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, November 15, 2023
Rem Offshore's subsea vessel Rem Inspector. Photo courtesy Rem Offshore
Offshore

Rem Offshore Secures New Contracts Worth $140 Million, Doubling Backlog

Norway-based Rem Offshore (OSE: REM) has announced new long-term contracts worth US $140 million (NOK 1.5 billion), doubling the offshore vessel

November 15, 2023
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Jane McAllister works a LNG-fueled ZIM containership
Shipping

ZIM Navigates Downturn as Impairment Loss Sinks Earnings

Israeli container shipping line ZIM announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, reporting a $2.2 billion loss driven by a massive $2 billion

November 15, 2023
Total Views: 2296

The M/V Wan Hai 362 departs the Port of Long Beach, California. Picture taken in September 2023. Photo courtesy Port of Long Beach
Shipping

Trade Growth Continues at Port of Long Beach

Cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach saw a significant increase in October, marking the second consecutive month of year-over-year growth. The port

November 15, 2023
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A diver inspects the propeller of the M/V Berge Torre in Turkey.
Shipping

Cocaine Found Tied to Anchor on Berge Bulk Ship in Turkey

Turkish authorities have seized nearly 52 kilograms of cocaine that was found wrapped in plastic and tied to the chain of a ship’s anchor. The operation

November 15, 2023
Total Views: 7609

Wärtsilä Launches First Ammonia-Fueled 4-Stroke Ship Engine
Shipping

Wärtsilä Launches First Ammonia-Fueled 4-Stroke Ship Engine

Wärtsilä has unveiled the marine sector’s first commercially available 4-stroke engine-based solution for ammonia fuel. The Finnish technology group

November 15, 2023
Total Views: 2565

Press Releases

Isle of Man Ship Registry appoints business development manager for northern Europe and Scandinavia

The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is expanding its presence in northern Europe with the appointment of a business development manager to focus on the

November 15, 2023
Total Views: 1030

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
daewoo shipbuilding
Shipbuilding

Hanwha Ocean Bags Order for World’s Largest Ammonia Carriers

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has secured a $498 million order for four very large ammonia carriers (VLAC) from Greece-based LPG shipping company

November 14, 2023
Total Views: 2562

LNG carrier in open sea during daytime
Shipping

North America’s LNG Export Capacity Expected to Double by 2027

North America’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity is set to more than double by the end of 2027 with the addition of new LNG export terminals

November 14, 2023
Total Views: 1782

B+H Shipping's Michael Hudner on the cover of Tradewinds.
Shipping

Watch: Life Lessons from Viral ‘Billionaire Shipowner’ Michael Hudner

This is a fascinating interview with an interesting backstory of how it came to be. A few months ago Youtuber Noah Kagan was out on the streets of New

November 14, 2023
Total Views: 5178

A shore crane works a ship at the Port of Charleston
Ports

South Carolina Ports Reports Strong October Performance

South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) announced impressive performance for the month of October, with container volumes showing signs of recovery and even reaching

November 14, 2023
Total Views: 1190

File photo of the Carnival Glory at sea
Cruise Ships

Coast Guard Searching for Missing Passenger from Carnival Glory

The U.S. Coast Guard is currently conducting a search for a 28-year-old man who is unaccounted for from the Carnival Glory cruise ship. The man has been

November 14, 2023
Total Views: 3013

The Prosperity FPSO at Payara, Guyana’s third offshore oil development on the Stabroek Block. Photo courtesy ExxonMobil
Offshore

ExxonMobil Begins Production at Guyana’s Third Offshore Oil Project

ExxonMobil has announced the start of production at Payara, the third offshore oil development on Guyana’s Stabroek Block, bringing total production

November 14, 2023
Total Views: 1733

Monday, November 13, 2023
Photo of the Surface Ship Support Barge (SSSB). Photo courtesy APTIM
Defense

End of an Era: Navy’s Historic Nuclear Support Barge Decommissioned After 50 Years

In a significant milestone, the decommissioning of the Navy’s radiologically impacted Surface Ship Support Barge (SSSB) has been completed at the

November 13, 2023
Total Views: 44148

A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
Shipping

Shipping Industry Faces Rising Fuel Costs from Energy Transition

The cost of fuel in shipping’s energy transition will increase along with compliance costs, according to an executive at Yara Marine Technologies. The

November 13, 2023
Total Views: 1718

Helsinki Shipyard pictured in 2012
Shipbuilding

Canada’s Davie Shipbuilding Acquires Assets of Helsinki Shipyard

Davie Shipbuilding, Canada’s largest shipbuilder and partner in the country’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, has successfully completed the

November 13, 2023
Total Views: 3628

Odfjell tanker Tankers Bow Olympus on the river Elbe near Wedel, Port of Elbe, April 17, 2021.
Shipping

Odfjell Expands Chemical Tanker Fleet with Six Newbuilds

Oslo-based Odfjell SE, a leading global chemical tanker company, has announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of six newbuildings. The vessels

November 13, 2023
Total Views: 1699

An LNG carrier at night
Shipping

Capital Product Partners Shifts Focus to LNG Carriers

Capital Product Partners L.P. (NASDAQ: CPLP) has announced its entry into an umbrella agreement with Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. and Capital GP L.L.C.

November 13, 2023
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Friday, November 10, 2023
The LNG-powered containership, the CMA CGM, on the river Elbe near the city of Hamburg, Germany, February 14, 2021. Photo: FrankHH / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

CMA CGM Profits Plunge as Container Shipping Market Normalizes

French shipping company CMA CGM saw a significant decline in profit during the third quarter of 2023, as the container shipping market continued to return to

November 10, 2023
Total Views: 5126

Felicity Ace seen burning in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores Islands. Picture was released Friday, February 18, 2022 by the Portuguese Navy. Photo courtesy Portuguese Navy
Shipping

Marine Insurance Market Sees Strong Growth in 2022

Global marine insurance premiums in 2022 increased by 8.3% to $35.8 billion, driven by trade rebound, rising asset values, reduced market capacity, and premium

November 10, 2023
Total Views: 1009

Aerial photo of Seaspan Shipyard's Vancouver Drydock
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Shipyards Announces Major Expansion of Vancouver Drydock

Seaspan Shipyards, a leading ship repair and maintenance company in Canada, has unveiled plans for upgrades and expansion of its Vancouver Drydock. The

November 10, 2023
Total Views: 3870