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.


Tuesday, August 2, 2022
A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
Environment

Singapore and Rotterdam to Establish ‘World’s Longest’ Green Shipping Corridor

The port authorities at the ports of Singapore and Rotterdam, two of the largest bunkering ports in the world, have partnered up to launch what they claim will

August 2, 2022
Total Views: 4834

offshore rig
Offshore

Transocean Says Offshore Drilling Market Rebounding After ‘Extremely Challenging’ Eight Years

Offshore drilling contractor Transocean says the market for offshore drilling services is clearly recovering after eight “extremely challenging”

August 2, 2022
Total Views: 3152

MSC Tessa, one of the world's largest containerships, under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai, China. Photo courtesy CSSC.
Shipbuilding

Future World’s Largest Containership Launched in China

China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has announced the launch of what is claimed to be the world’s largest capacity containership coming in at

August 2, 2022
Total Views: 27025

Maersk ship entering the Port of Rotterdam
Shipping

Maersk Upgrades Guidance as Congestion Lingers ‘Longer Than Anticipated’

Lingering congestion in container shipping is continuing to buoy high freight rates, leading the world’s number two ocean carrier to upgrade its earnings

August 2, 2022
Total Views: 1751

Monday, August 1, 2022
Future ‘USNS Apalachicola’ Could Become the Navy’s First Autonomous Ship
Defense

Future ‘USNS Apalachicola’ Could Become the Navy’s First Autonomous Ship

The U.S. Navy is conducting a series of tests aimed at advancing autonomous capabilities and navigation, demonstrating that a large ship can become a

August 1, 2022
Total Views: 6830

Six Rescued After Tug Pushing Barges Collides with Powerboats in Texas
Accidents

Six Rescued After Tug Pushing Barges Collides with Powerboats in Texas

Six people were rescued from the water near Goat Island, Texas on Saturday after a tugboat pushing barges collided with two recreational powerboats. U.S. Coast

August 1, 2022
Total Views: 4592

Friday, July 29, 2022
Pasha Takes Delivery of LNG-Powered Containership for Hawaii Trade
Shipping

Pasha Takes Delivery of LNG-Powered Containership for Hawaii Trade

Hawaii-based Pasha Hawaii has taken delivery of the MV George III, the first LNG-powered ship on the U.S. West Coast and the first to serve Hawaii. The Jones

July 29, 2022
Total Views: 4327

cargo ships loading at port of oakland
Shipping

ONE Reports Record Quarterly Profit More Than Double 2021

Ocean Newtork Express reported record profit of $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2022, more than doubling its profit from the same period last year. ONE

July 29, 2022
Total Views: 1316

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

FMC Reports Progress Implementing Ocean Shipping Reform Act Requirements

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is reporting progress in implementing requirements of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA), which President

July 29, 2022
Total Views: 693

Coast Guard Investigating Laser Strikes on Lake Ontario Search and Rescue Boats
Shipping

Coast Guard Investigating Laser Strikes on Lake Ontario Search and Rescue Boats

The U.S. Coast Guard and local law enforcement are investigating two recent laser strike incidents against two USCG small boats participating in search and

July 29, 2022
Total Views: 3764

U.S. Navy Takes Delivery of Lead Ship in New Class of Fleet Oilers
Defense

U.S. Navy Takes Delivery of Lead Ship in New Class of Fleet Oilers

The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), the first ship in a new class of fleet replenishment oilers. The new John Lewis-class T-AOs

July 29, 2022
Total Views: 11374

Thursday, July 28, 2022
Aerial top view of a ship at sea
Shipping

Xeneta Says Long-Term Container Rates May Have Peaked

Oslo-based freight benchmarking and market intelligence platform Xeneta believes long-term container shipping rates may have finally peaked, although they are

July 28, 2022
Total Views: 1321

Ocean Cleanup Project Achieves Major Milestone in Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Shipping

Ocean Cleanup Project Achieves Major Milestone in Great Pacific Garbage Patch

The largest and most ambitious ocean cleanup project in history is claiming its first 100,000 kg of plastic removed from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The

July 28, 2022
Total Views: 4132

Washington State Ferry Damaged After ‘Hard Landing’ in Seattle
Accidents

Washington State Ferry Damaged After ‘Hard Landing’ in Seattle

A Washington State ferry sustained significant damage Thursday after it struck a dolphin piling during its arrival at the Fauntleroy Terminal in southwest

July 28, 2022
Total Views: 17224

brussels express lng ship converstion
Shipping

Let the Good Times Roll: Hapag-Lloyd Raises Earnings Outlook After First Half Growth

German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd posted earnings growth in the first half of 2022 as higher freight rates offset flat volumes, leading the liner to raise its

July 28, 2022
Total Views: 773

hornbeck offshore services
Defense

Hornbeck Offshore OSV to Support U.S. Navy Operations in the Atlantic

Covington, Louisiana-based Hornbeck Offshore has announced contract to supply a Jones Act-qualified offshore supply vessel to support the Navy’s submarine

July 28, 2022
Total Views: 2843

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
A navios bulk carrier underway at sea
Shipping

Navios Partners Grows Drybulk Fleet with Acquisition of 36 Ships from Navios Holdings

Navios Maritime Holdings (NYSE: $NM) announced today a definitive agreement to sell its 36-vessel drybulk fleet to sister company Navios Maritime Partners

July 27, 2022
Total Views: 2461

The bulk carrier Mark W. Barker pictured underway on maiden voyage. Viewed from the front.
Shipbuilding

Photos: Great Lakes’ First New US-Flagged Bulk Carrier in 40 Years Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage

The first new U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier built in nearly 40 years departed on its maiden voyage this morning from Fancantieri Bay Shipbuilding in

July 27, 2022
Total Views: 13627

offshore wind turbine
Offshore

New York State Releases Third Competitive Offshore Wind Solicitation

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the release of New York’s third competitive offshore wind solicitation seeking to procure at least 2,000

July 27, 2022
Total Views: 966

Subsea 7 and Van Oord Picked to Lay Pipe for Guyana’s ‘Gas to Energy’ Project
Offshore

Subsea 7 and Van Oord Picked to Lay Pipe for Guyana’s ‘Gas to Energy’ Project

Subsea 7 and Van Oord have been awarded a large contract from ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited for the Gas to Energy project

July 27, 2022
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