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.


Friday, May 5, 2023
US Coast Guard Issues Warning After Marine Casualty Resulting In $6 Million Loss
Accidents

US Coast Guard Issues Warning After Marine Casualty Resulting In $6 Million Loss

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a marine safety alert, highlighting the dangers of avoiding load line requirements. This warning comes after a recent marine

May 5, 2023
Total Views: 29460

Contaminated Fuel Eyed in Washington State Ferry Grounding
Accidents

Contaminated Fuel Eyed in Washington State Ferry Grounding

Washington State Ferries has reported that contaminated fuel caused a generator failure on board its Walla Walla ferry, leading to the vessel running aground

May 5, 2023
Total Views: 3125

NTSB Warns of Potential Fire Risks for Vessels Carrying Scrap Materials
Accidents

NTSB Warns of Potential Fire Risks for Vessels Carrying Scrap Materials

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a warning on Thursday that lithium-ion batteries and other possible ignition sources could pose a fire

May 5, 2023
Total Views: 2734

Stock photo of a tanker at sea
Shipping

Foreign Ship Operator, Captain and Chief Engineer Convicted of Environmental Crimes in US

Zeus Lines Management S.A. (Zeus), a vessel operating company has pleaded guilty to multiple crimes relating to the discharge of oily bilge and a hazardous

May 5, 2023
Total Views: 4049

Thursday, May 4, 2023
Greenpeace activists confront the deep sea mining vessel Hidden Gem.
Shipping

Maersk Divesting Stake in Deep-Sea Miner The Metals Company Amid Legalization Process – Report

Global shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk is reportedly selling its stake in The Metals Company (TMC), a leading deep-sea mining firm, as the legal process to

May 4, 2023
Total Views: 2631

oil tanker crew member
Shipping

Seafarer ‘Happiness’ Declines, Shipping Industry Urged to Prioritize Wellbeing

The first quarter of 2023 saw a decline in seafarers’ happiness levels, as reported by the latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) published by The

May 4, 2023
Total Views: 5387

Aerial view of a container ship
Shipping

Flexport Acquires Shopify Logistics Assets to Accelerate the Global Supply Chain’s Digital Transformation

Leading tech-driven logistics platform, Flexport, has announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics assets. The move will allow businesses to effortlessly

May 4, 2023
Total Views: 639

Aerial top view of a containership underway
Shipping

Liner Shipping Reduces Sailing Speed Amid Environmental Concerns and Changing Market

As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, global shipping is experiencing a shift in operations. According to the world’s largest shipping association, BIMCO,

May 4, 2023
Total Views: 1723

Maersk ship entering the Port of Rotterdam
Shipping

Maersk Navigates Challenging Market

Maersk sets sights on managing costs as “strongest quarter of the year” comes to a close. Global shipping giant A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk)

May 4, 2023
Total Views: 1196

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
CMA CGM’s CEVA Logistics Makes Entry into Car Carrier Market
Shipping

CMA CGM’s CEVA Logistics Makes Entry into Car Carrier Market

CEVA Logistics has signed a 10-year lease agreement with parent company CMA CGM to lease four roll-on, roll-off (RORO) vessels from Eastern Pacific Shipping.

May 3, 2023
Total Views: 4454

Philly Shipyard Lays Keel for Third National Training Ship
Shipping

Philly Shipyard Lays Keel for Third National Training Ship

Philly Shipyard has announced a construction milestone with the keel laying for the third of five cutting-edge training vessels being built for America’s

May 3, 2023
Total Views: 5426

MARAD Awards $20.8 Million in Small Shipyard Grants
Shipping

MARAD Awards $20.8 Million in Small Shipyard Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards across 20 states in

May 3, 2023
Total Views: 2309

USS Gerald R. Ford Supercarrier Departs On First Combat Mission
Defense

USS Gerald R. Ford Supercarrier Departs On First Combat Mission

The U.S. Navy’s next-generation supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) set sail from Naval Station Norfolk on Tuesday on its first combat deployment.

May 3, 2023
Total Views: 22009

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (May 3, 2023) A screenshot of a video showing fast-attack craft from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy swarming Panama-flagged oil tanker Niovi as it transits the Strait of Hormuz, May 3, 2023. U.S. Navy Photo
Shipping

Iran Seizes Another Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian forces have seized another tanker in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, marking the latest in a series of seizures and attacks by Iranian

May 3, 2023
Total Views: 2029

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
US Coast Guard Helicopter Has Close Call During Harrowing Heavy Weather Medevac
Cruise Ships

US Coast Guard Helicopter Has Close Call During Harrowing Heavy Weather Medevac

A dramatic rescue attempt took place over the weekend as a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter battled harsh weather conditions during a medevac operation

May 2, 2023
Total Views: 10094

File photo of an offshore drillship
Shipping

Valaris Expands Contract Backlog with New Wins and Extensions

Offshore drilling company Valaris Limited (NYSE: VAL) has announced strong first quarter results for 2023, with new contracts and extensions announced worth

May 2, 2023
Total Views: 1927

Crowley to Launch New Ocean-Rail Service Connecting Mexico, U.S. Midwest, and Canada
Shipping

Crowley to Launch New Ocean-Rail Service Connecting Mexico, U.S. Midwest, and Canada

US-based maritime and logistics solutions provider Crowley is set to introduce an integrated ocean and rail service linking Mexico, the U.S. Midwest, and

May 2, 2023
Total Views: 2729

Monday, May 1, 2023
All American Marine Awarded MARAD Small Shipyard Grant
Shipbuilding

All American Marine Awarded MARAD Small Shipyard Grant

All American Marine, a leading manufacturer of aluminum catamarans and monohulls in the Pacific Northwest, has been awarded a Small Shipyard Grant worth

May 1, 2023
Total Views: 2882

Dredger Involved in Fatal Collision off the Philippines
Accidents

Dredger Involved in Fatal Collision off the Philippines

At least three people have died, and two were reported missing after a Sierra Leone-flagged dredger collided with a product tanker in the waters off Corregidor

May 1, 2023
Total Views: 5236

Iran Releases Video of ‘Advantage Sweet’ Boarding in Gulf of Oman
Shipping

Iran Releases Video of ‘Advantage Sweet’ Boarding in Gulf of Oman

New footage aired by Iran’s state television on Friday revealed Iranian navy commandos boarding a U.S.-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The U.S.

May 1, 2023
Total Views: 10649