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, January 2, 2024
Shipping

Maersk Halts Red Sea Voyages ‘Until Further Notice’

Maersk said it will continue pausing transits through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden until further notice following an attack on one its vessels over the

January 2, 2024
Total Views: 3498

Saturday, December 30, 2023
maersk ship
Shipping

Update: Maersk Ship Hit by Missile, Avoids Boarding in the Red Sea

A Maersk containership has been hit by a missile in the Red Sea, the U.S. has reported. Hours later, the same ship was swarmed by Houthi boats, but the

December 30, 2023
Total Views: 157272

Accidents

Fire on Cargo Ship Carrying Lithium-Ion Batteries Near Dutch Harbor

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a fire on a cargo ship carrying lithium-ion batteries near Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The fire is contained but still ongoing,

December 30, 2023
Total Views: 24919

Friday, December 29, 2023
Shipping

Hijacked Galaxy Leader Owner Encouraged by Reports of Imminent Release of Crew

The owner of the Galaxy Leader car carrier that was hijacked by the Houthis as it transited the Red Sea in November says it is encouraged by reports of

December 29, 2023
Total Views: 10761

Defense

Denmark to Send Frigate to Join US-Led Naval Operation in the Red Sea

In an effort to combat Houthi attacks on civilian shipping in the Red Sea, Denmark has announced its plans to send a frigate to join the U.S.-led Operation

December 29, 2023
Total Views: 3485

Thursday, December 28, 2023
Shipping

The Maritime Stories That Made 2023

This year proved once again that the maritime industry is one of the most important and exciting industries on the planet. As 2023 comes to a close,

December 28, 2023
Total Views: 6147

Shipping

U.S. Sanctions Entities Aiding Iranian Financial Support to Houthis

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced new sanctions against one individual and three entities for helping the flow of Iranian financial assistance

December 28, 2023
Total Views: 1059

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Equinor and Shell Finalize Sparta Deepwater Development in Gulf of Mexico
Offshore

Equinor and Shell Finalize Sparta Deepwater Development in Gulf of Mexico

Norwegian energy company Equinor and Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell, have announced the final investment decision for the Sparta deepwater

December 27, 2023
Total Views: 2833

Offshore

Island Offshore Secures Long-Term Contract for Island Condor

Norwegian offshore service vessel provider, Island Offshore, has announced that it has secured a long-term employment contract for the walk-to-work vessel

December 27, 2023
Total Views: 1393

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Shipping

CMA CGM Planning to Gradually Increase Sailings Through the Red Sea

French shipping line CMA CGM is working plans to gradually increase the number of sailings through the Red Sea, however the timing and scope of its plans

December 26, 2023
Total Views: 4575

The ONE Integrity with 21,954 TEUs loaded in the Port of Singapore. Photo courtesy ONE
Shipping

22,000 TEUs! ONE Claims New Cargo World Record

Shipping line Ocean Network Express (ONE) is claiming a new world record with the loading of 22,000 twenty-foot equivalent (TEU) laden containers on board a

December 26, 2023
Total Views: 6661

Offshore

Seadrill Secures $1.1 Billion Contracts with Petrobras

Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill Limited (NYSE & OSE: SDRL) has been awarded fixed-term contracts by Petrobras for its drillships, West

December 26, 2023
Total Views: 1387

Ports

Port of New Orleans Receives Federal Funding for New Mississippi River Container Terminal

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has been awarded $73.77 million by the federal government to support the construction of a major new container terminal on

December 26, 2023
Total Views: 3299

Sunday, December 24, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Shipping

Maersk Preparing to Resume Transits Through Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Maersk is getting ready to resume transits through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden now that the multi-nation naval coalition Operation Prosperity Guardian is up

December 24, 2023
Total Views: 6740

Friday, December 22, 2023
A map of the latest reported dhow hijacking off Somalia. Image courtesy UKMTO
Piracy

Dhow Reported Hijacked Off Somalia

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says it has received reports that a dhow has been hijacked by heavily armed personnel off Eyl, Somalia. Authorities

December 22, 2023
Total Views: 7930

Shipping

Shipping Industry Focused on Green and Blue Alternatives to Meet IMO Targets

The shipping industry is turning its attention to green and blue alternatives in order to meet the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) targets

December 22, 2023
Total Views: 996

Defense

Austal USA Awarded Contract for US Navy’s Next-Generation Hospital Ships

Australian-based Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) has announced that its U.S. shipyard, Austal USA, has received a $867.6 million undefinitised contract award (UCA)

December 22, 2023
Total Views: 1691

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Shipping

Higher Freight Rates to Offset Costs from Red Sea Diversions -Fitch

Following recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, shipping companies are facing increased costs due to longer voyages around the Cape of Good

December 21, 2023
Total Views: 1915

Offshore

Valaris Acquires Two New High-Spec Drillships at Bargain Price

Valaris Limited, a leading offshore drilling contractor, has announced it has exercised its options for the delivery of two newbuild ultra-deepwater

December 21, 2023
Total Views: 3970

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
CMA CGM Lisa Marie at Port Houston
Ports

Mixed Results for Port Houston as Imports Fall

Port Houston reported mixed results in November as containerized imports through the Gulf Coast’s busiest port fall. Import volumes softened to 137,631

December 20, 2023
Total Views: 1947