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.


Friday, July 2, 2021
Danaos Takes Full Stake in Five-Ship Gemini Joint Venture
Shipping

Danaos Takes Full Stake in Five-Ship Gemini Joint Venture

Greek containership owner Danaos (NYSE: DAC) has exercised its option to acquire the remaining 51% equity in its joint venture Gemini Shipholdings Corporation.

July 2, 2021
Total Views: 1483

arrow aground
Accidents

MAIB Blames Bridge Team in Grounding of Ro-Ro Freight Ferry in Aberdeen Harbour

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued its report into last summer’s grounding of the ro-ro freight ferry Arrow, resulting in

July 2, 2021
Total Views: 5482

Thursday, July 1, 2021
methanol tanker design
Environment

Swiss Methanol Producer Orders Two More Methanol-Fueled Tankers

Swiss-based methanol producer Proman has announce plans to build two additional methanol-powered tankers, bringing its total number on order to six. The 49,900

July 1, 2021
Total Views: 2047

Big Engine Business is Booming as Containership Orders Pile Up
Shipbuilding

Big Engine Business is Booming as Containership Orders Pile Up

Big ships mean big engines. And for Swiss-based marine engine maker WinGD, business is booming. The company announced this week that it has seen more than 80

July 1, 2021
Total Views: 13252

binnenhof
Shipping

Panel Advises Dutch Government to Apologize for Role in Slave Trade

MSTERDAM, July 1 (Reuters) – An advisory panel in the Netherlands has told the government to acknowledge that the 17th-19th century transatlantic slave

July 1, 2021
Total Views: 1214

Maersk net zero emission vessel
Environment

Maersk Signs Shipbuilding Contract for Carbon Neutral Feeder Ship

Maersk has announced signing a shipbuilding contract for the world’s first containership powered by carbon neutral methanol. The contract was signed with

July 1, 2021
Total Views: 2389

A wind turbine Dominion Energy’s two turbine Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project. Photo: Dominion Energy
Offshore

U.S. Announces Environmental Review of Dominion Energy’s Virginia Offshore Wind Farm

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will conduct an environmental review of Dominion Energy’s 2.6GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

July 1, 2021
Total Views: 1386

Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Cadeler wtiv working at an offshore wind farm
Offshore

Order Placed for Two of the World’s Largest Wind Turbine Installation Vessels

Copenhagen-based wind turbine installation vessel provided Cadeler has placed an order at COSCO for two of the world’s largest WTIVs. The two vessels

June 30, 2021
Total Views: 11012

motorboat
Accidents

Boating Fatalities Have Surged During the Pandemic

Boating fatalities surged during the pandemic as more kooks and qualified captains hit the water. The U.S. Coast Guard released its 2020 Recreational Boating

June 30, 2021
Total Views: 3486

FILE PHOTO: General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain
Offshore

New Jersey Approves Large Offshore Wind Projects Totaling 2.6GW Capacity

A New Jersey utilities board has approved two large offshore wind projects that combined will add over 2.6GW of offshore wind capacity to the state, marking

June 30, 2021
Total Views: 1396

Judge Gavel
Shipping

Five More Plead Guilty in U.S. Coast Guard Test-Fixing Scheme

Five more people have pleaded guilty related to a mariner credentialing test score-fixing scheme at a U.S. Coast Guard exam center, bringing the total number

June 30, 2021
Total Views: 4636

global mercy
Shipbuilding

World’s Largest Civilian Hospital Ship Delivered to Mercy Ships

Mercy Ships has taken delivery of the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, Global Mercy. The ship was delivered to the international charity at the

June 30, 2021
Total Views: 5431

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
scandies rose fishing vessel
Accidents

NTSB: Inaccurate Stability Instructions, Ice Accumulation Led to Fatal Sinking of F/V Scandies Rose

NTSB issues 7 Safety Recommendations from its investigation into the Scandies Rose sinking. The National Transportation Safety Board has determined probable

June 29, 2021
Total Views: 8259

bulk carrier
Shipping

GoldenTree to Sell Eagle Bulk Shipping Shares in Secondary Public Offering

U.S.-based Eagle Bulk Shipping (NASDAQ: EGLE) has announced a underwritten secondary public offering of $1.5 million shares of its common stock. The shares are

June 29, 2021
Total Views: 2652

hms protector in arctic
Shipping

HMS Protector Sails Further North Than Any Other Royal Navy Ship in History

The Royal Navy’s HMS Protector has set a record for sailing closer to the North Pole than any other British surface ship in history. The Plymouth-based

June 29, 2021
Total Views: 6175

HMM containership in port
Shipping

HMM Orders 12 Containerships at DSME and Hyundai Heavy

South Korean shipping company HMM has reached shipbuilding agreements for the construction of twelve 13,000 containerships valued at $1.57 billion. The order

June 29, 2021
Total Views: 1736

APM terminals los angeles
Shipping

Maersk Encourages a ‘Just-in-Case’ Supply Chain

The world’s largest shipping line Maersk is encouraging a “just-in-case” supply chain model as fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues

June 29, 2021
Total Views: 4113

Evertsen frigate
Defense

Netherlands Says Russian Jets Harassed Frigate in Black Sea

AMSTERDAM, June 29 (Reuters) – The Netherlands’ defense minister said on Tuesday that Russian fighter jets armed with air-to-surface missiles had

June 29, 2021
Total Views: 2777

containership
Shipping

Seaspan Gives Financing Update on 45 Newbuilds on Order

Seaspan Corporation has provided a rare update related to the financing of its massive newbuild orderbook, which now stands at 45 containerships ordered since

June 29, 2021
Total Views: 1066

Monday, June 28, 2021
offshore wind farm under construction. DJ Mattaar / Shutterstock
Offshore

U.S. to Begin Environmental Review of ‘Vineyard Wind South’ Offshore Wind Project

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will begin an environmental review of a Construction and Operations Plan (COP) submitted by Vineyard Wind, LLC for

June 28, 2021
Total Views: 1721