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, August 5, 2021
seajacks
Offshore

Eneti to Become Leading Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Company with Acquisition of Seajacks

Emanuele Lauro shocked the shipping industry and Wall Street last summer when he announced that Scorpio Bulkers, the NYSE-listed dry bulk shipping company he

August 5, 2021
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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
U.S. Believes Iran was Behind ‘Hijacking’ Incident in Gulf of Oman, But Can’t Yet Confirm
Maritime Security

U.S. Believes Iran was Behind ‘Hijacking’ Incident in Gulf of Oman, But Can’t Yet Confirm

The United States believes Iran was behind Tuesday’s maritime security incident on board the Asphalt Princess in the Gulf of Oman, but it wasn’t

August 4, 2021
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A containership in port
Shipping

SFL Acquires Two Modern Containerships and Sells Vintage Feeders to MSC

NYSE-listed SFL Corporation (NYSE: SFL) has agreed to acquire two secondhand 14,000 TEU containerships backed by charters to a leading container line. The

August 4, 2021
Total Views: 1647

Port of long beach
Shipping

U.S. Maritime Regulator Probing Legality of Carriers’ Congestion Surcharges

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has requested answers from eight ocean carriers regarding congestion-related surcharges they have either implemented or

August 4, 2021
Total Views: 1754

golden ray oil spill
Shipping

Golden Ray Lifting Paused for Oil Spill Clean-Up

Work to lift the latest section of the Golden Ray has been put on hold as responders continue to clean-up an oil spill that was first reported at the

August 4, 2021
Total Views: 2197

Hurricane Elsa
Marine Weather

NOAA: Conditions Remain for Above-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season

With five named storms on the books already this year, forecasters are continuing to call for an above-average Atlantic hurricane season as conditions remain

August 4, 2021
Total Views: 1145

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
MSC Gayane
Shipping

Two More MSC Gayane Crew Members Sentenced to Prison for Role in Record-Setting Drug Bust

Two former crew members of the MSC Gayane have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a plot to smuggle an estimated $1 billion worth of cocaine through

August 3, 2021
Total Views: 3785

Monday, August 2, 2021
mary e schooner
Accidents

Maine Maritime Museum’s Historic Schooner Returns to Dock After Capsizing

A historic 1906 schooner has returned home to the Maine Maritime Museum after capsizing on the Kennebec River on Friday evening. The Mary E had 18 people on

August 2, 2021
Total Views: 8803

APM terminals los angeles
Shipping

Maersk Again Upgrades Full Year Guidance on ‘Exceptional Market Situation’

A.P. Møller – Maersk has again upgraded its full-year 2021 guidance to reflect strong Q2 results and “an exceptional market situation,” the

August 2, 2021
Total Views: 1221

Navy Decommissions 2010-Built Littoral Combat Ship ‘USS Independence’
Defense

Navy Decommissions 2010-Built Littoral Combat Ship ‘USS Independence’

The U.S. Navy has decommissioned the 2010-built USS Independence (LCS 2), the first Independence variant Littoral Combat Ship. The Independence, which was

August 2, 2021
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golden ray oil spill
Accidents

‘Significant’ Oil Spill at Golden Ray Wreck Site

Pollution response teams are dealing with another “significant” oil spill from the Golden Ray car carrier in Georgia’s St. Simons Sound. The

August 2, 2021
Total Views: 2415

A COSCO ship at the port of long beach
Shipping

U.S. Shipper Accuses Ocean Carriers of Colluding to Raise Spot Market Rates

By Nick Savvides (The Loadstar) – A Pennsylvania-based shipper has lodged a formal complaint against two global shipping lines. In a $600,000 lawsuit

August 2, 2021
Total Views: 1602

Friday, July 30, 2021
nyk delphinus fire
Accidents

Months After Fire, NYK Delphinus Awaiting Start of Cargo Discharge Operations in Oakland

Japanese liner shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) says cargo discharge operations for the NYK Delphinus are planned to begin next month at the Port

July 30, 2021
Total Views: 2978

adventure of the seas
Cruise Ships

Six Passengers on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Test Positive for COVID-19

Royal Caribbean says six passengers on its Adventure of the Seas cruise ship have tested positive for COVID-19 during routine testing. Four of the passengers

July 30, 2021
Total Views: 8161

golden bay capsized at port of brunswick
Accidents

NTSB Opens Public Docket in Golden Ray Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened the public docket for its ongoing investigation into the 2019 capsizing of roll-on/roll-off vehicle carrier

July 30, 2021
Total Views: 2552

hapag-lloyd ship
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Raises Full-Year Earnings Outlook

Hapag-Lloyd expects to report first-half 2021 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of approximately $4.2 billion as global

July 30, 2021
Total Views: 981

Port Houston Container Terminals Reopened After ‘Hardware Failure’
Ports

Port Houston Container Terminals Reopened After ‘Hardware Failure’

Port Houston says its two container terminals have reopened after a “hardware failure” halted operations on Tuesday. Truck traffic and access to

July 30, 2021
Total Views: 1335

mercer street
Shipping

Two Crew Killed in Attack on Israeli-Managed Tanker off Oman

Update: Zodiac Maritime confirms the MT Mercer Street is “sailing under control of her crew and under her own power at 14 knots to a safe location with a

July 30, 2021
Total Views: 3962

Thursday, July 29, 2021
seacor power capsized
Accidents

Coast Guard to Hold Public Hearing into Seacor Power Capsizing

The U.S. Coast Guard has scheduled a public hearing to consider evidence related to the capsizing of the U.S.-flag liftboat Seacor Power resulting in the loss

July 29, 2021
Total Views: 2798

Cargo Ship Gets Kicked Out of U.S. Waters After Discovery of Invasive Insects
Shipping

Cargo Ship Gets Kicked Out of U.S. Waters After Discovery of Invasive Insects

U.S. Customs and Border Protection ordered a Panama-flagged bulk carrier to immediately depart U.S. waters earlier this month after the discovery of invasive

July 29, 2021
Total Views: 22360