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, June 17, 2022
Cargo containers pile up at a marine terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Reports Third-Busiest Month Ever in May: ‘No Precipitous Drop’ in Ships Leaving China

The Port of Los Angeles, the biggest in the United States, is reporting its third busiest month on record in May with a busy summer and early peak shipping

June 17, 2022
Total Views: 2969

Thursday, June 16, 2022
Lloyd’s Register Finds ‘Significant’ Efficiency Benefits for Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier Design Featuring Rotor Sails
Shipping

Lloyd’s Register Finds ‘Significant’ Efficiency Benefits for Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier Design Featuring Rotor Sails

Lloyd’s Register has given its stamp of approval (in principle) for a newcastlemax bulk carrier fitted Anemoi Rotor Sails that will help

June 16, 2022
Total Views: 7014

tanker at sea
Shipping

DNV: Tankers May Face Challenges Calling California Once New At-Berth Regulations Take Effect

Tankers may face challenges when calling California ports and terminals once new amendments to the state’s Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth Regulation take

June 16, 2022
Total Views: 3123

Keel Laid for NOAA’s New Oceanographic Research Ship
Shipbuilding

Keel Laid for NOAA’s New Oceanographic Research Ship

A keel-laying ceremony for the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration’s new oceanographic research ship was held Wednesday in Houma, Louisiana at

June 16, 2022
Total Views: 2352

The British cargo ship Scot Carrier is pictured after colliding with the Danish cargo ship Karin Hoej, between Ystad and Bornholm, on the Baltic Sea December 13, 2021. Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency/via REUTERS
Accidents

Scot Carrier Officer Sentenced to Prison Over Fatal Baltic Sea Collision

A British crew member of the Scot Carrier has pleaded guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 1.5 years in prison after his ship collided with a barge last

June 16, 2022
Total Views: 4182

Wednesday, June 15, 2022
oil tanker at sea
Shipping

American Maritime Partnership Slams Calls for Jones Act Waivers to Help Lower Gas Prices

The American Maritime Parntership is responding to increased calls for Jones Act waivers as gasoline prices continue to set new record highs, saying waivers

June 15, 2022
Total Views: 3822

Norwegian Partnership Aims Fast-Track Remote Operations and Unmanned Vessels in the Offshore Services Sector
Offshore

Norwegian Partnership Aims Fast-Track Remote Operations and Unmanned Vessels in the Offshore Services Sector

A group of Norwegian offshore services providers are teaming up to fast-track to development of remote operations and unmanned vessels in the offshore services

June 15, 2022
Total Views: 584

Incident Video: Offshore Tug Sinks Luxury Schooner in Spain
Accidents

Incident Video: Offshore Tug Sinks Luxury Schooner in Spain

Every once in a while we’ll come across a collision video that poses the question of who’s at fault. This isn’t one of those videos. The

June 15, 2022
Total Views: 12437

A containership approaches its berth at the Port of Savannah
Ports

Port of Savannah Sets All-Time Record in May as Cargo Surge Continues

The Port of Savannah, the second-busiest port on the East Coast, recorded an all-time cargo record in May as strong consumer demand and shifting inbound trade

June 15, 2022
Total Views: 2806

Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Maersk Containership Briefly Grounds in Savannah River
Shipping

Maersk Containership Briefly Grounds in Savannah River

A 332.5-meter-long Maersk containership apparently ran aground, and was later refloated, in the Savannah River en route to the Port of Savannah on Tuesday. AIS

June 14, 2022
Total Views: 13404

maersk containership
Shipping

Midshipman-X Identity Revealed As Hope Hicks

Midshipman-X, the US Merchant Marine Academy student who shook the maritime industry last year after she shared, in an anonymous blog post, about how she was

June 14, 2022
Total Views: 13429

Freeport LNG Gives New Timeline for Restarting Exports From Gulf Coast Plant Hit By Fire
Shipping

Freeport LNG Gives New Timeline for Restarting Exports From Gulf Coast Plant Hit By Fire

Freeport LNG says its Gulf Coast LNG liquefaction plant won’t return to full operations until the end of 2022 due to damage from last week’s fire.

June 14, 2022
Total Views: 2290

Stacked containers are shown as ships unload their cargo at the Port of Los Angeles
Shipping

Ocean Shipping Reform Act Headed to President Biden’s Desk After Passing House

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 369 to 42 to pass the Senate’s version of the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act, designed to give the

June 14, 2022
Total Views: 3133

Monday, June 13, 2022
port of los angeles and long beach
Shipping

Fitch: Port Congestion Will Prevent Container Shipping’s Return to Normal in 2022

Fitch Ratings is calling for another solid year for container shipping industry earnings as port congestion will continue to prevent a return to pre-pandemic

June 13, 2022
Total Views: 3375

Friday, June 10, 2022
U.S. President Joe Biden walks after speaking during a visit to the Port of Los Angeles, during the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 10, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Ports

President Biden Calls Out Foreign Shipping Companies During Port of Los Angeles Visit

President Biden visited the Port of Los Angeles on Friday where he discussed supply chain challenges and progress and addressed the issue of rising inflation,

June 10, 2022
Total Views: 3562

imo headquarters
Shipping

IMO Concludes MEPC78

The UN International Maritime Organization’s has concluded its latest meeting of its key Marine Environment Protection Committee, known as MEPC78, held

June 10, 2022
Total Views: 1020

DOT Secretary Buttigieg Appoints New Members to Short Sea Shipping Advisory Committee
Shipping

DOT Secretary Buttigieg Appoints New Members to Short Sea Shipping Advisory Committee

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced the appointment of 25 new members to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee

June 10, 2022
Total Views: 1435

IMO greenhouse gas emissions
Shipping

IMO Maritime Environment Committee Rejects Plans for Industry-Backed R&D Fund to Accelerate Shipping’s Decarbonization

Governemnts at the meeting of the IMO’s key maritime environment committee have rejected plans for a shipping industry-backed program to accelerate

June 10, 2022
Total Views: 711

Thursday, June 9, 2022
A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
Ports

Port of Long Beach Reports Second-Busiest Month Ahead of Summertime Cargo Surge

The Port of Long Beach has reported its second busiest month on record in May as it looks ahead to a summer cargo surge that could follow China’s

June 9, 2022
Total Views: 2555

Port of Charleston Imports Jump 18% in May
Ports

Port of Charleston Imports Jump 18% in May

South Carolina Ports is reporting its 15th conecutive month of cargo records at the Port of Charleston as sustained retail imports continue to drive record

June 9, 2022
Total Views: 895