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.


Monday, November 27, 2023
Offshore converter platform. Photo courtesy MEYER WERFT
Cruise Ships

Meyer Werft Enters Offshore Converter Platform Market

German cruise ship-builder MEYER WERFT has announced it entry into the offshore converter platform market with a collaboration with Dragados Offshore. The

November 27, 2023
Total Views: 3171

An aerial view of a Swire Project ship carrying wind turbine blades
Shipping

Swire Projects Launches Transpacific Project Cargo Service

Swire Projects, the projects and heavy lift shipping arm of Swire Shipping, has officially launched a dedicated semi liner service connecting East Asia with

November 27, 2023
Total Views: 1210

The ONE Integrity with 21,954 TEUs loaded in the Port of Singapore. Photo courtesy ONE
Shipping

ONE Sets New Cargo Record

Shipping line Ocean Network Express is claiming a new world record with the loading of 21,954 twenty-foot equivalent (TEUs) containers on board a single ship.

November 27, 2023
Total Views: 2421

The USS Mason pictured in the Gulf of Aden with the Japanese Navy Fubuki-class destroyer Akebono, November 25, 2023. Japanese Navy Photo
Defense

U.S. Navy Destroyer, Tanker Targeted by Ballistic Missiles off Yemeni Coast

The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed that two ballistic missiles were launched towards the USS Mason and a commercial tanker from Yemen early Monday

November 27, 2023
Total Views: 71755

Friday, November 24, 2023
File photo of a Stolt tanker departing Newark, New Jersey.
Shipping

Stolt Tankers Orders Six Parcel Tankers in China

UK-based tanker company Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI) has announced a major development in its fleet expansion plans with an order for six stainless

November 24, 2023
Total Views: 2822

An image of the containerized VentoFoil wings. Image courtesy ONE
Shipping

ONE Launches Wind-Assisted Propulsion Trial

Singapore-based shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the commencement of its first wind-assisted propulsion trial. In collaboration with

November 24, 2023
Total Views: 2514

mpv everest fire investigation
Accidents

Fire on ‘MPV Everest’ Highlights Risks of Operating in Remote, Harsh Environments

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released its report into a 2021 fire on board a multi-purpose vessel chartered by the Australian Antarctic

November 24, 2023
Total Views: 4645

The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023. Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Galaxy Leader Owner Calls for Release of Crew After Video Surfaces

The owner of the Galaxy Leader car carrier that was seized by Iran-backed Houthi’s in Yemen is calling from immediate release of its 25 crew members

November 24, 2023
Total Views: 8698

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The container ship MSC Danit is seen the day after U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) marine casualty investigators boarded the container ship, off the Port of Long Beach, California, U.S. October 17, 2021. REUTERS/David Swanson
Shipping

NTSB to Determine Cause of Southern California Oil Spill After Anchor Strikes on Pipeline

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a virtual public board meeting next month to determine the probable cause of a crude oil release that

November 22, 2023
Total Views: 6255

oil tanker
Shipbuilding

Engine Ordered for World’s First Methanol-Powered VLCC

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), a subsidiary of China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI), has placed an order for the first dual-fuel methanol engine in

November 22, 2023
Total Views: 2242

The methanol-fueled container vessel Laura Maersk arrives for an official naming ceremony in Copenhagen, Denmark, September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Tom Little
Shipping

Maersk Signs Largest Green Methanol Offtake Agreement for Low Carbon Shipping

Danish shipping giant Maersk has signed its largest green methanol offtake agreement to date. The agreement, made with Chinese developer Goldwind, will fuel

November 22, 2023
Total Views: 2363

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Offshore

U.S. Approves Empire Wind Offshore Wind Project

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced its approval for the Empire Wind offshore wind project, marking the sixth commercial-scale offshore wind

November 21, 2023
Total Views: 6003

An aerial photo of a container terminal at Port Houston
Ports

Port Houston Records New Loaded Exports Record

Port Houston celebrated a major milestone in October, reporting the highest volume of loaded exports in its history. Compared to the same period last year,

November 21, 2023
Total Views: 1539

Ship propeller file photo
Shipping

Study Reveals Link Between Energy Efficient Ships and Underwater Noise Reduction

A groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of Southampton is shedding light on the connection between energy efficiency and the reduction

November 21, 2023
Total Views: 3152

An illustration of the Havfram WTIVs
Offshore

Havfram Secures Financing for Newbuild Wind Turbine Installation Vessels

Norway-based Havfram, a pure-play owner and operator of Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIVs), has secured financing to fully fund the construction of

November 21, 2023
Total Views: 1298

Monday, November 20, 2023
Photo shows the installation of the first offshore wind turbine at South Fork Wind
Offshore

Milestone: New York’s First Offshore Wind Turbine Installed

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced today the successful installation of the first offshore wind turbine for the South Fork Wind project. The installation

November 20, 2023
Total Views: 3620

A still image from video allegedly showing the capture of the M/V Galaxy Leader.
Shipping

Watch: Houthis Release Video of ‘Galaxy Leader’ Seizure

Yemen’s Houthi group has released video footage allegedly showing the dramatic hijacking of the Galaxy Leader car carrier in the Red Sea. In the video,

November 20, 2023
Total Views: 20973

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

Port of Savannah Sees Notable Uptick in Containership Calls

The Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal experienced a significant increase in the number of containership calls last month, with 129 visits for a 26

November 20, 2023
Total Views: 3453

Image of the BBC Weser provided by AMSA
Shipping

Australia Bans Third Briese Heavylift Ship for Safety Violations

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has taken strict enforcement action against Briese Heavylift GmbH & Co for safety violations, issuing a

November 20, 2023
Total Views: 5332

A Main Pass Oil Gathering Company, LLC helicopter aircrew spotted crude oil during an overflight near Main Pass, Louisiana, November 16, 2023. Photo courtesy Main Pass Oil Gathering Company, LLC
Offshore

Massive Oil Leak Near New Orleans: Over 1 Million Gallons Potentially Released

A suspected pipeline leak near Plaquemines Parish, southeast of New Orleans, could have led to the release of over 1 million gallons of crude oil, the U.S.

November 20, 2023
Total Views: 5231