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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The Trump administration’s emergency Jones Act waiver has delivered a windfall to U.S. refiners while doing little to lower fuel prices for consumers,
President Donald Trump has abandoned his proposal to charge a 20% fee on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States will instead seek
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The International Maritime Organization has awarded its highest honor for bravery at sea posthumously to Norwegian rescue diver and chief mate Adrian Willyson
The International Maritime Organization’s Council has adopted a resolution reaffirming freedom of navigation through international straits, condemning
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The United States carried out a fourth wave of military strikes against Iran on Sunday, expanding its campaign to degrade Tehran’s military capabilities
Treasury targets financier tied to Iran’s leadership and exchange houses after renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz President
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Environmental groups lacked standing to sue, clearing another legal hurdle for America’s first offshore LNG export project A federal appeals court has
The U.S. Coast Guard has formally launched the procurement process for its next generation of light icebreakers, issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for up
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