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, November 18, 2019
Capsized Tug Spills Diesel in Oregon Inlet, North Carolina
Shipping News

Capsized Tug Spills Diesel in Oregon Inlet, North Carolina

The U.S. Coast Guard on Monday was called to a diesel fuel spill from a partially submerged tugboat that had allided with the Old Bonner Bridge in

November 18, 2019
Total Views: 94

golden ray shipwreck
Accidents

24-Hour Operations Return to United States’ Second-Busiest Auto Port

Vessel traffic at Georgia Port Authority’s Port of Brunswick has returned to 24-hour operations for the first time since the Golden Ray vehicle carrier

November 18, 2019
Total Views: 88

ship emissions
Shipping

Environmental Coalition Blasts IMO’s Lack of Progress in Combating Carbon Emissions

The International Maritime Organization shows a lack of progress and little interest in forming concrete measures to reduce shipping’s contribution to global

November 18, 2019
Total Views: 65

Friday, November 15, 2019
MSC Gulsun
Shipping News

Report: Maersk’s Former Head of Operations Appointed CEO of MSC

Søren Toft, A.P. Møller – Mærsk’s former Chief Operating Officer whose abrupt resignation was announced earlier this week, is heading to Maersk rival

November 15, 2019
Total Views: 167

container ship at sea
Shipping

‘No Appetite’ at IMO for a Ship Speed Reduction Regulation

The International Maritime Organization appears to be backing away from pressure to introduce ship speed limits as part of its strategy to decarbonize the

November 15, 2019
Total Views: 280

Thursday, November 14, 2019
container shipping
Shipping News

Containership Deal Brings Seaspan’s Fleet Close to One Million TEU

Hong Kong-based Seaspan has announced plans to purchase a fleet of six containerships that will bring its fleet close to one million TEU. The six ships will be

November 14, 2019
Total Views: 70

duck boat tragedy
Accidents

NTSB Faults U.S. Coast Guard’s Failure to Implement Prior Safety Recommendations in Fatal Duck Boat Sinking

The National Transportation Safety Board is faulting the U.S. Coast Guard for failing to implement previous-issued safety recommendations related to the

November 14, 2019
Total Views: 91

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Viking Sky in distress
Interesting

Viking Sky Near Grounding the Result of Low Lubricating Oil

The Accident Investigation Board of Norway has published an interim report on its investigation into the Viking Sky’s loss power and near-grounding in heavy

November 13, 2019
Total Views: 542

arctic expedition cruise
Cruise Ships

Expedition Cruise Operators Agree to Ban on Use and Carriage of HFO in Arctic

Expedition cruise ship operators have agreed to a self-imposed ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) in the Arctic. The self-imposed ban was

November 13, 2019
Total Views: 82

Maersk Honam Fire
Shipping News

ABS Issues Guidance for Fighting Container Fires

International classification society the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published guidance to address fire-fighting and safety systems of cargo holds of

November 13, 2019
Total Views: 134

Monday, November 11, 2019
IMO greenhouse gas emissions
Shipping

IMO Working Group to Consider Proposals for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships

An International Maritime Organization working group will meet this week to consider proposals to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. In 2018,

November 11, 2019
Total Views: 76

anti-piracy defense
Piracy

ITF Calls for Urgent Action to Fight Piracy in Gulf of Guinea

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has called for urgent global and regional cooperation to fight piracy in the Gulf of Guinea region amid

November 11, 2019
Total Views: 126

Helge Ingstad Collision Animation
Interesting

Investigation Video Details Helge Ingstad Collision – Must Watch

The below video was released as part of the Accident Investigation Board of Norway’s part one report on its investigation on 8 November 2018 collision

November 11, 2019
Total Views: 1961

maersk ship
Interesting

Maersk COO Soren Toft Steps Down Effective Immediately

Soren Toft, A.P. Møller – Mærsk’s Chief Operating Officer, Soren Toft is resigning from the role and will leave Maersk to pursue other opportunities,

November 11, 2019
Total Views: 214

Friday, November 8, 2019
KNM Helge Ingstad collision
Accidents

Norway Releases Frigate Helge Ingstad Collision Report

Officials in Norway have released a report containing the results of the first phase of the Accident Investigation Board Norway’s investigation into the

November 8, 2019
Total Views: 4108

Thursday, November 7, 2019
evergreen terminal port of la
Shipping News

Tariffs Take Toll on Port of Los Angeles October Volumes

Tariffs are taking their toll at the United States’ busiest container port, with container counts and the number ship calls falling sharply last month. The

November 7, 2019
Total Views: 65

1,000 Feeder Ship to Test Carbon-Neutral Synthetic Natural Gas
Shipping News

1,000 Feeder Ship to Test Carbon-Neutral Synthetic Natural Gas

The 1,036-teu containership Wes Amelie will become the first ship in world to trial carbon-neutral synthetic natural gas on a voyage set to take place in 2020.

November 7, 2019
Total Views: 63

Wednesday, November 6, 2019
containerized marine battery
Environment

Maersk to Trial Containerized Battery on Containership

A.P.Moller- Maersk is getting ready to test a containerized battery on board one of its containerships as the world’s largest container shipping company

November 6, 2019
Total Views: 156

msc cruises
Shipping News

MSC Cruises, Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Develop LNG-Powered Fuel Cells

MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique have unveiled a potentially groundbreaking project to develop an LNG-operated fuel cell on board a cruise ship that

November 6, 2019
Total Views: 81

Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Havila kystruten
Shipping News

Havyard’s Hydrogen Power Project Takes Step Forward

Norwegian ship technology group Havyard is moving forward with a project to pilot a hydrogen power system for use on board large ships. The project, led by

November 5, 2019
Total Views: 168