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, February 1, 2022
Update: Abandoned Bulk Carrier Julietta D Arrives in Port, Ending Frantic Rescue
Accidents

Update: Abandoned Bulk Carrier Julietta D Arrives in Port, Ending Frantic Rescue

The bulk carrier Julietta D was towed into port Tuesday after a wild 24 hours off the Dutch coast. The ship ran into trouble Monday during heavy weather from

February 1, 2022
Total Views: 24629

Monday, January 31, 2022
USCG Medevacs Tanker Crew Member With Chemical Burns 190 Miles Off Texas
Defense

USCG Medevacs Tanker Crew Member With Chemical Burns 190 Miles Off Texas

The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday medevaced a crew member from a chemical tanker 190 miles off Galveston, Texas. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 3797

port of los angeles
Environment

Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai Launch ‘Green Shipping Corridor’ to Reduce Emissions from One of the World’s Busiest Trade Routes

The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Shanghai have announced a partnership to create a “first-of-its-kind” green shipping corridor in a bid to

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 1406

Ocean Infinity Expands AUV Fleet
Shipping

Ocean Infinity Expands AUV Fleet

The AUVs will join Ocean Infinity’s “Armada” fleet of unmanned or partially-manned data acquisition ships. U.S.-based subsea company Ocean

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 1726

Photo shows stacks of containers collapsed on board Madrid Bridge while at the Charleston Anchorage, January 20, 2022.
Shipping

Madrid Bridge Cargo Operations Completed in Charleston

The M/V Madrid Bridge is set to continue its voyage to Savannah following the completion of cargo discharge operations at the Port of Charleston, Ocean Network

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 1939

Tugs Rescue Abandoned Bulk Carrier Off Dutch Coast -Update
Accidents

Tugs Rescue Abandoned Bulk Carrier Off Dutch Coast -Update

Update 4: A coastguard update as of 21:13 local time said the situation was stable with the Sovereign tug still connected to Julietta D. Rescue crews are

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 20612

Friday, January 28, 2022
Cement Carrier Sinks Two Tugboats at Tasmania’s Port of Devonport
Accidents

Cement Carrier Sinks Two Tugboats at Tasmania’s Port of Devonport

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has launched an investigation into a collision between a cement carrier and two docked tugboats at the Port of

January 28, 2022
Total Views: 11285

Port Houston Handles Record 3.5 Million TEUs in 2021
Ports

Port Houston Handles Record 3.5 Million TEUs in 2021

Port Houston, the busiest container port along the Gulf Coast, has reported handling a record 3.5 million TEUs in 2021, surpassing its previous record set in

January 28, 2022
Total Views: 1294

keppel shipyard
Offshore

Keppel Reports Highest Profit in Since Offshore Downturn Six Years Ago

Singaporean conglomerate Keppel Corporation reported its highest profit in six years since the offshore downturn. The company reported an overall FY 2021 net

January 28, 2022
Total Views: 670

Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of New World’s Largest Cruise Ship: Wonder of the Seas
Cruise Ships

Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of New World’s Largest Cruise Ship: Wonder of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of the Wonder of the Seas from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France. At 236,857 gross registered tonnes (grt),

January 28, 2022
Total Views: 12454

Ulstein Enters China’s Offshore Wind Market
Offshore

Ulstein Enters China’s Offshore Wind Market

Norwegian ship builder and designer Ulstein has been awarded its first offshore wind ship design contract in China. The contract was awarded January 25 by

January 28, 2022
Total Views: 1053

Thursday, January 27, 2022
FMC Updated On Detention and Demurrage and Data Initiatives
Shipping

FMC Updated On Detention and Demurrage and Data Initiatives

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission met during both open and closed session Thursday to be briefed on the Commission’s efforts to address ocean

January 27, 2022
Total Views: 1256

sperm whale
Shipping

MSC Re-Routes Ships Near Greece to Protect Sperm Whales

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, the world’s largest container shipping company, will re-route its ships along the west coast of Greece to reduce the

January 27, 2022
Total Views: 2129

Cruise Industry Report Underscores Pandemic’s Far-Reaching Impact
Shipping

Cruise Industry Report Underscores Pandemic’s Far-Reaching Impact

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released its 2022 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report, showing the pandemic’s far-reaching effects

January 27, 2022
Total Views: 1095

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $25 Million for Wave Energy Research Off Oregon Coast
Shipping

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $25 Million for Wave Energy Research Off Oregon Coast

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $25 million in funding to support research and development of commercially-viable renewable wave power

January 27, 2022
Total Views: 1042

Maersk to Share Ocean Weather Observation Data to Help Aid Climate Science
Shipping

Maersk to Share Ocean Weather Observation Data to Help Aid Climate Science

Seeking to aid climate research and weather forecasts, the world’s now-second largest shipping line will make millions of weather observations covering

January 27, 2022
Total Views: 1340

Wednesday, January 26, 2022
ARC Adds Two Ro-Ro Carriers to U.S.-Flag
Shipping

ARC Adds Two Ro-Ro Carriers to U.S.-Flag

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC) has increased its fleet of U.S.-flag roll-on/roll-off carriers with the addition two secondhand ships. The

January 26, 2022
Total Views: 3706

‘World First’ Autonomous Containership Tested in Japan
Shipping

‘World First’ Autonomous Containership Tested in Japan

Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is claiming to have conducted the world’s first sea trial of an unmanned autonomous containership.

January 26, 2022
Total Views: 8015

Singapore Anchorage
Environment

DNV to Lead ‘Pioneering’ Ammonia Bunkering Safety Study in Singapore

Classification society DNV been selected to lead an ammonia bunkering safety study by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) in Singapore. The

January 26, 2022
Total Views: 1584

DP World Joins Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Environment

DP World Joins Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

Dubai-based port operator and cargo logistics specialist DP World has entered into a strategic partnership with Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon

January 26, 2022
Total Views: 1380