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, January 7, 2019
Yantian express
Shipping News

Tug to Retrieve Burning Yantian Express in North Atlantic

The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday is continuing to coordinate the response to a container fire on board the now abandoned Yantian Express located approximately

January 7, 2019
Total Views: 93

Bunker Fuel Spilled from Maersk Ship at Port of Hong Kong
Interesting

Bunker Fuel Spilled from Maersk Ship at Port of Hong Kong

An unknown quantity of bunker fuel was spilled at the Port of Hong Kong on Sunday during bunkering operations on a Maersk ship at berth, A.P. Moller Maersk

January 7, 2019
Total Views: 290

Volga-Balt 214
Shipping News

Two Killed, Four Missing as Cargo Ship Sinks in Black Sea Off Turkey

At least two people are dead and four others were missing after a Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier sank in the Black Sea off Turkey’s coast on Monday. The

January 7, 2019
Total Views: 70

Sunday, January 6, 2019
Yantian express
Interesting

Yantian Express Abandoned in North Atlantic Due to Ongoing Container Fire

The crew of the containership Yantian Express has been evacuated as the container fire continues to burn on board the ship in the North Atlantica, Hapag-Lloyd

January 6, 2019
Total Views: 188

Friday, January 4, 2019
ocean cleanup project
Shipping News

Structural Issue Forces U-Shaped Ocean Cleanup System to Leave Great Pacific Garbage Patch, But Return Planned for 2019

The u-shaped cleanup system that was deployed to the Pacific Garbage patch last fall is headed back to port for repairs due to a “structural

January 4, 2019
Total Views: 184

anglo alexandria bulk carrier
Shipping News

UK-Flagged Bulk Carrier Grounds at Mile Marker 3.5 of Lower Mississippi River

A UK-flagged bulk carrier ran aground Friday in the Lower Mississippi River near New Orleans. The U.S Coast Guard said it received a report at 8:32 in the

January 4, 2019
Total Views: 99

port of corpus christi
Shipping News

Milestone Dredging Contract Awarded in Corpus Christi Ship Channel Deepening Project

The first contract to begin dredging the Port of Corpus Christi ship channel to make room for fully-loaded supertankers has been awarded in what in seen as

January 4, 2019
Total Views: 33

Yantian express
Shipping News

Hapag-Lloyd Containership On Fire Off the East Coast of Canada

A fire has broke out aboard a Hapag-Lloyd containership in the North Atlantic off the east coast of Canada. In a statement posted to its website, Hapag-Lloyd

January 4, 2019
Total Views: 209

Thursday, January 3, 2019
fish carrier aground in marshall island
Accidents

Chinese Fish Carrier Aground on Deserted Island in the Marshall Islands

A Chinese fish carrier with 24 crew is aground on an uninhabited atoll in the Marshall Islands. The ship, identified as the 308-foot Chinese-flagged commercial

January 3, 2019
Total Views: 294

msc zoe north sea
Interesting

MSC ZOE Docks in Germany After Losing 270 Containers Overboard in Stormy Weather

Authorities in Germany and the Netherlands are continuing to respond to the loss of an estimated 270 containers from the mega containership MSC ZOE in the

January 3, 2019
Total Views: 357

sincerity ace fire
Interesting

Burning Car Carrier ‘Sincerity Ace’ Abandoned in the Pacific Ocean

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the active search for one remaining unaccounted for crewmember of the Sincerity Ace. Good Samaritans from four merchant

January 3, 2019
Total Views: 467

Wednesday, January 2, 2019
MSC Zoe loses containers
Interesting

MSC Zoe Loses Up to 270 Containers Overboard in North Sea – PHOTOS

Update (1/3/2019): MSC ZOE Docks in Germany as Search for Containers Continues The Dutch Coastguard has issued a navigational warning after an ultra-large

January 2, 2019
Total Views: 273

Sincerity Ace Fire ais
Shipping News

AIS Animation Shows Commercial Response to Sincerity Ace Incident in Pacific Ocean

We have obtained satellite AIS data showing the car carrier Sincerity Ace and the commercial response that followed after the vessel suffered a major fire

January 2, 2019
Total Views: 150

Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Sincerity Ace Fire
Interesting

Burning Car Carrier Sincerity Ace Abandoned in Pacific Ocean; Two Missing, Three Fatalities Confirmed

Update (1/2/2019): AIS Animation Shows Commercial Response The U.S. Coast Guard, Navy and two merchant vessels are continuing searching for two missing crew

January 1, 2019
Total Views: 949

Monday, December 31, 2018
SINCERITY_ACE
Shipping News

USCG, Multiple Vessels Responding to Major Fire on Vehicle Carrier in Pacific Ocean

Update (1/2/2019): AIS Animation Shows Commercial Response Update (1/1/2019): Sincerity Ace Abandoned in Pacific Ocean  The U.S. Coast Guard and several

December 31, 2018
Total Views: 259

prelude flng
Interesting

Shell’s Prelude FLNG Begins Initial Phase of Production Off Western Australia

Shell Australia announced this week it has opened the wells at its massive Prelude FLNG facility located off Western Australia. The Floating Liquefied Natural

December 31, 2018
Total Views: 350

Friday, December 28, 2018
blue lng carrier at sea
Shipping News

Amid Export Boom, U.S. Still Imports Natural Gas from Russia

By Naureen S. Malik (Bloomberg) — The U.S. may be exporting natural gas at a record clip, but that hasn’t stopped it from accepting imports of the

December 28, 2018
Total Views: 33

Wednesday, December 26, 2018
maersk honam fire damage
Shipping News

gCaptain’s 10 Most-Viewed Stories of 2018

Another year in the books here at gCaptain. And what a crazy year it was. As always we’d like to give a special thanks to you, our loyal readers,

December 26, 2018
Total Views: 116

Thursday, December 20, 2018
Spain’s Supreme Court Upholds 1.6 Billion Euro Prestige Oil Spill Ruling
Shipping News

Spain’s Supreme Court Upholds 1.6 Billion Euro Prestige Oil Spill Ruling

Spain’s Supreme Court upheld Thursday a lower court’s ruling that Spain is to be paid 1.6 billion euros in damages over the 2002 Prestige oil

December 20, 2018
Total Views: 203

Feng Huang AO
Shipping News

Hong Kong-Flagged Tanker Hit By Second Fire in Months Off New York

The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating the response to an engine room fire aboard the Hong Kong-flagged tanker Amber Bay which broke out as the ship was

December 20, 2018
Total Views: 171