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.


Tuesday, November 25, 2025
.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Caitlin Clemons, Executive Officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750), looks through a set of binoculars at Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21) in the Pacific Ocean
Defense

Coast Guard Launches Ambitious Bid for ‘Maritime Domain Dominance’ Tech

The United States Coast Guard has issued a sweeping Request for Information seeking cutting-edge technologies and services to establish what officials are

November 25, 2025
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A Maersk containership is seen near Suez Canal Bridge which is known as the "Peace Bridge" in the Suez Canal, Egypt, August 6, 2023. Suez Canal Authority/Handout via REUTERS
News

Maersk Eyes Suez Comeback as Red Sea Tensions Ease

The Suez Canal Authority and A.P. Moller-Maersk announced today the extension of their strategic partnership agreement, marking a significant milestone in

November 25, 2025
Total Views: 1286

Graphic rendering of the future USS Lafayette (FFG 65), named in honor of Marquis de Lafayette and his service during the American Revolutionary War. USS Lafayette is the fourth of the new Constellation-class frigates, scheduled to commission in 2029
Defense

Navy Cuts Constellation-Class Frigate Program Short as Shipbuilding Delays Mount

The U.S. Navy announced Tuesday it is terminating four ships from its troubled Constellation-class frigate program before construction begins, marking a

November 25, 2025
Total Views: 14198

Empty HMM containership at sea
Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Confirms $1.5 Billion Containership Order in Largest Deal Since 2007 Boom

South Korean shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai has secured a 2.13 trillion won ($1.5 billion) contract to build eight dual-fuel containerships for South Korea

November 25, 2025
Total Views: 1173

U.S. Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach crew members maintain a security zone a half mile around the ONE Henry Hudson container ship, off the coast of San Pedro, California, Nov. 24, 2025
Accidents

Four Days On, Crews Continue Response to Deep-Seated Cargo Fire Aboard Containership Off Los Angeles

Response operations entered their fourth day on Tuesday as the Unified Command continues efforts to suppress a fire aboard the containership One Henry Hudson,

November 25, 2025
Total Views: 3706

ship at anchor close-up
News

Major Maritime Mutuals Weigh Merger That Could Reshape Shipping’s Insurance Industry

Two of the world’s most established mutual insurance providers serving the global shipping and logistics industries announced today they are exploring a

November 25, 2025
Total Views: 1228

OPC 1 under construction at Eastern Shipbuilding
Defense

GAO Finds Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter Program Mired in Problems

A new Government Accountability Office report has exposed severe problems plaguing the U.S. Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter program, with both

November 25, 2025
Total Views: 7599

Sen. Kelly speaks at a Capitol Hill press conference on the SHIPS for America Act
Shipbuilding

Pentagon Threat to Senator Kelly Casts New Shadow Over Trump Administration’s Maritime Revival

An unprecedented Pentagon threat has erupted just as Washington attempts its boldest shipbuilding revival in decades, raising doubts about whether the

November 25, 2025
Total Views: 2590

Monday, November 24, 2025
hyundai heavy shipyard
Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Celebrates 5,000th Vessel—and a $1.5B Containership Deal

South Korean shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai has become the first shipbuilder in the world to deliver 5,000 vessels, marking a historic milestone half a century

November 24, 2025
Total Views: 1176

The Dragonfire laser weapon system targets a drone at night
Defense

UK Fast-Tracks Naval Laser Weapon After Successful High-Speed Drone Trials

The United Kingdom has awarded a £316 million (US $414 million) contract to defense contractor MBDA UK to develop and deploy DragonFire, the Royal

November 24, 2025
Total Views: 1655

smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

Longer Routes Drive Europe’s Shipping Emissions to New Record

European shipping emissions reached unprecedented levels in 2024, climbing 13% to their highest point since mandatory reporting began in 2018, despite a

November 24, 2025
Total Views: 940

The livestock carrier ship Al Kuwait is pictured in Cape Town harbour, transporting 19,000 cattle from Brazil to Iraq, in Cape Town, South Africa, February 20, 2024. REUTERS/Esa Alexander
Shipping

Chief Officer of Livestock Carrier Among Four Charged in Massive Cocaine Bust Off Western Australia

Four men, including the chief officer of an international livestock carrier, face life imprisonment after Australian authorities intercepted more than 525

November 24, 2025
Total Views: 5651

Engineer Seriously Injured After Accidental Lifeboat Release During Routine Safety Check
Accidents

Engineer Seriously Injured After Accidental Lifeboat Release During Routine Safety Check

A Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation has revealed critical gaps in safety procedures after a crew member sustained serious injuries aboard the

November 24, 2025
Total Views: 1865

File photo of an oil tanker at sea
Shipping

Treasury Expands Iran Sanctions Targeting Shadow Fleet and Military Oil Network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced a comprehensive expansion of sanctions against Iran’s oil export infrastructure, targeting dozens of

November 24, 2025
Total Views: 466

Port Los Angeles container terminal
Ports

West Coast Ports Navigate Tariff Uncertainty as October Volumes Show Mixed Results

The nation’s two busiest West Coast ports delivered contrasting October performances as shifting trade policies and inventory dynamics continue to

November 24, 2025
Total Views: 669

Sunday, November 23, 2025
HMS Severn monitoring the Russian corvette RFN Stoikiy as it transits the English Channel
Defense

Royal Navy Shadows Russian Warships Through English Channel as Maritime Tensions Escalate

Britain’s Royal Navy intercepted two Russian warships transiting the English Channel over the past two weeks in round-the-clock shadowing operations, the

November 23, 2025
Total Views: 1854

Los Angeles Fire Department fireboats are continuing firefighting operations to stop fire aboard cargo vessel One Henry Hudson off the Port of Los Angeles, Nov. 22, 2025
Accidents

Major Containership Fire at Port of Los Angeles

A major fire aboard the container ship ONE HENRY HUDSON at the Port of Los Angeles was brought under control after a coordinated multi-agency

November 23, 2025
Total Views: 5437

Friday, November 21, 2025
Maersk's Charlotte, North Carolina
News

Maersk Establishes Charlotte as Official North American Headquarters

Global logistics giant A.P. Moller-Maersk has officially designated Charlotte, North Carolina as its North American headquarters, marking a significant

November 21, 2025
Total Views: 1152

Thursday, November 20, 2025
offshore rig north sea
Offshore

Interior Department Orders New Five-Year Offshore Leasing Plan, Replacing Biden-Era Program

The Department of the Interior has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s offshore oil and gas leasing framework, directing the Bureau of

November 20, 2025
Total Views: 789

A photo of Crowley mariners accepting the 2025 Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Award
Accidents

Stena Immaculate Crew Members Honored for Life-Saving Actions at Sea

Crowley mariners received prestigious recognition at the 2025 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards on Wednesday, with two crews honored for extraordinary acts of

November 20, 2025
Total Views: 2550