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, November 9, 2021
morro bay
NOAA

NOAA Proposes New Marine Sanctuary Off Central Coast California

The Biden Administration is seeking public comment on a plan to designate a new national marine sanctuary off of California’s central coast, next to an

November 9, 2021
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Auto Transport Company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Reports Record Quarterly Earnings
Shipping

Auto Transport Company Wallenius Wilhelmsen Reports Record Quarterly Earnings

Norwegian roll-on/roll-off shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has reported third quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 1023

Waymon L Boyd Dredge Fire
Accidents

NTSB Board Meeting to Consider Fatal Pipeline Strike and Fire Aboard Dredger Waymon Boyd

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board will hold a virtual public board meeting next month to consider the draft final report for the pipeline strike

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 1836

White House Looks to Move Quickly on $17 Billion Revamp of U.S. Ports
Ports

White House Looks to Move Quickly on $17 Billion Revamp of U.S. Ports

By David Shepardson and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) – The White House plans to move quickly on a $17 billion revamp of U.S. ports

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 1306

edda mistral offshore wind service vessel
Offshore

Edda Wind Planning Oslo IPO

Norwegian-based offshore wind services company Edda Wind has announced a plan for an initial public offering of the company’s shares on the Oslo Stock

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 456

Svitzer harbor tug
Shipping

Maersk and Svitzer to Develop Fuel Cell Tug Powered by Green Methanol

Towing operator Svitzer has signed an agreement with Robert Allan, a leading naval architect company, to design the world’s first fuel cell tug for harbor

November 9, 2021
Total Views: 2397

Monday, November 8, 2021
Senators Introduce Bill to Safeguard U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Midshipmen from Sexual Misconduct
Shipping

Senators Introduce Bill to Safeguard U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Midshipmen from Sexual Misconduct

U.S Senator’s Roger Wicker (R-MS), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have introduced a bill aimed at providing additional safeguards for

November 8, 2021
Total Views: 1652

Eneti offshore wind turbine installation vessel
Offshore

Eneti Initiates $200 Million Stock Offering to Pay for Offshore Wind Newbuilds

Bulk carrier turned offshore wind installation shipowner Eneti Inc. (NYSE: NETI) on Monday announced its intention to offer $200 million worth of common stock

November 8, 2021
Total Views: 992

shipping container
Ports

Port of Tacoma Terminal Imposes ‘Long Stay’ Charge for Lingering Import Containers

A private container terminal at Washington’s Port of Tacoma has started charging an extended dwell time fee for containers lingering in the terminal. The

November 8, 2021
Total Views: 2112

A member of staff at satellite communications company Inmarsat poses in front of a section of the screen showing the southern Indian Ocean to the west of Australia, during a search for missing flight MH370, at their headquarters in London
Shipping

Inmarsat Acquired by US-Based Viasat for $7.3 Billion

California-based communications company Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has announced an agreement to acquire Inmarsat for $7.3 billion. The combination will create

November 8, 2021
Total Views: 1342

the future USNS Harvey Milk awaiting launching at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard
Defense

Navy’s New Fleet Oiler Named After Civil Rights Activist Harvey Milk Launched at NASSCO

General Dynamics NASSCO has christened and launched the U.S. Navy’s newest T-AO class fleet oiler named ofter civil rights activist Harvey Milk. The

November 8, 2021
Total Views: 1545

Friday, November 5, 2021
A wind turbine Dominion Energy’s two turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project. Photo: Dominion Energy
Offshore

DEME Wins Balance of Plant Contract for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

Belgian-based DEME Offshore announced Friday that it’s U.S. subsidiary has been selected by Dominion Energy as part of a consortium for the Balance of

November 5, 2021
Total Views: 905

Thursday, November 4, 2021
ARC Loses DOD’s Multi-Billion Global Household Goods Contract
Shipping

ARC Loses DOD’s Multi-Billion Global Household Goods Contract

U.S.-flag ro-ro operator American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group (ARC) has missed out on being awarded U.S. Transportation Command’s multi-billion Global

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 7736

Leadership of Navy Submarine That Hit Underwater Object Relieved of Command- Officials
Navy

Leadership of Navy Submarine That Hit Underwater Object Relieved of Command- Officials

The Seawolf-class fast attack submarine USS Connecticut was damaged with multiple injuries reported after the it reportedly struck an uncharted seamount in the

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 6065

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board Sends Investigators to Assess ZIM Kingston Fire
Accidents

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board Sends Investigators to Assess ZIM Kingston Fire

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has deployed a team of investigators following last month’s fire on the containership ZIM Kingston off of

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 1744

smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

First Movers Coalition to Accelerate Net Zero Emissions Technology in Shipping and Other ‘Hard to Abate’ Sectors

The United States has launched a new “first movers” coalition platform seeking to use the purchasing power and supply chains of some of the

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 509

NTSB Determines Cause of the Fatal Collision of a Tanker and Fishing Vessel Near Galveston, Texas
Accidents

NTSB Determines Cause of the Fatal Collision of a Tanker and Fishing Vessel Near Galveston, Texas

The National Transportation Safety Board has identified a fishing vessel captain’s decision to navigate towards a Galveston entrance shipping channel,

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 2661

containerships anchored off port of los angeles
Shipping

White House Blog Post: ‘Improving and Tracking Supply Chains Link by Link’

White House blog post “Improving and Tracking Supply Chains Link by Link” tries to shed light on supply chain problems and solutions. The

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 755

Convoy of ships in the Suez Canal
Shipping

Suez Canal to Hike Ship Tolls by 6% Starting in 2022

The Suez Canal Authority plans to raise tolls by 6% on ships transiting the waterway next year, the canal authority’s chairman Osama Rabea said on

November 4, 2021
Total Views: 2853

Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Are Ship Backlogs Contributing to Higher Air Pollution Near Key U.S. Ports?
Environment

Are Ship Backlogs Contributing to Higher Air Pollution Near Key U.S. Ports?

Satellite observations of nitrogen dioxide near key U.S. ports suggest that increased shipping activity and backlogs may be affecting air quality. Congestion

November 3, 2021
Total Views: 1464