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, March 1, 2023
Tidewater Upbeat on Offshore Support Vessel Market Recovery
Offshore

Tidewater Upbeat on Offshore Support Vessel Market Recovery

The world’s largest offshore support vessel (OSV) owner and operator Tidewater Inc. is optimistic that the recovery of the offshore vessel market will

March 1, 2023
Total Views: 3466

smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

New Report Reveals Ocean Shipping Emissions of Top U.S. Importers

The top U.S. importers emitted 3.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases from shipping during the height of the pandemic-driven imports surge in 2021,

March 1, 2023
Total Views: 2436

Chinese Bulk Carrier Damaged by Ice Sinks Off Russia
Accidents

Chinese Bulk Carrier Damaged by Ice Sinks Off Russia

A Chinese bulker has sunk in Strait of Tartary near the Russian port of Vanino after being damaged in a collision with heavy ice flows. The vessel, Yong Xing

March 1, 2023
Total Views: 69820

MARAD Announces More Than $12 Million in Funding for the Renamed U.S. Marine Highway Program
Shipping

MARAD Announces More Than $12 Million in Funding for the Renamed U.S. Marine Highway Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the availability of more than $12 million for the newly-renamed United

March 1, 2023
Total Views: 3484

Methanex Claims World’s First Net Zero Voyage Fueled by Bio-Methanol
Environment

Methanex Claims World’s First Net Zero Voyage Fueled by Bio-Methanol

Methanex Corporation and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines this week announced that the dual-fuel vessel Cajun Sun successfully completed the first-ever net-zero voyage

March 1, 2023
Total Views: 1440

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
New Study Finds Seabirds Avoid Offshore Wind Turbines
Offshore

New Study Finds Seabirds Avoid Offshore Wind Turbines

Offshore wind energy critics often cite the risk of collision with birds as an argument against the use of wind power. But a new study conducted by European

February 28, 2023
Total Views: 7772

Hornbeck Offshore Acquires Six More Jones Act OSVs from Edison Chouest Offshore
Offshore

Hornbeck Offshore Acquires Six More Jones Act OSVs from Edison Chouest Offshore

Offshore service vessel supplier Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore

February 28, 2023
Total Views: 2812

Monday, February 27, 2023
Australia Bans MSC Containership for 90 Days: AMSA Calls Out Operator Over Repeat Offenses
Shipping

Australia Bans MSC Containership for 90 Days: AMSA Calls Out Operator Over Repeat Offenses

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) containership from entering Australian ports over maintenance

February 27, 2023
Total Views: 23968

Short Sea Ro-Ro Returns to Service Sporting Two Rotor Sails
Shipping

Short Sea Ro-Ro Returns to Service Sporting Two Rotor Sails

The world’s largest short sea roll-on/roll-off vessel has returned to service sporting two new rotor sails that will help to reduce fuel consumption and

February 27, 2023
Total Views: 5566

Towing Vessel Pilot Likely Impaired by Fatigue or Drug Use During Bridge Strike, NTSB Says
Accidents

Towing Vessel Pilot Likely Impaired by Fatigue or Drug Use During Bridge Strike, NTSB Says

The National Transportation Safety Board says a towing vessel’s pilot was likely impaired by fatigue or drug use when his tow struck and damaged a bridge

February 27, 2023
Total Views: 11226

Chevron Turns to Sembcorp Marine to Help Decarbonize its LNG Shipping Fleet
Shipping

Chevron Turns to Sembcorp Marine to Help Decarbonize its LNG Shipping Fleet

Energy giant Chevron has entered into an agreement with Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine to help reduce the carbon intensity of its LNG shipping fleet in

February 27, 2023
Total Views: 1857

Friday, February 24, 2023
Two Reported Missing as Tug Sinks in Scotland
Accidents

Two Reported Missing as Tug Sinks in Scotland

A rescue operation was launched Friday for two crew members after a tug capsized and sank in Scotland’s East India Harbour. The HM Coastguard reports

February 24, 2023
Total Views: 7471

FILE PHOTO: An EUNAVFOR warship escorts a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden. Photo: EUNAVFOR
Piracy

UKMTO Reports ‘Irregular Activity’ Near Gulf of Aden Transit Corridor for Piracy

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued an advisory to shipping after receiving reports of small boats in a Gulf of Aden transit

February 24, 2023
Total Views: 2922

aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Offshore

New Jersey Congressman Wants a Moratorium on Offshore Wind Projects as State Seeks Leading Role

Republican Congressman from New Jersey Jeff Van Drew has announced plans to hold a local hearing on offshore wind projects along with plans to introduce

February 24, 2023
Total Views: 1997

Thursday, February 23, 2023
‘World’s Most Advanced’ Commercial Communications Satellite Launched Aboard SpaceX Rocket
Shipping

‘World’s Most Advanced’ Commercial Communications Satellite Launched Aboard SpaceX Rocket

Inmarsat has launched what it says is the world’s most advanced commercial communications satellite. The I-6 F2 satellite was launched from Cape Canaveral,

February 23, 2023
Total Views: 7490

A containership at the Port of Long Beach
Ports

ILWU and PMA Give Update on West Coast Port Negotiations

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are providing an update on negotiations for a new contract

February 23, 2023
Total Views: 4731

subsea 7 renewables vessel
Offshore

Seaway7 and Saipem Form Offshore Wind Partnership

Seaway7 and Saipem have announced a commercial collaboration agreement to identify, bid and execute bottom-fixed offshore wind projects. Under the agreement,

February 23, 2023
Total Views: 1223

MOL Looks to Cow Manure to Help Reduce CO2 Emissions from Shipping
Shipping

MOL Looks to Cow Manure to Help Reduce CO2 Emissions from Shipping

In its quest to decarbonize shipping, Japan-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is turning to cow manure. MOL has teamed up with a company called to Air Water Inc. to

February 23, 2023
Total Views: 2360

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
A stock photo of a vessel servicing an offshore wind farm at sunset
Offshore

Biden Administration Proposes First-Ever Offshore Wind Lease Sale in Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. Department of the Interior has proposed the first-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. The proposed sale includes a 102,480-acre area

February 22, 2023
Total Views: 2798

Grounded Luxury Yacht Spills Diesel in Maui’s Honolua Bay
Accidents

Grounded Luxury Yacht Spills Diesel in Maui’s Honolua Bay

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a 94-foot luxury yacht that grounded on a reef on the north side of Honolua Bay in Maui on Monday. Eight boaters

February 22, 2023
Total Views: 7849