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.


Monday, January 3, 2022
U.S. Navy Relieves Top Officers On Littoral Combat Ship USS Montgomery
Defense

U.S. Navy Relieves Top Officers On Littoral Combat Ship USS Montgomery

The two top U.S. Navy officers onboard the littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) have been relieved of their command due to a “loss of

January 3, 2022
Total Views: 7855

Royal Navy Makes Rare Visit to Remote South Atlantic Island Chain to Study Penguins
Environment

Royal Navy Makes Rare Visit to Remote South Atlantic Island Chain to Study Penguins

The Royal Navy research ship HMS Protector is making a rare visit to the remote South Sandwich Islands in the southern Atlantic Ocean to study the penguin

January 3, 2022
Total Views: 4682

Convoy of ships in the Suez Canal
Shipping

Suez Canal Toll Increase to Boost Revenue By $400 Million, Chairman Says

The chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Osama Rabieh told Arabiya TV on Monday that the 6% increase in canal fees starting in February will boost

January 3, 2022
Total Views: 2507

Containership Crew Rescues 19 Cubans Off Florida Keys
Shipping

Containership Crew Rescues 19 Cubans Off Florida Keys

The crew of a Liberian-flagged containership rescued 19 Cubans off the Florida Keys on Friday. The crew of the MV Methoni contacted Sector Key West Command

January 3, 2022
Total Views: 2625

Artist rendering of the Polar Security Cutter. Credit: Bollinger Shipyards
Defense

Halter Marine Awarded Contract for Second Polar Security Cutter Icebreaker for U.S. Coast Guard

Pascagoula, Mississippi-based Halter Marine has been awarded the contract for the construction of the second U.S. Coast Guard Polar Security Cutter (PSC).

January 3, 2022
Total Views: 7134

The commercial dive boat Conception at sunrise prior to sinking, September 2, 2019. (Source: Ventura County Fire Department)
Cruise Ships

USCG to Issue Interim Rules to Improve Small Passenger Vessel Safety After Conception Dive Boat Tragedy

The U.S. Coast Guard has announced its intention to issue a set of interim rules on certain covered small passenger vessels, the first step to implementing the

January 3, 2022
Total Views: 3056

Friday, December 31, 2021
Stacked containers are shown as ships unload their cargo at the Port of Los Angeles
Shipping

Port of Los Angeles Announces Dwell Fees for Empty Export Containers

The Port of Los Angeles has announced plans to begin charging ocean carriers a dwell fee for empty containers lingering in marine terminals to combat

December 31, 2021
Total Views: 2947

Wednesday, December 29, 2021
container ship underway at sea
Shipping

Euroseas Announces New Containership Charters at More Than Twice the Rate of Existing Contracts

Greek containership operator Euroseas has announced its latest head-turning charters for two of its ships at “more than twice” the rate their

December 29, 2021
Total Views: 2825

ever given aground
Shipping

gCaptain’s Top Posts of 2021

With 2021 coming to a close, here’s a list of gCaptain’s most-viewed stories of the year: 10. Maersk Containership Broken Down in the Pacific Ocean

December 29, 2021
Total Views: 1965

Tuesday, December 28, 2021
San Pedro Ports Delay Container Dwell Fee For Seventh Week
Shipping

San Pedro Ports Delay Container Dwell Fee For Seventh Week

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are once again postponing the implementation of the new “container dwell fees,” marking a seventh week in a

December 28, 2021
Total Views: 1300

Inmarsat Launches ‘World’s Most Sophisticated Communications Satellite’
Shipping

Inmarsat Launches ‘World’s Most Sophisticated Communications Satellite’

Global satellite communications company Inmarsat has launched its first next-generation satellite, known as the I-6. Billed as the most sophisticated

December 28, 2021
Total Views: 2758

Watch: Containership Rams Pier in Taiwan
Accidents

Watch: Containership Rams Pier in Taiwan

A containership rammed a dock in Taichung, Taiwan on December 26 and the incident was all caught on video. The ship is the around 1,000 TEU capacity Asiatic

December 28, 2021
Total Views: 19246

Handout photo of Prelude FLNG Facility with the Valencia Knutsen berthed side-by-side
Offshore

Australia Tells Shell to Keep Prelude FLNG Unit Offline Until It’s Proven Safe for Workers

Regulators in Australia have ordered Shell to keep its giant Prelude FLNG facility offline until it can demonstrate that its safe for workers. Under the

December 28, 2021
Total Views: 4412

Monday, December 27, 2021
Wakashio Captain, Chief Mate to Be Released from Mauritius Jail After Sentencing
Accidents

Wakashio Captain, Chief Mate to Be Released from Mauritius Jail After Sentencing

The captain and first officer of the MV Wakashio are set to be released from custody in Mauritius following their sentencing Monday. Having already spent 16

December 27, 2021
Total Views: 3928

New Pipeline Leak in Southern California Waters
Accidents

New Pipeline Leak in Southern California Waters

Officials in California are investigating a new pipeline leak in San Pedro Bay, California, near the congested ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Over the

December 27, 2021
Total Views: 4424

offshore wind farm
Offshore

Eneti’s Seajacks Wins WTIV Charter from Van Oord

Eneti-owned (NYSE:NETI) Seajacks UK has won a European charter for its largest offshore wind installation vessel with Dutch marine contractor Van Oord. Van

December 27, 2021
Total Views: 577

Thursday, December 23, 2021
Port of Oakland
Ports

Department of Transportation Announces Over $241 Million in MARAD Grants for Nation’s Ports

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced the award of more than $241 million in discretionary grant funding for 25

December 23, 2021
Total Views: 1742

U.S. Navy Seizes Weapons Cache from Stateless Fishing Vessel in Arabian Sea
Defense

U.S. Navy Seizes Weapons Cache from Stateless Fishing Vessel in Arabian Sea

U.S. Navy ships this week seized approximately 1,400 AK-47 assault rifles and 226,600 rounds of ammunition from a stateless fishing vessel during a flag

December 23, 2021
Total Views: 14202

Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Port of Long Beach Receives $52 Million MARAD Grant for Rail Project
Ports

Port of Long Beach Receives $52 Million MARAD Grant for Rail Project

The Port of Long Beach has been awarded a $52.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration to help fund

December 22, 2021
Total Views: 1793

Austal USA to Provide Preliminary Design for U.S. Navy’s Next-Generation Supply Ships
Defense

Austal USA to Provide Preliminary Design for U.S. Navy’s Next-Generation Supply Ships

Austal USA, a subsidiary of Australia-based Austal Limited (ASX: ASB), has been awarded a $2 million conduct for the preliminary design of the U.S.

December 22, 2021
Total Views: 4047