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, February 16, 2022
10 Bodies Recovered in Search for Sunken Fishing Trawler
Commercial Fishing

10 Bodies Recovered in Search for Sunken Fishing Trawler

Searchers have recovered 10 bodies in the search for crew members from a sunken Spanish fishing trawler on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Three survivors

February 16, 2022
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
maersk ship
Shipping

Passing the Reins: Next-Generation Nominated to Lead Maerk’s Board

Robert Maersk Uggla, the grandson of A.P. Moller-Maersk founder Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller, has been nominated as the Chair of the Board. Uggla will replace

February 15, 2022
Total Views: 2536

Canada Marks 40 Years Since the Ocean Ranger Sinking
Offshore

Canada Marks 40 Years Since the Ocean Ranger Sinking

It’s been 40 years since the semi-submersible drilling rig Ocean Ranger sank off the coast of Newfoundland during an intense North Atlantic storm with

February 15, 2022
Total Views: 3281

Search and Rescue Underway After Spanish Trawler Sinks Off Newfoundland
Shipping

Search and Rescue Underway After Spanish Trawler Sinks Off Newfoundland

Update: Three survivors and six bodies have now recovered, according to Salvamento Marítimo. A major search and rescue operation is underway after a fishing

February 15, 2022
Total Views: 3633

Monday, February 14, 2022
First Offshore Wind Project in New York Breaks Ground
Offshore

First Offshore Wind Project in New York Breaks Ground

Construction has begun on the second major offshore wind project in the United States. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was in East Hampton, New York last

February 14, 2022
Total Views: 1604

Former Oil Spill Response Vessel Delivered to Sandy Hook Pilots After Conversion
Shipbuilding

Former Oil Spill Response Vessel Delivered to Sandy Hook Pilots After Conversion

A former oil spill response vessel (OSRV) has been converted to a pilot station vessel and redelivered to the New York & New Jersey Sandy Hook Pilots

February 14, 2022
Total Views: 5200

Friday, February 11, 2022
cma cgm containership
Shipping

CMA CGM to Stop Carrying Plastic Waste on Its Ships

French shipping group CMA CGM will stop transporting plastic waste aboard its ships beginning June 1 to help curb ocean pollution. CMA CGM said it currently

February 11, 2022
Total Views: 2402

containership ship bunkering
Shipping

Aker Clean Hydrogen and Kuehne+Nagel Join Forces to Accelerate Fossil-Free Container Shipping

Aker Clean Hydrogen, a global integrated clean hydrogen, ammonia and methanol producer, and Kuehne+Nagel, a leading sea logistics provider, are joining forces

February 11, 2022
Total Views: 610

Thursday, February 10, 2022
Port of Long Beach Snaps Losing Streak with Record-Setting January
Ports

Port of Long Beach Snaps Losing Streak with Record-Setting January

The Port of Long Beach has kicked off 2022 reporting its busiest January on record, ending a four-month streak of declines amid a historic pandemic-fueled

February 10, 2022
Total Views: 3331

smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

World Shipping Council Reveals Its Plan for Zero Carbon Shipping

The World Shipping Council, the Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing international liner shipping, is sharing for the first time concrete

February 10, 2022
Total Views: 2571

zim containership
Shipping

ZIM Charters Thirteen Containerships from Navios Maritime Partners

Isreali shipping line ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) has announced new charters with Navios Maritime Partners (NYSE: NMM) for thirteen containerships for periods between 4.5

February 10, 2022
Total Views: 2902

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
liquid CO2 ship
Shipping

Petronas and MOL to Explore CO2 Ocean Transport for CCUS Value Chain

Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas and Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore

February 9, 2022
Total Views: 2022

Another Record Month for Port of Savannah as Shipping Logjam Eases
Ports

Another Record Month for Port of Savannah as Shipping Logjam Eases

Georgia Ports Authority’s Port of Savannah handled a record 479,700 TEU in January as capacity improvements and “pop-up” container yards have

February 9, 2022
Total Views: 2352

Maersk to Acquire Land-Based Logistics Provider Pilot Freight Services
Shipping

Maersk to Acquire Land-Based Logistics Provider Pilot Freight Services

A.P. Moller – Maersk is continuing its integrated logistics transformation, announcing Wednesday its intention to acquire U.S.-based trucking company

February 9, 2022
Total Views: 2331

maersk ship
Shipping

Maersk Reports Record Earnings for 2021 as Supply Chain Chaos Continues… For Now

Danish shipping conglomerate A.P. Moller – Maersk reported record earnings for 2021 amid high freight rates and disruptions that continue to impact

February 9, 2022
Total Views: 1214

Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Photos: Navy’s New Fleet Oiler USNS John Lewis At Sea for Builder’s Trials
Defense

Photos: Navy’s New Fleet Oiler USNS John Lewis At Sea for Builder’s Trials

The lead ship in the U.S. Navy’s new class of fleet replenishment oilers, USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205), took to sea this month for initial builder’s

February 8, 2022
Total Views: 6037

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Reports Strong Q4 Earnings Amid RoRo Sector Recovery
Shipping

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Reports Strong Q4 Earnings Amid RoRo Sector Recovery

Leading roll-on/roll-off shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen reported strong fourth quarter results on Tuesday, driven by improved freight rates in shipping

February 8, 2022
Total Views: 1361

DP World Reports Nearly 10% TEU Growth in 2021
Ports

DP World Reports Nearly 10% TEU Growth in 2021

Dubai-based ports operator DP World reported nearly 10% higher volumes in 2021 with strong volume growth across just about all regions. DP World reported

February 8, 2022
Total Views: 571

Monday, February 7, 2022
Photos: USCGC Polar Star Arrives in Antarctica
Defense

Photos: USCGC Polar Star Arrives in Antarctica

The United States’ sole heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) arrived at McMurdo Station in Antarctica on Monday following an 86-day transit from

February 7, 2022
Total Views: 6417

hornbeck offshore services
Offshore

Hornbeck Offshore Acquires Three OSVs Auctioned By MARAD

Louisiana-based Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. has purchased of three high-spec new generation offshore supply vessels at auction from the U.S. Department of

February 7, 2022
Total Views: 3447