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.


Thursday, March 24, 2022
Maersk Ship Loses Containers in Pacific Ocean
Accidents

Maersk Ship Loses Containers in Pacific Ocean

A Maersk-operated containership lost around 90 containers in heavy weather this week during an eastbound voyage in the North Pacific Ocean, the company has

March 24, 2022
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V.Group, Unions Coordinating Evacuation of Ukrainian Seafarers and Their Families from Odessa
Shipping

V.Group, Unions Coordinating Evacuation of Ukrainian Seafarers and Their Families from Odessa

Ship manager V.Group has joined together with a group of maritime unions to coordinate the evacuation of seafarers and their families from the Ukrainian port

March 24, 2022
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Chesapeake Shipbuilding shipyard
Shipbuilding

Watch: Chesapeake Shipbuilding Launches Latest Riverboat for American Cruise Lines

The latest river cruise ship for American Cruise Lines has been launched at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Maryland. The 175-passenger American Symphony

March 24, 2022
Total Views: 4412

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
NOAA Discovers 207-Year-Old Whaling Ship Lost in Gulf of Mexico
Shipping

NOAA Discovers 207-Year-Old Whaling Ship Lost in Gulf of Mexico

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Wednesday the discovery of a 207-year-old whaling ship in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship,

March 23, 2022
Total Views: 9165

Biden Administration Announces $2.9 Billion in Funding for Major Infrastructure Projects
Ports

Biden Administration Announces $2.9 Billion in Funding for Major Infrastructure Projects

The Biden Administration has announced the availability of $2.9 billion in federal grands for major infrastructure projects “of national

March 23, 2022
Total Views: 2651

Sembcorp Marine Secures Next-Generation WTIV Contract
Offshore

Sembcorp Marine Secures Next-Generation WTIV Contract

Singaporean marine and offshore engineering group Sembcorp Marine has secured a contract for the construction of a next-generation Wind Turbine Installation

March 23, 2022
Total Views: 886

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Ocean Shipping Reform Bill Headed for Senate Vote After Clearing Commerce Committee
Shipping

Ocean Shipping Reform Bill Headed for Senate Vote After Clearing Commerce Committee

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Tuesday approved the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, advancing what could become the first

March 22, 2022
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St. Lawrence Seaway Kicks Off 2022 Navigation Season
Shipping

St. Lawrence Seaway Kicks Off 2022 Navigation Season

The St. Lawrence Seaway kicked off its 2022 navigation season on Tuesday. As ice clears on the St. Lawrence River, ports on the Montreal – Lake Ontario

March 22, 2022
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Crowley Awarded Military Sealift Command Charter for Ice-Class Tanker
Shipping

Crowley Awarded Military Sealift Command Charter for Ice-Class Tanker

Crowley has been awarded a charter contract from Military Sealift Command to operate the Stena Polaris, an ice-class tanker serving bulk fuel transportation

March 22, 2022
Total Views: 3106

Grounded Tug Spills Diesel After Colliding with Barge in Alaska
Accidents

Grounded Tug Spills Diesel After Colliding with Barge in Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and Western Towboat have established a unified command in response to a tug grounding in

March 22, 2022
Total Views: 5545

Convoy of ships in the Suez Canal
Shipping

Suez Canal Increases Toll Surcharges for Ships

The Suez Canal Authority has announced a series of temporary increases to surcharges levied on ships using the waterway. The changes apply to just about all

March 22, 2022
Total Views: 10373

Crowley Completes First Vessel Acquisition for MARAD’s Ready Reserve Force
Shipping

Crowley Completes First Vessel Acquisition for MARAD’s Ready Reserve Force

Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corporation has completed its first vessel acquistion under its multi-year Vessel Acquisitions Management contract awarded

March 22, 2022
Total Views: 4512

Monday, March 21, 2022
FILE PHOTO: A P&O ferry arrives at the Port of Dover, following the end of the Brexit transition period, in Dover, Britain, January 15, 2021. REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo
Shipping

Unions Call Out DP World Over P&O Ferries Firings

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) are calling on DP World to engage in meaningful

March 21, 2022
Total Views: 3500

Ever Forward Grounding Follows East Coast Ports’ Rush to Expand
Shipping

Ever Forward Grounding Follows East Coast Ports’ Rush to Expand

By Augusta Saraiva (Bloomberg) — The $5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal doubled its capacity in 2016, allowing the world’s largest cargo

March 21, 2022
Total Views: 6539

Ocean Carriers’ U.S. Export Services Face Greater Scrutiny Under New FMC Directive
Shipping

Ocean Carriers’ U.S. Export Services Face Greater Scrutiny Under New FMC Directive

The top international cean carriers serving the U.S. market have been requested to begin sharing information with the Federal Maritime Commission about export

March 21, 2022
Total Views: 1881

Russian Landing Ship Docks in Ukraine
Shipping

Russian Landing Ship Docks in Ukraine

Update: Russian Landing Ship ‘Orsk’ Destroyed at Port of Berdiansk, Ukraine Claims March 21 (Reuters) – Russia’s armed forces said on

March 21, 2022
Total Views: 12865

Dredgers Get to Work Digging Out Ever Forward
Accidents

Dredgers Get to Work Digging Out Ever Forward

Dredging around the stuck Ever Forward kicked off over the weekened with two dredges now working to clear mud from the around the ship’s hull. Port of

March 21, 2022
Total Views: 38681

Friday, March 18, 2022
brexit port
Shipping

Wan Hai Lines Announces Big Fines for Misdeclared Cargo Containers

Tawainese shipping company Wan Hai Lines (WHL) says it will begin charging shippers with steep fines for misdeclared cargoes. “From now on, if the

March 18, 2022
Total Views: 8077

Ever Forward Refloating Timeline Unclear Days After Grounding
Shipping

Ever Forward Refloating Timeline Unclear Days After Grounding

A salvage plan and timeline for refloating of the Ever Forward containership firmly stuck in Chesapeake Bay remains uncertain now almost five full days since

March 18, 2022
Total Views: 5231

Thursday, March 17, 2022
Felicity Ace Sinking: Large-Scale Oil Spill ‘Unlikely’, Says Ship Manager
Accidents

Felicity Ace Sinking: Large-Scale Oil Spill ‘Unlikely’, Says Ship Manager

A large-scale oil spill is unlikley from the sunken Felicity Ace car carrier, the ship’s manager said in an update. Felicity Ace sank on March 1 around

March 17, 2022
Total Views: 6968