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.


Friday, July 5, 2024
lng tanker
Shipping

Golar LNG Inks 20-Year FLNG Deal in Argentina

Golar LNG Ltd. has finalized agreements with Pan American Energy (PAE) to deploy a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) vessel in Argentina for a 20-year

July 5, 2024
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Viking logo on a funnel
Cruise Ships

Fincantieri and Viking Sign Contracts for Two New Cruise Ships

Fincantieri and Viking have recently signed contracts for the construction of two new cruise ships, based on the designs of previous ships built by Fincantieri

July 3, 2024
Total Views: 1116

Photo courtesy Crowley
Shipping

Crowley Secures $2.3 Billion Contract Extension with U.S. Transportation Command

Crowley has been awarded a $2.3 billion, seven-year contract extension by U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). The contract will enable Crowley to

July 3, 2024
Total Views: 1767

aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Offshore

U.S. Approves Atlantic Shores South Offshore Wind Project

The Department of the Interior has greenlit the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind energy project, marking the nation’s ninth commercial-scale offshore

July 3, 2024
Total Views: 656

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Photo courtesy DOF
Shipping

DOF to Acquire Maersk Supply Service in $1.1 Billion Deal

DOF Group ASA will acquire Maersk Supply Service A/S (MSS) for approximately USD 1.112 billion. The deal will be financed through a combination of cash and new

July 2, 2024
Total Views: 2166

Paris MoU Detention Rates Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Shipping

Paris MoU Detention Rates Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control saw a slight decrease in the overall detention rate in 2023, though it has not returned to

July 2, 2024
Total Views: 1065

A GE Haliade-X Turbine Stands in the Vineyard Wind 1 Project Area South of Martha’s Vineyard. Credit: Eric Haynes
Offshore

Avangrid’s New England Wind Construction and Operations Plan Approved

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has given the green light to Avangrid’s New England Wind Construction and Operations Plan (COP), authorizing the

July 2, 2024
Total Views: 944

File photo of a containership in port
Shipping

Global Trade Trends Show Positive Growth in Early 2024

Global trade trends turned positive in Q1 2024, with goods and services trade increasing by 1% and 1.5% respectively, driven by the US, China, and India,

July 2, 2024
Total Views: 767

Monday, July 1, 2024
M/V Hydrogen One rendering. Illustration credit: Elliott Bay Design Group
Shipping

Maritime Partners Acquires Green Tech Specialist e1 Marine

Maritime Partners has successfully acquired e1 Marine, a company known for its innovative work in hydrogen generation technology for the marine sector. e1

July 1, 2024
Total Views: 794

SC Ports accommodating three ships at Wando Welch Terminal. Photo: SCPA/Walter Lagarenne
Ports

South Carolina Ports Works to Reduce Vessel Delays

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) is working to address ship delays by implementing operational solutions and temporarily pausing toe wall construction as part

July 1, 2024
Total Views: 1122

A tug escorts a containership at the Port of Los Angeles, California. Photo: Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

HMM Designated as Controlled Carrier by Federal Maritime Commission

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the U.S. agency responsible for ensuring a reliable and competitive international ocean transportation system, has

July 1, 2024
Total Views: 2725

UKMTO map shows the approximately location of Sunday's "swarm" attack. Map courtesy UKMTO
Shipping

Merchant Vessel Approached by a Dozen Small Craft in Red Sea: UKMTO

A merchant vessel was approached by a dozen small craft in the southern Red Sea approximately 13 nautical miles southwest of Al Mukha, Yemen, the UK Maritime

July 1, 2024
Total Views: 2741

Friday, June 28, 2024
tanker at sea
Shipping

U.S. Sanctions UAE Companies and Vessels in Response to Iran Nuclear Activities

The U.S. Department of State has announced sanctions on three United Arab Emirates (UAE) companies and eleven tankers over their involvement in the

June 28, 2024
Total Views: 1434

Offshore Wind Turbines At Sea
Offshore

Biden Administration Schedules Second Mid-Atlantic Offshore Wind Lease Sale

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced its plans to hold its second offshore wind energy lease sale in the Central Atlantic. The sale is scheduled

June 28, 2024
Total Views: 705

Thursday, June 27, 2024
A Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessel in port
Shipping

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Multi-Year Contract Valued at $195 Million

Global roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) shipping and vehicle logistics provider, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, has just announced the signing of a substantial multi-year

June 27, 2024
Total Views: 3473

Tugboats spray water on the Spirit of Norfolk passenger vessel after a fire broke out near Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, June 7, 2022. Credit: U.S. Navy
Accidents

NTSB Reflects on Lessons Learned from Marine Investigations in 2023

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its Safer Seas Digest 2023, a comprehensive collection of crucial lessons learned from marine

June 27, 2024
Total Views: 1955

Crystal Turns to Fincantieri for Two Luxury Cruise Ships
Cruise Ships

Crystal Turns to Fincantieri for Two Luxury Cruise Ships

Fincantieri and Crystal have recently announced a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the construction of two high-end cruise ships, with the potential for a

June 27, 2024
Total Views: 1522

A CMA CGM containerships transits the Panama Canal
Shipping

Panama Canal Boosts Capacity on Eighth Anniversary of Expansion Project

The Panama Canal is marking the eighth anniversary of its historic expansion program by increasing its draft and daily transits amid an ongoing water crisis.

June 27, 2024
Total Views: 1118

Rear Adm. Douglas Schofield, commander, Coast Guard Seventh District, presents a Meritorious Public Service Award to Christopher Thornton with the Charleston Branch Pilots Association for his commendable actions related to the uncontrolled acceleration of the MSC Michigan VII at the Charleston Branch Pilots Station in Charleston, South Carolina, June 26, 2024. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Shipping

Charleston Pilot Honored for Saving Runaway Ship

Charleston pilot, Christopher Thornton, was honored with the Meritorious Public Service Award by the U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday for his heroic actions in

June 27, 2024
Total Views: 3133

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Pure car and truck carrier in port
Shipping

SAS Achieves Key Milestone in Gram Car Carriers Acquisition

SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl (SAS) has received acceptances for approximately 93.56% of Gram Car Carriers ASA’s (GCC) issued share capital,

June 26, 2024
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