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 11, 2024
Offshore

Eastern Shipbuilding Pioneers First-of-its-Kind Service Operation Vessel Conversion

Eastern Shipbuilding Group is spearheading the conversion of the HOS Rocinante, a first-of-its-kind Service Operation Vessel (SOV) for Hornbeck Offshore

September 11, 2024
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Offshore

Transocean Secures $232 Million Contract for Deepwater Atlas in Gulf of Mexico

Transocean (NYSE: RIG), a leading offshore drilling contractor, has announced a significant new contract for its ultra-deepwater drillship Deepwater Atlas in

September 11, 2024
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Crew members from U.S. Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) 111 and British Royal Navy team embarked aboard HMS Trent (P244) interdicts a semi-submersible drug smuggling vessel in the international waters of the Caribbean Sea
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Seizes $54 Million Worth of Cocaine in Caribbean Sea

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Diligence offloaded more than 4,125 pounds of cocaine at Port Everglades on Monday. The drugs, valued at approximately $54 million,

September 11, 2024
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Shipbuilding

QatarEnergy Launches First LNG Carrier ‘Rex Tillerson’ in Historic Shipbuilding Program

QatarEnergy has inaugurated its first conventional-size LNG vessel, named “Rex Tillerson,” as part of a landmark shipbuilding program. The vessel,

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 965

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Shipping

South Korean Shipping Giant HMM Unveils $17.4 Billion Green Investment Plan

South Korea’s leading shipping company, HMM, has announced a comprehensive strategy to transform itself into a global “green” shipping and logistics

September 10, 2024
Total Views: 1555

Shipping

US-Listed Tanker Companies Ramp Up Share Repurchases

A number of notable US-listed tanker companies have announced significant share repurchase programs this week, signaling confidence in the sector despite

September 10, 2024
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An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in Dauphin Island, Alabama, U.S., October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Offshore

Hurricane Francine Threatens Gulf Oil Production

The U.S. Gulf of Mexico’s oil and gas industry is taking urgent precautions as Tropical Storm Francine is expected to strengthen over the Gulf’s

September 10, 2024
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Shipping

Investigation Underway After MSC Containership Spills Oil in South Africa’s Algoa Bay

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) reports that authorities have initiated an investigation into an oil spill in Algoa Bay. The spill is

September 10, 2024
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Defense

U.S, UK Sanction Russian Cargo Ships for Transporting Iranian Military Supplies

The UK government has announced significant measures against Iran and Russia in response to Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia for use in

September 10, 2024
Total Views: 1609

Ports

Strike Concerns at U.S. Ports Looms Large Over Shipping

As the September 30 deadline for the contract between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX)

September 10, 2024
Total Views: 1761

Accidents

U.S. Coast Guard Set to Hold Hearing into Titan Submersible Loss

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that the Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) hearing into the Titan submersible tragedy will commence on Monday, September

September 10, 2024
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Ports

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Unveil “Gemini Cooperation” Network Options Amid Red Sea Concerns

Maersk A/S and Hapag-Lloyd AG have released an update on their upcoming “Gemini Cooperation,” a long-term operational collaboration set to launch

September 10, 2024
Total Views: 1299

Monday, September 9, 2024
Shipbuilding

Second National Security Multi-Mission Vessel, ‘Patriot State’, Christened at Philly

TOTE Services and Philly Shipyard have christened the second of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs), named Patriot State. The christening

September 9, 2024
Total Views: 5845

Shipping

Gemini Cooperation Agreement Takes Effect Amid FMC Scrutiny

The Gemini Cooperation Agreement between shipping giants Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd took effect on Monday, signaling a major shift in the global maritime industry.

September 9, 2024
Total Views: 2275

Offshore

BOEM Finalizes Environmental Assessment for Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Energy Area

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has completed its final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Wind Energy Area (WEA) in the U.S. Gulf of Maine,

September 9, 2024
Total Views: 1043

Shipping

Washington State Ferries Terminates Sale of Two Vessels, Citing Contract Breaches and Crew Welfare Concerns

Washington State Ferries (WSF) has terminated the sale agreements for two decommissioned vessels, the Elwha and Klahowya, due to the buyer’s failure to

September 9, 2024
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Shipping

Major Shipping Alliance Reshuffle: Premier Alliance to Launch, MSC Unveils Standalone Network

Container shipping lines Ocean Network Express (ONE), HMM, and Yang Ming Marine Transportation have announced the formation of a new alliance named

September 9, 2024
Total Views: 1557

Ports

Potential Port Strike Looms as U.S. Container Ports Brace for Busy September

U.S. container ports are anticipating a surge in volumes this month as retailers prepare for the holiday season amid concerns of a possible labor strike at

September 9, 2024
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Shipping

Australia Seeks Commercial Vessels for ‘Strategic Fleet’

The Australian Government has announced a request for tender for vessels to participate in its Strategic Fleet Pilot program, a five-year initiative aimed at

September 9, 2024
Total Views: 1269

Hurricane Francine Threatens: U.S. Coast Guard Prepares for Impact on Louisiana and Texas Coasts
Marine Weather

Hurricane Francine Threatens: U.S. Coast Guard Prepares for Impact on Louisiana and Texas Coasts

The U.S. Coast Guard is gearing up for the arrival of Tropical Storm Francine, which is expected to intensify into a hurricane before making landfall on the

September 9, 2024
Total Views: 866