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.


Saturday, December 26, 2015
Luxury Cruise Ship Runs Aground in UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Luxury Cruise Ship Runs Aground in UNESCO World Heritage Site

A luxury cruise ship has suffered damaged after running aground in a marine preserve off Panama’s Pacific coast. Windstar Cruises confirms that its

December 26, 2015
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Thursday, December 24, 2015
Ship Photos of the Day – MV Greenland, World’s First LNG-Powered Dry Cargo Ship
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Ship Photos of the Day – MV Greenland, World’s First LNG-Powered Dry Cargo Ship

Dutch shipyard Ferus Smit has announced the delivery of the MV Greenland, a cement carrier that not holds the title as world’s LNG-powered dry cargo

December 24, 2015
Total Views: 564

Wednesday, December 23, 2015
atlantic star
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ACL’s Atlantic Star, World’s Biggest Roll-On/Roll-Off Containership

Delivered in October, the Atlantic Star is the first of five new ‘G4’ ro-ro/containerships (ConRo) for Atlantic Container Line (ACL)

December 23, 2015
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Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Ship Photos of the Day – Royal IHC Launches Dredger ‘Jun Yang 1’
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Ship Photos of the Day – Royal IHC Launches Dredger ‘Jun Yang 1’

Dutch shipbuilder Royal IHC launched the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) JUN YANG 1 this past Saturday at their shipyard in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands

December 22, 2015
Total Views: 200

Finally! Panama Admits Crack Will Delay Opening of the Panama Canal Expansion
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Finally! Panama Admits Crack Will Delay Opening of the Panama Canal Expansion

A delayed opening of the Panama Canal expansion past the April 2016 deadline is looking more and more likely as 2015 comes to a close and work continues

December 22, 2015
Total Views: 53

oil tanker
Shipping News

Navios Proving It’s a Good Time to Be in the Tanker Business

International tanker owner and operator Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (Navios Acquisition) is proving that it’s a good time to be in the

December 22, 2015
Total Views: 48

Monday, December 21, 2015
Ship Photos of the Day – New Containership ‘Natori’ Sports Odd-Looking Bow
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Ship Photos of the Day – New Containership ‘Natori’ Sports Odd-Looking Bow

Japanese shipping company Imoto Lines has taken delivery of the new 540 TEU coastal feeder vessel Natori with its innovative if not somewhat

December 21, 2015
Total Views: 312

Rem Offshore Sells One Vessel, Delays Another at Vard
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Rem Offshore Sells One Vessel, Delays Another at Vard

Norwegian shipowner Rem Offshore says it has agreed to sell a construction support vessel (CSV) and delay delivery newbuild offshore construction vessel (OCV)

December 21, 2015
Total Views: 108

Saturday, December 19, 2015
Detained Freighter Free to Leave Great Lakes
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Detained Freighter Free to Leave Great Lakes

A Liberian-flagged freighter detained for about six weeks at the port of Duluth-Superior amid an investigation into environmental crimes has been

December 19, 2015
Total Views: 83

Friday, December 18, 2015
Bollinger Shipyards Settles Claims it Bungled Coast Guard Hull Lengthenings
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Bollinger Shipyards Settles Claims it Bungled Coast Guard Hull Lengthenings

Lockport, Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has agreed to pay the United States $8.5. million to settle a lawsuit alleging the shipbuilder lied about the

December 18, 2015
Total Views: 607

German Cargo Ship Freed After Running Aground Near Montreal
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German Cargo Ship Freed After Running Aground Near Montreal

A German-flagged heavy-lift cargo ship is now free after running aground Thursday on Lake Saint-Louis, Quebec near Montreal. The 12,700 DWT MV BBC Maple Lea

December 18, 2015
Total Views: 95

Methanol Seen as a Viable Marine Fuel Alternative, Report Finds
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Methanol Seen as a Viable Marine Fuel Alternative, Report Finds

With renewed pressure on the shipping industry to cut its greenhouse gas emissions, a new report has found that readily-available methanol has a

December 18, 2015
Total Views: 74

Ship Photos of the Day – World’s Largest Boxship Makes Maiden Call in Southampton
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Ship Photos of the Day – World’s Largest Boxship Makes Maiden Call in Southampton

The Port of Southampton welcomed its largest ship to date this week with the arrival of the 19,224 TEU ultra-large containership MSC Maya.  The MSC

December 18, 2015
Total Views: 61

Thursday, December 17, 2015
First Mega Containership Coming to United States
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First Mega Containership Coming to United States

An 18,000 TEU containership will make its first-ever North American debut with calls at two U.S. west coast ports later this month. French container

December 17, 2015
Total Views: 64

Wednesday, December 16, 2015
maersk containership
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Maersk ‘Disappointed’ in Shipping’s Exclusion from Paris Climate Deal

Maersk Group, owner of the world’s largest fleet containerships, says it is “disappointed’ that the landmark Paris agreement on climate

December 16, 2015
Total Views: 92

Sunken Towboat Restricting Traffic on Mississippi River Near Memphis
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Sunken Towboat Restricting Traffic on Mississippi River Near Memphis

A section of the Mississippi River is restricted to one-way vessel traffic near Memphis as the Coast Guard and response crews work to salvage a towboat

December 16, 2015
Total Views: 90

UASC containership
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UASC Containership Loads a Record 18,601 TEUs

United Arab Shipping Company says its M.V. Al Muraykh, one of the world’s greenest containerships, has loaded a world record 18,601 TEUs. UASC says the

December 16, 2015
Total Views: 81

Monday, December 14, 2015
With Historic Paris Climate Agreement Adopted, Ship Emissions Fall in IMO’S Court
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With Historic Paris Climate Agreement Adopted, Ship Emissions Fall in IMO’S Court

With no explicit reference to shipping in the historic climate deal unanimously adopted by almost 200 nations in Paris this weekend, it is now up to the

December 14, 2015
Total Views: 68

USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) during sea trials
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U.S. Navy’s New LCS Towed to Port After Breaking Down Off Virginia

The U.S. Navy’s newest littoral combat ship had to be towed into port last week after losing propulsion off the coast of Virginia.   A

December 14, 2015
Total Views: 229

LPG Tanker Catches Fire in Houston Ship Channel
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LPG Tanker Catches Fire in Houston Ship Channel

A fire broke out onboard a LPG tanker moored in the Houston Ship Channel near Galena Park on Monday morning. The Coast Guard says the fire was reported at

December 14, 2015
Total Views: 253