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.


Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ship at anchor
Uncategorized

Cyprus Sets Out to Vaccinate Some 40,000 Seafarers

Cyprus has announced plans to vaccinate all seafarers, some 40,000 of them, on Cyprus-flagged and managed vessels. The plans were announced Friday in a

June 28, 2021
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containership underway
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Grows Orderbook to 45 with New Order for Ultra-Large Ships

Hong Kong-based containership leasing company Seaspan Corporation has placed its latest order fo six new 15,000 TEU ships, bringing its total orderbook to 45.

June 28, 2021
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HMCS Harry DeWolf
Defense

Royal Canadian Navy Commissions New Arctic Patrol Ship

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has commissioned its first new ship in nearly 25 years. The ship, HMCS Harry DeWolf, is the first of six Arctic and Offshore

June 28, 2021
Total Views: 6823

msc messina fire
Accidents

Engine Room Fire on MSC Ship Leaves One Dead, Ship Disabled -Indian Coast Guard

An unladen MSC containership is under tow to Singapore after an engine room fire left the ship disabled and one crew member dead in the Indian Ocean. The

June 28, 2021
Total Views: 4630

Friday, June 25, 2021
Matson-containership-Daniel-K.-Inouye
Shipping

Matson Announces Stock Buyback of 3 Million Shares, Raises Dividend

U.S. carrier Matson (NYSE: MATX) has announced plans to increase its quarterly dividend and repurchase 3 million shares representing nearly $190 million in

June 25, 2021
Total Views: 3312

cosco shipping
Shipping

Seaspan Forward-Fixes Charters for 17 Containerships with COSCO

Containership leasing company Seaspan Corporation has announced it has forward-fixed contracts and extended current lease terms for 17 containerships with

June 25, 2021
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seafarer
Shipping

On Today’s ‘Day of the Seafarer’, There’s Little to Celebrate

Each year, on June 25th, the U.N. International Maritime Organization celebrates ‘Day of the Seafarer‘ as a way to raise awareness about issues

June 25, 2021
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Aurora-Qamun atb
Shipbuilding

Crowley Takes Delivery of Second Alaska-Bound ATB

U.S.-based Crowley has taken delivery of its new 55,000-barrel articulated tug-barge (ATB) to serve in the Alaska Jones Act market. The Aurora/Qamun is a

June 24, 2021
Total Views: 3383

scandies rose fishing vessel
Commercial Fishing

NTSB Set to Determine Probable Cause in Deadly Scandies Rose Sinking

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a virtual public board meeting later this month to determine the probable cause for the 2019 New

June 24, 2021
Total Views: 2381

Carnival Adds Over $2 Billion to Pandemic Losses with Eye on ‘Full Return’
Cruise Ships

Carnival Adds Over $2 Billion to Pandemic Losses with Eye on ‘Full Return’

Carnival Corporation, the world’s top cruise company, reported another $2.1 billion in losses in the second quarter as it prepares for a phased restart

June 24, 2021
Total Views: 1259

golden ray wreck removal
Accidents

Explosives Approved for Use in Golden Ray Wreck Removal

Another day, another obstacle in the wreck removal of the Golden Ray. The St. Simons Sound Incident Response said that cutting operations to separate the

June 24, 2021
Total Views: 9204

Wednesday, June 23, 2021
containership sailing
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Adds to Containership Orderbook

Hong Kong-based Seaspan Corporation today announced that it has entered into agreements for the construction of two new 12,000 TEU containerships, bringing its

June 23, 2021
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mardis gras lng bunkering
Cruise Ships

Return to Cruising: Carnival Announces Sailings for 42 Ships

Carnival Corporation has announced plans to resume cruise operations for eight of its brands in the United States, the Caribbean and Europe. The sailings

June 23, 2021
Total Views: 16221