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, 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
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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

Soeren Skou, CEO Maersk
Shipping

Maersk to Acquire LF Logistics, Expanding End-to-End Supply Chain Portfolio in Asia

Seeking to bolster its end-to-end logistics solutions in Asia, A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced a deal to acquire Hong Kong-based LF Logistics in a

December 22, 2021
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Stacked containers are shown as ships unload their cargo at the Port of Los Angeles
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Confirms Cargo Dip in November, Says Smaller Ships Are to Blame

The Port of Los Angeles is on track for a record year even as cargo volumes dip in recent months. Exports hit 17-year low. The final numbers are in!

December 21, 2021
Total Views: 4014

crowley zero-emission electric tug
Shipbuilding

Construction Kicks Off On Crowley’s All-Electric Tug

Alabama-based Master Boat Builders has kicked off construction on Crowley’s all-electric tug – a first in the United States. The tug, named eWolf,

December 21, 2021
Total Views: 2102

lng carrier
Shipping

China’s Largest LNG Importer CNOOC Signs Sale and Purchase Agreement for U.S. Gas

Arlington, Virginia-based Venture Global LNG has announced signing 20-year LNG Sales and Purchase Agreement with a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil

December 21, 2021
Total Views: 1550

Monday, December 20, 2021
offshore wind farm
Offshore

Mayflower Wind Wins Massachusetts Offshore Wind Energy Procurement Agreement

Offshore wind developer Mayflower Wind has announced the award of a 400 MW Power Purchase Agreement by the state of Massachusetts and its three biggest

December 20, 2021
Total Views: 1018

Maersk Tanker Underway
Shipping

Maersk Tankers and BP Report Successful ‘Drop-In’ Biofuel Trials

Maersk Tankers and BP have announced a successful trial using a “drop-in” biofuel blend to power two tankers, demonstrating the potential for

December 20, 2021
Total Views: 1905

auger tension leg platform
Accidents

US Coast Guard Publishes Report on Fatal Lifeboat Drill Accident on Shell’s Auger Platform

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued its report from its investigation into a fatal lifeboat accident on Shell’s Auger tension leg platform in the U.S. Gulf

December 20, 2021
Total Views: 5534

semisubmersible drilling rig at sea
Offshore

As World Weans Off Fossil Fuels, Norway Continues Hunt for Offshore Wells

By Lars Erik Taraldsen (Bloomberg) — Equinor ASA will drill about 25 exploration wells off Norway’s coast next year in a bet that it will be among the

December 20, 2021
Total Views: 1218

Friday, December 17, 2021
u.s. coast guard
Shipping

Coast Guard: Sexual Assault On U.S. Ships Is A Crime That Must Be Reported

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin reminding mariners that sexual assault is a crime and that it must be reported to the

December 17, 2021
Total Views: 2147

Container ships wait off the coast of the congested Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Long Beach, California
Accidents

Grand Jury Charges Three Companies Over Southern California Pipeline Spill

Indictment alleges the owners and operators of the broken pipeline that leaked thousands of gallons of oil into San Pedro Bay in October continued to operate

December 17, 2021
Total Views: 3848

Oil Sheen Reported Offshore Southern California, Near LA-LB Anchorages
Shipping

Oil Sheen Reported Offshore Southern California, Near LA-LB Anchorages

A Unified Command is responding to an oil sheen in San Pedro Bay in the vicinity of the Los Angeles and Long Beach anchorages. The sheen was first reported

December 17, 2021
Total Views: 1847

Ammonia-Powered Short Sea Shipping Project Awarded Norwegian Funding
Environment

Ammonia-Powered Short Sea Shipping Project Awarded Norwegian Funding

Norway-based Viridis Bulk Carriers and its partners have been awarded funding to help develop ammonia-powered short sea ships for the European sector. The

December 17, 2021
Total Views: 1936

Thursday, December 16, 2021
The fire on board the M/V Hoegh Xiamen, a 600-foot vehicle carrier, at Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida, June 12, 2020
Accidents

NTSB Says Failure to Disconnect Vehicle Batteries Caused Fire Aboard Höegh Xiamen

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued eight safety recommendations stemming from its investigation into the June 2020 car carrier fire in

December 16, 2021
Total Views: 8499

New Research Finds Salt May Be Key to Predicting Hurricane Intensity
Marine Weather

New Research Finds Salt May Be Key to Predicting Hurricane Intensity

It’s no secret that salt has played an outsized role throughout human history. Now, new research conducted by NOAA, with the help from Saildrone’s

December 16, 2021
Total Views: 2358

French Ro-Ro to Begin Testing ‘Seawing’ Ship Kite for Wind-Assisted Propulsion
Environment

French Ro-Ro to Begin Testing ‘Seawing’ Ship Kite for Wind-Assisted Propulsion

A French tech company says it has installed its first automated ship kite on a commercial ship. The company, called Airseas, says the installation marks an

December 16, 2021
Total Views: 4130

EMBARC -USMMA Sea Year Training to Resume with Mandatory Safety Standards to Protect Cadets Against Sexual Assault and Harassment
Shipping

EMBARC -USMMA Sea Year Training to Resume with Mandatory Safety Standards to Protect Cadets Against Sexual Assault and Harassment

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) are planning to reinstate Sea Year training for Merchant Marine Academy

December 16, 2021
Total Views: 1474

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Unveils Hybrid Electric Coastal Tanker Design
Shipping

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Unveils Hybrid Electric Coastal Tanker Design

Tokyo-based firm e5 Lab Inc. and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, have teamed up to design a hybrid electric propulsion biomass

December 15, 2021
Total Views: 2297

Boskalis Reviewing Its Stake in Smit Lamnalco
Shipping

Boskalis Reviewing Its Stake in Smit Lamnalco

Dutch dredging and marine services provider Royal Boskalis Westminster says it is reviewing its position in towage provider Smit Lamnalco. Boskalis has held a

December 15, 2021
Total Views: 1771