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, September 18, 2024
Containership Dali entangled with destroyed baltimore bridge
Accidents

U.S. Sues DALI Shipowner and Manager for $100 Million Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit on Wednesday against the owner and operator of the containership that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge

September 18, 2024
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Navy accepts delivery of future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), Sept. 12. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

U.S. Navy Enhances Sea Base Capabilities with Delivery of Future USS Robert E. Simanek

The U.S. Navy took delivery of its newest Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship, the future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), named after the Korean war hero. The

September 18, 2024
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Shipping

Dry Bulk Ship Recycling Hits 16-Year Low

Dry bulk ship recycling has plummeted to its second-lowest level in 16 years, with only 45 ships recycled so far in 2024, according to BIMCO, the world’s

September 18, 2024
Total Views: 730

Shipping

Maersk: Global Shipping Market Poised for Balance Despite Challenges

The global shipping industry is expected to achieve a more balanced supply and demand environment as it enters the fourth quarter of 2024, according to

September 18, 2024
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Statue of Liberty overlooking Port of New York and New Jersey
Ports

Trade Groups Urge Biden to Act as East and Gulf Coast Port Strike Looms

A coalition of 177 trade associations has appealed to President Biden for immediate intervention in stalled labor negotiations between the International

September 18, 2024
Total Views: 2742

Lengthening the MS Balmoral.
Blog

WATCH: Cruise Ship Lengthening – Engineering Marvel Transforms ‘Balmoral’

Ever wondered how cruise lines supersize their ships? In 2008, the cruise ship Balmoral underwent a significant transformation at Hamburg’s Blohm + Voss

September 18, 2024
Total Views: 2628

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Energy

Carbon Negative Energy – Woodland Biofuels Invests $1.35 Billion in Louisiana for Negative Carbon Facility

Toronto-based Woodland Biofuels has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking $1.35 billion investment at the Port of South Louisiana. The project aims to establish

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 2253

Offshore

Department of Interior Announces Major Offshore Wind Lease Sale for New England Coast

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a substantial offshore wind energy lease sale set for October 29, 2024. The sale will cover eight areas off

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 1714

The MT Sounion pictured September 17, 2024.
Shipping

Exclusive Photos: Fire Continues to Rage on SOUNION Tanker in Red Sea

The Greek-registered oil tanker MT SOUNION has been successfully towed to a safe area in the Red Sea, marking a crucial step in a complex salvage operation.

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 3078

A Philippine supply boat sails near a Chinese Coast Guard ship during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Shipping

WATCH: ‘The Most Dangerous Conflict No One is Talking About’

In this gripping 60 Minutes segment, tensions in the South China Sea reach a boiling point as China and the Philippines clash over territorial claims. The

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 3098

Shipping

Maritime Safety at Risk as Nations Fail to Report Container Inspections

The Cargo Integrity Group (CIG), an industry collective dedicated to improving safety in the global supply chain, is sounding the alarm on a critical gap in

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 2454

Offshore

Equinor’s Johan Castberg FPSO Anchored in Barents Sea

Equinor’s floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) for the Johan Castberg field has been successfully anchored in the Barents Sea,

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 1647

Ports

US East and Gulf Coast Ports Brace for Potential Strike as Container Imports Surge

The U.S. container shipping industry is facing a critical juncture as a potential labor strike threatens to disrupt operations at East and Gulf Coast ports,

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 3902

Offshore

PaxOcean Secures Major Contract for Advanced Offshore Vessels with Greek Shipowner

PaxOcean Group, a leading marine and offshore asset service provider, has signed a significant newbuilding contract with an unidentified Greek shipowner. The

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 997

Shipbuilding

Svitzer Orders World’s First Battery-Methanol Tug

Svitzer, a global leader in towage services, has announced a groundbreaking contract with Turkish shipyard Uzmar to construct the world’s first

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 935

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) encountered and shadowed four Russian Federation Navy (RFN) vessels 57 miles northwest of Point Hope, Alaska, Sept. 15, 2024.
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Encounters Russian Naval Vessels Near Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard reported a significant maritime encounter on Sunday, locating four Russian Federation Navy (RFN) vessels approximately 57 miles northwest

September 17, 2024
Total Views: 15982

Monday, September 16, 2024
Defense

U.S. Navy Commissions First Submarine Designed for Coed Crews

The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest fast-attack Virginia-class submarine, USS New Jersey (SSN 796), in a ceremony held Saturday at Naval Weapons Station

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 4859

Shipping

Biden Administration Invests $300 Million to Modernize U.S. Ferry Systems

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced nearly $300 million in grants to expand and modernize ferry systems across the United States. The

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 1502

Offshore

Maersk Supply Service Secures Major Contract for Newbuild White Rose Field Support Vessel

Maersk Supply Service has been awarded a significant contract by Cenovus Energy to provide a Field Support Vessel for operations in the White Rose Field,

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 1805

Environment

Pioneering Ammonia Transfer in Western Australia Paves Way for Maritime Decarbonization

A consortium led by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has successfully conducted ship-to-ship transfers of ammonia at the Port of Dampier,

September 16, 2024
Total Views: 880