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.


Monday, August 3, 2020
National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Shipping News

U.S. House Appropriations Bill Includes $389 Million for New TAMUG Training Ship

Texas A&M University’s maritime academy is one step closer to getting a full-fledged training ship with the U.S. House’s passing of its 2021

August 3, 2020
Total Views: 442

Suicide Aboard Military Sealift Command Ship Prompts Unions to Call for End to “Gangways Up” Order
Defense

Suicide Aboard Military Sealift Command Ship Prompts Unions to Call for End to “Gangways Up” Order

The heads of the three unions representing Military Sealift Command civilian mariners are calling on MSC to reevaluate the “Gangways-Up” order as

August 3, 2020
Total Views: 1840

New York City River Boat Owners, Captain Arrested for Illegal Party
Shipping News

New York City River Boat Owners, Captain Arrested for Illegal Party

The owners and captain of a river boat in New York City have been arrested over an illegal charter cruise that allegedly violated social distancing orders and

August 3, 2020
Total Views: 62

Friday, July 31, 2020
symphony of the seas
Shipping News

Royal Caribbean Drops ‘Cruise Line’ from Group Name

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, the world’s second largest cruise line operator, will now go by the new moniker: Royal Caribbean Group. With the new name

July 31, 2020
Total Views: 180

sea machines
Shipping News

Partnership Brings Autonomous Vessel Systems Program to Maine Maritime Academy

Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics has partnered with Maine Maritime Academy and the U.S. Maritime Administration to bring hands-on education about autonomous

July 31, 2020
Total Views: 183

Thursday, July 30, 2020
Coast Guard Escorts Ro-Ro Taking on Water Back to Puerto Rico
Accidents

Coast Guard Escorts Ro-Ro Taking on Water Back to Puerto Rico

The U.S. Coast Guard was called to assist a cargo ship taking on water after it had departed San Juan, Puerto Rico on Wednesday ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias.

July 30, 2020
Total Views: 216

Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Australia Bans Another Ship Over Wages Owed to Crew
Shipping News

Australia Bans Another Ship Over Wages Owed to Crew

For the second time in less than a week, Australian maritime officials have banned a foreign-flagged bulk carrier from its ports over underpaid wages to crew.

July 29, 2020
Total Views: 134

U.S. Navy Commemorates USS Indianapolis on 75th Anniversary of America’s Worst At-Sea Naval Disaster
Shipping News

U.S. Navy Commemorates USS Indianapolis on 75th Anniversary of America’s Worst At-Sea Naval Disaster

The U.S. Navy today is calling for a moment of silence to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, the worst sea disaster in

July 29, 2020
Total Views: 157

Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Mauritius Environmental Minister: No Oil Spill from Grounded Wakashio
Accidents

Mauritius Environmental Minister: No Oil Spill from Grounded Wakashio

Mauritius’ Minister of the Environment Kavi Ramano addressed parliament on the on-going response to the grounding of the MV Wakashio, on a reef off

July 28, 2020
Total Views: 334

Monday, July 27, 2020
Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Underpayments to Crew
Shipping News

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Underpayments to Crew

Officials in Australia have banned a Liberian-flagged ship from visiting Australian ports for six months after discovering that the ship’s crew had been

July 27, 2020
Total Views: 127

Large Bulk Carrier Runs Aground in Mauritius
Interesting

Large Bulk Carrier Runs Aground in Mauritius

Update: Mauritius Environmental Minister: No Oil Spill from Grounded Wakashio A large bulk carrier has run aground on an Indian Ocean reef off Mauritius. The

July 27, 2020
Total Views: 1066

Sunday, July 26, 2020
Golden Ray Salvage Suspended Due to COVID-19, Hurricane Season
Accidents

Golden Ray Salvage Suspended Due to COVID-19, Hurricane Season

The Unified Command overseeing the wreck removal of the Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound has announced that work will be suspended due to combined impacts of

July 26, 2020
Total Views: 148

Friday, July 24, 2020
Australia Tackles Lost Containers at Sea with Targeted Safety Campaign
Shipping News

Australia Tackles Lost Containers at Sea with Targeted Safety Campaign

Australia has launched a safety campaign targeting cargo securing arrangements on board containerships after spate of recent lost container incidents off the

July 24, 2020
Total Views: 312

Thursday, July 23, 2020
Saipem Wins More Offshore Wind Work for Saipem 7000
Offshore

Saipem Wins More Offshore Wind Work for Saipem 7000

Italian oil services giant Saipem has announced multiple new contract awards related to offshore wind projects currently under development off the coasts of

July 23, 2020
Total Views: 968

Seattle Announces New NHL Team Name… The Seattle Kraken
Shipping News

Seattle Announces New NHL Team Name… The Seattle Kraken

I’m telling you right now I’m already a fan of the Seattle Kraken. I don’t care what anyone says. In case you somehow missed it, the name of

July 23, 2020
Total Views: 148

NASSCO Awarded $10 Million Contract for Bonhomme Richard Clean-Up
Shipping News

NASSCO Awarded $10 Million Contract for Bonhomme Richard Clean-Up

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $10 million contract modification to General Dynamics NASSCO for the clean-up and dewatering of the USS Bonhomme

July 23, 2020
Total Views: 124

Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Watch: Cruise Ship MS Monarch Arrives at Turkish Breakers
Interesting

Watch: Cruise Ship MS Monarch Arrives at Turkish Breakers

In what is a sure sign of the times amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 1991-built MS Monarch has arrived at a Turkish shipbreaking yard for dismantling. With

July 22, 2020
Total Views: 928

85 Test Positive for COVID-19 on American Factory Trawler in Alaska
Interesting

85 Test Positive for COVID-19 on American Factory Trawler in Alaska

A total of 85 crew members have tested positive for COVID-19 on an Alaskan factory trawler operating in the Gulf of Alaska. American Seafoods reports that an

July 22, 2020
Total Views: 209

Huntington Ingalls Makes Strategic Investment in Autonomous Technology Company Sea Machines
Shipping News

Huntington Ingalls Makes Strategic Investment in Autonomous Technology Company Sea Machines

Boston-based Sea Machines says it has raised $15 million in funding with significant participation from Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), America’s

July 22, 2020
Total Views: 200

Tuesday, July 21, 2020
container shipping
Shipping News

Wilhelmsen Ship Management Acquires 50% Stake in Ahrenkiel Steamship

Wilhelmsen Ship Management has teamed up with Hamburg-based investment firm MPC Capital by acquiring a 50% stake in Ahrenkiel Steamship, a MPC Capital

July 21, 2020
Total Views: 257