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.
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SUNY Maritime College has announced the appointment of Rear Admiral John Okon as the institution’s 12th president. Okon will assume the role on July 1,
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the finalization of contracts for two major offshore wind projects, Empire Wind 1 and Sunrise Wind, as part of the
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Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, has announced a strategic shift that will see the P&O Cruises Australia brand
Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG), a leading offshore drilling contractor, has announced securing new contract fixtures for three of its harsh environment
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a three-month ban on the Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier Peace from entering Australian ports
In a significant step towards environmentally friendly shipping, an innovative ship design for an ammonia-fueled 3,500 TEU container vessel has received
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has praised the approval of the recently adopted amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S (APMM) sees worsening port congestion, especially in the Middle East and Asia, and further increases in container freight rates thanks
The demand for alternative fueled vessels is showing substantial growth. In May 2024 alone, 33 new orders for alternative-fueled vessels were placed, with
Shipping giant Maersk announced on Monday significant delays in vessel schedules due to severe terminal congestion in Mediterranean and Asian ports. The
Officers at the UK’s Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) are initiating planned industrial action on Saturday, June 1, following a dispute on compensation. The
The Panama Canal Authority announced Thursday an increase in the maximum authorized draft of the Panama Canal’s Neopanamax locks to 45 feet, bringing it
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Stella Maris, the world’s largest ship visiting charity and the official maritime charity of the Catholic Church, has issued an urgent call to action to
Oslo-based roll-on/roll-off shipping company, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, has placed orders for four more “Shaper class” vessels. With these new
The Chairman of the Association of Average Adjusters, Burkhard Fischer, highlighted the on-going complexities faced by the maritime industry during the
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