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, April 18, 2022
An illustration of the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel
Shipbuilding

Philly Shipyard Awarded Contract for Fifth and Final National Training Ship

Philly Shipyard, just three years after facing an uncertain future, is nearing full shipyard capacity as it announces an order for a fifth and final MARAD

April 18, 2022
Total Views: 8196

Ever Forward Refloating Follows 35-Day Salvage Operation – PHOTOS
Accidents

Ever Forward Refloating Follows 35-Day Salvage Operation – PHOTOS

The Ever Forward containership was refloated early Sunday morning following a 35-day-long salvage operation in Chesapeake Bay that tested the capability of

April 18, 2022
Total Views: 6136

Friday, April 15, 2022
A containership berthed at the Port of New York and New Jersey
Ports

Maritime Veteran Beth Rooney to Take the Helm at the Port of New York and New Jersey

Maritime verteran Beth Rooney will take over the Port Department at the Port Authoritiy of New York and New Jersey after its current director, Sam Ruda,

April 15, 2022
Total Views: 1785

Crowley Takes Delivery of Powerful Tier IV Harbor Tug ‘Athena’
Shipping

Crowley Takes Delivery of Powerful Tier IV Harbor Tug ‘Athena’

U.S.-based shipping company Crowley has taken delivery of its fourth and most powerful Tier IV ship assist and harbor escort tug. The 77-foot Athen’s

April 15, 2022
Total Views: 10079

Yang Ming containership
Shipping

Yang Ming Opts for LNG for New 15,000 TEU Containerships

Taiwanese ocean carrier Yang Ming Marine Transport has announced that it’s board of directors have approved a plan a equip five 15,000 TEU newbuild

April 15, 2022
Total Views: 3108

saipem 7000 at Damen Verolme Rotterdam
Accidents

Video Shows Saipem 7000 Lifting Accident

A video of Thursday’s lifting accident on board the Saipem 7000 heavy lift crane vessel has made it onto the web, revealing what appears to be a wire

April 15, 2022
Total Views: 21034

Thursday, April 14, 2022
Tanker Was Overtaking Tow During Mississippi River Grounding -NTSB
Accidents

Tanker Was Overtaking Tow During Mississippi River Grounding -NTSB

A tanker pilot’s decision to overtake a tow in a large bend on the Mississippi River with multiple nearby vessels and during high-water conditions led to

April 14, 2022
Total Views: 14857

Port of Long Beach Reports Record March, Concluding Its Best Quarter Ever
Ports

Port of Long Beach Reports Record March, Concluding Its Best Quarter Ever

The Port of Long Beach set a new monthly cargo record in March, joining the Port of Los Angeles in closing out the busiest quarter ever in the history

April 14, 2022
Total Views: 1774

Historic WWII Destroyer USS The Sullivans Sinks At Pier
Defense

Historic WWII Destroyer USS The Sullivans Sinks At Pier

The decorated U.S. Navy destroyer-turned museum ship USS The Sullivans partially sank at its pier on Wednesday at the Buffalo Naval Park in Buffalo, New York.

April 14, 2022
Total Views: 202538

saipem 7000 at Damen Verolme Rotterdam
Accidents

Saipem 7000 Lists Heavily in Lifting Accident in Norway

Update: Video Shows Saipem 7000 Lifting Accident The giant heavy-lift crane vessel Saipem 7000 was listing Thursday after suffering a lifting accident in a

April 14, 2022
Total Views: 17394

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
ship anchorage
Ports

Singapore Probe Reveals Contaminated Bunker Fuel Was Sold to Some 200 Ships

Singapore’s port authority has revealed that contaminated bunker fuel supplied by Glencore was sold to some 200 ships last month. The Maritime and Port

April 13, 2022
Total Views: 15496

UPS Trials Barge Service Across New York Harbor
Shipping

UPS Trials Barge Service Across New York Harbor

United Parcel Service has announced its participating in a short sea shipping pilot program to move trailers by barge across New York harbor, avoiding busy

April 13, 2022
Total Views: 7325

U.S., India Agree to Explore Using Indian Shipyards for Repair and Maintence of Military Sealift Command Ships
Defense

U.S., India Agree to Explore Using Indian Shipyards for Repair and Maintence of Military Sealift Command Ships

The United States and India have agreed to explore the use of Indian shipyards for the repair and maintence of U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command ships. The

April 13, 2022
Total Views: 12346

Gulf of Guinea Crew Kidnappings Fall to Zero So Far in 2022, But Caution Urged
Piracy

Gulf of Guinea Crew Kidnappings Fall to Zero So Far in 2022, But Caution Urged

The notoriously dangerous Gulf of Guinea saw a lull in crew kidnappings in the first three months of the year, but officials are urging continued caution as of

April 13, 2022
Total Views: 2300

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Cargo containers pile up at a marine terminal at the Port of Los Angeles.
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Reports Its Third-Busiest Month Ever in March

The Port of Los Angeles recorded its third-busiest month ever last month as work continues to clear marine terminals of cargo and reduce the number of ships

April 12, 2022
Total Views: 2026

South Carolina’s Port of Charleston Sets Latest Monthly Cargo Record in March
Ports

South Carolina’s Port of Charleston Sets Latest Monthly Cargo Record in March

The Port of Charleston set its thirteenth consecutive monthly cargo record in March as consumers’ appetite for retail goods continues to drive record

April 12, 2022
Total Views: 3647

Photos: Containers Start Coming Off Ever Forward
Accidents

Photos: Containers Start Coming Off Ever Forward

Containers started coming off the Ever Forward over the weekend amid the ongoing effort to lighten and refloat the ship in Chesapeake Bay. The operation

April 12, 2022
Total Views: 15118

Crowley and Shell to Explore Shoreside Charging Station at Port of San Diego
Environment

Crowley and Shell to Explore Shoreside Charging Station at Port of San Diego

Jacksonville, Frorida-based Crowley and Shell have entered into into a memorandum of understanding to explore alternative energy solutions for the future of

April 12, 2022
Total Views: 1771

container shipping
Shipbuilding

Danaos Orders Four Methanol-Ready Containerships

Athens-based containership owner Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC) has announced orders for four methanol fuel-ready 7,200 TEU containerships, expanding its

April 12, 2022
Total Views: 1758

ICYMI: Containership Loses Power and Drifts Dangerously Close to Point Reyes, California
Shipping

ICYMI: Containership Loses Power and Drifts Dangerously Close to Point Reyes, California

With all eyes on the Ever Forward stuck in Chesapeake Bay, there was another incident over the weekend that had the potential to escalate into a major maritime

April 12, 2022
Total Views: 8192