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, December 23, 2022
Seadrill drillship on the horizon
Offshore

Seadrill Acquires Aquadrill in All-Stock Deal

Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill (NYSE and OSE: SDRL) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Aquadrill in an all-stock transaction.

December 23, 2022
Total Views: 832

Thursday, December 22, 2022
Pioneering Spirit world record
Offshore

Record-Setting Pioneering Spirit Wins Installation Work

Swiss offshore engineering company Allseas has been awarded an offshore installation contract for its one-of-a-kind heavy lift vessel Pioneering Spirit. The

December 22, 2022
Total Views: 6028

msc gayane
Video

Bloomberg Video: How Drug Smugglers Infiltrated a Global Shipping Giant

Bloomberg is out with a new video today following up on a controversial article published last week on how cocaine-smuggling gangs infiltrated the

December 22, 2022
Total Views: 3699

gCaptain’s TOP 10 Most-Viewed Stories of 2022
Shipping

gCaptain’s TOP 10 Most-Viewed Stories of 2022

What a crazy year it’s been! By the end of 2022, gCaptain.com will have racked up more than 32 million pageviews. As you can see from the list below,

December 22, 2022
Total Views: 2145

Wednesday, December 21, 2022
An LNG carrier at night
Shipping

MOL Signs Charter Contract for Newbuild LNG Carrier with India’s GAIL

Japanese shipping company and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and India’s largest gas supplier GAIL have signed a time charter contract for a second newbuild LNG

December 21, 2022
Total Views: 1457

Salvage Continues for Grounded Fishing Vessel on Santa Cruz Island
Accidents

Salvage Continues for Grounded Fishing Vessel on Santa Cruz Island

Salvage crews are making progress on the salvage of the grounded fishing vessel Speranza Marie on Southern California’s Santa Cruz Island—the largest

December 21, 2022
Total Views: 4901

A containership at the Port of Long Beach
Shipping

U.S. Imports Decline Accelerates in November, Led By ‘Staggering’ Drop for West Coast Ports -Report

Imports through the top ten container ports in the U.S. marked the largest overall monthly decline since the financial crisis and likely the largest single

December 21, 2022
Total Views: 2075

Wind turbines off of Block Island
Shipping

Proposed Offshore Wind Project Off Massachusetts Moves Forward

The federal agency responsible for managing United States’ offshore energy resources has issued its draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) providing

December 21, 2022
Total Views: 1127

Stock image of an MSC containership
Shipping

MSC Completes Bolloré Africa Acquisition

Swiss-based MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, the world’s largest container shipping company, has completed its acquisition of the African logistic

December 21, 2022
Total Views: 1296

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Illustration of the Northern Lights liquefied co2 transport ship
Shipping

“K” Line Secures Long-Term Charter Contracts with Northern Lights Carbon Capture Project

Japanese shipping company “K” LINE has announced long-term charter contracts for two liquefied CO2 vessels to support the world’s first

December 20, 2022
Total Views: 1489

Great Lakes Dredge and Dock's new hopper dredge Galveston Island launched at Conrad Shipyards. Photo: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
Shipping

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Gives Profit Warning

The largest provider of dredging services in the Unite States lowered expectations for earnings in the fourth quarter due primarily to external factors such as

December 20, 2022
Total Views: 1485

Newbuild Heavy Lift Vessels Will Be Fitted with Methanol Engines
Environment

Newbuild Heavy Lift Vessels Will Be Fitted with Methanol Engines

Methanol is emerging as a promising alternative fuel that could help shipping meet its increasingly stringent emissions targets. When produced from non-fossil

December 20, 2022
Total Views: 2386

Monday, December 19, 2022
Port Houston container terminal aerial
Shipping

Port Houston Posts Another Container Gain in November

If U.S. imports are slowing, Port Houston has yet to get the memo. The U.S. Gulf Coast’s busiest port reported an 11% jump in container volumes in

December 19, 2022
Total Views: 1371

Eneti offshore wind turbine installation vessel
Offshore

Eneti Lands First Contract for Newbuild Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Offshore wind-focused Eneti (NYSE: NETI) has announced an initial contract award for its first newbuild Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV) under

December 19, 2022
Total Views: 1058

keppel shipyard
Offshore

Keppel Settles Long-Standing Bribery Case in Brazil

Singapore-based shipbuilder Keppel Offshore & Marine has reached a settlement agreement with Brazilian authorities in connection to a long-running bribery

December 19, 2022
Total Views: 1036

MSC Gayane
Shipping

MSC Says Bloomberg Article on MSC Gayane Drug Bust Rehashes Old News

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, the world’s largest container shipping company, has issued a statement in response to a recent Bloomberg article that

December 19, 2022
Total Views: 3269

oil tanker at anchor
Shipping

Shipbroker Braemar Reveals Americas Expansion with Southport Maritime Acquisition

International shipbroker Braemar Plc has announced the acquisition of US-based Southport Maritime as part of its strategic goal of expanding its coverage in

December 19, 2022
Total Views: 1050

Noble Regina Allen
Offshore

Noble Jack-Up Rig Evacuated Off Trinidad and Tobago

A Noble Corporation jack-up rig was evacuated off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago last week due to a mechanical issue involving one of its legs, the company

December 19, 2022
Total Views: 3589

Friday, December 16, 2022
Cargo containers pile up at a marine terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to End Container Dwell Fee They Never Implemented

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced plans to end the Container Dwell Fee that they never technically implemented, marking the latest sign

December 16, 2022
Total Views: 2121

MEPC 79: Welcomed Progress on IMO’s GHG Strategy, But More Clarity Needed
Shipping

MEPC 79: Welcomed Progress on IMO’s GHG Strategy, But More Clarity Needed

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Friday concluded its latest Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting, known as MEPC 79. Part of the IMO

December 16, 2022
Total Views: 888