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, October 12, 2021
Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal
Ports

Retail Imports Drive Record Volumes at Port of Charleston Container Terminals in September

South Carolina’s Port of Charleston seems to be handling the the retail imports surge in stride as it kicks off holiday shipping season with a bang. SC

October 12, 2021
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UK Royal Navy Ship to Conduct Gulf of Guinea Security Patrols
Defense

UK Royal Navy Ship to Conduct Gulf of Guinea Security Patrols

Britain’s Royal Navy will be sending the patrol ship HMS Trent to the Gulf of Guinea for security patrols and to provide support to West African allies.

October 12, 2021
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Monday, October 11, 2021
west gemini drillship
Offshore

Seadrill Stakeholders Vote to Accept Reorganization Plan, Paving Way for Bankruptcy Exit

Stakeholders of offshore drilling contractor Seadrill have overwhelmingly accepted the company’s plan of reorganization, paving the way the company to

October 11, 2021
Total Views: 818

Golden Ray Wreck Removal Moves to Final Section
Accidents

Golden Ray Wreck Removal Moves to Final Section

Preparations are underway in Georgia to remove the final section of the Golden Ray shipwreck from St. Simons Sound more than two years after the car

October 11, 2021
Total Views: 2686

Dedicated CO2 Carriers Ordered for Norway’s Northern Lights Carbon Capture and Storage Project
Shipbuilding

Dedicated CO2 Carriers Ordered for Norway’s Northern Lights Carbon Capture and Storage Project

Developers behind Norway’s full-scale Northern Lights carbon capture and storage project have placed a shipbuilding order for the construction of two

October 11, 2021
Total Views: 2297

Saturday, October 9, 2021
port of los angeles and long beach
Accidents

Orange County Pipeline Investigation: Initial Anchor Dragging Likely Occurred Several Months to One Year Ago

Investigators will sift through a year of ship movements around the damaged oil pipeline at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as the investigation into

October 9, 2021
Total Views: 3838

Friday, October 8, 2021
RMS Titanic Getting the LEGO Treatment
Shipping

RMS Titanic Getting the LEGO Treatment

One of the most famous ships of all-time, the RMS Titanic is getting the Lego treatment that just may live up to the original. The authentic LEGO Titanic

October 8, 2021
Total Views: 4073

north sea wind farm
Offshore

New Seaway 7 Wins First Wind Contract After Merger

Oslo-based Seaway 7, the new pure-play renewables company formed through the combination of business units of Subsea 7 and OHT, has announced its first

October 8, 2021
Total Views: 760

maersk containership
Shipping

Maersk to Test Air Lubrication System in Effort to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Maersk will test an air lubrication system as the Danish shipping giant looks to decarbonize its fleet. The company appears set to install one of Silverstream

October 8, 2021
Total Views: 2340

Thursday, October 7, 2021
Coast Guard Declares San Pedro Bay Pipeline Fracture a Major Marine Casualty
Accidents

Coast Guard Declares San Pedro Bay Pipeline Fracture a Major Marine Casualty

We’re getting some new information in regards to the investigation into the cause of the pipeline fracture and oil spill in San Pedro Bay off the coast

October 7, 2021
Total Views: 3666

A methanol-fueled tanker
Shipping

Clean Sea Transport Acquires Marinvest’s Fleet of Methanol-Fueled and Ice Class Tankers

Clean Sea Transport, the joint venture between MSEA Group, Arkview Capital, and Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG), has acquired 100% interest in Marinvest’s

October 7, 2021
Total Views: 975

Hapag-Lloyd Ship Reportedly Ruled Out as Suspect in California Oil Spill Investigation
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Ship Reportedly Ruled Out as Suspect in California Oil Spill Investigation

The U.S. Coast Guard inspected a containership in the Port of Oakland suspected as a potential vessel of interest in the Southern California oil spill, the Los

October 7, 2021
Total Views: 3540

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
New York Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Merchant Marine Academy Cadet’s Alleged Sexual Assault
Shipping

New York Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Merchant Marine Academy Cadet’s Alleged Sexual Assault

U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have called for an immediate investigation after an unidentified

October 6, 2021
Total Views: 2783

hanjin ship
Shipping

Container Shipping Market Is So Hot It’s Reviving Hanjin Heavy Industries

South Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction has announced its first commercial shipbuilding order in six years with an order for four

October 6, 2021
Total Views: 12405

ship emissions
Environment

Shipping Industry Outlines Roadmap to Achieve Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050

A shipping industry trade group representing over 80% of the world’s merchant fleet has proposed a bold new plan to help the industry achieve net zero

October 6, 2021
Total Views: 1041

Tuesday, October 5, 2021
western callao bulk carrier
Shipping

Australia Bans Bulk Carrier for Six Months Over Maritime Labor Breaches

Australian maritime authorities have banned a Singapore-flagged bulk carrier from the country’s port for six months for breaches of the Maritime Labour

October 5, 2021
Total Views: 5009

It Certainly Sounds Like It Was a Ship’s Anchor That Caused the California Oil Spill
Shipping

It Certainly Sounds Like It Was a Ship’s Anchor That Caused the California Oil Spill

New details about the pipeline could be the smoking gun in the investigation into the cause of Southern California’s oil spill. Officials responding to the

October 5, 2021
Total Views: 7503

West Coast-Based Centerline Logistics Picks Up Former Bouchard Transportation ATBs
Shipping

West Coast-Based Centerline Logistics Picks Up Former Bouchard Transportation ATBs

Seattle-headquartered Centerline Logistics has announced the acquisition of multiple petroleum Articulated Tug and Barge units (ATBs) previously owned by New

October 5, 2021
Total Views: 3280

general cargo bulk ship
Shipping

Coca-Cola Turns to Bulkers Amid Container Shipping’s Chaos

The chaos in container shipping has forced some brands like Home Depot, Ikea and Costco to get creative with their supply chains. We can now add The Coca-Cola

October 5, 2021
Total Views: 19777

rena shipwreck
Accidents

MV Rena Shipwreck: New Zealand’s Worst Maritime Disaster in Photos

The MV Rena was traveling at a speed of 17 knots when it grounded on Astrolabe Reef off the coast of New Zealand on October 5, 2011, during a

October 5, 2021
Total Views: 24694