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, October 6, 2020
YM Mandate Moved for Repairs at Port of New York
Shipping News

YM Mandate Moved for Repairs at Port of New York

The containership that was leaking fuel oil from a crack in its hull has been moved to a facility at the Port of New York for repairs, the U.S.

October 6, 2020
Total Views: 83

U.S. Coast Guard to Test Unmanned Vessels Off Hawaii
Shipping News

U.S. Coast Guard to Test Unmanned Vessels Off Hawaii

The U.S. Coast Guard is set to test unmanned surface vessels off the coast of Hawaii. The U.S.C.G. Research and Development Center will be conducting the test

October 6, 2020
Total Views: 237

Monday, October 5, 2020
panama canal tonnage record
Shipping News

Pandemic’s Impact on Global Trade Hit Panama Canal Throughput in FY 2020

Cargo volumes through the Panama Canal grew by a less than expected 1% this year as the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on global trade, the Panama Canal said

October 5, 2020
Total Views: 222

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers Respond to Medical Emergency on Fishing Vessel Off Hawaii
Accidents

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers Respond to Medical Emergency on Fishing Vessel Off Hawaii

The U.S. Coast Guard, Air Force, and Navy successfully medevaced a 73-year-old mariner from the 84-foot commercial fishing vessel Lady Alice 150 miles east of

October 5, 2020
Total Views: 292

Sea Machines to Develop Autonomous Refueling Barge for U.S. Military
Shipping News

Sea Machines to Develop Autonomous Refueling Barge for U.S. Military

Boston-based autonomous marine navigation company Sea Machines says it has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract to develop a prototype autonomous

October 5, 2020
Total Views: 472

Incident Video: Dredge Impales Tanker at Malaysian Anchorage
Shipping News

Incident Video: Dredge Impales Tanker at Malaysian Anchorage

Check out this wild video from over the weekend of a dredger colliding with a tanker at a Malaysian anchorage. The incident reportedly happened October 2 at

October 5, 2020
Total Views: 382

Friday, October 2, 2020
Bulk Carrier Refloated at Port of Norfolk
Shipping News

Bulk Carrier Refloated at Port of Norfolk

The 738-foot bulk carrier Hong Dai has been reflated after it ran aground Wednesday night near Sewell’s Point in Norfolk, Virginia. The U.S. Coast Guard

October 2, 2020
Total Views: 158

CargoMetrics Founder and CEO Scott Borgerson Resigns
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CargoMetrics Founder and CEO Scott Borgerson Resigns

Scott Borgerson has resigned from his role as CEO of CargoMetrics, the shipping data analytics company he founded in 2010, gCaptain has learned. Tradewinds

October 2, 2020
Total Views: 15887

Thursday, October 1, 2020
Edison Chouest Offshore to Build and Operate First Large Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Vessel
Shipping News

Edison Chouest Offshore to Build and Operate First Large Jones Act-Compliant Offshore Wind Vessel

Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO), Ørsted and Eversource have executed a long-term charter agreement for the provision of the first-ever Jones Act-compliant

October 1, 2020
Total Views: 552

Bulk Carrier Aground at Port of Virginia
Shipping News

Bulk Carrier Aground at Port of Virginia

A large bulk carrier is aground at the Port of Virginia near the mouth of Elizabeth River. The U.S. Coast Guard said it was alerted Wednesday night by the

October 1, 2020
Total Views: 110

Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Cracked Containership Leaking Oil at Bayonne, New Jersey Terminal
Interesting

Cracked Containership Leaking Oil at Bayonne, New Jersey Terminal

A containership docked at a container terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey is leaking fuel from a small crack in the ship’s hull, the U.S. Coast Guard

September 30, 2020
Total Views: 178

cma cgm vasco de gama
Shipping News

CMA CGM Suspects Data Breach from Cyber Attack

CMA CGM said it suspects a data breach in this week’s ransomware cyber attack. The French shipping giant said in an update on Wednesday that its

September 30, 2020
Total Views: 133

Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Bouchard Transportation Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Interesting

Bouchard Transportation Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Melville, New York-based shipping company Bouchard Transportation has announced that it and certain of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions to

September 29, 2020
Total Views: 682

IMO greenhouse gas emissions
Shipping News

Shell Sets Sights on Net-Zero Emissions Shipping

Royal Dutch Shell has set its sights on net-zero emissions in shipping. In a new report, Shell highlights the important role that hydrogen fuel cells could

September 29, 2020
Total Views: 46

cma cgm containership
Shipping

CMA CGM Updates on Cyber Attack

French shipping giant CMA CGM has provided an updated on the malware attack that forced the group to shut down “periphery” servers to prevent it

September 29, 2020
Total Views: 112

A U.S. Coast Guard Research Vessel built by Metal Shark
Interesting

U.S. Coast Guard to Test Autonomous Response Boat

The U.S. Coast Guard has selected Louisianna-based shipbuilder Metal Shark and Sea Machines, the automous shipping tech company out of Boston, to supply an

September 29, 2020
Total Views: 348

Monday, September 28, 2020
cma cgm ship
Interesting

Shipping Giant CMA CGM Hit by Ransomware Cyber Attack

French shipping giant CMA CGM says it has been hit with a ransomware cyber attack. “The CMA CGM Group (excluding CEVA Logistics) is currently dealing

September 28, 2020
Total Views: 602

Maersk Supply Service to Test Charging Station Buoy at Offshore Wind Farm
Environment

Maersk Supply Service to Test Charging Station Buoy at Offshore Wind Farm

Maersk Supply Service will has announced plans to test a prototype charging station buoy for battery-powered vessels. For the project, Maersk Supply Service,

September 28, 2020
Total Views: 151

Friday, September 25, 2020
offshore wind turbine
Environment

U.S. House Passes Bill Supporting Jones Act Enforcement in Offshore Wind

The U.S House of Representatives has passed the “Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act” seeking to reform U.S. energy policy and authorize major

September 25, 2020
Total Views: 202

Canada Gives $238 Million to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
Shipping News

Canada Gives $238 Million to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Offshore Oil and Gas Industry

The Government of Canada will provide CAD $320 million (USD $238 million) to support offshore oil and gas industry jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador amid the

September 25, 2020
Total Views: 149