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.


Thursday, November 7, 2024
Shipping

Cyprus Giants Unite: InterMaritime Shipmanagement Launches with Over 170 Vessels

Cyprus-based Intership Navigation and Interorient Shipmanagement have announced a monumental merger of their ship management activities, including

November 7, 2024
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Offshore

Hurricane Rafael: 22% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico Oil Production Shut-In

As Hurricane Rafael sweeps through the Gulf of Mexico, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is closely monitoring the impact on offshore

November 7, 2024
Total Views: 1258

Offshore

ExxonMobil Guyana Acquires FPSO Prosperity

ExxonMobil Guyana has completed the purchase of the Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) Prosperity from SBM Offshore. The strategic

November 7, 2024
Total Views: 1895

Shipping

Could Trump’s Comeback Reshape the Future of Russia’s Flagship Arctic LNG 2 Project?

As U.S.-Russia Relations Hang in the Balance, Could Trump Shift the Course of Arctic LNG 2? The geopolitical landscape surrounding Russia’s flagship

November 7, 2024
Total Views: 1081

Offshore

Cadeler to Install 64 Giant Turbines for UK Offshore Wind Project

Cadeler A/S has announced a major contract win for the East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm project. The Danish company will provide transportation and

November 7, 2024
Total Views: 952

Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Shipbuilding

Hapag-Lloyd Orders 24 Dual-Fuel Containerships for $4 Billion

German liner Hapag-Lloyd has inked contracts with two prominent Chinese shipyards for 24 new state-of-the-art containerships valued at around US $4 billion The

November 6, 2024
Total Views: 1694

Shipping

Mixed Bag for Shipping Stocks as Investors Weigh Trump Win

U.S.-listed shipping stocks were a mixed bag on Wednesday following President Donald Trump’s re-election as investors responded to anticipated policy

November 6, 2024
Total Views: 1158

Featured

Panama Pulls Flag on Sanctioned LNG Carriers in Crackdown on Russia’s Shadow Fleet

In response to recent U.S. sanctions, the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has initiated the process to deregister four LNG carriers linked to Russian gas

November 6, 2024
Total Views: 15024

Offshore

Hurricane Rafael Threatens Gulf’s Offshore Infrastructure—17% of Oil Production Already Shut In

As Cat 3 Hurricane Rafael barrels towards the Gulf of Mexico, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has activated its Hurricane Response

November 6, 2024
Total Views: 1363

Shipping

NRF Warns Trump Tariffs Could Slash Consumer Spending Power by Billions

A newly released study by the National Retail Federation (NRF) paints a stark picture for American consumers: if President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed

November 6, 2024
Total Views: 1309

Shipping

Red Sea Crisis Pushes Idle Containership Fleet to Record Low as Global Demand Soars

As geopolitical turmoil in the Red Sea disrupts traditional shipping routes, the global container fleet has hit a record low in commercially idle capacity,

November 6, 2024
Total Views: 1297

Featured

Trump’s Victory Sparks Fears of Freight Rate Surge and Trade War Escalation

Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential Election is sending ripples through the container shipping industry being viewed as a potential setback for

November 6, 2024
Total Views: 1366

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Defense

The End of ‘Fat Leonard’: U.S. Navy Bribery Mastermind Sentenced to 15 Years and $55 Million

Leonard Glenn Francis, the infamous “Fat Leonard” behind the largest bribery and fraud scheme ever to hit the U.S. Navy, has been sentenced to 15 years in

November 5, 2024
Total Views: 4386

Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Producers Cut Output Ahead of Storm
Environment

Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Producers Cut Output Ahead of Storm

Nov 5 (Reuters) – Oil and gas producers began shutting in U.S. Gulf of Mexico output and pulling workers off platforms on Tuesday ahead of a

November 5, 2024
Total Views: 2787

Environment

Alternative Fueled Ship Orders Surge as LNG and Methanol Battle for Market Share

October 2024 marked a record-breaking month for alternative fueled vessel orders, with a total of 97 new orders placed, according to the latest figures from

November 5, 2024
Total Views: 772

A screenshot of a video posted to Youtube shows an OOCL containership rolling heavily. Image courtesy Youtube
Featured

Viral Video of OOCL Containership’s Wild Ride Resurfaces, Highlighting the Dangers of Parametric Rolling

An intense clip of an OOCL containership battling rough seas has resurfaced on social media, captivating viewers—and for good reason. This dramatic footage,

November 5, 2024
Total Views: 35961

Shipping

Shell Game on the High Seas: U.S. Busts Turkish National in Venezuela Oil Smuggling Ring

A 37-year-old Turkish national has been apprehended in Miami on charges of conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and the Maduro regime. The arrest

November 5, 2024
Total Views: 2137

Monday, November 4, 2024
Offshore

Guyana and Suriname Emerge as Promising LNG Suppliers, Wood Mackenzie Says

Guyana and Suriname are poised to become significant players in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, according to a recent report by Wood Mackenzie. The

November 4, 2024
Total Views: 1554

Defense

U.S. Navy Extends Life of Ticonderoga-Class Cruisers

The U.S. Navy has announced plans to extend the service life of three Ticonderoga-class cruisers beyond their expected operational timeline. The USS Gettysburg

November 4, 2024
Total Views: 3149

Offshore

Late-Season Hurricane Could Hit Gulf Oil and Gas Production

An are of thunderstorms south of Jamaica is forecast to intensify into Tropical Storm Rafael some time Monday, with further strengthening into a hurricane

November 4, 2024
Total Views: 2227