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, December 15, 2022
Shipping

House Bill Would Close Jones Act Letter Ruling Loopholes

A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would repeal every anti-Jones Act decision by the U.S. Customers and Border Protection dating back

December 15, 2022
Total Views: 2034

Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Ports

Imports Lull Continues at Port of Long Beach

Containerized imports through the Port of Long Beach fell by nearly a third in November amid reduced orders from retailers, full warehouses and shifting trade

December 14, 2022
Total Views: 2204

Shipping

Texas Man Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison for Illegal Charter Operation

A 65-year-old boat captain is facing up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for operating an illegal charter cruise near Houston, Texas and lying to U.S.

December 14, 2022
Total Views: 20938

Environment

NGOs Call on South Korea to Accelerate Shipping Decarbonization

A pair of NGOs is calling on the world’s largest shipbuilding nation to increase zero-emission shipbuilding and port infrastructure subsidies, end all

December 14, 2022
Total Views: 605

Defense

USNS Comfort Involved in 19-Person Man Overboard Incident Off Haiti

The U.S. Navy is reporting that two sailors sustained minor injuries during a man overboard incident involving the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) off the

December 14, 2022
Total Views: 8114

Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Shipping

Tanker Crew Rescues Overdue Sailors Off Delaware

The U.S. Coast Guard is reporting the rescue of two sailors aboard the sailboat Atrevida II following an extensive search covering more than 21,000 miles of

December 13, 2022
Total Views: 9309

Shipping

Compressed Hydrogen Carrier Moving to Shipyard Selection After Class Approval

Australian clean energy company Provaris Energy says it is moving to shipyard selection after receiving class approval for its compressed hydrogen (H2)

December 13, 2022
Total Views: 3101

msc ship in port
Shipping

Louisiana Governor Announces $1.8 Billion Port Expansion Project

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has announced a historic public-private partnership between the state of Louisiana, the Port of New Orleans and two leading

December 13, 2022
Total Views: 1872

Shipping

Wan Hai Lines Selling 10 Containerships for Scrap

Taiwanese shipping company Wan Hai Lines is putting ten of its oldest feeder containerships up for sale for demolition, representing approximately 10% of its

December 13, 2022
Total Views: 6402

Ports

Port of Savannah Sees Container Lull in November

The Port of Savannah saw some easing of container demand in November amid inflation and a shift in consumer spending. The Georgia Ports Authority said it moved

December 13, 2022
Total Views: 817

Monday, December 12, 2022
Ports

U.S. Container Imports Near Pre-Pandemic Levels in November

U.S. container imports fell a whopping 19.4% in November compared to the same month last year as economic turmoil, a reduction in retail transactions, and high

December 12, 2022
Total Views: 1083

Shipbuilding

Construction Kicks Off on Havfram’s First Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Norwegian offshore services company Havfram has confirmed the start of construction on its first offshore wind turbine installation vessel at CIMC-Raffles in

December 12, 2022
Total Views: 2147

Accidents

Maine Maritime Academy Mourns Four Cadets Killed in Car Accident

The Maine Maritime Academy community is mourning the loss of four cadets who were killed in an off-campus car accident early Saturday morning. Three others

December 12, 2022
Total Views: 5758

Friday, December 9, 2022
Shipping

Meyer Werft Delays Delivery of Carnival Jubilee

Meyer Werft has delayed the delivery of Carnival Cruise Line’s new Carnival Jubilee by two months due to issues in the supply chain. Carnival Cruise Line

December 9, 2022
Total Views: 3178

Shipping emissions
Shipping

ICS: To Reach Net Zero in Shipping, ‘The Hard Work Starts Now’

IMO member states seem on track to adopt a more stringent greenhouse gas reduction target that would align shipping with the Paris Agreement on climate change.

December 9, 2022
Total Views: 647

Shipping

Elliott Bay Design Group Unveils Methanol-Based Power and Charging Barge

Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group has released its design for a methanol-powered harbor power and charging

December 9, 2022
Total Views: 988

Thursday, December 8, 2022
Shipping

OSG Extends Bareboat Charters with American Shipping Company

U.S.-flag energy shipping company Overseas Shipholding Group (NYSE: OSG) has exercised options to extend its bareboat charter agreements with American Shipping

December 8, 2022
Total Views: 2026

Shipping

Trafigura Charters Dual-Fuel Methanol-Powered Tanker

British Columbia-based Waterfront Shipping has entered into a time-charter agreement with commodity trading giant Trafigura for the methanol-powered dual-fuel

December 8, 2022
Total Views: 791

Shipping

Fitch: Container Shipping Outlook Deteriorates as Freight Rates Fall

The container shipping industry is likely to see significantly weaker profits next year as freight rates continue to normalize, says Fitch Ratings. Container

December 8, 2022
Total Views: 3984

Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Offshore

First West Coast Offshore Wind Lease Auction Raises Over $757 Million in High Bids

The first offshore wind lease auction on the U.S. West Coast has ended with high bids totaling $757.1 million, the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

December 7, 2022
Total Views: 1636