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.


Wednesday, October 21, 2015
carnival cruise ship
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Carnival Joint Venture to Launch China’s First Domestic Cruise Brand

  Carnival Corporation on Wednesday announced that it has formed a joint venture in China with the intention to the launch the country’s first

October 21, 2015
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Tuesday, October 20, 2015
NTSB Provides New Details from El Faro Investigation
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NTSB Provides New Details from El Faro Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday issued an update on its continuing investigation into the sinking of the El Faro cargo ship in the Atlantic

October 20, 2015
Total Views: 179

El Faro Owners Hit With Second Lawsuit Over Tragedy
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El Faro Owners Hit With Second Lawsuit Over Tragedy

  The family of one of the 33 missing crew members of the ill-fated El Faro has filed the second lawsuit related to the tragedy against the owner and

October 20, 2015
Total Views: 148

Monday, October 19, 2015
U.S. Navy Tug to Begin Search for Sunken El Faro Near the Bahamas
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U.S. Navy Tug to Begin Search for Sunken El Faro Near the Bahamas

  A search and salvage team from the U.S. Navy is expected to kick off its search for the American cargo ship El Faro this week which is

October 19, 2015
Total Views: 135

Ship Photos of the Day – Five Previously Unseen Photos of the Titanic’s Launch in Belfast
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Ship Photos of the Day – Five Previously Unseen Photos of the Titanic’s Launch in Belfast

Some previously never-before-seen photos of the infamous RMS Titanic’s 1911 launch at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland are

October 19, 2015
Total Views: 785

Section of Upper Houston Ship Channel Closed after Tug and Barge Sink – PHOTOS
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Section of Upper Houston Ship Channel Closed after Tug and Barge Sink – PHOTOS

  A section of the upper Houston Ship Channel has been closed to deep draft ships after a tug and barge sank Monday morning. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic

October 19, 2015
Total Views: 98

U.S. Coast Guard Certifies World’s First LNG Containership – MV Isla Bella
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U.S. Coast Guard Certifies World’s First LNG Containership – MV Isla Bella

  The Coast Guard on Saturday issued a certificate of inspection to the LNG-powered MV Isla Bella. The 736-foot, 3,100 TEU, U.S.-flagged vessel is the

October 19, 2015
Total Views: 264

hapag-lloyd containership
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Eager Investors Awaiting Hapag-Lloyd Flotation

  FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd has received bids for all of the shares on offer for its planned stock market flotation

October 19, 2015
Total Views: 33

Sunday, October 18, 2015
Teekay Oil Tanker Aground Outside Marina in Portugal – UPDATE
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Teekay Oil Tanker Aground Outside Marina in Portugal – UPDATE

  Sunday – The tanker Tokyo Spirit was refloated Sunday afternoon with the help of tugs. The ship was to be towed to a local repair yard. We are

October 18, 2015
Total Views: 181

Friday, October 16, 2015
More Than 20 Tons of Hashish Found Stashed Inside Cargo Ship in Italy
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More Than 20 Tons of Hashish Found Stashed Inside Cargo Ship in Italy

  Italian authorities have seized more than 20 tons of hashish hidden inside the hull of a general cargo ship at the port of Cagliari in Sardinia,

October 16, 2015
Total Views: 189

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Bad Weather Hampers ‘Flinterstar’ Salvage Off Belgium
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Bad Weather Hampers ‘Flinterstar’ Salvage Off Belgium

  Oil removal operations from the wrecked Flinterstar off the coast of Belgium were halted for a third straight day Thursday due to weather.

October 15, 2015
Total Views: 153

Capsized Livestock Carrier Causing a Huge Stink in Brazil
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Capsized Livestock Carrier Causing a Huge Stink in Brazil

  A port town in northern Brazil has been brought to a near standstill more than a week after a livestock carrier loaded with thousands of cattle capsized

October 15, 2015
Total Views: 397

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Ship Photo of the Day – A Glimpse Into the Unmanned Containership of the Future?
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Ship Photo of the Day – A Glimpse Into the Unmanned Containership of the Future?

With all this talk about unmanned ships, could this be a glimpse into the future of containerships? Let’s hope not. But seriously… pictured here is

October 14, 2015
Total Views: 264

WATCH: Norwegian Escape Maiden Call at Hamburg
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WATCH: Norwegian Escape Maiden Call at Hamburg

The Norwegian Escape makes it maiden call at Hamburg on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, arriving at the Blohm + Voss shipyard for final construction and inspection

October 14, 2015
Total Views: 65

An Alcatraz Ferry Captured THE BEST Video of that Great White Shark Attack in San Francisco Bay
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An Alcatraz Ferry Captured THE BEST Video of that Great White Shark Attack in San Francisco Bay

For those of you hiding under a rock this week, a video has been making the rounds on the internet showing a great white shark attacking a seal right

October 14, 2015
Total Views: 2443

Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Keel Laid for Sea Shepherd’s ‘Dream Ship’ at Damen
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Keel Laid for Sea Shepherd’s ‘Dream Ship’ at Damen

The keel has been laid for the new flagship of the controversial marine wildlife conservation organization, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, at Damen

October 13, 2015
Total Views: 740

WATCH: Daring Rescue Caught on Camera
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WATCH: Daring Rescue Caught on Camera

This rescue was carried out by the Italian Coast Guard off the coast of Sicily this week after the Master of the vessel apparently lost consciousness during

October 13, 2015
Total Views: 78

Monday, October 12, 2015
Record Load: Watch Maersk Triple-E Leave Port with 17,152 TEU
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Record Load: Watch Maersk Triple-E Leave Port with 17,152 TEU

The Triple-E containership Madison Maersk leaves the Port of Rotterdam carrying 17,152 TEU – a record according to Maersk. Maersk says the vessel also

October 12, 2015
Total Views: 68

Friday, October 9, 2015
Norwegian Owner Østensjø Rederi Commissions Newbuild Wind Farm Service Vessel
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Norwegian Owner Østensjø Rederi Commissions Newbuild Wind Farm Service Vessel

  Norwegian based shipping company Østensjø Rederi is constructing a new wind farm service vessel after landing a five-year contract from DONG Energy,

October 9, 2015
Total Views: 105

MV Flinterstar A Total Loss Off Belgium
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MV Flinterstar A Total Loss Off Belgium

  Salvage of the partially sunken MV Flinterstar following a collision with an LNG carrier earlier this week off the coast of Belgium kicks into high gear

October 9, 2015
Total Views: 544