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 9, 2013
Massive Super Post-Panamax Cranes Arrive at PortMiami [PHOTOS]
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Massive Super Post-Panamax Cranes Arrive at PortMiami [PHOTOS]

Florida's PortMiami on Tuesday saw the arrival of four new Super Post-Panamax cranes as the port prepares for larger ships ahead of the opening of the new

October 9, 2013
Total Views: 392

Tuesday, October 8, 2013
MV Smart Stern Refloated and Sunk Off South Africa [PHOTOS]
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MV Smart Stern Refloated and Sunk Off South Africa [PHOTOS]

A salvage team working to remove the MV Smart shipwreck in Richards Bay, South Africa successfully refloated the stern section of the broken capesize bulk

October 8, 2013
Total Views: 563

Salvage Crews Commence Winter Prep of Costa Concordia Shipwreck
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Salvage Crews Commence Winter Prep of Costa Concordia Shipwreck

Salvors in Isola del Giglio have begun securing the Costa Concordia shipwreck for winter as the threat of continued adverse weather

October 8, 2013
Total Views: 47

Monday, October 7, 2013
Three Missing After Dutch Security Vessel Sinks in Collision With Fishing Trawler
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Three Missing After Dutch Security Vessel Sinks in Collision With Fishing Trawler

A search is underway in the North Sea for three missing from a standby security vessel that sank Monday morning following a collision with a fishing

October 7, 2013
Total Views: 30

Friday, October 4, 2013
“A Glimpse Into The Lives Of Somali Pirates” Video Hits BuzzFeed
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“A Glimpse Into The Lives Of Somali Pirates” Video Hits BuzzFeed

The video, titled "A Glimpse Into The Lives Of Somali Pirates", attempts to tackle the issue of Somali piracy with some general yet easily digestible facts and

October 4, 2013
Total Views: 144

Oceaneering International Taps BAE Systems for New Jones Act Subsea Support Vessel
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Oceaneering International Taps BAE Systems for New Jones Act Subsea Support Vessel

Houston-based oilfield provider Oceaneering International (NYSE:OII) has commissioned the construction of a Jones Act-qualified subsea support vessel at BAE

October 4, 2013
Total Views: 168

16 Rescued From Burning Luxury Yacht Off Cairns
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16 Rescued From Burning Luxury Yacht Off Cairns

A passing containership came to the rescue of 16 people Thursday who were forced to abandon a burning luxury yacht off the coast of Cairns,

October 4, 2013
Total Views: 131

Thursday, October 3, 2013
WATCH: OSV Crew in Africa Performs Toto’s “Africa” in Viral Video
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WATCH: OSV Crew in Africa Performs Toto’s “Africa” in Viral Video

You know what they say... When in Africa, create a mimed rendition music video of the 1983 smash hit "Africa" by Toto and post it on

October 3, 2013
Total Views: 669

LILAC Container Fire Blamed on Undeclared Dangerous Goods
Ship Fires

LILAC Container Fire Blamed on Undeclared Dangerous Goods

An incorrect declaration of the contents – omitting that the contents were Dangerous Goods under the IMDG code - was a major contributing factor to a

October 3, 2013
Total Views: 63

Wednesday, October 2, 2013
A Whale TMT Shipping
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Abandoned ‘A WHALE’ Master Honored with Seafarer of The Year Award

Former Master of the abandoned Liberian-flagged oil/ore carrier 'A Whale' took home the Seafarer of The Year award at the Lloyd's List Awards held in London

October 2, 2013
Total Views: 43

World’s Fastest Ship Put to Work in Argentina
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World’s Fastest Ship Put to Work in Argentina

The high speed, dual fuel ferry commenced service Wednesday shuttling passengers at lightship speed on the Rio Plato between Buenos Aires and Montevideo,

October 2, 2013
Total Views: 299

Tuesday, October 1, 2013
WATCH: Sneak Peek at Discovery Channel’s Triple-E Special
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WATCH: Sneak Peek at Discovery Channel’s Triple-E Special

The Discovery Channel has been working with Maersk Line on a documentary on the construction of the world's largest ship, Maersk Line's new 18,000 TEU

October 1, 2013
Total Views: 107

Monday, September 30, 2013
Fire Reported on CMA CGM Containership Off Table Bay, South Africa
Ship Fires

Fire Reported on CMA CGM Containership Off Table Bay, South Africa

Crews in South Africa responded over weekend to a fire that broke out in the cargo hold of a fully-laden containership which was at anchor just off the Port of

September 30, 2013
Total Views: 92

Lego Unveils Maersk Line Triple-E Building Block Kit
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Lego Unveils Maersk Line Triple-E Building Block Kit

Danish toy brick building group Lego has unveiled its plans for a Lego-version of Maersk Line's record breaking Triple-E, aka the world largest

September 30, 2013
Total Views: 595

Friday, September 27, 2013
Jumbo’s K3000 Heavy Lift Ship Launch Calls for Jumbo HD Photos
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Jumbo’s K3000 Heavy Lift Ship Launch Calls for Jumbo HD Photos

Jumbo this month saw the launch of the first ship in the heavy lift company’s new K3000 class, named Jumbo Kinetic, at the Brodosplit Shipyard in Split,

September 27, 2013
Total Views: 58

Jumbo’s K3000 Heavy Lift Ship Launch Calls for Jumbo Photos
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Jumbo’s K3000 Heavy Lift Ship Launch Calls for Jumbo Photos

Jumbo Shipping this month saw the launch of the first ship in the heavy lift company's new K3000 class, named Jumbo Kinetic, at the Brodosplit Shipyard in

September 27, 2013
Total Views: 148

Cargo Ships Collide Off Japan – Update
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Cargo Ships Collide Off Japan – Update

The Japanese-flagged cargo ship Eifuku Maru No. 18 capsized after colliding with the Sierra Leone-flagged Jia Hui about 7 miles west of Izu Oshima island,

September 27, 2013
Total Views: 51

Thursday, September 26, 2013
Norway’s Inocean Chosen to Design New Arctic Drillship for Statoil
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Norway’s Inocean Chosen to Design New Arctic Drillship for Statoil

An independent naval architecture firm in Norway has been awarded a contract for the concept design and option for the Front End Engineering Design for a new

September 26, 2013
Total Views: 130

USCG Exercises Option for Six Additional Fast Response Cutters at Bollinger Shipyards
Shipbuilding

USCG Exercises Option for Six Additional Fast Response Cutters at Bollinger Shipyards

Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana this week has been awarded a $250 million contract for the construction of six additional Sentinel-class Fast

September 26, 2013
Total Views: 49

IMO Marks World Maritime Day With Call for Sustainable Development
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IMO Marks World Maritime Day With Call for Sustainable Development

Today marks the 36th annual World Maritime Day, celebrating the theme "Sustainable Development: IMO's contribution beyond

September 26, 2013
Total Views: 20