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.


Thursday, February 23, 2023
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: 1224

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: 2361

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: 7850

P&O Maritime Logistics to Convert Multi-Carrying Vessel to Green Methanol-Powered Cable Layer
Shipping

P&O Maritime Logistics to Convert Multi-Carrying Vessel to Green Methanol-Powered Cable Layer

Dubai-based P&O Maritime Logistics has announced plans to convert one of its existing vessels into a Cable-Laying Vessel (CLV) powered by green methanol.

February 22, 2023
Total Views: 1115

Containership port
Accidents

New Data Reveals Risk of Maritime Incidents in Ports and Terminals

Maritime ESG company Rightship has come out with an alarming new statistic showing that about half of maritime incidents take place in ports and terminals—a

February 22, 2023
Total Views: 1988

Centerm Expansion Project Port Vancouver. Photo courtesy Port of Vancouver
Ports

Port of Vancouver Set for Big Boost in Container Handling Capacity

The Port of Vancouver is set for a big boost to its container handling capacity following a project to expand DP World’s Centerm Terminal. The Vancouver

February 22, 2023
Total Views: 3216

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
ONE to Equip Container Fleet with ‘Smart’ Technology
Shipping

ONE to Equip Container Fleet with ‘Smart’ Technology

Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world’s seventh largest shipping line, has announced plans to equip its entire container fleet with “smart”

February 21, 2023
Total Views: 6022

Cargo containers pile up at a marine terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

Container Dwell Times at Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Return to Normal

Container dwell times at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have continued to return to normal following the easing of the two-year pandemic-driven cargo

February 21, 2023
Total Views: 2414

Cargo Ship Breaks in Half at Russian Anchorage
Accidents

Cargo Ship Breaks in Half at Russian Anchorage

One person has reportedly died after a cargo ship broke in half at the at a Russian anchorage in the Black Sea. Reporting indicates the Comoros-flagged Seamark

February 21, 2023
Total Views: 15704

Biofuel Supply Chain Tracing Trial Completed in Singapore
Environment

Biofuel Supply Chain Tracing Trial Completed in Singapore

A consortium led by the Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has announced the successful completion of trials on two supply

February 21, 2023
Total Views: 1205

Monday, February 20, 2023
port of los angeles and long beach
Shipping

U.S. Container Imports See Biggest Drop in Over a Decade

Container imports into the U.S. recored the biggest decline in more than a decade last month. In his latest ports report, industry veteran John McCown said

February 20, 2023
Total Views: 3391

bourbon reorganization
Shipping

Bourbon Launches Harsh Environment Offshore Partnership with Horizon Maritime

French offshore oil and gas services company Bourbon is teaming up with Newfoundland and Labrador-based Horizon Maritime to launch a new joint venture company

February 20, 2023
Total Views: 1444

UK Court Fines Svitzer Marine Over Tug Crewman’s Death
Accidents

UK Court Fines Svitzer Marine Over Tug Crewman’s Death

A UK court has fined Svitzer Marine £2 million (US $2.41 million) over unsafe working practices that led to the death of a tug crewman. Svitzer Marine pleaded

February 20, 2023
Total Views: 3573

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser, homeported in San Juan, Puerto Rico, transits toward the pier in Bridgetown, Barbados
Accidents

U.S. Coast Guard Relieves Commanding Officer of Fast Response Cutter After Fatal Collision

The U.S. Coast Guard has relieved the commanding officer of the USCGC Winslow Griesser now six months after the cutter was involved in a fatal collision with a

February 20, 2023
Total Views: 18926

A bulk carrier departs the Port of Odessa prior to the war. Image courtesy VolodymyrT / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

Shipping Industry Calls on UN to Help Seafarers Still Trapped in Ukraine

One year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, 331 seafarers and 62 ships remain trapped in Ukrainian ports. The international shipping industry has

February 20, 2023
Total Views: 948

Friday, February 17, 2023
Lockheed Martin to Put Hypersonic Missiles on Zumwalt Destroyers
Defense

Lockheed Martin to Put Hypersonic Missiles on Zumwalt Destroyers

Lockheed Martin Corp has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract potentially worth up to $2 billion to install hypersonic missile systems onto the

February 17, 2023
Total Views: 14939

Algoma and CSL Order Four ‘Methanol-Ready’ Self-Unloaders
Shipbuilding

Algoma and CSL Order Four ‘Methanol-Ready’ Self-Unloaders

Canadian shipping companies Algoma Central Corporation and The CSL Group have announced a newbuild order for four “methanol-ready” self-unloading

February 17, 2023
Total Views: 1852

CMA CGM Confirms ‘Windshield’ Installation on ‘Marco Polo’
Shipping

CMA CGM Confirms ‘Windshield’ Installation on ‘Marco Polo’

French shipping giant CMA CGM has confirmed it is testing a new prototype windshield on one of its containerships to improve aerodynamics and reduce fuel

February 17, 2023
Total Views: 10333