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, May 22, 2024
Shipping

Container Shipping Industry Bounces Back with $5.4 Billion Profit in Q1 2024

The container shipping industry has reported profits of $5.4 billion in the first quarter of 2024, marking an impressive turnaround following six consecutive

May 22, 2024
Total Views: 1237

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Ports

Georgia Ports Set New Ro-Ro Cargo Record

The Georgia Ports Authority reported a record 80,600 units of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in April, a 44% increase compared to the same month last year. April 2024

May 21, 2024
Total Views: 1377

Accidents

Containership Loses Propulsion Due to Cracked Propeller Blade

A crack in a propeller blade of a Matson containership led to a loss of hyrdraulic oil and propulsion while transiting the Pacific Ocean, the National

May 21, 2024
Total Views: 7638

Shipping

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Launches Investigation into Canadian Ballast Water Regulations

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, an independent agency responsible for regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system, has launched an

May 21, 2024
Total Views: 2228

Monday, May 20, 2024
Offshore

Jan De Nul Group Orders Second XL Cable-Laying Vessel to Bolster Renewable Energy Transition

Jan De Nul Group announced a major expansion to their fleet with the order of an additional XL cable-laying vessel. This move is another significant investment

May 20, 2024
Total Views: 1396

Ports

Port of Los Angeles Reports Another Busy Month for Cargo Volumes

The Port of Los Angeles reported its ninth consecutive month of year-on-year growth, handling 770,337 container units in April 2024. This marks a 12% increase

May 20, 2024
Total Views: 1497

Defense

USS Carney Returns Home from Historic Deployment Fighting Houthi Drones and Missiles

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Carney, arrived back at Naval Station Mayport on Florida, marking the end of a historic seven-month

May 20, 2024
Total Views: 1908

Shipping

Saltchuk to Acquire Overseas Shipholding Group in $950 Million Deal

Seattle-based Saltchuk Resources, a diverse freight transportation and services company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Overseas

May 20, 2024
Total Views: 2287

Friday, May 17, 2024
Shipping

PHOTOS: ‘M/V Happy Star’ Transports Eleven Tugs from Asia to Europe

Damen Shipyards and BigLift Shipping have transported eleven Damen tugs from Vietnam and China to Europe in a single voyage. This undertaking was completed in

May 17, 2024
Total Views: 4481

Defense

UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary Officers to Begin Industrial Action Amid Ongoing Pay Dispute

Officers of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) represented by Nautilus International, have announced plans for industrial action starting 1 June 2024, the union

May 17, 2024
Total Views: 1499

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Shipping

Panama Canal Slowly Returning to Normal Operations

The increase in water levels in the Panama Canal has sparked hopes of a potential return to normal operations for container shipping after over a year of

May 16, 2024
Total Views: 3923

Piracy

Suspected Somali Pirates to Stand Trial in Seychelles

The European Union’s counter-piracy naval force, Operation ATALANTA, has transferred six suspected Somali pirates to Seychelles, where they will stand

May 16, 2024
Total Views: 1416

Accidents

Oil Spill Contained After Barge Hits Galveston Bridge

A Unified Command has been established to manage the response to the barge strike on the Pelican Island Causeway in Galveston, Texas. The MMLP 321 barge, owned

May 16, 2024
Total Views: 1112

Environment

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Unveils World’s First Methanol-Powered Tugboat

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has unveiled the world’s first methanol-powered tugboat, the Methatug, as part of its goal to become climate-neutral by 2050.

May 16, 2024
Total Views: 559

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Shipping

Carnival Corporation, Seaspan Equip Entire Fleets with Starlink Internet

Carnival Corporation, the world’s leading cruise company, has announced the successful installation of SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet

May 15, 2024
Total Views: 1910

Shipping

Reports of Pollution After Barge Hits Bridge in Galveston, Texas

A barge strike on Galveston Island’s Pelican Island Bridge on the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway has led to the closure of the waterway and reports of

May 15, 2024
Total Views: 3187

Shipping

China-Linked Hackers Targeted Commercial Shipping Companies: Report

A China-linked cyber espionage group known as Mustang Panda has allegedly introduced malware to gain remote access to computer systems belonging to commercial

May 15, 2024
Total Views: 1462

Offshore

Seadrill Sets New Record with Cycle-High Dayrate of $545,000

Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill Limited (NYSE & OSE: SDRL) reported a record dayrate of $545,000 for a one-well contract in the first quarter of

May 15, 2024
Total Views: 915

Ports

Brooklyn Marine Terminal Set for Major Overhaul

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, have announced plans to overhaul

May 15, 2024
Total Views: 1167

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The U.S. Coast Guard, Washington Department of Ecology and other agencies respond to the vessel North American after it sank at a pier in Seattle May 14, 2024. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Accidents

Crabbing Vessel Sinks at Seattle Pier

A 91-foot crabbing vessel named North American sank at a pier in Seattle early Tuesday morning, triggering a response from the U.S. Coast Guard and several

May 14, 2024
Total Views: 4463