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, January 26, 2023
Huge Iceberg Breaks Off from Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf
Shipping

Huge Iceberg Breaks Off from Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf

An iceberg the size of metro London has broken off of Antarctica’s Brunt Ice shelf. The calving event was confirmed Monday by the British Antarctic

January 26, 2023
Total Views: 3984

Shipping

Biden Administration Awards $384 Million in Ferry Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $384.4 million in federal funding to expand and improve the

January 26, 2023
Total Views: 1916

Accidents

Man Falls to Death on Maersk Ship at Port of Los Angeles

A man has died after falling some 50 feet onto the deck of a Maersk ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Fire

January 26, 2023
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Accidents

Crew Fatigue Led to OSV Striking Production Platform in Gulf of Mexico

A company not adhering to their 12-hour work limit led to an offshore supply vessel striking an oil and gas production platform in the Gulf of Mexico last

January 26, 2023
Total Views: 3024

Ports

Port of New York and New Jersey Closes Out Record Year But Falls Short of ‘Busiest U.S. Port’ Title

The Port of New York and New Jersey closed out 2022 handling a record 9.5 million TEUs—smashing its previous record set a year earlier in 2021. The TEU

January 26, 2023
Total Views: 1063

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Ports

Hapag-Lloyd Acquires Minority Stake in India’s Leading Private Terminal Provider

German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has acquired a 40% stake in India’s leading private terminal and inland transport service provider J M Baxi

January 25, 2023
Total Views: 1362

Offshore

Offshore Wind Incubator Opens in Brooklyn

A new Offshore Wind Innovation Hub has opened in Brooklyn, New York, providing a tech incubator-type environment to help startups grow their business and drive

January 25, 2023
Total Views: 761

Environment

Socatra MR Tanker to be Fitted with Rotor Sails

French shipowner turns to auxiliary wind propulsion to help decarbonize. French tanker company Socatra has entered into a contract with Norsepower to retrofit

January 25, 2023
Total Views: 1625

Shipping

2M Breakup Leaves Maersk in a Tight Spot

Drewry believes MSC’s biggest size makes it better positioned to go it alone in the competitive market for container shipping, while Maersk’s focus

January 25, 2023
Total Views: 5410

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Offshore

Eneti Reveals Offshore Wind Contracts for Seajacks

Offshore wind-focused Eneti (NYSE: NETI) announced contract awards on Tuesday for vessels belonging to its wholly-owned subsidiary Seajacks. Eneti said two new

January 24, 2023
Total Views: 1475

Ports

West Coast Ports Bear the Brunt as Inbound Containers Drop Off

U.S. container ports experienced the largest contraction of inbound containers ever in the final months of 2022 as a slowdown in global trade continues to

January 24, 2023
Total Views: 1839

Ports

Port of Charleston Sets Cargo Record in 2022

The Port of Charleston handled a record 2.8 million TEUs in 2022, joining other East and Gulf Coast ports that also reported record cargo volumes in 2022.

January 24, 2023
Total Views: 1110

Shipping

China’s Rising COVID-19 Infections Causing Concern for Seafarer Crew Changes

The rise of COVID-19 infections in China is posing new challenges for crew changes as some countries reintroduce restrictions and test requirements for

January 24, 2023
Total Views: 1065

Monday, January 23, 2023
Shipping

NEOLINE’s First Sail-Powered Cargo Ship Moves to Construction

France-based NEOLINE’s plan to construct a modern sailing cargo ship is becoming a reality with construction commencing on the first vessel at the RMK

January 23, 2023
Total Views: 2381

Shipping

International Chamber of Shipping Seeking to Raise Awareness About Diversity and Inclusion in Maritime

The International Chamber of Shipping has launched what it describes as a ground breaking diversity and inclusion toolkit for the maritime industry to aid

January 23, 2023
Total Views: 410

Shipping

Fredriksen Ups Stake in Euronav to 22.6%

Norwegian billionaire John Fredriksen has once again increased his stake in Belgian tanker company Euronav in wake of Frontline’s termination of its

January 23, 2023
Total Views: 789

Accidents

Tug Grounds Near Corpus Christi After Reported Collision with Bulk Carrier

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a tug that ran aground near Corpus Christi, Texas, reportedly following a collision with a bulk carrier. Coast Guard

January 23, 2023
Total Views: 13261

Environment

World’s First Wind-Powered Car Carrier Project Gets EU Funding

The world’s first wind-powered roll-on/roll-off vessel project has received EUR 9 million in EU funding, some of which will be used to install a test

January 23, 2023
Total Views: 2711

Containership Spills Fuel in Vancouver Harbor
Accidents

Containership Spills Fuel in Vancouver Harbor

The Canadian Coast Guard spent the weekend responding to a fuel oil spill from a containership near Spanish Banks in Vancouver Harbour. The spill was first

January 23, 2023
Total Views: 3512

Shipping

Greek Ship Owner and Operator Ordered to Pay $2 Million Criminal Fine for Environmental Crimes

The Greek-based shipowner and operator of a Marshall Islands-registered bulk carrier have been ordered to pay a combined $2 million criminal fine for tampering

January 23, 2023
Total Views: 4059