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, July 30, 2024
Accidents

Design Flaw and Inadequate Training Led to Fire on New Staten Island Ferry, NTSB Reports

A new passenger ferry’s engine design and insufficient training for engineering crew members resulted in a fire aboard a Staten Island Ferry in 2022, the

July 30, 2024
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Ports

Konecranes to Build Port Cranes in the U.S. with New Partner Network

Finnish crane manufacturer Konecranes is establishing a network of partners, including steel structure providers and subcontractors, to build port cranes in

July 30, 2024
Total Views: 2189

Shipbuilding

Canadian Shipbuilder Davie Plans Major Investment in U.S. Shipbuilding

Davie, the Canada-based multinational shipbuilder, has announced its intention to make a significant, long-term commitment in the American shipbuilding

July 30, 2024
Total Views: 1860

Offshore

Viaro Energy Acquires Shell and ExxonMobil’s Southern North Sea Assets

Viaro Energy, a leading independent British energy company, has announced that its main operating subsidiary, RockRose Energy Limited, has signed an agreement

July 30, 2024
Total Views: 800

Enterprise Products Partners Reveals Major Expansion of Export Capacity Along Houston Ship Channel
Shipping

Enterprise Products Partners Reveals Major Expansion of Export Capacity Along Houston Ship Channel

Houston, Texas-based Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) has announced a significant expansion project along the Houston Ship Channel due to strong demand

July 30, 2024
Total Views: 822

Monday, July 29, 2024
POV of massive basking shark being struck by a boat. First time ever captured on camera.
Video

Groundbreaking Footage Captures First-Ever Boat Strike on Endangered Shark

In a world-first, researchers have captured video of a basking shark, an endangered species, being struck by a boat off the coast of Ireland. The footage,

July 29, 2024
Total Views: 4436

Offshore

Maryland Offshore Wind Project Nears Federal Approval

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the release of its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed offshore wind project

July 29, 2024
Total Views: 879

An aerial photo of the grounded MV Ultra Galaxy vessel being severely battered by several meter high waves early on Saturday in a remote area of the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of South Africa. (Photo: SAMSA)
Shipping

Grounded Cargo Ship ‘Ultra Galaxy’ Breaks Apart in South Africa

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has reported that the Panama-flagged general cargo vessel, MV Ultra Galaxy, grounded off South Africa’s

July 29, 2024
Total Views: 30260

oil tanker crew member
Shipping

Two Classes at Sea: Happiness Index Reveals Persistent Gaps in Seafarers’ Well-Being

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report by the Mission to Seafarers reveals a mixed but increasingly positive picture of seafarers’ well-being, but

July 29, 2024
Total Views: 1553

Friday, July 26, 2024
Philippines Coast Guard photo of an oil spill after the sinking of the MT Terra Nova.
Shipping

Philippine Coast Guard Responding to Oil Spill from Sunken Tanker ‘Terra Nova’

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has provided an update on the sinking of the MT Terra Nova and the ongoing oil spill response operations in the waters near

July 26, 2024
Total Views: 1557

Offshore

Cyan Renewables Acquires MMA Offshore for $702 Million

Cyan Renewables, Asia’s leading offshore wind services operator based in Singapore, today announced its acquisition of Australian offshore marine services

July 26, 2024
Total Views: 608

Offshore

BOEM Receives Unsolicited Lease Request for Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Area

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced today that it has received an unsolicited lease request from Hecate Energy for commercial offshore wind

July 26, 2024
Total Views: 702

Rosco Poplar’s track, as displayed on the ship’s ECDIS. Source: RP ECDIS, annotated by ATSB
Accidents

Near-Grounding Incident in Great Barrier Reef Attributed to GPS Malfunction

A bulk carrier narrowly avoided grounding in the Great Barrier Reef after a GPS unit onboard started providing false information, an Australian Transport

July 26, 2024
Total Views: 5860

Thursday, July 25, 2024
An up-close image of a Maersk ship in port
Shipping

Maersk Line Limited Settles with U.S. Department of Labor in Whistleblower Retaliation Case

Maersk Line Limited, operator of the largest U.S. flag commercial fleet, has settled with the U.S. Department of Labor, agreeing to change its safety reporting

July 25, 2024
Total Views: 1939

Accidents

NTSB Praises Crew’s Quick Action to Limit Fire Damage to Louisiana Towing Vessel

A ruptured hydraulic hose spraying fuel on a hot engine caused a fire aboard a towing vessel in Louisiana’s Lake Salvador, according to the National

July 25, 2024
Total Views: 2329

maersk arctic
Shipping

MSC Reaffirms Pledges to Avoid Arctic Shipping Route

Swiss shipping giant MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is reaffirming its commitment to refrain from sending its ships through the Arctic, as discussions

July 25, 2024
Total Views: 777

CMA CGM ship at sea
Shipping

CMA CGM Reports Strong Quarter Amid Geopolitical Tensions

French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has reported robust demand for cargo shipping in its second-quarter 2024 results, despite ongoing geopolitical

July 25, 2024
Total Views: 399

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Offshore

Transocean Fleet Update Reflects Rise in Offshore Drilling Dayrates

Offshore drilling contractor Transocean has issued its quarterly Fleet Status Report detailing contract updates for its offshore drilling rigs. The report

July 24, 2024
Total Views: 1769

some of the inhuman conditions seafarers face aboard the Palau flagged cargo vessel, the Serafina. ITF Photo
Shipping

‘Absolute Disgrace’: Israeli Authorities Detain Cargo Ship Over Severe Inhuman Conditions

The Palau-flagged cargo vessel Serafina has been detained by Israeli maritime authorities after an inspection revealed severe inhuman conditions on board. ITF

July 24, 2024
Total Views: 17301

Stock image of a Red Funnel ferry. Dave Smith 1965 / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

Jet Skier Issued Warning Under New UK Law for Crossing Bow of Ferry

A jet skier from Southampton has become the first person to receive a warning from the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) under a new water safety law

July 24, 2024
Total Views: 2415