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.


Tuesday, September 3, 2024
A silhouette of a ship underway in the distance at dusk
Shipping

Cargo Ship with Ammonium Nitrate Seeks Emergency Port in Norway

A Malta-registered cargo ship named Ruby has sought emergency port in Tromsø harbor, Norway, due to hull damage after a grounding. The vessel,

September 3, 2024
Total Views: 12856

The first offshore wind turbine is installed at Revolution Wind
Offshore

Revolution Wind Installs First Offshore Wind Turbine, Marking Milestone for Rhode Island and Connecticut

Revolution Wind has successfully installed its first offshore wind turbine, marking a significant milestone for Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first

September 3, 2024
Total Views: 3357

FILE PHOTO: Liquified natural gas vessel Kmarin Diamond, the LNG tanker in eight months to arrive at Freeport LNG fire-idled export plant, is seen at the facility in Freeport, Texas, U.S., February 11, 2023. REUTERS/Arathy Somasekhar/File Photo
Shipping

North American LNG Export Capacity Set to Double by 2028

North America’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity is projected to more than double between 2024 and 2028, contingent on the timely completion

September 3, 2024
Total Views: 1112

rongsheng heavy industries shipyard shipbuilding
Shipbuilding

Canadian Shipbuilding Association Calls for Tax on Chinese-Built Ships

The Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association (CMISA) is urging the Canadian government to extend its recent 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric

September 3, 2024
Total Views: 1091

MT SOUNION pictured September 2, 2024, in the Red Sea. EUNAVFOR Photo
Accidents

SOUNION Salvage Operation Faces Setback in Red Sea

The salvage operation for the oil tanker MT Sounion is facing a setback as private companies involved in the rescue efforts have determined that conditions are

September 3, 2024
Total Views: 6068

The commercial dive boat Conception at sunrise prior to sinking, September 2, 2019. (Source: Ventura County Fire Department)
Accidents

NTSB Chair Urges Coast Guard to Implement Safety Management Systems on Anniversary of ‘Conception’ Tragedy

On the fifth anniversary of the Conception dive boat fire that claimed 34 lives, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy renewed

September 3, 2024
Total Views: 916

chevron jack/st. malo platform
Offshore

Chevron Initiates Water Injection to Boost Gulf of Mexico Oil Recovery

Chevron Corporation has launched water injection operations at its Jack/St. Malo and Tahiti facilities in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico to enhance oil and

September 3, 2024
Total Views: 1787

Friday, August 30, 2024
coco development South Carolina
Environment

COSCO Orders 12 Methanol-Powered Containerships

COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry and COSCO SHIPPING Container Lines have signed a contract for the construction of twelve 14,000 TEU containerships with dual-fuel

August 30, 2024
Total Views: 1510

REGENT's Viceroy seaglider
Shipping

U.S. Coast Guard Approves Seaglider Testing in Rhode Island Waters

Rhode Island-based REGENT Craft has received approval from the U.S. Coast Guard for its Navigational Safety Risk Assessment, marking a significant milestone in

August 30, 2024
Total Views: 3771

offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Department of Interior Announces First-Ever Offshore Wind Lease Sale in Oregon

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced plans for the first-ever offshore wind energy lease sale off the coast of Oregon. In October, the Bureau of

August 30, 2024
Total Views: 419

STS Leeuwin II dismasted
Accidents

Australia Launches Investigation After Maersk Containership Hits Sail Training Ship in Fremantle

Australia’s largest sail-training ship, STS Leeuwin II, has been severely damaged in a collision with the containership Maersk Shekou at Fremantle inner

August 30, 2024
Total Views: 1444

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Foss Prevailing Wind docked at new NBFMT deep-water berth
Offshore

New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal Opens Deep Water Berth for Offshore Wind Industry

The New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal (NBFMT) has opened its first deep water berth after two years of construction, marking a significant step in supporting

August 29, 2024
Total Views: 1383

Uncle Blue tug partially sunken
Accidents

NTSB Investigation Reveals Hull Deficiencies in Towing Vessel Sinking

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded its investigation into the partial sinking of a towing vessel on the Lower Mississippi River near

August 29, 2024
Total Views: 4122

The Houthis released video showing them boarding and planting explosives on the deck of the MT SOUNION in the Southern Red Sea. Image from video.
Accidents

Houthis Release Video of Them Blowing Up the SOUNION Tanker

The Iranian-backed Houthi militant group has released video footage showing them boarding and detonating explosives on the oil tanker MT SOUNION off the coast

August 29, 2024
Total Views: 2978

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visits Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Geoje, Republic of Korea, Feb. 27, 2024. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

South Korean Shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean Secures Landmark U.S. Navy Maintenance Deal

Hanwha Ocean, the major South Korean shipbuilder, has secured a groundbreaking contract with the U.S. Navy for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of a

August 29, 2024
Total Views: 1291

An illustration of the Offshore Energy Construction Vessels (OECV) for Island Offshore. Image courtesy VARD
Shipbuilding

Island Offshore Places Order for Second Hybrid Offshore Energy Construction Vessel

Norwegian shipping group Island Offshore has signed a contract with VARD for the delivery of an additional hybrid power Offshore Energy Construction Vessel

August 29, 2024
Total Views: 169

Lloyd’s Register Assigns First Shipboard Carbon Capture Class Notation
Environment

Lloyd’s Register Assigns First Shipboard Carbon Capture Class Notation

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has made maritime history by assigning its first class notation for carbon capture onboard a ship. The Pacific Cobalt, a 50,000 dwt

August 29, 2024
Total Views: 363

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Terminal 6 at the Port of Portland
Ports

Port of Portland Seeks State Support to Maintain Critical Container Service

The Port of Portland has presented a comprehensive business plan to Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, outlining strategies to maintain container service at Terminal

August 28, 2024
Total Views: 829

US West Coast Ports Poised to Gain from Canadian Port Disruptions
Ports

US West Coast Ports Poised to Gain from Canadian Port Disruptions

Recent labor disputes at Canadian ports have created opportunities for US West Coast ports to capture additional cargo volumes, according to a Moody’s

August 28, 2024
Total Views: 732

A Philippine supply boat sails near a Chinese Coast Guard ship during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
Defense

Report: U.S. Open to Escorting Philippine Supply Ships in South China Sea

The head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Adm. Samuel Paparo, says that the U.S. military is open to consultations about escorting Philippine supply ships in the

August 28, 2024
Total Views: 1232