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, January 19, 2022
VB-10000 Breaks Tow, Runs Aground in Mexico
Accidents

VB-10000 Breaks Tow, Runs Aground in Mexico

After completing the historic Golden Ray wreck removal in late October, the U.S.-flagged heavy lift vessel VB-10000 has now run into trouble down in Mexico.

January 19, 2022
Total Views: 24170

Wärtsilä to Power Seven Arctic Shuttle Tankers Under Construction in Korea
Shipbuilding

Wärtsilä to Power Seven Arctic Shuttle Tankers Under Construction in Korea

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply the main and harbor engines for a series of seven new Arctic shuttle tankers under construction

January 19, 2022
Total Views: 2316

Port of Long Beach Sets Annual Cargo Record in 2021
Ports

Port of Long Beach Sets Annual Cargo Record in 2021

Port of Long Beach reported its busiest year ever in 2021 on increased consumer spending, but congestion weighs as December volumes fall for a fourth

January 19, 2022
Total Views: 2048

Madrid Bridge to Discharge Damaged Containers in Charleston, ONE Says
Accidents

Madrid Bridge to Discharge Damaged Containers in Charleston, ONE Says

The MV Madrid Bridge is expected to arrived in Charleston, South Carolina on Thursday where the plan is to discharge scores of damaged containers after its

January 19, 2022
Total Views: 4221

Tuesday, January 18, 2022
American Cruise Lines Building 12 New Coastal Cruise Ships for U.S. Market
Cruise Ships

American Cruise Lines Building 12 New Coastal Cruise Ships for U.S. Market

Domestic small ship cruise operator American Cruise Lines on Monday announced plans to construct 12 new ships that will “more than double” the

January 18, 2022
Total Views: 8607

zim containership
Shipping

ZIM Charters More LNG-Powered Newbuild Containerships

Israeli containership operator ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE: ZIM) has announced new eight-year charter agreements for three 7,000 TEU containerships

January 18, 2022
Total Views: 1942

Japan Tests Autonomous Navigation Using Large Ferry
Shipbuilding

Japan Tests Autonomous Navigation Using Large Ferry

Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) announced the completion of what it claims is the world’s first full autonomous navigation

January 18, 2022
Total Views: 5207

container shipping
Shipping

Containership Owner and Operator Danaos Books Multi-Year Charters, Vessel Sales Worth $1 Billion

Athens-based containership owner and operator Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC) has announced entering into new multi-year charter agreements for 11 of its vessel

January 18, 2022
Total Views: 3246

Transocean Rig to Drill Injection Wells for Norway’s Northern Lights Carbon Capture and Storage Project
Offshore

Transocean Rig to Drill Injection Wells for Norway’s Northern Lights Carbon Capture and Storage Project

A semi-submersible drilling rig belonging to Transocean has been selected to drill the carbon injection well and another sidetrack well for the Northern Lights

January 18, 2022
Total Views: 1929

Genting Hong Kong Looks to Liquidation as Funding Dries Up
Cruise Ships

Genting Hong Kong Looks to Liquidation as Funding Dries Up

By Kyunghee Park and K. Oanh Ha (Bloomberg) — Troubled cruise operator Genting Hong Kong Ltd. warned it may seek court assistance to safeguard its

January 18, 2022
Total Views: 3879

Monday, January 17, 2022
offshore wind farm
Offshore

Scotland’s First Offshore Wind Lease in Over a Decade Raises Nearly $1 Billion in Applications

Scotland’s first offshore wind leasing round in more than a decade has raised nearly $1 billion in accepted application bids, Crown Estate Scotland

January 17, 2022
Total Views: 1461

ship emissions
Environment

Shipping and Renewable Lobby Groups Join Forces to Advance Global Green Fuel Transition

The International Chamber of Shipping has announced a strategic partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to further support for the

January 17, 2022
Total Views: 966

Port of Boston Welcomes ‘Biggest Ship’ After $850 Million Modernization Project
Ports

Port of Boston Welcomes ‘Biggest Ship’ After $850 Million Modernization Project

The Port of Boston welcomed its biggest containership to date over the weekend following a $850 million project to make the port “big ship ready.”

January 17, 2022
Total Views: 5792

Friday, January 14, 2022
offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Equinor and BP Finalize Contracts With New York State for Major Offshore Wind Projects

Equinor and BP on Friday announced they have finalized the Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs) with New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 1571

Alaska cruise ship in port with mountain and clouds in the background
Cruise Ships

FMC Issues Final Report on COVID-19’s Impact on Cruise Industry

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Commissioner Louis E. Sola issued his final report Friday from the FMC’s fact finding investigation into COVID-19

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 1638

offshore wind farm with vessel in foreground
Offshore

Biden Administration Advances Offshore Wind Planning in Gulf of Mexico

With offshore wind headlines this week focusing on the “historic” lease sale off New York and New Jersey, the Department of Interior’s Bureau

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 669

Stacked containers and cranes are shown at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Extends Dwell Fee Threat for Ocean Carriers

Southern California’s Port of Los Angeles has extended its container dwell fee program threatening ocean carriers with steep daily fees for import

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 665

Indonesia Allows 37 Ships to Leave as Coal Export Ban Eased
Shipping

Indonesia Allows 37 Ships to Leave as Coal Export Ban Eased

By Fransiska Nangoy and Bernadette Christina JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia said on Thursday it would allow 37 vessels loaded with coal to depart, in the

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 2633

Maritime Piracy Worldwide Falls to Lowest Level in Decades, But Caution Urged
Piracy

Maritime Piracy Worldwide Falls to Lowest Level in Decades, But Caution Urged

Incidents of maritime piracy and armed robbery attacks reached the lowest recorded level since 1994, according to ICC International Maritime Bureau’s

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 1077

APM terminals los angeles
Shipping

Maersk Q4 Beats Expectations as Freight Rates Jump 80%

A.P. Moller – Maersk says preliminary results for the fourth quarter of 2021 beat expectations. Revenue during the final three months of last year came

January 14, 2022
Total Views: 2224