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.


Friday, February 4, 2022
Containership docking Port of Long Beach
Shipping

Containership Charter Market Sets Fresh Record

If the container shipping market is showing signs softening, ship charter rates have yet to receive the memo. The HARPEX index, which tracks pricing in the

February 4, 2022
Total Views: 3444

MSC-Chartered Tug and Barge Run Aground in Florida
Accidents

MSC-Chartered Tug and Barge Run Aground in Florida

U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale and Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations crews rescued four people from the 70-foot tugboat Sea

February 4, 2022
Total Views: 11561

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

Bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Bill Introduced in Senate

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has introduced legislation to update federal regulations for the international liner shipping industry aimed at helping

February 4, 2022
Total Views: 1375

Thursday, February 3, 2022
Maersk Megaship Refloated in Germany -Update
Accidents

Maersk Megaship Refloated in Germany -Update

Update: An army of tugs led by the Sovereign and Neuwark towed the Mumbai Maersk free at high tide early Friday morning. Six additional tugs were involved in

February 3, 2022
Total Views: 31705

seafarer-ship-crew-covid-temp-checkjpg
Shipping

Sharp Drop in Labor Standards Reporting Seen as Latest ‘Casualty of the Pandemic’

The shipping industry has seen a sharp drop-off in labor standards reporting, providing further evidence that seafarer wellbeing has been an unintended

February 3, 2022
Total Views: 1212

Wednesday, February 2, 2022
New Diesel-Electric ‘Laker’ for Canada Steamship Lines Leaves China on Maiden Voyage
Shipbuilding

New Diesel-Electric ‘Laker’ for Canada Steamship Lines Leaves China on Maiden Voyage

Canada’s first diesel-electric ‘laker’ has been departed China en route to Halifax where it is set to start operations for Canada Steamship

February 2, 2022
Total Views: 4470

MHI to Build LCO2 Test Ship for Carbon Capture and Storage Projects
Shipbuilding

MHI to Build LCO2 Test Ship for Carbon Capture and Storage Projects

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has announced plans to construct a first-of-its kind ship to demonstrate the transportation of liquefied carbon dioxide

February 2, 2022
Total Views: 1152

A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
Environment

Rotterdam Ranks as Europe’s Top Carbon Polluting Port, NGO Says

T&E’s ranking of Europe’s ports by carbon emissions puts the spotlight on ports to do more to clean up shipping while industry profits soar. Rotterdam

February 2, 2022
Total Views: 1000

Wake in the ocean
Environment

Cargill, Mitsui and Maersk Tankers Land First Customers for New Green Tech Solution

Cargill, Mitsui and Maersk Tankers have signed on a their customers to a new green technology solution, called Njord, which aims to accelerate cost-effective

February 2, 2022
Total Views: 1614

Lack of Coast Guard Icebreakers Disrupts Shipping on Great Lakes, Says Task Force
Shipping

Lack of Coast Guard Icebreakers Disrupts Shipping on Great Lakes, Says Task Force

A lack of U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking assets has delayed cargoes this season on the Great Lakes despite a relatively mild and delayed onset of winter in the

February 2, 2022
Total Views: 5676

Tuesday, February 1, 2022
New U.S. Virgin Islands Open Registry Officially Launched
Shipping

New U.S. Virgin Islands Open Registry Officially Launched

New open international registry launched in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Maritime unions strongly condemn the idea. A new U.S. Virgin Islands open ship registry

February 1, 2022
Total Views: 13245

Eneti offshore wind turbine installation vessel
Offshore

Eneti Shelves Plans for Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Offshore wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) company Eneti Inc. says it has “discontinued discussions” with a U.S. shipyard for the

February 1, 2022
Total Views: 2777

brussels express lng ship converstion
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Reports ‘Extraordinarily Strong’ Earnings in 2021

German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd “extraordinarily strong” operating results in 2021 thanks to higher freight rates, although volumes remained

February 1, 2022
Total Views: 1413

Update: Abandoned Bulk Carrier Julietta D Arrives in Port, Ending Frantic Rescue
Accidents

Update: Abandoned Bulk Carrier Julietta D Arrives in Port, Ending Frantic Rescue

The bulk carrier Julietta D was towed into port Tuesday after a wild 24 hours off the Dutch coast. The ship ran into trouble Monday during heavy weather from

February 1, 2022
Total Views: 24642

Monday, January 31, 2022
USCG Medevacs Tanker Crew Member With Chemical Burns 190 Miles Off Texas
Defense

USCG Medevacs Tanker Crew Member With Chemical Burns 190 Miles Off Texas

The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday medevaced a crew member from a chemical tanker 190 miles off Galveston, Texas. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 3797

port of los angeles
Environment

Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai Launch ‘Green Shipping Corridor’ to Reduce Emissions from One of the World’s Busiest Trade Routes

The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Shanghai have announced a partnership to create a “first-of-its-kind” green shipping corridor in a bid to

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 1406

Ocean Infinity Expands AUV Fleet
Shipping

Ocean Infinity Expands AUV Fleet

The AUVs will join Ocean Infinity’s “Armada” fleet of unmanned or partially-manned data acquisition ships. U.S.-based subsea company Ocean

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 1728

Photo shows stacks of containers collapsed on board Madrid Bridge while at the Charleston Anchorage, January 20, 2022.
Shipping

Madrid Bridge Cargo Operations Completed in Charleston

The M/V Madrid Bridge is set to continue its voyage to Savannah following the completion of cargo discharge operations at the Port of Charleston, Ocean Network

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 1942

Tugs Rescue Abandoned Bulk Carrier Off Dutch Coast -Update
Accidents

Tugs Rescue Abandoned Bulk Carrier Off Dutch Coast -Update

Update 4: A coastguard update as of 21:13 local time said the situation was stable with the Sovereign tug still connected to Julietta D. Rescue crews are

January 31, 2022
Total Views: 20615

Friday, January 28, 2022
Cement Carrier Sinks Two Tugboats at Tasmania’s Port of Devonport
Accidents

Cement Carrier Sinks Two Tugboats at Tasmania’s Port of Devonport

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has launched an investigation into a collision between a cement carrier and two docked tugboats at the Port of

January 28, 2022
Total Views: 11285