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, November 2, 2022
Matson-containership-Daniel-K.-Inouye
Shipping

Matson Returns to Philly Shipyard for Three More Jones Act Containerships

U.S. shipping company Matson has returned to Philly Shipyard with an order for three Jones Act containerships to join the two Aloha class sisterships already

November 2, 2022
Total Views: 13347

DSME Installs First Hardened Steel LNG Fuel Tank on 24,000 TEU Newbuild
Shipbuilding

DSME Installs First Hardened Steel LNG Fuel Tank on 24,000 TEU Newbuild

South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has loaded what it claims is the world’s first high manganese steel LNG fuel tank on a

November 2, 2022
Total Views: 3591

U.S. Senator Wicker Condemns ‘Unlawful’ and ‘Unnecessary’ Jones Act Waivers for Puerto Rico
Shipping

U.S. Senator Wicker Condemns ‘Unlawful’ and ‘Unnecessary’ Jones Act Waivers for Puerto Rico

Criticism is mounting over the DHS Secretary’s decision to waive the Jones Act for hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker

November 2, 2022
Total Views: 1452

FILE PHOTO: Crew members look out from the MV Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller as it berths at a PSA International port terminal in Singapore,
Shipping

Maersk Warns of ‘Dark Clouds on the Horizon’ for Container Shipping

Maersk delivered another record quarter in Q3 2022, but “dark clouds” are gathering on the horizon. A.P. Moller – Maersk on Wednesday

November 2, 2022
Total Views: 5017

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Report: American Ship Captain Surrenders License Amid Rape Accusation
Shipping

Report: American Ship Captain Surrenders License Amid Rape Accusation

An American ship captain has surrendered his license amid allegations that he raped a female U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet and attempted to assault

November 1, 2022
Total Views: 4375

containership underway
Shipping

Seaspan Parent Agrees to $10.9 Billion Buyout from Existing Major Shareholders and ONE

Asset manager Atlas (NYSE: ATCO), parent to container leasing company Seaspan Corporation, has agreed to a all-cash buyout by an entity made up of its existing

November 1, 2022
Total Views: 1938

World’s Largest Cruise Company Turns to Air Bubbles to Help Reduce Emissions
Cruise Ships

World’s Largest Cruise Company Turns to Air Bubbles to Help Reduce Emissions

The world’s largest cruise shipping company has announced plans to install air lubrication technology on at least 20% of its fleet. Carnival Corporation

November 1, 2022
Total Views: 4089

Monday, October 31, 2022
offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Industry Group Calls on Congress to Close Loophole in Offshore Energy Labor Law

An association representing the offshore marine transportation service industry is accusing the developer of the nation’s first commercial-scale offshore

October 31, 2022
Total Views: 1833

Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Areas Finalized

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has designated two areas in the Gulf of Mexico for the development of offshore wind projects, which combined

October 31, 2022
Total Views: 1382

MSC Gayane
Shipping

DOJ Charges Former Heavyweight Boxer for Smuggling Cocaine Worth Over $1 Billion on MSC Containerships

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a former heavyweight boxer with trafficking over 20 tons of cocaine on containerships linked to the world’s

October 31, 2022
Total Views: 9942

fishing vessel
Shipping

U.S.-Flagged Fishing Vessel Busted for Use of “Paper Captain”

The U.S. Coast Guard busted a Washington State-based tuna fishing vessel for using a “paper captain” in violation of the Jones Act. A Coast Guard

October 31, 2022
Total Views: 18315

Stock photo of a ONE containership at berth
Shipping

ONE’s Profit Surges Despite ‘Sudden Decline’ in Demand

Japanese liner Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world’s seventh largest ocean carrier, has reported a massive $5.5 billion profit in its latest quarter,

October 31, 2022
Total Views: 1441

The Coast Guard and good Samaritans rescued 13 people from the 115-foot fishing vessel, Tremont, Oct. 28, 2022 after the fishing vessel and a containership reportedly collided 63 miles southeast of Chincoteague, Virginia. U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City
Accidents

American Fishing Trawler Sinks After Collision with MSC Containership

An American fishing trawler sank Friday after being involved in a collision with a containership off the coast of Virginia, approximately 63 miles southeast of

October 31, 2022
Total Views: 12911

Crowley Picked to Develop California Offshore Wind Hub
Offshore

Crowley Picked to Develop California Offshore Wind Hub

Plans are taking shape for a West Coast wind port to serve as California’s first hub for offshore wind energy installations.   Jacksonville,

October 31, 2022
Total Views: 2500

Wednesday, October 26, 2022
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

New ICS Proposal Would Reward ‘First Movers’ Using Low Emission Fuels

A shipping industry group representing 80% of the world’s commercial ships is proposing a global carbon emissions reduction fund to reward “first

October 26, 2022
Total Views: 1923

Monday, October 24, 2022
Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Departs on Humanitarian Mission
Defense

Hospital Ship USNS Comfort Departs on Humanitarian Mission

The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort has departed on its first humanitarian aid mission since completing a regular overhaul and drydocking period earlier

October 24, 2022
Total Views: 7941

Scorpio Tankers Exercises Purchase Options on Eight Ships
Shipping

Scorpio Tankers Exercises Purchase Options on Eight Ships

Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE:STNG) has exercised purchase options for eight tankers along with the repayment of a credit facility that will reduce the

October 24, 2022
Total Views: 1823

Svitzer Americas Expands Fleet with Two New Tugs and a Workboat
Shipping

Svitzer Americas Expands Fleet with Two New Tugs and a Workboat

Leading towage provider Svitzer, part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, will take delivery of two new ASD tugboats and one workboat as it further modernizes and expands

October 24, 2022
Total Views: 1202

MSC Container ship enters portCatstyecam / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

Liner Giant MSC Makes Major Towing Acquisition

Mediterranean Shipping Company has agreed to acquire Italian towage operator Rimorchiatori Mediterranei S.p.A., the world’s third-largest harbor tug

October 24, 2022
Total Views: 5167

Saturday, October 22, 2022
House Lawmakers Demand Answers on ‘Novel and Problematic’ Jones Act Waivers
Shipping

House Lawmakers Demand Answers on ‘Novel and Problematic’ Jones Act Waivers

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers are demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his decision to

October 22, 2022
Total Views: 1670