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, February 10, 2020
CMA CGM Partners with Energy Observer to Study Hydrogen Fuel
News

CMA CGM Partners with Energy Observer to Study Hydrogen Fuel

French containership giant CMA CGM is partnership with the hydrogen-powered vessel project Energy Observer to study and promote the zero-emission fuel within

February 10, 2020
Total Views: 189

Yang Ming Ship Arrested in Sydney Over YM Efficiency Container Clean Up Debt
News

Yang Ming Ship Arrested in Sydney Over YM Efficiency Container Clean Up Debt

Australian authorities have arrested a Yang Ming containership over a debt related to the loss of 81 containers from the YM Efficiency off the coast of

February 10, 2020
Total Views: 220

Friday, February 7, 2020
MAIB: Seatruck Performance Grounded After Late Turn from ‘Nervous’ New Master
Accidents

MAIB: Seatruck Performance Grounded After Late Turn from ‘Nervous’ New Master

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) says a newly promoted Captain became the single-point of failure due to a lack of support from his bridge

February 7, 2020
Total Views: 585

Asian Shipping Lines Launching East Med to U.S. Service
News

Asian Shipping Lines Launching East Med to U.S. Service

A group of Asia’s top shipping lines are launching a new transatlantic service connecting the Eastern Mediterranean with ports along the U.S. East Coast. 

February 7, 2020
Total Views: 77

Thursday, February 6, 2020
Ocean Infinity Launches Unmanned Vessel Company
Interesting

Ocean Infinity Launches Unmanned Vessel Company

U.S.-based subsea exploration firm Ocean Infinity is launching a new company that will operate a fleet of unmanned vessels that promise to break new ground in

February 6, 2020
Total Views: 372

Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Here’s How They Plan to Cut Up and Remove the Golden Ray
Accidents

Here’s How They Plan to Cut Up and Remove the Golden Ray

The Unified Command has released details of how they plan to cut up and remove the overturned Golden Ray car carrier in St. Simons Sound, Georgia.  The

February 5, 2020
Total Views: 6645

Garden City Terminal port of savannah
News

Major Expansion Announced for Port of Savannah

The head of the Georgia Ports Authority has announced a major new expansion project at the Port of Savannah which will expand the port’s capacity by more

February 5, 2020
Total Views: 263

Tuesday, February 4, 2020
yantian express closeup
Interesting

Germany Says Misdeclared Charcoal was Likely Source of Yantian Express Fire – Investigation Report

Marine investigators in Germany have identified misdeclared coconut charcoal as the most likely source of the fire on board the Yantian Express containership

February 4, 2020
Total Views: 252

shipbreaking
Shipping News

Shipping Industry Continues to Favor South Asia Beaches for Shipbreaking

A total of 674 ocean-going ships and offshore vessels were dismantled worldwide in 2019, with the vast majority broken down on the beaches of Bangladesh,

February 4, 2020
Total Views: 423

USS Fitzgerald Returns to Sea for First Time Since 2017 Deadly Collision
Shipping News

USS Fitzgerald Returns to Sea for First Time Since 2017 Deadly Collision

The USS Fitzgerald has returned to sea for the first time in more than two and half years since its deadly collision with a containership in 2017 off the

February 4, 2020
Total Views: 90

Towing vessel pushing barges
Interesting

American Commercial Lines to File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

File Photo: Ken Schulze / Shutterstock.com</font> Indiana-based barge company American Commercial Lines announced Tuesday an agreement with its lenders

February 4, 2020
Total Views: 347

spectrum of the seas royal caribbean
News

Royal Caribbean Warns of More Cruise Cancellations on Coronavirus Threat

Feb 4 (Reuters) – Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd on Tuesday warned of more cruise cancellations after calling off eight trips out of China through March 4

February 4, 2020
Total Views: 68

Monday, February 3, 2020
Update: Bouchard Vessels at Port of New York and New Jersey Anchorages Flagged for Unsafe Operational Conditions
News

Update: Bouchard Vessels at Port of New York and New Jersey Anchorages Flagged for Unsafe Operational Conditions

Certain tugs and barges belonging to New York-based Bouchard Transportation at Port of New York and New Jersey anchorages last week were required to submit

February 3, 2020
Total Views: 378

golden ray shipwreck
Accidents

Golden Ray Salvage: Environmental Barrier to be Built Around Wreck

A Unified Command is set to oversee the construction of an environmental barrier around the Golden Ray wreck as salvage plans are finalized. The Golden Ray

February 3, 2020
Total Views: 245

Friday, January 31, 2020
Maersk Ship Breaks Down Near Gibraltar
News

Maersk Ship Breaks Down Near Gibraltar

A Maersk containership broke down and began drifting shortly after departing Algeciras, Spain to Newark, New Jersey.  Maersk said in a Jan. 30 customer

January 31, 2020
Total Views: 105

Thursday, January 30, 2020
kirby tank barge
Shipping News

Kirby to Acquire Savage Inland Marine’s Tank Barge Fleet for $278 Million

Image courtesy Kirby Corp. Houston-based tank barge operator Kirby Corporation has signed a agreement to acquire the inland tank barge fleet of Savage Inland

January 30, 2020
Total Views: 283

Watch: Heavy Seas Medevac in Bering Sea
Accidents

Watch: Heavy Seas Medevac in Bering Sea

The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced a man suffering from severe burns on board a fishing vessel in the Bering Sea on Monday. The rescue took place approximately 46

January 30, 2020
Total Views: 519

cma cgm ural
Shipping News

Update: Coronavirus Ruled Out on CMA CGM Containership

Update: The sick crew members on board the CMA CGM Ural have recovered and coronavirus has been ruled out, according to a spokesperson with CMA CGM. 

January 30, 2020
Total Views: 187

Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Tanker Catches Fire Near Strait of Hormuz
Shipping News

Tanker Catches Fire Near Strait of Hormuz

A fire broke out on board a VLCC tanker near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, although reports indicate that the fire started during maintenance work and no

January 29, 2020
Total Views: 107

mks 180 frigate
Shipping News

German Naval Yards Kiel Challenges Germany’s Massive MKS 180 Contract Award

German Naval Yards Kiel is formally challenging the German government’s decision to award Netherlands-based Damen with the contract to construct the German

January 29, 2020
Total Views: 174