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, August 9, 2022
Ports

Empties Lift Port of Long Beach to New July Record as Imports Fall

The Port of Long Beach reported July throughput numbers on Tuesday, showing its most active July on record despite a “cooldown” in consumer

August 9, 2022
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Defense

NASSCO to Build Another Sea Base and More Oilers for the U.S. Navy

General Dynamics NASSCO has been awarded $1.4 billion contract modifications for the construction of a sixth Expeditionary Sea Base ship (ESB 8) and two

August 9, 2022
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Offshore

Coast Guard Responds to Oil Spill at Offshore Platform in Terrebonne Bay, Louisiana

The U.S. Coast Guard was responding to an oil spill Monday after an oil tank platform collapsed at Hilcorp’ Caillou Island offshore facility in

August 9, 2022
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Monday, August 8, 2022
A wind turbine Dominion Energy’s two turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project. Photo: Dominion Energy
Offshore

Largest Offshore Wind Farm in U.S. Wins State Approval

The State of Virginia has given the go-ahead for Dominion Energy’s 2.6-gigawatt (GW) Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) farm, the largest offshore

August 8, 2022
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Shipping

Matson Containership Docks in Anchorage with Lubricant Leak

A Matson containership has been permitted to dock in Anchorage, Alaska after reporting a lubrication leak. Personnel at the Coast Guard Sector Anchorage

August 8, 2022
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Ports

Record July Puts Port of Savannah on Pace for 6 Million TEUs

The Port of Savannah continues to see “unprecedented” cargo volumes as it continues to pick up diverted capacity from the U.S. West Coast. The

August 8, 2022
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Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Preparing to Launch Real-Time Container Tracking Across Entire Fleet

German liner Hapag-Lloyd is starting to install real-time tracking devices on its entire fleet of approximately 3 million twenty-foot equivalent (TEU)

August 8, 2022
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Shipping

Cocaine Seized from Container Carried By Maersk Ship in Australia

Australian police have seized cocaine worth more than $195 million from a container transported by a Maersk ship in Sydney’s Port Botany. Australian

August 8, 2022
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Friday, August 5, 2022
Expedition Cruise Ship Grounds in Norway During Shipyard Return
Accidents

Expedition Cruise Ship Grounds in Norway During Shipyard Return

An expeditionary cruise ship belonging to Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten ran aground and was later refloated in a western Norwegian fjord north of Bergen on

August 5, 2022
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Shipping

Freeport LNG Set to Restore Production at Key LNG Export Facility in October, Earlier Than Anticipated

Freeport LNG says it is confident it can restart LNG exports from its Gulf Coast plant on time in October after reaching an agreement with regulators to resume

August 5, 2022
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Tidewater Confirms ‘Inflection Point’ in Offshore Support Vessel Market
Shipping

Tidewater Confirms ‘Inflection Point’ in Offshore Support Vessel Market

Houston-based Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW), owner and operators of the world’s largest fleet of offshore support vessels, says this year has marked an

August 5, 2022
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Shipping

U.S. Allocates $172 Million to Improve Ferry Services

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has announced more than $172 million in funding to help improve ferry services in 35

August 5, 2022
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Accidents

Hot Work Led to 7-Day Blaze on Cargo Ship in New Zealand -Accident Report

Hot work has been identified as the source of a seven-day blaze on board a cargo ship in New Zealand in December 2020. New Zealand’s Transport Accident

August 5, 2022
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Shipping

Maersk Adds to Project Cargo Capability with New Acquisition

Maersk is extending its streak of acquisitions with an agreement to acquire a Denmark-based project cargo specialist. A.P. Moller – Maersk will acquire

August 5, 2022
Total Views: 2451

Thursday, August 4, 2022
Shipping

Seaspan Parent Atlas Corporation Receives Buyout Offer from Controlling Shareholders Plus ONE

A consortium made up of a controlling shareholders of NYSE-listed Atlas Corporation (ATCO) and Japanese container carrier ONE have made non-binding offer for

August 4, 2022
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Ports

FMC Chairman Says Anti-Competitive Behavior Will Not Fly After Port Of New York Visit

Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Daniel B. Maffei visited the Port of New York and New Jersey on Wednesday to meet with trucking representatives and

August 4, 2022
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Ports

West to East Cargo Shift Causing Most Ships to Arrive Late at East Coast Ports

East Coast ports are falling victim to their own success, says Xeneta’s Peter Sand. Less than one in five containerships are now arriving on time on the

August 4, 2022
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Offshore

Offshore Decommissioning Costs in the UK North Sea Falling

The cost estimate of decommissioning oil and gas infrastructure in the UK sector of the North Sea has been cut by 25% in the past five years, reflecting the

August 4, 2022
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Marine Weather

NOAA Maintains Above-Average Hurricane Outlook Despite Slow Start

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is continuing to call for a an above-average Atlantic hurricane season this year despite

August 4, 2022
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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
A 2019 view of vessels in the Singapore Strait April 3, 2019. Picture taken on April 3, 2019. REUTERS/Henning Gloystein/File Photo
Ports

Singapore Suspends Glencore Unit’s Bunker License Over Contaminated Fuel Supply

A Singaporean unit of commodities trading giant Glencore has had its bunker supplier license suspended for two months after an investigation revealed that it

August 3, 2022
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