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.


Wednesday, January 12, 2022
DOT Buttigieg
Ports

DOT Secretary Buttigieg Touts Infrastructure Funding During Southern California Port Visit

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday made his first visit to the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to tour the nation’s largest port

January 12, 2022
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Sembcorp Marine Wins ABS Approval In Principle for Ammonia Bunkering Barge
Environment

Sembcorp Marine Wins ABS Approval In Principle for Ammonia Bunkering Barge

Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine, together with partners Mitsui O.S.K Lines and ITOCHU Corporation have announced Approval in Principle from the American Bureau

January 11, 2022
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COSCO containership
Ports

Los Angeles and Long Beach Ship Queuing Process Expanded to Oakland

A new queuing process for containerships at Southern California ports will be expanded north to the Port of Oakland, shipping officials announced Monday. The

January 11, 2022
Total Views: 2432

Bay Shipbuilding Kicks Off Construction on Large LNG Bunkering Barge for Crowley
Shipping

Bay Shipbuilding Kicks Off Construction on Large LNG Bunkering Barge for Crowley

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin has started construction on what is set to become the largest LNG bunkering barge ever built in the

January 11, 2022
Total Views: 3858

California State Budget Proposal Includes $2.3 Billion for Ports
Ports

California State Budget Proposal Includes $2.3 Billion for Ports

California Governor Galvin Newsom on Monday unveiled his 2022-23 state budget proposal, which includes a planned record investment of $2.3 billion for

January 11, 2022
Total Views: 769

ONE-Operated MV Madrid Bridge Loses Containers in Atlantic Ocean
Accidents

ONE-Operated MV Madrid Bridge Loses Containers in Atlantic Ocean

A containership operated by Ocean Network Express (ONE) has suffered a container collapse in the Atlantic Ocean while en route to New York. ONE confirmed the

January 11, 2022
Total Views: 14704

Monday, January 10, 2022
Cruise Ship Builder MV Werften Files for Insolvency in Germany -Reports
Cruise Ships

Cruise Ship Builder MV Werften Files for Insolvency in Germany -Reports

German cruise ship builder MV Werften filed for insolvency on Monday leaving the fate of the shipyard and its 2,000 employees uncertain, according to reports.

January 10, 2022
Total Views: 6004

Bollinger Announces Latest Order from General Dynamics Electric Boat
Defense

Bollinger Announces Latest Order from General Dynamics Electric Boat

Lockport, Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards has announced its latest order from General Dynamics Electric Boat in support of the U.S. Navy’s new

January 10, 2022
Total Views: 5251

Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Delay Container Dwell Fee By Another Week
Ports

Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Delay Container Dwell Fee By Another Week

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have once again postposed consideration of the “Container Dwell Fee” by another week. The ports are citing a

January 10, 2022
Total Views: 1752

Maersk Exercises Options for Four More Methanol-Powered Containerships
Shipbuilding

Maersk Exercises Options for Four More Methanol-Powered Containerships

A.P. Moller – Maersk on Monday confirmed it has exercised options for four additional newbuild containerships to be powered by carbon neutral methanol.

January 10, 2022
Total Views: 4258

Cliff Collapse in Brazil Kills 10, Injures Dozens
Accidents

Cliff Collapse in Brazil Kills 10, Injures Dozens

Ten people are reported dead after a cliff collapsed onto tourist boats on a lake in southeastern Brazil on Saturday. The dramatic incident occurred at a

January 10, 2022
Total Views: 3831

Thai Navy Wrangles Ghost Ship Drifting Near Oil Rig
Shipping

Thai Navy Wrangles Ghost Ship Drifting Near Oil Rig

The Royal Thai Navy last week was called to rescue a derelict cargo ship listing in the Gulf of Thailand, near the location of an offshore rig. Upon inspection

January 10, 2022
Total Views: 7463

Friday, January 7, 2022
BIMCO Urges Gulf of Guinea States to Step Up Prosecution of Pirates
Defense

BIMCO Urges Gulf of Guinea States to Step Up Prosecution of Pirates

Shipping association BIMCO is urging countries in the Gulf of Guinea region to step up the prosecution of suspected pirates following the release of three

January 7, 2022
Total Views: 1634

Jan De Nul’s Next-Generation Offshore Installation Ship Launched in China
Offshore

Jan De Nul’s Next-Generation Offshore Installation Ship Launched in China

Belgian marine services company Jan De Nul has announced the launch of its next-generation offshore installation crane vessel Les Alizés. The launching took

January 7, 2022
Total Views: 2511

Thursday, January 6, 2022
SM Line Containership Could Be Docked at Canadian Cruise Terminal For ‘Weeks’ After Breakdown
Accidents

SM Line Containership Could Be Docked at Canadian Cruise Terminal For ‘Weeks’ After Breakdown

A South Korean containership could be docked at the cruise terminal in Victoria, British Columbia for “several weeks” after breaking down off the

January 6, 2022
Total Views: 15108

offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Offshore

New York State Announces $500 Million Investment in Offshore Wind

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a “nation-leading” $500 million investment in offshore wind. The investment, announced as part of the

January 6, 2022
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Bollinger Delivers Final Bahrain-Bound Fast Response Cutter to U.S. Coast Guard
Defense

Bollinger Delivers Final Bahrain-Bound Fast Response Cutter to U.S. Coast Guard

Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the sixth and final Bahrain-bound Fast Response Cutter to the U.S. Coast Guard. The USCGC Clarence Sutphin is the last of six

January 6, 2022
Total Views: 5825

Semcorp Marine Delivers Shell’s Gulf of Mexico-Bound Vito FPU
Offshore

Semcorp Marine Delivers Shell’s Gulf of Mexico-Bound Vito FPU

Singapore-based Sembcorp Marine has completed its first newbuild Floating Production Unit with the delivery of Vito Regional Production Facility (Vito FPU) to

January 6, 2022
Total Views: 1241

Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Bridge Allision in Southeast Louisiana Being Investigated as Major Marine Casualty
Shipping

Bridge Allision in Southeast Louisiana Being Investigated as Major Marine Casualty

The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators are investigating a barge allision with the Bayou Ramos Bridge near Morgan

January 5, 2022
Total Views: 5747

Conoship Unveils Series of ‘Future-Proof’ General Cargo Ships
Environment

Conoship Unveils Series of ‘Future-Proof’ General Cargo Ships

Dutch ship designer Conoship International Projects has unveiled its design for a series of six “future-proof” general cargo ships which the

January 5, 2022
Total Views: 5904