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.


Friday, September 13, 2024
Defense

U.S. Navy Awards NASSCO $6.7 Billion Contract for John Lewis-Class Oilers

General Dynamics NASSCO has secured a significant contract from the U.S. Navy for the construction of up to eight additional John Lewis-class fleet

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 4421

Shipping

Panama Canal Unveils Strategies to Combat El Niño-Induced Drought

The Panama Canal Authority has been implementing new economic and operational strategies to address water scarcity challenges posed by the 2023-2024 El Niño.

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 2311

Offshore

Gulf of Mexico Oil Industry Reawakens After Francine Shut-Ins

By Marianna Parraga and Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) – U.S. Gulf of Mexico energy firms on Friday were lumbering back from hurricane

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 810

Shipping

Russian Missile Strike on Civilian Ship in Black Sea Escalates Maritime Tensions

A Russian-launched missile strike on a civilian bulk carrier in the Black Sea this week marks the first direct attack on a merchant vessel in the region since

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 9509

Environment

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Chevron to Launch World’s First Wind-Assisted LNG Carrier

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Chevron Shipping Company LLC have announced plans to install the Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind-assisted propulsion

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 2239

Aerial photo historic SS United States in Philadelphia
Shipping

‘SS United States’ Owner Files Urgent Motion Against Pier Operator, Alleging Misconduct and Obstruction

The SS United States Conservancy has filed an urgent motion in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania, accusing Penn Warehousing & Distribution,

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 3026

Accidents

Oil Tanker Breakaway and Grounding Exposes Critical Gaps in Emergency Management

An Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into the February 2022 grounding of an oil tanker in the Brisbane River has revealed significant

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 1634

Accidents

Fatal Fall Prompts Safety Review on UK Sail Training Ship

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report on a tragic incident aboard the sail training vessel Pelican of London, where a

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 2252

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Shipping

Crew Rescued as Offshore Supply Vessel Catches Fire Off South Africa Coast

All 15 crew members were safely evacuated from a burning offshore supply vessel (OSV) near South Africa’s southern Cape, on Thursday. The incident, which

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 3890

Ports

House Committee Warns of Chinese Cranes Threat to U.S. Port Security

A joint investigative report released today by the House Committee on Homeland Security has revealed significant cybersecurity and national security

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 5042

Environment

New Study Reveals Potential for Shore Power to Slash U.S. Port Emissions

A groundbreaking study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has identified significant opportunities for U.S. ports to reduce air

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 1119

Shipping

South Africa Investigates Pharmaceutical Bottles Washing Ashore Amid Uptick in Cargo Losses

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is actively investigating the source of pharmaceutical bottles washing up along the country’s eastern

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 2506

Shipping

Reshuffled Container Alliance Networks Take Shape, Offering Suez and Cape Routes

Container shipping alliances are reshaping their East-West liner schedules for 2025, with new network plans and partnerships emerging as the industry continues

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 1632

Shipping

INTERCARGO Calls for Urgent Review of Carbon Intensity Indicator, Citing Unintended Consequences

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) has submitted proposals to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) urging a review of

September 12, 2024
Total Views: 755

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Shipping

Maersk Tankers Launching New Chemical Tanker Pool

Maersk Tankers, a global leader in the shipping industry, is set to launch a new chemical tanker pool on October 1st, expanding its services and strengthening

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 1953

Accidents

Oil Spill in South Africa: MSC Containership Under Investigation as Wildlife Impact Assessed

An oil spill from the MSC Apollo containership in Algoa Bay, South Africa, is currently under investigation by authorities as its impact on local wildlife

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 1435

Shipping

Peninsula Launches Independent Tanker Company to Expand Freight Operations

London-based marine fuels supplier Peninsula has announced the creation of Hercules Tanker Management (HTM), a new independent entity that will take over

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 937

Marine Weather

Louisiana Energy Hubs, Crop Exports Disrupted Ahead of Francine

By Marianna Parraga, Erwin Seba and Tom Polansek HOUSTON/CHICAGO, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Energy production and agricultural exports out of the

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 1101

September 11, 2001 evacuation from Lower Manhattan, also known as the 9/11 Boatlift
Shipping

The 9/11 Boatlift: The Unsung Heroes of September 11, 2001

In the wake of the tragic events that unfolded on September 11, 2001, when the world witnessed the unthinkable destruction of the World Trade Center in New

September 11, 2024
Total Views: 9867

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
Total Views: 3376