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, November 22, 2022
U.S. Navy Confirms Iranian Drone Struck Tanker in Middle East
Defense

U.S. Navy Confirms Iranian Drone Struck Tanker in Middle East

A U.S. Navy analysis has confirmed that an Iranian drone was behind the November 15 attack on a Liberian-flagged commercial tanker transiting international

November 22, 2022
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offshore rig
Offshore

Cost of Decommissioning Oil and Gas Wells in the UK North Sea Could Reach $23 Billion

Over two thousand oil and gas wells in the UK sector of the North Sea will need to be decommissioned over the next decade at a total cost of

November 22, 2022
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Felicity Ace seen burning in the Atlantic Ocean off the Azores Islands. Picture was released Friday, February 18, 2022 by the Portuguese Navy. Photo courtesy Portuguese Navy
Accidents

Fires, Inflation and Climate Change: Global Trends to Watch in Marine Insurance

Despite a broader long-term trend of safety improvements in the global shipping industry, a number of factors are leading to ever larger insurance claims for

November 22, 2022
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Cadeler Orders Another State-of-the-Art Turbine Installation Jack-Up
Shipbuilding

Cadeler Orders Another State-of-the-Art Turbine Installation Jack-Up

Danish offshore wind construction company Cadeler has placed an order to build a fourth state-of-the-art jack-up at COSCO Heavy Industries in Qidong, China.

November 22, 2022
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Port Houston Sees No Signs of Cargo Slow Down in October
Ports

Port Houston Sees No Signs of Cargo Slow Down in October

Port Houston is reporting another month of double digit growth in October with no signs of a cargo slow down even as total U.S. inbound volumes continue to

November 22, 2022
Total Views: 848

Monday, November 21, 2022
Peter Georgiopoulos
Shipping

Peter Georgiopoulos, ‘An Inspiration to Many’, Looks to the Future

By Barry Parker (gCaptain) Marine Money’s “Ship Finance Forum” in New York attracted a superb roster of speakers, informing a spirited group of attendees

November 21, 2022
Total Views: 2479

JERA to Study Large-Scale Ammonia Fuel Transportation with NYK and MOL
Shipping

JERA to Study Large-Scale Ammonia Fuel Transportation with NYK and MOL

Japanese power company JERA Co. has entered into memorandums of understanding with shipping companies NYK and MOL on the large-volume transportation of ammonia

November 21, 2022
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Friday, November 18, 2022
offshore spar
Offshore

U.S. Offshore Oil and Gas Infrastructure at ‘Significant Risk’ from Cyber Attacks -Report

The U.S. Department of the Interior has been told to take immediate action to address the “significant risk” that cybersecurity threats pose to

November 18, 2022
Total Views: 1638

Electrical Genset Failure Led to Towing Vessel’s Loss of Steering and Grounding -NTSB
Accidents

Electrical Genset Failure Led to Towing Vessel’s Loss of Steering and Grounding -NTSB

An electrical generator set (genset) failure and subsequent loss of steering led to the grounding of a towing vessel near Greenville, Mississippi, the National

November 18, 2022
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Maersk Line, Limited Settles Sexual Assault and Harassment Lawsuit with ‘Midshipman X’
Shipping

Maersk Line, Limited Settles Sexual Assault and Harassment Lawsuit with ‘Midshipman X’

A.P. Moller-Maersk subsidiary Maersk Line, Limited has reached a settlement with Hope Hicks, the former U.S. Merchant Marine Academy midshipman at the center

November 18, 2022
Total Views: 2797

Thursday, November 17, 2022
offshore wind farm
Offshore

BOEM Identifies 1.7 Million Acres Off Central Atlantic for Potential Offshore Wind Development

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has identified approximately 1.7 million acres offshore the U.S. central

November 17, 2022
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Disney Cruise Line to Acquire Unfinished Cruise Ship Abandoned by MV Werften Insolvency
Cruise Ships

Disney Cruise Line to Acquire Unfinished Cruise Ship Abandoned by MV Werften Insolvency

Disney Cruise Line will acquire the unfinished Global Dream cruise ship that was being built at the former MV Werften, which filed for insolvency earlier this

November 17, 2022
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an overhead view of port of los angeles docks
Ports

October Imports at Port of Los Angeles Plunge to Lowest Level Since 2009

Imports through the Port of Los Angeles crashed by nearly a third in October to the lowest monthly level in more than a decade. Cargo volumes at the Port

November 17, 2022
Total Views: 1393

A cargo ship is moored in the Port of Long Beach while cranes retrieve cargo containers from the ship
Shipping

Holiday Retail Sales Off to a Strong Start in U.S.

Retail sales grew again in October as consumers set aside concerns about inflation and got a jump start on the holiday season, according to the National Retail

November 17, 2022
Total Views: 566

Svitzer Ordered to Scrap Harbor Tug Worker Lockout in Australia
Shipping

Svitzer Ordered to Scrap Harbor Tug Worker Lockout in Australia

Australia’s Fair Work Commission has ruled that Svitzer Australia, a subsidiary of Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, must scrap its plans for a

November 17, 2022
Total Views: 3514

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Harbor Tug Lockout Threatens ‘Nationwide Port Shutdown’ in Australia
Shipping

Harbor Tug Lockout Threatens ‘Nationwide Port Shutdown’ in Australia

Maritime union says Svitzer bosses are refusing to withdraw lockout that will bring Australian ports to a near standstill The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA)

November 16, 2022
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Illustration of Maersk's methanol-powered containership. Image courtesy Maersk
Shipping

Maersk Lines Up Latest Green Methanol Fuel Supply Partnership

Danish shipping giant Maersk has announced its latest partnership as it works to secure its green methanol fuel supply needed to power its future fleet of

November 16, 2022
Total Views: 1763

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Saipem Awarded Offshore Drilling Contracts Worth $800 Million
Offshore

Saipem Awarded Offshore Drilling Contracts Worth $800 Million

Italian-based Saipem has been awarded new offshore drilling contracts in the Middle East and West Africa worth approximately $800 million. The five contracts

November 15, 2022
Total Views: 2588

U.S. Navy Confiscates ‘Massive Amounts’ of Explosives from Fishing Vessel in Gulf of Oman
Shipping

U.S. Navy Confiscates ‘Massive Amounts’ of Explosives from Fishing Vessel in Gulf of Oman

The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet intercepted a fishing vessel attempting to smuggle a “massive amount” of explosive material from Iran to Yemen.

November 15, 2022
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Svitzer Planning Lockout of Australian Harbor Tug Crews in Dispute with Unions
Shipping

Svitzer Planning Lockout of Australian Harbor Tug Crews in Dispute with Unions

Towage operator Svitzer, an A.P. Moller-Maersk subsidiary, has announced an indefinite lockout of Australian harbor tug crews over an industrial labor dispute

November 15, 2022
Total Views: 2795