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 16, 2022
APL England Cargo Loss Report: Ship’s Fittings Found in Poor Condition
Accidents

APL England Cargo Loss Report: Ship’s Fittings Found in Poor Condition

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued its final report into the loss of containers from the APL England off Sydney, finding that the

December 16, 2022
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Fishing Vessel Grounds on Southern California’s Santa Cruz Island
Commercial Fishing

Fishing Vessel Grounds on Southern California’s Santa Cruz Island

A 60-foot fishing vessel carrying roughly 1,000 gallons of diesel ran aground on Santa Cruz Island of the coast of Southern California on Thursday morning,

December 16, 2022
Total Views: 3363

File photo of an oil tanker at sea
Shipping

Most Shipping Banks Fall Short of IMO’s Climate Ambition -Report

Out of the more than two dozen international banks that have reported emissions data of their ship finance portfolios, only seven are aligned with the

December 16, 2022
Total Views: 518

Thursday, December 15, 2022
Proman Stena Bulk’s Fourth Methanol-Fueled Tanker Delivered
Shipping

Proman Stena Bulk’s Fourth Methanol-Fueled Tanker Delivered

Proman Stena Bulk has successfully taken delivery of its fourth methanol-fueled tanker, Stena Prosperous, paving the way for methanol’s uptake as a

December 15, 2022
Total Views: 1491

Shipping containers are unloaded from ships at a container terminal at the Port of Long Beach-Port of Los Angeles complex, amid the coronavirus disease
Shipping

FMC Initiates Probe into Shipping Lines’ Compliance with Anti-Retaliation Laws

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, the independent government agency responsible for overseeing competition in the international ocean shipping supply

December 15, 2022
Total Views: 834

Norway’s Giant Johan Sverdrup Oil Field Now Fully On Stream
Offshore

Norway’s Giant Johan Sverdrup Oil Field Now Fully On Stream

Norwegian energy company Equinor has announced the start of production for Phase 2 of its giant Johan Sverdrup oil field development in the North Sea. “The

December 15, 2022
Total Views: 1367

Illustration of Maersk's methanol-powered containership. Image courtesy Maersk
Shipping

Maersk Lines Up Ninth Partnership on Green Methanol Fuel Supply

A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced its ninth partnership on the supply of green methanol fuel to power the shipping giant’s fleet of

December 15, 2022
Total Views: 1766

Cargo Slowdown Continues at Port of Los Angeles
Shipping

Cargo Slowdown Continues at Port of Los Angeles

Cargo volume remained soft at the Port of Los Angeles in November, with imports falling 24% compared to the same month last year, the port said Wednesday. An

December 15, 2022
Total Views: 1025

Shocking Video Shows Man Overboard Incident on Hospital Ship USNS Comfort
Accidents

Shocking Video Shows Man Overboard Incident on Hospital Ship USNS Comfort

Some scary new video shows the man overboard incident on board the U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort. As we reported yesterday, nineteen personnel fell

December 15, 2022
Total Views: 17828

A stock photo of a vessel servicing an offshore wind farm at sunset
Shipping

House Bill Would Close Jones Act Letter Ruling Loopholes

A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would repeal every anti-Jones Act decision by the U.S. Customers and Border Protection dating back

December 15, 2022
Total Views: 2053

Wednesday, December 14, 2022
COSCO Ship at port of long beach
Shipping

Imports Lull Continues at Port of Long Beach

Containerized imports through the Port of Long Beach fell by nearly a third in November amid reduced orders from retailers, full warehouses and shifting trade

December 14, 2022
Total Views: 2219

Texas Man Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison for Illegal Charter Operation
Shipping

Texas Man Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison for Illegal Charter Operation

A 65-year-old boat captain is facing up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for operating an illegal charter cruise near Houston, Texas and lying to U.S.

December 14, 2022
Total Views: 20966

daewoo shipbuilding
Shipping

NGOs Call on South Korea to Accelerate Shipping Decarbonization

A pair of NGOs is calling on the world’s largest shipbuilding nation to increase zero-emission shipbuilding and port infrastructure subsidies, end all

December 14, 2022
Total Views: 615

USNS Comfort Involved in 19-Person Man Overboard Incident Off Haiti
Defense

USNS Comfort Involved in 19-Person Man Overboard Incident Off Haiti

The U.S. Navy is reporting that two sailors sustained minor injuries during a man overboard incident involving the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) off the

December 14, 2022
Total Views: 8132

Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Tanker Crew Rescues Overdue Sailors Off Delaware
Shipping

Tanker Crew Rescues Overdue Sailors Off Delaware

The U.S. Coast Guard is reporting the rescue of two sailors aboard the sailboat Atrevida II following an extensive search covering more than 21,000 miles of

December 13, 2022
Total Views: 9315

Compressed Hydrogen Carrier Moving to Shipyard Selection After Class Approval
Shipping

Compressed Hydrogen Carrier Moving to Shipyard Selection After Class Approval

Australian clean energy company Provaris Energy says it is moving to shipyard selection after receiving class approval for its compressed hydrogen (H2)

December 13, 2022
Total Views: 3122

msc ship in port
Shipping

Louisiana Governor Announces $1.8 Billion Port Expansion Project

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has announced a historic public-private partnership between the state of Louisiana, the Port of New Orleans and two leading

December 13, 2022
Total Views: 1889

Wan Hai Lines Selling 10 Containerships for Scrap
Shipping

Wan Hai Lines Selling 10 Containerships for Scrap

Taiwanese shipping company Wan Hai Lines is putting ten of its oldest feeder containerships up for sale for demolition, representing approximately 10% of its

December 13, 2022
Total Views: 6467

Port of Savannah Sees Container Lull in November
Ports

Port of Savannah Sees Container Lull in November

The Port of Savannah saw some easing of container demand in November amid inflation and a shift in consumer spending. The Georgia Ports Authority said it moved

December 13, 2022
Total Views: 821

Monday, December 12, 2022
Stacked containers are shown as ships unload their cargo at the Port of Los Angeles
Shipping

U.S. Container Imports Near Pre-Pandemic Levels in November

U.S. container imports fell a whopping 19.4% in November compared to the same month last year as economic turmoil, a reduction in retail transactions, and high

December 12, 2022
Total Views: 1099