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.


Wednesday, July 21, 2021
ship emissions
Environment

Shipping Industry to Hold Cross-Industry Decarbonization Event at COP26

Shipping industry stakeholders will convene a cross-industry event at COP26 with leaders in energy, politics and finance to discuss maritime decarbonization

July 21, 2021
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
A COSCO ship at the port of long beach
Shipping

U.S. Regulator Steps Up Scrutiny of Ocean Carriers’ Detention and Demurrage Practices

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is stepping up its scrutiny of ocean carriers by establishing a new audit program and dedicated team to assess carrier

July 20, 2021
Total Views: 2343

jones act enforcer
Shipping

New Jones Act Enforcement Vessel Looks to Bust Foreign-Flag Rule Breakers

Sick and tired of foreign vessels taking advantage of loopholes in the Jones Act, the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) says it is taking the

July 20, 2021
Total Views: 18864

stolt groenland
Accidents

MAIB Issues Investigation Report on ‘Catastrophic’ Stolt Groenland Explosion in Korea

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has issued its investigation report on the 2019 explosion and and fire on board the chemical tanker Stolt Groenland

July 20, 2021
Total Views: 7168

Monday, July 19, 2021
carnival magic in cozumel
Cruise Ships

Carnival Cruise Line Announces More Ship Restarts

Carnival Cruise Line has announced the resumption of guest operations for three more ships in September and four in October as it continues to ramp up

July 19, 2021
Total Views: 2784

Port of Virginia Rides COVID-19 Imports Surge to Record Year in FY2021
Ports

Port of Virginia Rides COVID-19 Imports Surge to Record Year in FY2021

The Port of Virginia rode the pandemic-fueled imports surge to an all-time fiscal year record in 2021, processing more 3 million TEUs for the first time in the

July 19, 2021
Total Views: 875

Adani to Cut Fees for LNG-Powered Ships at India’s Mundra Port
Shipping

Adani to Cut Fees for LNG-Powered Ships at India’s Mundra Port

NEW DELHI, July 19 (Reuters) – The Adani Group will offer a 50% discount on charges to liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled ships at Mundra, India’s

July 19, 2021
Total Views: 1050

samsung heavy industries
Offshore

Samsung Heavy Industries Eyes Entry in Renewables Market with Floating Wind Turbine Design

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has announced plans to enter the renewables market with the development of a large-scale floating wind

July 19, 2021
Total Views: 2221

Oil Tanker Bridge
Shipping

International Seaways and Diamond S. Shipping Complete Tanker Mega Merger

New York-listed tanker companies International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: INSW) and Diamond S Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSSI) have completed their merger, creating one of

July 19, 2021
Total Views: 1748

american jazz aground
Accidents

Grounded ‘American Jazz’ Freed on Lake Barkley

The riverboat American Jazz was refloated on Friday more than a week after it grounded in Lake Barkley in Cadiz, Kentucky. The Lake Barkley Grounding Unified

July 19, 2021
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Friday, July 16, 2021
The Coast Guard oversees the removal of Stretch Duck 7 from Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri, July 23, 2018. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Accidents

3 Charged Over 2018 Duck Boat Sinking on Table Rock Lake

The captain of a World War II-era duck boat and two other employees at “Ride the Ducks Branson” have been hit with criminal charges in relation to

July 16, 2021
Total Views: 8590

MOL Picks Up 40% Stake in Methanol Tanker Company Waterfront Shipping
Environment

MOL Picks Up 40% Stake in Methanol Tanker Company Waterfront Shipping

Japanese shipping line Mitsui O.S.K. Lines will acquire a 40 percent stake in Methanex’s Vancouver-based subsidiary Waterfront Shipping (WFS), which operates

July 16, 2021
Total Views: 1166

Port of long beach
Environment

MSC and Shell to Work Together on Decarbonizing Shipping

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is teaming up with Shell to develop alternative fuels and technology to help the shipping sector’s energy

July 16, 2021
Total Views: 1101

Cosco container ship
Shipping

COSCO Shipping Places $1.5 Billion Order for 10 Containerships

Cosco Shipping has announced a $1.5 billion order for ten new containerships. The order was placed by COSCO Shipping Holdings at COSCO Shipping’s

July 16, 2021
Total Views: 1650

Thursday, July 15, 2021
american jazz aground
Cruise Ships

Salvors Prepare to Refloat Grounded River Cruise in Lake Barkley

Salvage operations for the grounded American Jazz riverboat in Lake Barkley are expected to begin Friday, the Unified Command said Thursday. A safety zone

July 15, 2021
Total Views: 3111

Canada to Conditionally Allow Return of Cruise Ships in November
Cruise Ships

Canada to Conditionally Allow Return of Cruise Ships in November

By Moira Warburton VANCOUVER, July 15 (Reuters) – Canada will allow cruise ships back into its waters starting in November as the COVID-19 pandemic

July 15, 2021
Total Views: 1600

Volkswagen Signs Charters for Four More LNG-Powered Car Carriers
Shipping

Volkswagen Signs Charters for Four More LNG-Powered Car Carriers

Volkswagen Group has announced long-term charters for four additional LNG-powered car carriers. The four new ships are planned to enter service by the end of

July 15, 2021
Total Views: 1960

ghost fleet overlord ship
Defense

Navy’s Second ‘Ghost Fleet’ Unmanned Ship Makes Long-Range Transit from Gulf to West Coast

A U.S. Navy “Ghost Fleet Overlord” unmanned vessel has completed a second long-range autonomous transit, traveling from the Gulf Coast to the West

July 15, 2021
Total Views: 14695

wartsila engine tests
Shipping

Wärtsilä Conducts Full-Scale Engine Tests Using Hydrogen and Ammonia Fuel

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has recently completed full-scale engine tests using hydrogen and ammonia fuel, describing the tests as key to

July 15, 2021
Total Views: 3231

Wednesday, July 14, 2021
port of los angeles
Ports

Port of Los Angeles Finishes Fiscal Year at 10.9 Million TEUs, a New Western Hemisphere Record

The Port of Los Angeles has closed its fiscal year with record volumes of 10,879,383 TEUs, setting a new Western Hemisphere record as the economy rebounded

July 14, 2021
Total Views: 1255