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.


Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The M/V Dali after it was refloated, May 20, 2024. Unified Command Photo
Shipping

Dali Crew’s Departure in Question Amid Ongoing Litigation Over Bridge Collapse

Lawyers are seeking to prevent crew members of the containership Dali from leaving the U.S. amid ongoing litigation related to the Francis Scott Key Bridge

June 19, 2024
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Photo shows the M/V Tutor sinking after it was struck by a Houthi unmanned vessel on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Shipping

Shipping Industry Calls for Action After Tutor Sinking in Red Sea

The international shipping industry has voiced its outrage and concern following the reported sinking of the M/V Tutor. One crew member is feared lost after

June 19, 2024
Total Views: 5931

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
OceanGate Expeditions/Handout via REUTERS
Accidents

Coast Guard Investigation into Titan Submersible Disaster Delayed

The U.S. Coast Guard says its investigation into the tragic loss of the Titan submersible on June 18, 2023, will take longer than expected as we approach the

June 18, 2024
Total Views: 2575

Photo shows the M/V Tutor sinking after it was struck by a Houthi unmanned vessel on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
Shipping

M/V Tutor Sinks After Houthi Attack in Red Sea

The M/V Tutor appears to have sunk after it was struck in the stern last week by an unmanned surface vessel in the Red Sea. The sinking marks the

June 18, 2024
Total Views: 10858

Aerial photo historic SS United States in Philadelphia
Shipping

Historic ‘SS United States’ Faces Eviction from Philadelphia Pier

The SS United States, America’s sole remaining historic ocean liner, is under threat of eviction from a Philadelphia pier following a recent court

June 18, 2024
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A Yemeni Coast Guard boat sails near the Galaxy Leader commercial ship, seized by Yemen's Houthis last month, off the coast of al-Salif, Yemen, December 5, 2023.
Shipping

‘Galaxy Leader’ Crew Held Hostage for 200 Days by Houthi Militants

The manager of the seized car carrier Galaxy Leader is renewing its plea for the release of 25 crew members held hostage by Houthi militants on board the

June 18, 2024
Total Views: 2188

Monday, June 17, 2024
A screengrab of video allegedly showing a Houthi UAV attack on the bulk carrier MV Cyclades.
Shipping

U.S. Dishes Out New Sanctions Targeting Houthi Weapons Network

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced new sanctions on two individuals, including a tanker master, and

June 17, 2024
Total Views: 2884

French frigate escort. Photo: EUNAVFOR
Shipping

Industry Mixed on Duration of Prolonged Red Sea Crisis

The maritime industry faces an uncertain future due to the ongoing Red Sea crisis, with a majority of industry insiders predicting the issues will continue

June 17, 2024
Total Views: 2374

Dredging vessel Vox Maxima is seen in the waters off Sentosa after a collision with a bunker vessel resulting in an oil spill, in Singapore, June 15, 2024. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Accidents

Dredger Collision with Bunker Tanker Causes Oil Spill in Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been working to container and clean up a bunker fuel oil spill involving a Netherlands-flagged dredger,

June 17, 2024
Total Views: 2721

The Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal courtesy Georgia Ports Authority
Ports

Retail Strength Drives Container Volume Growth at Port of Savannah

The Port of Savannah has witnessed significant growth in container volumes due to a strengthening retail market and an influx of new customers. In May, the

June 17, 2024
Total Views: 1112

Stock photo of the bow of a ship at anchor
Shipping

European Consortium Acquires Maritime Service Provider V.Group

V.Group, a leading ship management and maritime service provider, has been bought by a consortium led by European investment fund manager STAR Capital. Other

June 17, 2024
Total Views: 813

Friday, June 14, 2024
Maersk ship entering the Port of Rotterdam
Shipping

Container Spot Rates Set to Rise Further

Ocean freight container shipping spot rates are set to increase further, but growth may be slowing, according to ocean freight rate benchmarking firm Xeneta.

June 14, 2024
Total Views: 2187

The San Pedro Bay Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Photo Courtesy Port of Long Beach
Shipping

Trade Slows at Southern California Ports in May

Southern California ports reported a slowdown in trade in May, with cargo volumes at the San Pedro Port Complex coming in below last year. At the Port of Long

June 14, 2024
Total Views: 775

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Indian Navy's guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam responds as smoke rises from Marlin Luanda, at the location given as Gulf of Aden. Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Missile Attack on Bulk Carrier in Gulf of Aden Leaves Crew Member Severely Injured

Houthis escalate attacks on merchant shipping, striking two ships in as many days. The U.S. Central Command says a crew member of a bulk carrier was severely

June 13, 2024
Total Views: 23258

A French Navy warship escorts a CMA CGM containership in the Red Sea. Photo courtesy French Forces
Shipping

U.S. Intelligence Report Reveals Effects of Houthi Attacks on International Trade

A new report from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) highlights the disruptive impact of Houthi attacks on international trade. The report, titled “Yemen:

June 13, 2024
Total Views: 3103

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

California Senate Committee Passes Bill Improving Safety of Harbor Vessel Emissions Regulation

The California Senate Transportation Committee has unanimously passed AB 1122, a bill ensuring the California Air Resources Board (CARB) cannot mandate the

June 13, 2024
Total Views: 1151

The MSC Flaminia containership on fire in the mid-Atlantic in 2012.
Shipping

Cargo Integrity Group Identifies ‘Cargoes of Concern’ to Boost Global Supply Chain Safety

The Cargo Integrity Group, an industry collective dedicated to improving safety in the global supply chain, has identified fifteen specific goods commonly

June 13, 2024
Total Views: 1048

A view of the half-sunk cargo ship OS 35 in Catalan Bay after its collision with an LNG tanker near Gibraltar
Accidents

Safety Improvements in Dry Bulk Shipping Sector Noted by INTERCARGO

A new report from the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) shows a decade-long trend of safety improvements in the dry bulk shipping

June 13, 2024
Total Views: 673

an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Reports Mixed Results for May

Despite a slight 3% drop from last year’s figures, the Port of Los Angeles processed 752,893 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in May, maintaining an

June 13, 2024
Total Views: 347

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Salvors continue working to clear the Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage, May 23, 2024, in an effort to reopen the full 700 ft wide Fort McHenry Federal Channel. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Christopher Rosario
Shipping

Dwell Times Stabilize as Port of Baltimore Resumes Full Operations

The Port of Baltimore has officially reopened and resumed operations at full capacity, marking a major milestone in the massive cleanup effort after the M/V

June 12, 2024
Total Views: 934