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.


Monday, October 24, 2022
Shipping

Liner Giant MSC Makes Major Towing Acquisition

Mediterranean Shipping Company has agreed to acquire Italian towage operator Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.p.A., the world’s third-largest harbor tug

October 24, 2022
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Saturday, October 22, 2022
Shipping

House Lawmakers Demand Answers on ‘Novel and Problematic’ Jones Act Waivers

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers are demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his decision to

October 22, 2022
Total Views: 1664

Friday, October 21, 2022
Shipping

DOT and New York State Announce Concurrent Jurisdiction for Merchant Marine Academy Campus

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of New York today announced the expansion of local law enforcements’ jurisdiction to the

October 21, 2022
Total Views: 2591

Offshore

NOAA and BOEM Working to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales as Offshore Wind Industry Grows

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) have released a draft strategy for the protection of

October 21, 2022
Total Views: 723

Shipping

McCown Report: Falling Imports, Widening East-West Gap, Congestion Improvements, and Pricing Transparency (or Lack Thereof)

Imports into the top 10 U.S. container ports fell 5.5% in September driven by a steep drop on the West Coast, industry veteran John McCown said in his latest

October 21, 2022
Total Views: 864

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Shipping

MARAD Letter Reveals New Details About Latest Unusual Jones Act Waiver in Puerto Rico

MARAD determination letter reveals a sudden weekend scramble to waive the Jones Act to avoid what Puerto Rico’s governor described as an imminent power

October 20, 2022
Total Views: 4980

Offshore

Biden Administration Announces Next Steps for Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales

The Biden Administration has announced the next steps towards holding two offshore oil and gas lease sales—one in the Gulf of Mexico and one in Cook Inlet,

October 20, 2022
Total Views: 1997

Offshore

Saipem Awarded Largest Offshore Contract in Company History in Qatar

Italian contractor Saipem has been awarded its “largest single offshore contract by total value” for two offshore gas complexes in Qatar. The $4.5

October 20, 2022
Total Views: 1270

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Took a Beating in September

Imports at the Port of Los Angeles fell by a dramatic 27% in September as retailers sit on high levels inventory on shelves and in warehouses, the

October 19, 2022
Total Views: 3382

Shipping

Global Freight and Manufacturing Has Started to Fall -Kemp

By John Kemp LONDON, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Global freight volumes have begun to fall as overall consumer and business spending slows and the

October 19, 2022
Total Views: 1828

Shipping

Höegh Autoliners Exercises Option to Purchase Third Car Carrier at a Discount

Norwegian roll-on/roll-off shipping line Höegh Autoliners is taking advantage of the uptick in the market by declaring an option to purchase another car

October 19, 2022
Total Views: 1527

‘Ship Tracks’ Study Reveals IMO 2020’s Impact on Reducing Pollution from Ships
Shipping

‘Ship Tracks’ Study Reveals IMO 2020’s Impact on Reducing Pollution from Ships

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) low sulphur fuel regulation was a marked shift in the shipping industry’s efforts to reduce air

October 19, 2022
Total Views: 1687

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Ports

Port of Long Beach Imports Fall in September

Imports at the Port of Long Beach fell for a third consecutive month in September as diminishing consumer demand, full warehouses and inflation concerns led to

October 18, 2022
Total Views: 2339

Accidents

Seacor Power Capsizing: NTSB Finds Severe Winds, Weather Data Gaps and No Personal Locator Beacons

NTSB investigation into the Seacor Power capsizing finds no fault in captain’s decision to get underway, but acknowledged gaps in weather data made

October 18, 2022
Total Views: 6392

Cruise Ships

Ritz-Carlton’s First Luxury Cruise ‘Yacht’ Sets Sail

Ritz-Carlton has debuted its first luxury yacht-style cruise ship now three years behind its original schedule. The first vessel, named Evrima, set sail on

October 18, 2022
Total Views: 4597

Defense

Canadian Coast Guard Takes Delivery of Third Converted Medium Icebreaker

The Canadian Coast Guard has taken delivery of its third medium icebreaker which it acquired secondhand from the commercial market in 2018. The icebreaker,

October 18, 2022
Total Views: 7618

Offshore

Biden Administration Sets Date for First West Coast Offshore Wind Lease Sale

The Biden Administration has set a date for holding the first offshore wind lease sale on the U.S. West Coast off of central and northern California. The sale

October 18, 2022
Total Views: 1300

Monday, October 17, 2022
Ports

Port Houston Container Volumes Stay Strong in September

Port Houston on the U.S. Gulf Coast has reported another very strong month in September as it continued to benefit from shifted inbound trade flows in the

October 17, 2022
Total Views: 1460

Ports

California Calls for Projects for $1.2 Billion in Port and Freight Infrastructure Funding

The state of California has issued a call for projects for the $1.2 billion in one-time state funding for port and freight infrastructure projects. Finalized

October 17, 2022
Total Views: 1846

Shipping

Biden Administration Issues LNG Jones Act Waiver for Puerto Rico

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a second Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico as the island continues to recover from Hurricane Fiona. The

October 17, 2022
Total Views: 2095