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.


Monday, August 16, 2021
Golden ray
Accidents

Golden Ray Wreck Removal Moves to Final Cut

Nearly two years after the grounding of the Golden Ray, the end is nearly in sight for the wreck removal operation. The St. Simons Sound Incident Response

August 16, 2021
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Friday, August 13, 2021
carnival vista
Cruise Ships

Carnival Vista Arrives in Belize with 27 Cases of COVID-19, Mostly Among Crew

A Carnival Cruise Line ship arrived in Belize this week reporting 27 cases of COVID-19, almost all among vaccinated crew members, Belize officials have said.

August 13, 2021
Total Views: 2619

New Zealand Files Charges Over Port Worker’s Death
Accidents

New Zealand Files Charges Over Port Worker’s Death

New Zealand’s maritime authority announced charges against the Ports of Auckland and an individual stemming from the death of port worker at a container

August 13, 2021
Total Views: 2244

Tanker Sector Leads Demolition Surge in First 6 Months of 2021 -VesselsValue
Shipping

Tanker Sector Leads Demolition Surge in First 6 Months of 2021 -VesselsValue

A total of 275 ships were sold for scrap in the first half 2021 with the tanker sector leading the charge, according to a half-year demolition review by

August 13, 2021
Total Views: 2867

COVID-19 Scare on Containership in New Zealand
Shipping

COVID-19 Scare on Containership in New Zealand

New Zealand health officials have confirmed at least 11 cases of COVID-19 on board a Hamburg Sud containership off the coast of Tauranga, putting dozens of

August 13, 2021
Total Views: 1242

nyk delphinus fire
Accidents

NYK Delphinus Cargo Operations Kick Off 3 Months Post-Engine Room Fire

Three months after an engine room fire on the NYK Delphinus, cargo owners are still waiting to retrieve their boxes on board. Not for long, however. An update

August 13, 2021
Total Views: 1118

Pirate Attack Reported Off Somalia -UKMTO
Piracy

Pirate Attack Reported Off Somalia -UKMTO

Pirates have attacked a vessel off the east coast of Somalia, UK Maritime Trade Organization said in an advisory Friday. The attack took place Friday, August

August 13, 2021
Total Views: 2743

Thursday, August 12, 2021
Scorpio Tankers President Robert Bugbee Continues to Binge on STNG Call Options
Shipping

Scorpio Tankers President Robert Bugbee Continues to Binge on STNG Call Options

Robert Bugbee, the well-known President of NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers (NYSE: STNG), spent another $465,000 on STNG call options on Wednesday, bringing his

August 12, 2021
Total Views: 1502

natalia drug bust
Defense

Watch: Police Raid Cargo Ship and Find 20 Tons of Hash

Spain’s National Police have intercepted a cargo ship off the coast of the Canary Islands and found some 20 tons of hash stashed away in its cargo holds.

August 12, 2021
Total Views: 5600

maine maritime academy
Shipping

Maine Maritime Academy to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for Students

Maine Maritime Academy will require students to be vaccinated for COVID-19 this fall as the Delta variant continues to complicate the return of normal

August 12, 2021
Total Views: 1155

Survey Shows Frighteningly Low Vaccination Rate Among Seafarers
Shipping

Survey Shows Frighteningly Low Vaccination Rate Among Seafarers

Only about 15% of the world’s seafarers have been vaccinated from COVID-19, according to data from the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator.

August 12, 2021
Total Views: 778

brussels express lng ship converstion
Shipping

Hapag-Lloyd Reports First Half Profit of $3.3 Billion

German liner company Hapag-Lloyd has posted a $3.3 billion profit in the first half of the year amid “very strong demand” for container shipping

August 12, 2021
Total Views: 604

Oil Spills from Wrecked Wood Chip Carrier Crimson Polaris in Japan -Photos
Accidents

Oil Spills from Wrecked Wood Chip Carrier Crimson Polaris in Japan -Photos

The NYK chartered wood chip carrier MV Crimson Polaris that broke up Thursday morning off the coast of Hachinohe, Japan is leaking oil. NYK said the vessel

August 12, 2021
Total Views: 9490

Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Wood Chip Carrier Crimson Polaris Splits in Two Off Japanese Port
Accidents

Wood Chip Carrier Crimson Polaris Splits in Two Off Japanese Port

Update 2: Oil Spills from Wrecked Wood Chip Carrier Crimson Polaris in Japan -Photos Update: The wood chip carrier Crimson Polaris has split in two off

August 11, 2021
Total Views: 46087

vice admiral linda fagan
Defense

Study Shows a Lack of Diversity Among U.S. Coast Guard Active-Duty Members, Especially in Higher Ranks

Women and racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented at all levels of the U.S. Coast Guard, especially in higher ranks and among senior leadership, and

August 11, 2021
Total Views: 1823

Vard to Construct Two Offshore Wind Operations Vessels for Rem Offshore
Shipbuilding

Vard to Construct Two Offshore Wind Operations Vessels for Rem Offshore

Norwegian shipbuilder Vard has signed contracts for the design and construction of two Construction Service Operations (CSV) vessels for Rem Offshore, also of

August 11, 2021
Total Views: 1028

jones act enforcer
Shipping

Crew of ‘Jones Act Enforcer’ Meets with Customs and Border Protection

The crew of a privately chartered Jones Act enforcement vessel has met with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to touch base on issues that the vessel and

August 11, 2021
Total Views: 6055

Tuesday, August 10, 2021
U.S. Congressmen Introduce Legislation Targeting Foreign Ocean Carriers’ Business Practices
Shipping

U.S. Congressmen Introduce Legislation Targeting Foreign Ocean Carriers’ Business Practices

Congressmen in the U.S. House of Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) have introduced legislation requiring foreign-based ocean

August 10, 2021
Total Views: 1950

MSC ship at the port of los angles
Ports

Retail Imports Expected to Set a Record in August as Merchants Shift to Peak Holiday Season

Imports at the United States’ largest retail container ports should hit yet another record in August as consumer demand continues to stretch supply

August 10, 2021
Total Views: 533

U.S. Coast Guard Orders Four More Fast Response Cutters at Bollinger Shipyards
Defense

U.S. Coast Guard Orders Four More Fast Response Cutters at Bollinger Shipyards

The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option with Lockport, Louisiana-based Bollinger Shipyards for the construction of four additional Sentinel-class

August 10, 2021
Total Views: 2832