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, June 21, 2022
Offshore

BOEM Advances New Jersey’s First Offshore Wind Farm, Ocean Wind 1

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Ocean Wind 1 wind

June 21, 2022
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Environment

Electric Ferry Claims New World Record

An electric ferry may have set a new world record after sailing 50 nautical miles on a single battery charge. The ferry, named Ellen, typically operates

June 21, 2022
Total Views: 6906

Three Injured in Engine Room Explosion on MSC Containership
Accidents

Three Injured in Engine Room Explosion on MSC Containership

Three crew members sustained injuries from an explosion in the engine room of an MSC containership in the western Mediterranean Sea off the coast of France on

June 21, 2022
Total Views: 6791

Shipping

Port Houston Awards Contracts Totaling $450 Million to Expand the Houston Ship Channel

Officials at the Port of Houston have approved $450 million to support the expanding of the Houston Ship Channel, one of the most critically important

June 21, 2022
Total Views: 1528

Proman Stena Bulk Takes Delivery of First Methanol-Fueled MR Tanker
Shipping

Proman Stena Bulk Takes Delivery of First Methanol-Fueled MR Tanker

A joint venture between a leading global methanol producer and one of the world’s largest tanker shipping companies has taken delivery of their first

June 21, 2022
Total Views: 3779

Friday, June 17, 2022
Shipping

VesselsValue Says Shanghai Port Congestion Remains at Seasonal Norms

Shanghai port congestion remains at normal season levels, even as COVID-19 lockdowns have been reimposed throughout much of the city, according to new data

June 17, 2022
Total Views: 1727

Offshore

Equinor and Partners Exploring Large Floating Offshore Wind Farm to Electrify Oil and Gas Platforms

Equinor and its partners Petoro, TotalEnergies, Shell and ConocoPhillips are exploring the possibility of building a 1 GW floating offshore wind farm in the

June 17, 2022
Total Views: 2074

Ports

Port of Los Angeles Reports Third-Busiest Month Ever in May: ‘No Precipitous Drop’ in Ships Leaving China

The Port of Los Angeles, the biggest in the United States, is reporting its third busiest month on record in May with a busy summer and early peak shipping

June 17, 2022
Total Views: 2969

Thursday, June 16, 2022
Shipping

Lloyd’s Register Finds ‘Significant’ Efficiency Benefits for Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier Design Featuring Rotor Sails

Lloyd’s Register has given its stamp of approval (in principle) for a newcastlemax bulk carrier fitted Anemoi Rotor Sails that will help

June 16, 2022
Total Views: 7027

Shipping

DNV: Tankers May Face Challenges Calling California Once New At-Berth Regulations Take Effect

Tankers may face challenges when calling California ports and terminals once new amendments to the state’s Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth Regulation take

June 16, 2022
Total Views: 3136

Shipbuilding

Keel Laid for NOAA’s New Oceanographic Research Ship

A keel-laying ceremony for the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration’s new oceanographic research ship was held Wednesday in Houma, Louisiana at

June 16, 2022
Total Views: 2355

The British cargo ship Scot Carrier is pictured after colliding with the Danish cargo ship Karin Hoej, between Ystad and Bornholm, on the Baltic Sea December 13, 2021. Johan Nilsson/TT News Agency/via REUTERS
Accidents

Scot Carrier Officer Sentenced to Prison Over Fatal Baltic Sea Collision

A British crew member of the Scot Carrier has pleaded guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 1.5 years in prison after his ship collided with a barge last

June 16, 2022
Total Views: 4202

Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Shipping

American Maritime Partnership Slams Calls for Jones Act Waivers to Help Lower Gas Prices

The American Maritime Parntership is responding to increased calls for Jones Act waivers as gasoline prices continue to set new record highs, saying waivers

June 15, 2022
Total Views: 3822

Offshore

Norwegian Partnership Aims Fast-Track Remote Operations and Unmanned Vessels in the Offshore Services Sector

A group of Norwegian offshore services providers are teaming up to fast-track to development of remote operations and unmanned vessels in the offshore services

June 15, 2022
Total Views: 584

Incident Video: Offshore Tug Sinks Luxury Schooner in Spain
Accidents

Incident Video: Offshore Tug Sinks Luxury Schooner in Spain

Every once in a while we’ll come across a collision video that poses the question of who’s at fault. This isn’t one of those videos. The

June 15, 2022
Total Views: 12454

A containership approaches its berth at the Port of Savannah
Ports

Port of Savannah Sets All-Time Record in May as Cargo Surge Continues

The Port of Savannah, the second-busiest port on the East Coast, recorded an all-time cargo record in May as strong consumer demand and shifting inbound trade

June 15, 2022
Total Views: 2811

Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Maersk Containership Briefly Grounds in Savannah River
Shipping

Maersk Containership Briefly Grounds in Savannah River

A 332.5-meter-long Maersk containership apparently ran aground, and was later refloated, in the Savannah River en route to the Port of Savannah on Tuesday. AIS

June 14, 2022
Total Views: 13415

Shipping

Midshipman-X Identity Revealed As Hope Hicks

Midshipman-X, the US Merchant Marine Academy student who shook the maritime industry last year after she shared, in an anonymous blog post, about how she was

June 14, 2022
Total Views: 13460

Shipping

Freeport LNG Gives New Timeline for Restarting Exports From Gulf Coast Plant Hit By Fire

Freeport LNG says its Gulf Coast LNG liquefaction plant won’t return to full operations until the end of 2022 due to damage from last week’s fire.

June 14, 2022
Total Views: 2293

Stacked containers are shown as ships unload their cargo at the Port of Los Angeles
Shipping

Ocean Shipping Reform Act Headed to President Biden’s Desk After Passing House

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 369 to 42 to pass the Senate’s version of the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act, designed to give the

June 14, 2022
Total Views: 3137