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 10, 2022
Containership MSC Kim Breaks Down in Gulf of St. Lawrence
Shipping

Containership MSC Kim Breaks Down in Gulf of St. Lawrence

The Canadian Coast Guard has been monitoring an adrift containership with engine trouble in the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Wednesay. The ship, MSC Kim, broke down

March 10, 2022
Total Views: 7837

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59). U.S. Navy File Photo
Defense

U.S. Navy Destroyer Sidelined Amid Court Battle with Unvaccinated Commanding Officer

The readiness status of a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer is up the air as a legal battle between the Navy and the destroyer’s anti-vax Commanding

March 9, 2022
Total Views: 8283

Tidewater Acquires Swire Pacific Offshore, Creating World’s Leading OSV Company
Shipping

Tidewater Acquires Swire Pacific Offshore, Creating World’s Leading OSV Company

Tidewater expands its global footprint amid anticipated offshore oil and gas market recovery. Houston-based Tidewater (NYSE: TDW) has announced a definitive

March 9, 2022
Total Views: 3602

Edison Chouest Floats Viking’s New Mississippi River Cruise Ship
Shipping

Edison Chouest Floats Viking’s New Mississippi River Cruise Ship

Viking’s new Mississippi River cruise ship was floated out of its construction dry dock at Edison Chouest Offshore’s LaShip shipyard in Houma,

March 9, 2022
Total Views: 3478

Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Watch: How Dirty Ships Are Cleaning Up Their Act
Shipping

Watch: How Dirty Ships Are Cleaning Up Their Act

With around 80-90% of goods transported on ships at some point in the supply chain, the internatioal shipping industry is estimated to account for nearly 3% of

March 8, 2022
Total Views: 5280

World’s Largest Short Sea Car Carrier to Get Tilting Rotor Sails
Shipping

World’s Largest Short Sea Car Carrier to Get Tilting Rotor Sails

Finnish technology company Norsepower has announced an agreement with global logitics and European shortsea shipping provider CLdN to install two tilting Rotor

March 8, 2022
Total Views: 5437

Monday, March 7, 2022
Hapag-Lloyd Targeted in Possible Spear Phishing Cyber Attack
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Targeted in Possible Spear Phishing Cyber Attack

German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd says it has been targeted by a suspected spear phishing cyber attack after its IT security team found a fraudulent copy of

March 7, 2022
Total Views: 3284

Incident Video: Dinghy Operator Nearly Run Over By Containership in Southampton
Accidents

Incident Video: Dinghy Operator Nearly Run Over By Containership in Southampton

A dinghy operator is lucky to be alive after a close call with large containership near England’s Port of Southampton on Sunday. According to local

March 7, 2022
Total Views: 9113

Edison Chouest Begins Construction on First Jones Act Wind Farm Service Vessel
Offshore

Edison Chouest Begins Construction on First Jones Act Wind Farm Service Vessel

Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) has started building the first Jones Act-compliant wind farm service operations vessel (SOV) in the United States. The vessel,

March 7, 2022
Total Views: 2829

Thursday, March 3, 2022
Captain’s Errors Led to Collision Between Offshore Supply Vessel and Coast Guard Cutter: NTSB Report
Accidents

Captain’s Errors Led to Collision Between Offshore Supply Vessel and Coast Guard Cutter: NTSB Report

A captain’s assumption and poor communication led to a collision between an offshore supply vessel and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter in Sabine Pass, the National

March 3, 2022
Total Views: 10765

FILE PHOTO: The sun sets behind container cranes at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 14, 2021. REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
Ports

American Longshoremen Refuse To Work Russian Cargo Effective Immediately

U.S. West Coast dockworkers will refuse to work any Russian cargo in solidarity with Ukraine. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s Coast

March 3, 2022
Total Views: 4723

Plan for New York Offshore Wind Port Hits Major Milestone
Offshore

Plan for New York Offshore Wind Port Hits Major Milestone

Equinor and BP have announced an agreement to turn a historic marine terminal in Brooklyn, New York into a major regional hub for offshore wind. Under the

March 3, 2022
Total Views: 2134

Wednesday, March 2, 2022
MARAD Announces $25 Million for Marine Highways
Shipping

MARAD Announces $25 Million for Marine Highways

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the availability of $25 million in funding for the America’s Marine

March 2, 2022
Total Views: 2513

Bangladeshi Ship Hit By Missile at Ukrainian Port -Reports
Shipping

Bangladeshi Ship Hit By Missile at Ukrainian Port -Reports

A Bangladeshi ship anchored at the northern Black Sea port of Olvia in Ukraine has reportedly been hit by a missile, killing one crew member. Footage of the

March 2, 2022
Total Views: 18589

President Biden Puts Ocean Carriers in the Crosshairs
Shipping

President Biden Puts Ocean Carriers in the Crosshairs

During last night’s State of the Union address, President Biden took aim at ocean carriers while speaking about “capitalism without

March 2, 2022
Total Views: 3268

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Felicity Ace Sinks in Atlantic Ocean
Shipping

Felicity Ace Sinks in Atlantic Ocean

The Felicity Ace car carrier has sunk in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship’s manager, MOL Ship Management (Singapore), confirmed that the vessel sank around 9

March 1, 2022
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controls on a ship's bridge
Shipping

Ring Leaders Plead Guilty in Coast Guard Mariner Test-Fixing Scheme

The two former Coast Guard employees fixed test scores resulting in more than 50 mariners receiving unearned endorsements for various officer-level positions

March 1, 2022
Total Views: 7156

Canada Moving to Ban Russian Ships from its Ports and Waters
Shipping

Canada Moving to Ban Russian Ships from its Ports and Waters

The Canadian government is taking steps to ban Russian-owned or registered ships and fishing vessels from Canadian ports and inland waters. The move comes a

March 1, 2022
Total Views: 1612

lng carrier
Shipping

Lousiana’s Calcasieu Pass LNG Export Terminal Ships First Cargo

The first cargo of liquefied natural gas has departed the new Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant in Cameron, Louisiana. The cargo was loaded onto the LNG carrier

March 1, 2022
Total Views: 1831

Monday, February 28, 2022
Stacked containers are shown as ships unload their cargo at the Port of Los Angeles
Shipping

Biden Administration Ramping Up Competition Enforcement in Ocean Shipping

Biden Administration is stepping up it’s scrutiny of container shipping alliances and enforcement of competition laws. The U.S. Justice Department and the

February 28, 2022
Total Views: 1696