25, 2024
Total Views: 2899

Defense

Red Sea Crisis: A Timeline of Maritime Chaos Over the Past Year

The past year has witnessed an unprecedented escalation of maritime violence in the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, with the Iranian-backed Houthi

November 25, 2024
Total Views: 2031

The groundbreaking zero-emission, hydrofoiling ferry will reduce travel times for Tahoe locals and visitor
Shipping

Nation’s First Electric Hydrofoil Ferry Coming to Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe, the pristine alpine lake located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, is poised to make maritime history with the introduction of the first

November 25, 2024
Total Views: 1945

Sunlight fades on a powerful Hurricane Helene, September 26, 2024. Photo credit: CIRA
Marine Weather

Record-Breaking 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Winds Down After Unprecedented Late-Season Surge

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is drawing to a close on November 30, marking a year of extraordinary storm activity that defied typical patterns. With 18

November 25, 2024
Total Views: 1081

Friday, November 22, 2024
Ports

London Gateway Tapped as Gemini Cooperation’s UK Hub as Felixstowe Misses Out

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have selected London Gateway as their primary UK hub for the upcoming Gemini Cooperation, set to launch on February 1, 2025. As part of

November 22, 2024
Total Views: 1170

Shipping

China-Mexico Trade Hits Record Volumes, But Volatility Looms in 2025

The China-Mexico trade route has experienced unprecedented growth in 2024, with shipping volumes surging 18.9% in the first nine months compared to 2023,

November 22, 2024
Total Views: 1153

Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard Sounds Alarm on Cyber Threats from Chinese Port Cranes

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a new cybersecurity directive targeting Chinese-manufactured ship-to-shore cranes, addressing mounting concerns over national

November 22, 2024
Total Views: 5750

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Defense

A Sea Change: Navy Unveils Plan to Rescue Military Sealift Command Amid Mariner Shortage

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro has approved a comprehensive plan to revitalize the Military Sealift Command (MSC) and strengthen fleet logistics support

November 21, 2024
Total Views: 8736

Environment

Wind Propulsion Technology Gains Momentum in Maritime Industry as Two Major Projects Advance

Wind-assisted propulsion is making substantial inroads into the gas-carrier segment with two groundbreaking projects. Norsepower and IINO LINES have

November 21, 2024
Total Views: 1102

Accidents

MAIB: Fatal Mooring Line Accident Reveals Gaps in Safety Protocols

U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report into a fatal accident** aboard the Isle of Man-registered bulk carrier Mona Manx,

November 21, 2024
Total Views: 3732

Shipbuilding

VARD Secures Major Contract for Five Advanced Walk-to-Work Vessels in Offshore Energy Sector

VARD has secured a contract to design and construct five state-of-the-art Walk-to-work vessels for an international client. The vessels, based on the VARD 3 32

November 21, 2024
Total Views: 1567

Ports

US Ports Sector Outlook Stable for 2025 Despite Economic Headwinds, Moody’s Reports

The US ports sector is poised for a year of modest growth in 2025, according to a recent Moody’s Ratings report. Despite facing economic challenges, the

November 21, 2024
Total Views: 564

Ports

Adani Group Chairman Indicted in $250 Million Bribery Scandal

Gautam S. Adani, chairman of the Adani Group and a key figure in India’s ports and shipping sector, has been indicted along with seven other senior

November 21, 2024
Total Views: 663

Shipping

Australia Bans Dutch Cargo Ship for 180 Days Over Repeated Safety Violations

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a 180-day ban on the Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship Marsgracht, prohibiting its entry into

November 21, 2024
Total Views: 1473

Shipping

UK Cracks Down on Russian Oil Sanctions Evasion: New Advisory Targets Falsified Origin Certificates

The UK’s sanctions enforcement agency said it has identified cases where falsified documents are being used to evade a Group of Seven price cap on Russian

November 21, 2024
Total Views: 650

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Shipping

Container Shipping Industry Sees Exponential Profit Surge Driven by Red Sea Situation

The container shipping industry has experienced a remarkable turnaround in the third quarter of 2024, with total net income soaring to $26.8 billion, marking a

November 20, 2024
Total Views: 2402

Ports

Cargo Surge Continues at Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles handled an unprecedented 905,026 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in October—marking a significant 25% increase from the previous

November 20, 2024
Total Views: 996