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.
The Government of Nigeria and a coalition of global shipping industry orgnizations have launched a new strategy to end the scourge of piracy, armed robbery,
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM, July 21 (Reuters) – Remote-controlled cameras will take over responsibility from U.S.-led peacekeepers for ensuring
President Biden and Department of the Interior on Wednesday announced new steps to advance offshore wind energy development in the Gulf of Mexico, the heart of
President Biden today revealed big plans to expand domestic offshore wind energy production, including announcing new details on available acreage for offshore
Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, better known as “K” Line, has announced plans to purchase three additional kite systems to be
Some 30,000 gallons of fuel has spilled from a vessel in The Bahamas, a government official said Wednesay. The oil spill took place at the world-famous resort
With all eyes on Ukrainian grain exports, maritime AI company Windward is blowing the whistle on recent Russian efforts to launder grain. Specifically,
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) is now taking applications for Centers of Excellence (CoE) designations for community
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The chief officer of a Chinese tanker will be given the International Maritime Organization award for exceptional bravery at sea for his efforts to rescue two
The U.S. Coast Guard is marking the conclusion of the certificate of inspection phase-in period under Subchapter M towing vessel regulations. The long-awaited
Panama has approved a new toll structure for ships using the waterway. The new structure will be phased in beginning in 2023. The new structure, recommended by
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published its report into a fatal mooring deck accident at a Russian anchorage in 2021. The chief
Norway-based shipowner Ocean Yield has agreed to purchase a second methanol-ready containership newbuilding for long-term charter to Israeli carrier ZIM. The
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Retail sales in the U.S. increased in June even as inflation climbed higher and drove up prices across the board, the National Retail Federation said Friday.
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Dutch shipbuilder Damen has disclosed two two-ship orders from German shipowners for Damen’s “Combi” bulk freighters. The orders were placed
Finnish ship engine maker Wärtsilä has announced plans to ramp down manufacturing in Trieste, Italy as it centralizes its European 4-stroke engine building
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will for the first time conduct a regional environmental review of six
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