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.


Monday, September 12, 2022
Environment

Crowley Bets on Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Help Decarbonize Maritime

U.S. shipping company Crowley has emerged as an investor in hydrogen tech company Zero Emission Industries’ (ZEI) Series A funding round led by Chevron

September 12, 2022
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Offshore

Empire Wind Developers to Continue Monitoring for Large Whales Off New York

The developer of one of New York’s largest planned offshore wind farms is extending its partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to

September 12, 2022
Total Views: 952

Cruise Ships

Fincantieri to Construct Four More Cruise Ships for Viking

Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri will construct up to four more cruise ships for cruise operator Viking for 1.7 billion euros. The orders are attached to

September 12, 2022
Total Views: 2007

Friday, September 9, 2022
Accidents

NTSB Investigation Into Fishing Vessel Fire Highlights the Importance of Personal Locator Beacons

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) this week released its report for its investigation of the November 10, 2021, fire aboard the fishing

September 9, 2022
Total Views: 4733

Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Ports

Retail Imports Growth Turns Negative as Fed Tries to Rein in Consumer Demand

More signs that container shipping’s pandemic-fueled bull run is starting to crack. The National Retail Federation (NRF) on Wednesday published its

September 7, 2022
Total Views: 1743

Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Accidents

Most Oil Removed from Grounded Bulk Carrier Off Gibraltar

The majority of oil has been removed from the grounded bulk carrier OS 35 off of Gibraltar and the operation is now moving to the recovery phase, according to

September 6, 2022
Total Views: 7344

Shipping

Container Shipping Marks Seven Straight Quarters of Record Profits

Container shipping earned a “mind-altering” $63.7 billion in profits in the second quarter, according to industry veteran John McCown’s

September 6, 2022
Total Views: 5192

Shipping

CMA CGM Launches $1.5 Billion Fund for R&D Into Alternative Fuels

French container shipping giant CMA CGM is setting aside $1.5 billion over the next five years to accelerate the energy transition in shipping and help it

September 6, 2022
Total Views: 912

Friday, September 2, 2022
Shipping

EPA Pulls Permit for Proposed Offshore Oil Export Terminal Off Texas

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has revoked the permit for a proposed 1.92 million barrels-per-day offshore oil export terminal off the coast of

September 2, 2022
Total Views: 7734

Shipping

Former Maritime Administrator Vice Admiral Al Herberger Dies at 91

Vice Admiral Al Herberger, former Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administrator, has died at the age 91. VADM Herberger served as Maritime Administrator

September 2, 2022
Total Views: 1528

Ports

Singapore Opens Three Berths at Tuas Mega Port

Singapore has celebrated the opening of three additional berths at its Tuas mega port. Singapore’s Tuas Port is set to become the world’s largest

September 2, 2022
Total Views: 1334

Thursday, September 1, 2022
Accidents

Ship Carrying Ukrainian Corn Grounds in Turkey’s Bosphorus Strait

Update: The M/V Lady Zehma has been refloated and moved to an anchorage. Bosphorus Strait reopened to ship traffic -General Directorate of Coastal Safety A

September 1, 2022
Total Views: 6261

A Port State Control inspection in Nine Mile Anchorage
Shipping

Russian Chief Engineer Sentenced to Prison for Dumping Oily Bilge Water and Cover-Up

The Chief Engineer of a foreign flagged bulk carrier has been sentenced to a year plus one day in prison for deliberately discharging oil-contaminated bilge

September 1, 2022
Total Views: 2623

Accidents

NTSB Calls Out Lack of Progress in Implementing Safety Recommendations Following Conception Dive Boat Fire

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says more need to be done to implement safety recomendations in wake of the Conception dive boat fire. Now

September 1, 2022
Total Views: 1674

Accidents

Broken Bulk Carrier OS 35 Leaks Fuel Oil Off Gibraltar

The broken bulk carrier OS 35 is leaking heavy fuel oil just off the east coast of Gibraltar. The oil spill was reported Thursday and some has escaped the

September 1, 2022
Total Views: 8458

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Crude Oil Tanker Briefly Grounds and Blocks Suez Canal
Accidents

Crude Oil Tanker Briefly Grounds and Blocks Suez Canal

A crude oil tanker grounded in the Suez Canal in nearly the exact location as where the Ever Given grounded in March of last year. But it appears she’s

August 31, 2022
Total Views: 8943

Shipping

Xeneta: Higher Long-Term Container Rates Will Help Carriers to Huge Profits in 2022

The container market may be softening, but long-term freight rates are still through the roof. A new report released Wednesday by ocean freight benchmarking

August 31, 2022
Total Views: 1149

Accidents

Grounded Bulk Carrier ‘OS 35’ Breaking Up Off Gibraltar

September 1 Update: Broken Bulk Carrier OS 35 Leaking Fuel Oil All hands on deck as the OS 35 begins to break. A major incident has been declared in

August 31, 2022
Total Views: 39124

Offshore

Northern Lights Signs CO2 Transportation and Storage Agreement with Yara

The Northern Lights joint venture has signed the world’s first commercial agreement on cross border CO2 transportation and storage, describing the milestone

August 31, 2022
Total Views: 717

Shipping

Boskalis Agrees to Increased Takeover Offer with HAL

Dutch marine services company Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) and Curaçao-based HAL Holding have reached an agreement on an increased offer price

August 31, 2022
Total Views: 1672