Mike Schuler

Mike Schuler is the Managing Editor of gCaptain, where he has led editorial operations since June 2008. He oversees daily news coverage on global shipping, maritime security, offshore energy, and industry policy, and has built a reputation for delivering timely and insightful maritime news—often breaking key stories that influence industry discussions. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Financial Management from The Catholic University of America, and a certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization from the University of Arizona. Before joining gCaptain, he held positions at Intrawest Hospitality Management and Union Beer Distributors. His expertise spans supply chain and logistics, energy policy, global trade dynamics, and maritime security. Mike's reporting is known for its clarity, accuracy, and ability to explain complex maritime topics to broad audiences.


Thursday, November 12, 2026
SS United States sinking
Featured

SS United States Sits Upright on Gulf Seafloor After Historic Sinking

The SS United States has settled upright on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico, completing its transformation from record-breaking ocean liner to the

10 hours ago
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Artist's rendering of Saronic's planned Port Alpha shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, showing multiple construction halls, waterfront assembly areas, and large vessels under construction along the quay.
Shipbuilding

Saronic Awards $100 Million-Plus Contract for World’s Largest Shiplift at Texas Shipyard

Saronic has awarded a contract worth more than $100 million to Norway’s Syncrolift to design and supply what the companies say will be the world’s

11 hours ago
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
News

Tanker Ablaze Off UAE as More Attacks Rattle Gulf Shipping

A projectile struck the engine room of the Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker Dominica Prosperity off the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, forcing the

13 hours ago
Total Views: 835

NEOLINE Origin
Environment

Wind-Powered Cargo Ship Neoliner Origin Cuts Fuel Consumption 70% in First Year

French shipping company Neoline says its wind-powered cargo vessel Neoliner Origin has delivered fuel savings of up to 70% during its first year of commercial

14 hours ago
Total Views: 341

Singapore Retains Crown as World’s Leading Maritime Hub
Ports

Singapore Retains Crown as World’s Leading Maritime Hub

Singapore has retained its position as the world’s leading maritime hub, while Shanghai has climbed to second place and Asia now accounts for three of

15 hours ago
Total Views: 318

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Tangier Maersk at the Port of Mobile
Shipping

U.S. Ethanol Could Fuel Growing Fleet of Methanol-Capable Ships, Study Finds

A new study says the United States has enough spare ethanol production capacity to supply a meaningful share of the global marine fuel market, offering

November 11, 2026
Total Views: 537

Aerial view of tanker ship at sea. Stock Photo: Shutterstock/bob63
News

Russian Diesel Faces U.S. Buyer Resistance Despite Trump Sanctions Waiver

US companies are unlikely to import Russian diesel as a tanker full of the fuel idles off the US Eastern Seaboard, experts said, despite President Donald

November 11, 2026
Total Views: 829

IMO Chief Calls for Strict Enforcement of SOLAS Rules in Strait of Hormuz
News

IMO Chief Calls for Strict Enforcement of SOLAS Rules in Strait of Hormuz

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called on governments to step up enforcement of international maritime

November 11, 2026
Total Views: 553

An aerial view of a containership in the Panama Canal's neopanamax locks
Shipping

Panama Canal Raises Daily Transit Capacity as Water Conditions Improve

The Panama Canal is increasing its daily transit capacity to 34 vessels and restoring the maximum allowable draft at its Neopanamax locks to 50 feet, easing

November 11, 2026
Total Views: 474

Ocean Infinity 'Atlantic Net' illustration
News

UK Launches ‘Atlantic Net’ to Track Russian Submarines and Protect Undersea Cables

The UK is moving ahead with a £90 million investment in autonomous underwater systems, advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to strengthen the Royal

November 11, 2026
Total Views: 476

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
A containership at the Port of Long Beach
Shipping

U.S. Formalizes Two-Month Extension of China Ship Port Fee Suspension

The Trump administration has formally extended its suspension of port fees targeting Chinese-built and Chinese-operated vessels for another two months, keeping

November 10, 2026
Total Views: 795

The Colonels Island terminal at the Port of Brunswick
Ports

Port of Brunswick Expands Auto Shipping Capacity as Georgia Manufacturing Booms

The Georgia Ports Authority is expanding automotive shipping capacity at the Port of Brunswick as a growing number of global automakers establish manufacturing

November 10, 2026
Total Views: 848

An oil and gas drilling platform stands offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in Dauphin Island, Alabama, U.S., October 5, 2013. REUTERS/Steve Nesius/File Photo
Offshore

U.S. Closes First Oil and Gas Production Loan Under Revamped Energy Financing Program

The U.S. Department of Energy has closed a $480 million loan to modernize 22 offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the department’s first

November 10, 2026
Total Views: 4186

ADNOC Vessel Damaged in Gulf Attack as UKMTO Reports Fresh Tanker Strike Near Hormuz
News

ADNOC Vessel Damaged in Gulf Attack as UKMTO Reports Fresh Tanker Strike Near Hormuz

A vessel operated by ADNOC Logistics & Services was damaged in an attack in UAE territorial waters on Tuesday, as maritime authorities reported a separate

November 10, 2026
Total Views: 1116

SS United States Sinking Moved Up to Wednesday Due to Weather Concerns
News

SS United States Sinking Moved Up to Wednesday Due to Weather Concerns

The historic SS United States will be sunk off Florida’s Gulf Coast a day earlier than planned after forecasts of heavy winds forced officials to move up

November 10, 2026
Total Views: 3749

Monday, November 9, 2026
Stock image of USCG jayhawk helicopter from below
News

Coast Guard Airlifts Four Oil Tanker Crew Members After Suspected Food Poisoning

The U.S. Coast Guard evacuated four crew members from a Cyprus-flagged oil tanker off Puerto Rico on Sunday after they reportedly fell ill with suspected food

November 9, 2026
Total Views: 1168

G7 Launches Global Port Security Network to Combat Drug Trafficking
Ports

G7 Launches Global Port Security Network to Combat Drug Trafficking

France on Monday laurched a new G7-backed network linking major seaports, customs authorities and international organizations in an effort to crack down on

November 9, 2026
Total Views: 753

A sailor observes the oil tanker HELGA
News

IMO Warns of Mounting Human Toll as Attacks on Commercial Shipping Continue

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is calling for stronger protections for merchant ships and their crews as continued attacks in the Middle East,

November 9, 2026
Total Views: 874

A CMA CGM containerships waits at anchor outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles
Ports

U.S. Container Imports Hit 2026 High in September as Extended Peak Season Winds Down

U.S. container imports reached their highest level of the year in September, capping an unusually long peak shipping season that has kept major ports busy

November 9, 2026
Total Views: 904

SS United States Set for Final Voyage Ahead of Historic Sinking Off Florida
Featured

SS United States Set for Final Voyage Ahead of Historic Sinking Off Florida

The historic SS United States, once the fastest ocean liner in the world, is scheduled to leave Mobile, Alabama, on Monday for its final voyage before being

November 9, 2026
Total Views: 7105