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, September 12, 2011
Shipping industry wants “UN Force of Armed Military Guards” to replace private security firms on ships
Piracy

Shipping industry wants “UN Force of Armed Military Guards” to replace private security firms on ships

A “Round Table” of international shipping associations including ICS, BIMCO, INTERTANKO and INTERCARGO has urged the UN to establish a “UN

September 12, 2011
Total Views: 81

Trinity II’s lifeboat found in Gulf of Mexico, at least 3 reported dead
Offshore

Trinity II’s lifeboat found in Gulf of Mexico, at least 3 reported dead

Mexican state-owned petroleum company Pemex reported Sunday that 7 of the ten missing persons from the abandoned Trinity IIhave been found alive in the

September 12, 2011
Total Views: 151

Friday, September 9, 2011
USCG Orders Fifth National Security Cutter for $482 Million
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USCG Orders Fifth National Security Cutter for $482 Million

The United States Coast Guard says it has ordered its fifth National Security Cutter from Huntington Ingalls Industries shipyard in a contract worth $482

September 9, 2011
Total Views: 45

Thursday, September 8, 2011
Piracy

Maltese-Flagged Tanker Hijacked

Early on the morning of 8 September, the Merchant Vessel (MV) OLIB G, flagged Malta, was pirated in the East part of the Gulf of Aden. After report from

September 8, 2011
Total Views: 74

Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Bill seeks government funded anti-piracy training program for mariners
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Bill seeks government funded anti-piracy training program for mariners

New Jersey Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R) this week introduced a bill to Congress aimed at clearly defining U.S. policy on the surpression of piracy on the high seas

September 7, 2011
Total Views: 21

Interesting Ship of the Week – The new ‘Ramform W’ class seismic vessel
Engineering News

Interesting Ship of the Week – The new ‘Ramform W’ class seismic vessel

This week’s interesting ship is the new “Ramform W” class seismic vessel, two of which were ordered by Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) earlier

September 7, 2011
Total Views: 281

Marad Honors Merchant Mariners Role in 9/11 Response [VIDEO]
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Marad Honors Merchant Mariners Role in 9/11 Response [VIDEO]

The Maritime Administration has released a new video in honor of the merchant mariners that responded to the September 11th attacks, evacuating hundreds of

September 7, 2011
Total Views: 112

Tuesday, September 6, 2011
“Invisibility Cloak” makes tanks, ships, and even buildings disappear
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“Invisibility Cloak” makes tanks, ships, and even buildings disappear

British defense contractor BAE Systems says it has successfully tested an “invisibility cloak” that allows a vehicle, ship or even a building, to

September 6, 2011
Total Views: 132

Monday, September 5, 2011
BBC Chartering welcomes newbuild hat-trick
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BBC Chartering welcomes newbuild hat-trick

BBC Chartering says it has taken delivery of its new heavy lift vessel, BBC Amber, from Jinagzhou Shipyard in China.  The delivery marks the third newbuild

September 5, 2011
Total Views: 115

Saturday, September 3, 2011
UN Security Council concerned over West Africa piracy
Piracy

UN Security Council concerned over West Africa piracy

The Security Council this week voiced concern over increasing incidents of maritime piracy, armed robbery and reports of hostage-taking in the Gulf of Guinea,

September 3, 2011
Total Views: 105

Friday, September 2, 2011
UK releases historical records of 1 million seafarers
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UK releases historical records of 1 million seafarers

The UK’s National Archive says it is releasing the records of 1 million Merchant Navy seafarers serving from 1918 to 1941 who were part of

September 2, 2011
Total Views: 33

Monday, August 29, 2011
Maersk Goes Bananas
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Maersk Goes Bananas

Who knew bananas were such a hot item in Europe? Today, Maersk Line announced a weekly liner service linking Ecuador with Spain, Turkey and the Black Sea. 

August 29, 2011
Total Views: 45

Pentagon paid $720m in container rental late fees [REPORT]
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Pentagon paid $720m in container rental late fees [REPORT]

Photo Credit: Maersk Line And you thought your late fees at the movie store were starting to add up? According to a report published by USA TODAY, the Pentagon

August 29, 2011
Total Views: 95

Friday, August 19, 2011
captain stuck on toilet runs aground finnish ferry
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Scandinavian ferry runs aground while captain stuck in toilet

The Finnish ferry KING carrying 54 passengers ran aground Friday after its master got stuck in the bathroom, according to a report from Reuters based on a

August 19, 2011
Total Views: 67

Thursday, August 18, 2011
Bollinger responds to DOJ lawsuit
Engineering News

Bollinger responds to DOJ lawsuit

Bollinger Shipyards has issued a statement in response yesterday’s lawsuit filed against them by the U.S. Department of Justice.  The complaint alleges

August 18, 2011
Total Views: 49

Beat the Block [HEAVY LIFT PHOTOS]
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Beat the Block [HEAVY LIFT PHOTOS]

Photo courtesy Royal Navy Yesterday, an 8,000-ton section of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of the Queen Elizabeth class of supercarriers, began the 600

August 18, 2011
Total Views: 19

Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Subsea 7 forced to sell off pipelay vessel amid competition concerns
Offshore

Subsea 7 forced to sell off pipelay vessel amid competition concerns

Subsea 7 S.A.’s Acergy Falcon courtesy GSP The UK’s Office of Fair Trading (OTF) has agreed not refer the merger between Subsea 7 and Acergy SA,

August 17, 2011
Total Views: 132

China launches maritime satellite
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China launches maritime satellite

China has launched a satellite that will survey the maritime environment to help prevent and reduce maritime disasters, according to a report from Voice of

August 17, 2011
Total Views: 21

Tuesday, August 16, 2011
A Sheep Ship Stranded – 67,000 animals stranded at Port Adelaide after break down
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A Sheep Ship Stranded – 67,000 animals stranded at Port Adelaide after break down

A livestock carrier is stranded at Port Adelaide with approximately 67,000 sheep on board. The Al Messilah, an aging Kuwaiti-flagged live animal export vessel,

August 16, 2011
Total Views: 74

Monday, August 15, 2011
A Soviet “smart” barge… [VIDEO]
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A Soviet “smart” barge… [VIDEO]

I wonder if using their backhoe as a giant paddle was part of their plan all along… Or maybe the backhoe and the barge were in cahoots the whole

August 15, 2011
Total Views: 38