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, January 18, 2022
Transocean Rig to Drill Injection Wells for Norway’s Northern Lights Carbon Capture and Storage Project
Offshore

Transocean Rig to Drill Injection Wells for Norway’s Northern Lights Carbon Capture and Storage Project

A semi-submersible drilling rig belonging to Transocean has been selected to drill the carbon injection well and another sidetrack well for the Northern Lights

January 18, 2022
Total Views: 1928

Genting Hong Kong Looks to Liquidation as Funding Dries Up
Cruise Ships

Genting Hong Kong Looks to Liquidation as Funding Dries Up

By Kyunghee Park and K. Oanh Ha (Bloomberg) — Troubled cruise operator Genting Hong Kong Ltd. warned it may seek court assistance to safeguard its

January 18, 2022
Total Views: 3879

Monday, January 17, 2022
offshore wind farm
Offshore

Scotland’s First Offshore Wind Lease in Over a Decade Raises Nearly $1 Billion in Applications

Scotland’s first offshore wind leasing round in more than a decade has raised nearly $1 billion in accepted application bids, Crown Estate Scotland

January 17, 2022
Total Views: 1461

ship emissions
Environment

Shipping and Renewable Lobby Groups Join Forces to Advance Global Green Fuel Transition

The International Chamber of Shipping has announced a strategic partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to further support for the

January 17, 2022
Total Views: 964

Port of Boston Welcomes ‘Biggest Ship’ After $850 Million Modernization Project
Ports

Port of Boston Welcomes ‘Biggest Ship’ After $850 Million Modernization Project

The Port of Boston welcomed its biggest containership to date over the weekend following a $850 million project to make the port “big ship ready.”

January 17, 2022
Total Views: 5791

Friday, January 14, 2022
offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Equinor and BP Finalize Contracts With New York State for Major Offshore Wind Projects

Equinor and BP on Friday announced they have finalized the Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs) with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 1570

Alaska cruise ship in port with mountain and clouds in the background
Cruise Ships

FMC Issues Final Report on COVID-19’s Impact on Cruise Industry

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Commissioner Louis E. Sola issued his final report Friday from the FMC’s fact finding investigation into COVID-19

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 1638

offshore wind farm with vessel in foreground
Offshore

Biden Administration Advances Offshore Wind Planning in Gulf of Mexico

With offshore wind headlines this week focusing on the “historic” lease sale off New York and New Jersey, the Department of Interior’s Bureau

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 665

Stacked containers and cranes are shown at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Extends Dwell Fee Threat for Ocean Carriers

Southern California’s Port of Los Angeles has extended its container dwell fee program threatening ocean carriers with steep daily fees for import

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 663

Indonesia Allows 37 Ships to Leave as Coal Export Ban Eased
Shipping

Indonesia Allows 37 Ships to Leave as Coal Export Ban Eased

By Fransiska Nangoy and Bernadette Christina JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia said on Thursday it would allow 37 vessels loaded with coal to depart, in the

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 2633

Maritime Piracy Worldwide Falls to Lowest Level in Decades, But Caution Urged
Piracy

Maritime Piracy Worldwide Falls to Lowest Level in Decades, But Caution Urged

Incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery attacks reached the lowest recorded level since 1994, according to ICC International Maritime Bureau’s

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 1076

APM terminals los angeles
Shipping

Maersk Q4 Beats Expectations as Freight Rates Jump 80%

A.P. Moller – Maersk says preliminary results for the fourth quarter of 2021 beat expectations. Revenue during the final three months of last year came

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 2221

Thursday, January 13, 2022
MV Werften Insolvency Administrator Seeks Back Pay for Workers, Completion of Global Dream Cruise Ship
Cruise Ships

MV Werften Insolvency Administrator Seeks Back Pay for Workers, Completion of Global Dream Cruise Ship

A court appointed insolvency administrator for German shipbuilder MV Werften is working on getting all 2,000 employees paid their December wages asap and will

January 13, 2022
Total Views: 4110

Ørsted Invests in Swedish E-Methanol Project to Help Decarbonize Shipping
Environment

Ørsted Invests in Swedish E-Methanol Project to Help Decarbonize Shipping

Danish power company Ørsted has announced plans to acquire a minority stake in what could become one of the world’s first large-scale e-methanol

January 13, 2022
Total Views: 818

U.S. CDC’s Conditional Sailing Order for Cruise Ships Set to Become Voluntary
Cruise Ships

U.S. CDC’s Conditional Sailing Order for Cruise Ships Set to Become Voluntary

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevent’s conditional sailing order for cruise ships is set to switch to a voluntary program later this month,

January 13, 2022
Total Views: 1724

daewoo shipbuilding
Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding Mega-Merger Blocked: European Commission Prohibits Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Takeover of DSME

The European Commission has rejected the proposed merger between South Korean shipbuilders Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and Hyundai

January 13, 2022
Total Views: 4748

Madrid Bridge Will Proceed to Charleston After North Atlantic Cargo Loss
Accidents

Madrid Bridge Will Proceed to Charleston After North Atlantic Cargo Loss

The containership MV Madrid Bridge is believed to have lost some 60 containers overboard in the North Atlantic last week, the ship’s operator Ocean

January 13, 2022
Total Views: 3434

Wednesday, January 12, 2022
South Carolina Ports Mark Record Year in 2021
Ports

South Carolina Ports Mark Record Year in 2021

South Carolina Ports reported handling 2.75 million TEUs at its container terminals in 2021 for its best calendar year in history. SC Ports owns and operates

January 12, 2022
Total Views: 1184

Hornbeck Offshore to Buy Ten OSVs from Edison Chouest
Offshore

Hornbeck Offshore to Buy Ten OSVs from Edison Chouest

Hornbeck Offshore Services announced today that it has entered into definitive purchase agreements to acquire ten high-specification offshore supply vessels

January 12, 2022
Total Views: 1977

U.S. to Hold ‘Historic’ Wind Energy Lease Sale Offshore New York and New Jersey
Offshore

U.S. to Hold ‘Historic’ Wind Energy Lease Sale Offshore New York and New Jersey

The Biden Administration is set to hold its first-ever offshore wind lease sale next month, auctioning a record of more than 480,000 acres offshore New York

January 12, 2022
Total Views: 798