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, September 6, 2014
Mysterious ‘Haze’ Closes Portion of Mississippi River
News

Mysterious ‘Haze’ Closes Portion of Mississippi River

A 10-mile stretch of the Lower Mississippi River was closed Friday due a mysterious white haze, the U.S. Coast Guard

September 6, 2014
Total Views: 24

Friday, September 5, 2014
You Won’t Believe the Size of This ‘Shrimp’ Caught in Florida
Blog

You Won’t Believe the Size of This ‘Shrimp’ Caught in Florida

There are a number of ways the world's oceans can scare the crap out of you... and this is definitely one of

September 5, 2014
Total Views: 69

Decision to Abandon Rena Wreckage Heads to Environment Court
Accidents

Decision to Abandon Rena Wreckage Heads to Environment Court

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council will not to make the decision to abandon the wreck of the MV Rena at Astrolabe

September 5, 2014
Total Views: 158

Cargo Ship Crewmember Goes Missing in UK
News

Cargo Ship Crewmember Goes Missing in UK

A search is underway for a missing crewmember from a Dutch-flagged cargo ship who is believed to have fallen overboard in the River Humber this

September 5, 2014
Total Views: 36

Thursday, September 4, 2014
cargo ship
News

IMO Joins Ebola Travel Task Force

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has joined the World Health Organization's international ad hoc Ebola Travel and Transport Task Force as part of

September 4, 2014
Total Views: 15

Master Fined Over Offshore Wind Farm Collision
Offshore

Master Fined Over Offshore Wind Farm Collision

The Master of a wind farm support vessel has been ordered to pay £3,000 (nearly US $5,000) in fines and costs over a collision with a wind turbine in the

September 4, 2014
Total Views: 61

One Dead, One Missing After Cargo Ship Capsizes in Sea of Japan
News

One Dead, One Missing After Cargo Ship Capsizes in Sea of Japan

One crewmember is dead and another is still missing after a cargo ship carrying timber capsized Thursday in the Sea of Japan, RIA Novosti has

September 4, 2014
Total Views: 273

Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Drunk Captain Jailed in UK
News

Drunk Captain Jailed in UK

A Latvian ship captain has pleaded guilty and sentenced to serve four months in prison in the UK for navigating his ship with a blood alcohol content of

September 3, 2014
Total Views: 86

rongsheng heavy industries shipyard shipbuilding
Shipping News

Dryships Cancels Newbuild Orders at Rongsheng

NASDAQ-listed DryShips Inc. (DRYS) says it has pulled the trigger on the cancellation of newbuilding contracts for four four ice-class panamax bulker vessels

September 3, 2014
Total Views: 29

Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Norwegian Cruise Lines to Acquire Prestige Cruises for $3 Billion

Norwegian Cruise Lines to Acquire Prestige Cruises for $3 Billion

Norwegian Cruise Lines announced Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire Miami-based upper-premium and luxury cruise ship operator Prestige Cruises International

September 2, 2014
Total Views: 71

Video: RNLI Crew Rescues Missing Dog From England’s Tallest Cliffs
News

Video: RNLI Crew Rescues Missing Dog From England’s Tallest Cliffs

A volunteer crew from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution this weekend rescued a stranded dog from some of England's tallest cliffs more than a week after

September 2, 2014
Total Views: 27

Monday, September 1, 2014
Marine Corps Helicopter Crashes In Gulf of Aden While Landing Aboard Navy Ship
Incidents

Marine Corps Helicopter Crashes In Gulf of Aden While Landing Aboard Navy Ship

Only minor injuries are being reported after a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter crashed in the Gulf of Aden today while attempting to land aboard a U.S. Navy ship,

September 1, 2014
Total Views: 223

Time-Lapse Video: PNW U.S. Coast Guard Crews Prepare for The Week
Blog

Time-Lapse Video: PNW U.S. Coast Guard Crews Prepare for The Week

Last month we saw a day in the life onboard the Edith Maersk and APL Boston 1 year after MLC 2006. Now here’s a video from the U.S. Coast

September 1, 2014
Total Views: 11

Friday, August 29, 2014
Altantic Offshore PSV Gets Artist’s Touch
Blog

Altantic Offshore PSV Gets Artist’s Touch

Norwegian offshore shipowner Atlantic Offshore can now boast that it is the owner of the "coolest looking" vessel in the North Sea following the delivery and

August 29, 2014
Total Views: 102

Pirates Hijack Thai Oil Tanker Off Malaysia
Piracy

Pirates Hijack Thai Oil Tanker Off Malaysia

A pirate gang operating in Malaysian waters hijacked an oil products tanker on Thursday off the small of island of Pulau Tioman before making off with the

August 29, 2014
Total Views: 97

Kenya Blows Up Ship Caught Smuggling Heroin – PHOTOS
Incidents

Kenya Blows Up Ship Caught Smuggling Heroin – PHOTOS

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday proudly gave an order to Kenyan Defence Forces to destroy a ship and drugs at the center of a record heroin bust in

August 29, 2014
Total Views: 311

Thursday, August 28, 2014
Port of Long Beach Cargo Operations Resume After Storm Surge
News

Port of Long Beach Cargo Operations Resume After Storm Surge

The Port of Long Beach resumed full cargo-handling operations Thursday after the storm surge produced by Hurricane Marie

August 28, 2014
Total Views: 52

Two Swim to Safety After Tug Capsizes and Sinks on Chicago’s Calumet River
Incidents

Two Swim to Safety After Tug Capsizes and Sinks on Chicago’s Calumet River

Two crewmembers of a 57-foot tugboat were able to swim to shore after their vessel capsized and sank in the Calumet River near the 106th St. Bridge in Chicago

August 28, 2014
Total Views: 42

Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Disabled MT Pine Galaxy Arrives In San Francisco Bay
Incidents

Disabled MT Pine Galaxy Arrives In San Francisco Bay

The disabled MT Pine Galaxy was towed into San Francisco Bay on Wednesday exactly two weeks after an engine room fire cut power to the ship and killed one

August 27, 2014
Total Views: 73

Australia Bans Containership Over Repeat Offenses
Shipping News

Australia Bans Containership Over Repeat Offenses

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued a order banning to the Liberian-flagged containership MV Vega Auriga from Australia's ports over repeated

August 27, 2014
Total Views: 70