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 7, 2023
Smoke Closes Container Terminals at U.S. East Coast’s Busiest Port
Ports

Smoke Closes Container Terminals at U.S. East Coast’s Busiest Port

Update: All marine terminals were open and operating normally on Thursday as officials continue to monitor air quality. Container terminals at the Port of New

June 7, 2023
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Containership berthed at the Port of Los Angeles.Photo courtesy Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

U.S. Container Imports Continue to Track at 2019 Levels

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG) has published its latest June Global Shipping Report, highlighting the ongoing trends in U.S. container

June 7, 2023
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Hurtigruten Reveals Plans for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship
Environment

Hurtigruten Reveals Plans for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten has announced new details on its ambitious plans for a zero-emission cruise ship intended to operate along the rugged

June 7, 2023
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Fire Breaks Out on MSC Containership in UAE
Accidents

Fire Breaks Out on MSC Containership in UAE

A MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company containership has caught fire at an anchorage in the UAE. The UAE’s National Search and Rescue Center said it

June 7, 2023
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Rendering of the M/S NoGAPS ammonia-powered gas carrier. Image courtesy Breeze Ship Design.
Shipping

DNV Grants Approval in Principle to Ammonia-Powered Gas Carrier Design

DNV, a leading classification society, has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of an ammonia-powered gas carrier called the M/S NoGAPS. This

June 7, 2023
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ship navigation bridge
Shipping

Ship Officer Shortage Worsening, Drewry Says

The global shipping industry’s severe shortage of ship officers has reached its worst on record and shows signs of abating, according to Drewry’s

June 7, 2023
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Australia Continues to Crackdown on Unsafe Ships
Shipping

Australia Continues to Crackdown on Unsafe Ships

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has taken further action against ship operators failing to meet safety standards by imposing a 90-day ban on

June 7, 2023
Total Views: 2511

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Distracted Watch Officers Led to Collision, NTSB Finds
Accidents

Distracted Watch Officers Led to Collision, NTSB Finds

A National Transportation Safety Board investigation has revealed that the bridge watch officers on a bulk carrier and an offshore supply vessel failed to

June 6, 2023
Total Views: 17598

Aircraft Carrier Underway Replenishment with oiler
Shipping

USTRANSCOM Takes on New Role as DOD’s Sole Fuel Supply Manager

The U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has officially taken on a new role as the sole manager for the management and delivery of all bulk fuel supplies

June 6, 2023
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panama canal tonnage record
Shipping

Drought-Stricken Panama Canal Prepares for El Niño Impacts

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is closely monitoring the development of climatic events that could impact water availability in the region and shipping

June 6, 2023
Total Views: 5156

Monday, June 5, 2023
Nor-Shipping 2023 Kicks Off in Norway
Shipping

Nor-Shipping 2023 Kicks Off in Norway

One of the maritime industry’s most highly-anticipated trade shows, Nor-Shipping 2023, officially kicked off Monday with a series of high-profile events

June 5, 2023
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Marco Polo Container-ship lighthouse
Environment

American Voters Support Government Action on Ship Pollution, New Poll Shows

With global shipping accounting for approximately 3% of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, the public eye is increasingly turning on the industry to clean up

June 5, 2023
Total Views: 1006

ONE Takes Delivery of First 24,000 TEU Containership
Shipbuilding

ONE Takes Delivery of First 24,000 TEU Containership

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the successful delivery of their first-ever 24,000-TEU class “Megamax” vessel. The vessel, named ONE

June 5, 2023
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The shipping ports of Los Angeles (top left) and Long Beach are seen from the window of a commercial aircraft over Long Beach, California, U.S. March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
Ports

Retailers Call on Biden Administration to Intervene in Strained West Coast Port Labor Talks

The National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, released a statement on Monday urging the Biden Administration to intervene

June 5, 2023
Total Views: 1258

WinGD and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Team Up on Ammonia-Fueled Vessels
Shipbuilding

WinGD and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Team Up on Ammonia-Fueled Vessels

Swiss marine power company WinGD and Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Shipbuilding have signed a memorandum of understanding for a partnership on ammonia-fueled

June 5, 2023
Total Views: 929

Iran Harasses Merchant Ship in Strait of Hormuz – US Navy
Shipping

Iran Harasses Merchant Ship in Strait of Hormuz – US Navy

U.S. and UK forces came to the aid of a merchant ship being harassed by Iranian fast-attack boats in Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The incident highlights the

June 5, 2023
Total Views: 2496

Friday, June 2, 2023
FILE PHOTO: The sun sets behind container cranes at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 14, 2021. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
Ports

Tensions Boil Over In West Coast Labor Talks

The International Longshore Workers’ Union’s local union in Southern California has issued a statement today slamming the actions of foreign ocean

June 2, 2023
Total Views: 9210

Tanker at sunset
Shipping

New EU Proposals Target Safety and Pollution in Shipping

The European Commission has unveiled a set of five legislative proposals aimed at modernizing maritime safety rules and preventing pollution from ships. With

June 2, 2023
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Incident Photos: Cargo Ships Collide Off Greece
Accidents

Incident Photos: Cargo Ships Collide Off Greece

Two cargo ships have collided in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Greece. The Hellenic Coast Guard reports that the collision took place around 9 p.m. Thursday

June 2, 2023
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Offshore Vessel ‘Skandi Buzios’ Suffers Major Fire at Brazil’s Açu Port
Accidents

Offshore Vessel ‘Skandi Buzios’ Suffers Major Fire at Brazil’s Açu Port

A high-tech offshore vessel suffered a major fire Friday morning while docked Brazil’s Açu port complex. Norwegian offshore specialist DOF Group

June 2, 2023
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