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, January 20, 2023
Ports

Port of Long Beach Falls Shy of Record in 2022 as Trade Slows

Cargo volumes at the Port of Long Beach fell just shy of 2021’s record last year as trade slowed in the second half of the year. The Port of

January 20, 2023
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Thursday, January 19, 2023
Offshore

Interior Department Reorganizes Regulatory Roles for Offshore Wind Activities

The U.S. Department of the Interior is transferring regulations governing offshore renewable energy activities from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

January 19, 2023
Total Views: 1290

Ports

Port Houston Reports First Down Month of 2022 as it Closes Record Year

Port Houston has closed out its best year on record in 2022 with 3.9 million TEUs handled. As the port reports, the figure is nearly double the volume posted

January 19, 2023
Total Views: 888

Coast Guard Monitoring Russian Surveillance Ship Off Hawaii
Defense

Coast Guard Monitoring Russian Surveillance Ship Off Hawaii

The U.S. Coast Guard is reporting that in recent weeks it has been monitoring what is believed to be a Russian surveillance ship off the Hawaiian Islands.

January 19, 2023
Total Views: 5624

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Offshore

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Picked to Build Wind Farm Service Operation Vessel for Crowley and ESVAGT

Following up on yesterday’s news that Crowley and ESVAGT are moving forward with plans to construct a service operations vessel (SOV) for the U.S. wind

January 18, 2023
Total Views: 3256

Shipping

Euronav Seeks Emergency Arbitration in Frontline Takeover Saga

Belgian tanker company Euronav (NYSE: EURN & Euronext: EURN) has informed shareholders that is has filed for an application request for emergency

January 18, 2023
Total Views: 977

Shipping

U.S. Interior Department Proposing New Regulations to Streamline Offshore Wind Energy Development

The federal agency responsible for managing energy resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf is proposing new regulations to streamline offshore wind

January 18, 2023
Total Views: 787

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Accidents

Coast Guard to Hold Public Hearing Into ‘Spirit of Norfolk’ Fire

The U.S. Coast Guard will hold a formal hearing to consider evidence related to the June 7, 2022 fire and total constructive loss of the passenger vessel

January 17, 2023
Total Views: 4590

Ports

Port of Savannah Cargo Volumes Hit Record 5.9 Million TEUs in 2022

The Port of Savannah, billed as the fastest growing container terminal in the U.S., handled a record 5.9 million TEUs in 2022 for an increase of 5% over 2021,

January 17, 2023
Total Views: 1389

Offshore

Crowley and ESVAGT Advance Plan to Build Jones Act SOV for U.S. Wind Market

U.S.-based shipping company Crowley and Danish offshore services company ESVAGT have agreed to jointly build and operate a service operations vessel (SOV) for

January 17, 2023
Total Views: 2682

Shipping

Fredriksen Increases Stake in Euronav in Wake of Frontline’s Terminated Takeover Bid

Norwegian billionaire John Fredriksen has increased his stake in Belgian tanker company Euronav in wake of Frontline terminating its combination agreement with

January 17, 2023
Total Views: 1175

Accidents

Dredging Vessel Capsizes and Spills Oil on Lower Mississippi River

A dredging vessel capsized Monday on the Lower Mississippi River, spilling oil but thankfully the two people on board at the time are safe. The U.S. Coast

January 17, 2023
Total Views: 4985

Monday, January 16, 2023
Shipping

DNV Confirms Ransomware Attack Impacting 1,000 Ships

Classification society DNV is confirming that a recent ransomware cyber attack on its fleet management software has impacted around 1,000 ships. The cyber

January 16, 2023
Total Views: 3619

Friday, January 13, 2023
MARAD Seeks Public Comment on the Decommissioning and Disposition of NS Savannah, the World’s First Nuclear-Powered Ship
Shipping

MARAD Seeks Public Comment on the Decommissioning and Disposition of NS Savannah, the World’s First Nuclear-Powered Ship

The U.S. maritime Administration is seeking public comment on a draft plan to decommission the NS Savannah, the world’s first nuclear powered merchant

January 13, 2023
Total Views: 15103

Accidents

Cargo Ship Catches Fire in Indonesia

A cargo ship caught fire Friday at an anchorage outside Indonesia’s Port of Gresik. The fire is believed to have started in the engine room of the KM

January 13, 2023
Total Views: 3462

Shipping

TOTE Marks ‘Fueling Milestone’ with North America’s First LNG Bunkering Barge

U.S.-based shipping company TOTE Services is announcing a significant milestone with the 300th fueling operation by its LNG bunker barge Clean Jacksonville at

January 13, 2023
Total Views: 1894

somali piracy
Piracy

Global Piracy Incidents Fall to Lowest Level in Decades

Incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery attacks last year fell to the lowest recorded level in almost three decades, but sustained efforts are still

January 13, 2023
Total Views: 1354

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Shipping

Virginia Man Used Front Shipping Companies to Conceal Iranian Shipments

A 72-year-old Virginia man has pleaded guilty to two conspiracies to do business in Iran without obtaining the necessary licenses or permissions in violation

January 12, 2023
Total Views: 5246

Shipping

Port of Long Beach Dockworkers in Hot Water Over Fraudulent Health Plan Billing Scheme

A dockworker at the Port of Long Beach has pleaded guilty to fraudulently billing his union’s health care plan for sexual services. Defendant Cameron

January 12, 2023
Total Views: 3511

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Accidents

UK Ship Pilot Dies in Pilot Transfer Accident

A UK ship pilot has died following an accident during pilot transfer in northern England’s Humber estuary. The accident took place January 8, 2023 while

January 12, 2023
Total Views: 35853