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, May 5, 2021
ship crew-change covid19 pandemic
Shipping

Crew Welfare Charities Launch Fund to Help Indian Seafarers Amid Surging Virus Cases

A group of the leading seafarer welfare charities and other shipping industry stakeholders have launched a $1 million emergency relief fund to support

May 5, 2021
Total Views: 1741

ONE Follows Air Cargo Cargo Carriers with Ban on Vivo Phones
Accidents

ONE Follows Air Cargo Cargo Carriers with Ban on Vivo Phones

By Alex Lennane (The Loadstar) – Japanese carrier ONE has followed the decision by a string of airlines to ban the shipment of Vivo Y20 mobile phones.

May 5, 2021
Total Views: 5693

seacor power salvage
Accidents

Salvage Crews Arrive at SEACOR Power Wreck

Salvage crews began removing fuel from SEACOR Power’s tanks on Monday, kicking off salvage operations for the overturned lift boat off the coast of Port

May 5, 2021
Total Views: 5259

Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Port of Savannah Garden City Terminal
Ports

Georgia Ports Authority Details Capacity Expansion Plans for Port of Savannah

The Georgia Ports Authority has reported record volumes of 3.9 million TEUs in its fiscal year to date numbers covering the period July 2020 to March 2021, for

May 4, 2021
Total Views: 3037

Lumberman tugboat
Shipping

Nuisance Tugboat Scuttled Off Southeast Alaska

The derelict tugboat Lumberman was scuttled at sea off the southeast coast of Alaska on Sunday after it was determined to be a chronic nuisance. The Coast

May 4, 2021
Total Views: 9703

Iron Maiden dive support vessel
Accidents

NTSB Says Lack of Continuous Monitoring at Issue in 2020 Shipyard Fire

The National Transportation Safety Board says a lack of continues monitoring was at issue in a shipyard fire at the Allied Shipyard in Larose, Louisiana last

May 4, 2021
Total Views: 3632

naga 7 sinks
Accidents

ConocoPhillips-Chartered Jack-Up Drilling Rigs Sinks Off Malaysia

A jack-up drilling rig has sunk after one or more of its legs penetrated the seabed off the coast of Sarawak, Malaysia on Monday, Malaysia-based drilling

May 4, 2021
Total Views: 20136

Monday, May 3, 2021
File photo of an offshore drillship
Offshore

Offshore Driller Valaris Emerges from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Eliminating $7 Billion in Debt

Leading offshore drilling contractor Valaris Group has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy having successfully completed its financial restructuring to

May 3, 2021
Total Views: 6211

A support vessel is seen next to a wind turbine at the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
Offshore

U.S. Announces Environmental Review of Revolution Wind Project Off Rhode Island

The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced an environmental review and public comment period for the

May 3, 2021
Total Views: 2122

sembcorp marine yard
Offshore

Singapore-Based Sembcorp Marine Faces COVID-19 Headwinds, Skilled Worker Shortage

Singapore-based marine and offshore engineering Sembcorp Marine expects losses to continue this year as it faces COVID-19 constraints and a shortage of skilled

May 3, 2021
Total Views: 3318

Friday, April 30, 2021
movers 3 bulk carrier
Shipping

“Not Welcome” – Australia Bans Aswan Shipping Bulk Carrier for 18 Months

A Panama-flagged bulk carrier operated by Qatari shipping company Aswan Shipping has been banned from Australian ports for 18-months following a lengthy Port

April 30, 2021
Total Views: 33003

one ship
Shipping

ONE Posts $3.5 Billion Profit in 2020

Japanese ocean carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE) reported a profit of nearly $3.5 billion in FY2020 thanks to ongoing the COVID-19 economic recovery starting

April 30, 2021
Total Views: 3112

CMA CGM Orders 22 Containerships at CSSC
Shipbuilding

CMA CGM Orders 22 Containerships at CSSC

French container shipping group CMA CGM has announced a new order for 22 ships ranging in size and fuel type. The order was placed with China State

April 30, 2021
Total Views: 5516

Thursday, April 29, 2021
seafarer
Shipping

Negotiations Over Seafarers’ Minimum Wage Increase Break Down

Negotiations over the global minimum wage for seafarers have broken down after seafarers’ unions and shipowners failed to agree on a figure following two

April 29, 2021
Total Views: 9261

ever given in great bitter lake
Shipping

Suez Canal Authority Allows Three Crew Members to Leave Ever Given

The Suez Canal Authority has granted permission for three crew members of the Ever Given to be relieved as to their contracts expire, the ship’s

April 29, 2021
Total Views: 5967

Work to Remove Oil ‘A Symphony’ in China Set to Start on Friday
Accidents

Work to Remove Oil ‘A Symphony’ in China Set to Start on Friday

By Muyu Xu and Martin Quin Pollard QINGDAO, China April 29 (Reuters) – Work to siphon off the remaining cargo from a stricken tanker was expected to

April 29, 2021
Total Views: 2648

Wednesday, April 28, 2021
golden ray section seven
Accidents

PHOTOS: Golden Ray Engine Section Removed

About half the Golden Ray has now been removed as tug crews today lifted Section Seven and transported it out from the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB)

April 28, 2021
Total Views: 21269

U.S.-Flag Containership Rescued After Fire in Santa Barbara Channel
Accidents

U.S.-Flag Containership Rescued After Fire in Santa Barbara Channel

Update: It appears the President Eisenhower is now under tow away from the coast by the tug Teresa Brusco, so I guess this wraps it unless we hear anything

April 28, 2021
Total Views: 21372

seacor eagle
Accidents

SEACOR Power Response to Transition to Salvage

The SEACOR Power response is expected to transition the salvage and wreck removal phase. U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspectors from Marine Safety Unit Houma and

April 28, 2021
Total Views: 4238

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
tirranna
Accidents

Car Carrier Grounds in Chesapeake Bay Leaving the Port of Baltimore

A 760-foot Wallenius Wilhelmsen car carrier ran aground in Chesapeake Bay early Tuesday as it departed the Port of Baltimore, but the vessel was refloated

April 27, 2021
Total Views: 14053