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, December 6, 2021
Brazilian army soldiers and residents work to remove an oil spill on Itapuama Beach in Cabo de Santo Agostinho
Shipping

Investigators in Brazil Blame Greek Oil Tanker For Mysterious Oil Slicks

Federal Police in Brazil have concluded that a Greek-flagged oil tanker was responsible for a mysterious oil spill that fouled large stretches of the

December 6, 2021
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Stacked containers are shown as ships unload their cargo at the Port of Los Angeles
Ports

Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Continue to Postpone New Container Dwell Fee

The port of Los Angeles and Long Beach will once again postpone the new container dwell fees on imports as they continue to monitor the flow of cargo through

December 6, 2021
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Captain and Crew Found Drunk After Russian Cargo Ship Almost Grounds in Poland
Accidents

Captain and Crew Found Drunk After Russian Cargo Ship Almost Grounds in Poland

A Russian cargo ship has been detained in Poland after coming dangerously close to grounding and authorities found the captain and three of its crew members

December 6, 2021
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Waymon L Boyd Dredge Fire
Accidents

NTSB Board Meeting to Consider Report Into Deadly Waymon Boyd Pipeline Strike

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a virtual public board meeting on Tuesday to consider the draft final report on hazardous liquid pipeline

December 6, 2021
Total Views: 1229

Port of savannah ship loading at berth
Ports

Port of Savannah Reports Busiest Month on Record in October

The Port of Savannah handled all-time record cargo in October as it works to expedite its terminal capacity expansion. The Port of Savannah faces some of the

December 6, 2021
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PHOTOS: Fire Burns on Timber Ship M/V Almirante Storni Off Sweden
Accidents

PHOTOS: Fire Burns on Timber Ship M/V Almirante Storni Off Sweden

The Swedish Coast Guard is continuing to douse water on the burning M/V Almirante Storni off of Swedish island of Vinga, near Gothenburg. The fire broke out in

December 6, 2021
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Friday, December 3, 2021
seafarer on deck with a mask
Shipping

Transport Groups Warn That ‘Knee-Jerk’ Reactions to Omicron Variant Could Spark Worse Supply Chain Disruptions

Organizations and unions from across the transportation sector are warning that world leaders’ knee-jerk reactions to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 are

December 3, 2021
Total Views: 776

ZIM Kingston Underway to Port Nanaimo to Discharge Damaged Cargo
Accidents

ZIM Kingston Underway to Port Nanaimo to Discharge Damaged Cargo

The ZIM Kingston is underway today to British Columbia’s Port of Nanaimo to unload damaged containers following October’s cargo fire. Today’s

December 3, 2021
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Suiso Frontier hydrogen ship
Shipping

Kawasaki Heavy Says First Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier May Leave Japan This Month

TOKYO, Dec 3 (Reuters) – The world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier could leave Japan for Australia to pick up its first cargo of hydrogen late

December 3, 2021
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COSCO Ship Loses Containers During Pacific Crossing
Accidents

COSCO Ship Loses Containers During Pacific Crossing

A COSCO containership en route to Long Beach, California reportedly lost dozens of containers overboard in the Pacific Ocean last month. The ship, identified

December 3, 2021
Total Views: 9538

Thursday, December 2, 2021
Federal Trade Commission Launches Inquiry Into Supply Chain Disruptions
Shipping

Federal Trade Commission Launches Inquiry Into Supply Chain Disruptions

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched a new inquiry into supply chain disruptions contributing to empty shelves and sky-high prices for U.S.

December 2, 2021
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MM&P Union Warns of Supply Chain Risks From Overworked Panama Canal Tugboat Pilots
Shipping

MM&P Union Warns of Supply Chain Risks From Overworked Panama Canal Tugboat Pilots

The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) is warning of risks associated with maneuvering Neopanamax ships through the expanded

December 2, 2021
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Atlantic Records Above-Average Hurricane Season In Line With Forecasts
Marine Weather

Atlantic Records Above-Average Hurricane Season In Line With Forecasts

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended this week having produced 21 named storms, including seven hurricanes of which four were major hurricanes

December 2, 2021
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Eneti offshore wind turbine installation vessel
Offshore

Eneti Places Order for Second Wind Turbine Installation Vessel at DSME

Eneti exercises option for a second newbuild Wind Turbine Installation Vessel at DSME. Eneti Inc. (NYSE:NETI) has announced today that it entered into a

December 2, 2021
Total Views: 1111

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
X-Press Feeders Places Order for Dual-Fuel Methanol-Powered Ships
Shipping

X-Press Feeders Places Order for Dual-Fuel Methanol-Powered Ships

Singapore-based X-Press Feeders has placed an order for eight 1,170 TEU containerships to be powered by dual-fuel green methanol or conventional fuel. X-Press

December 1, 2021
Total Views: 1692

An inland tug and barges moves along a river under a bridge
Shipping

Jones Act Specialist Maritime Partners Acquires Fleet of Over 1,000 Vessels from J. Russell Flowers, Inc.

New Orleans-based Maritime Partners has acquired a large and diversified fleet of over 1,000 marine vessels from J. Russell Flowers, Inc. JRF’s fleet

December 1, 2021
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It’s Been One Year Since ONE Apus’ Epic Cargo Loss
Accidents

It’s Been One Year Since ONE Apus’ Epic Cargo Loss

It’s been one year since the ONE Apus lost over 1,800 containers overboard during storm in the Pacific Ocean. In a season highlighted by weather-related

December 1, 2021
Total Views: 6535

port vancouver
Shipping

Ship Backlog Builds at Port of Vancouver After Floods

Congestion has been building at the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port, after recent floods knocked out rail and major highway access to area.

December 1, 2021
Total Views: 1133

Crew Change Crisis Showing Signs of Improvement, But Variant Risks Uncertain, Neptune Indicator Shows
Shipping

Crew Change Crisis Showing Signs of Improvement, But Variant Risks Uncertain, Neptune Indicator Shows

The number of seafarers working on board ships beyond their contracts’ expiration reached the lowest level since May, but impacts of new variants paint

December 1, 2021
Total Views: 1161

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Container ships wait off the coast of the congested Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Long Beach, California
Ports

Marine Exchange: New Ship Queueing Process at Los Angeles and Long Beach is Working

New ship queuing process off Southern California ports may not be perfect, but for now it’s working, according to one of the entities responsible for

November 30, 2021
Total Views: 3591