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, December 3, 2018
falco autonomous ferry operation
Interesting

Fully-Autonomous Ferry Demonstrated in Northern Europe

The autonomous operation of the ferry Falco comes after another ferry, named Folgefonn, was successfully tested in Norway.  Rolls-Royce and Finnish

December 3, 2018
Total Views: 603

Sunday, December 2, 2018
Infographic: What the Polar Code Means for Ship Safety
Interesting

Infographic: What the Polar Code Means for Ship Safety

What exactly does the new Polar Code mean for ship

December 2, 2018
Total Views: 356

Friday, November 30, 2018
Matson-containership-Daniel-K.-Inouye
Shipping News

Largest U.S.-Built Containership Arrives in Hawaii for the First Time

The largest containership ship ever constructed in the United States arrived in Honolulu for the first time this week as part of its regular service connecting

November 30, 2018
Total Views: 148

Thursday, November 29, 2018
Folgefonn
Interesting

Visiting Three Ports, Ferry Successfully Completes Fully Autonomous Test in Norway

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä says it has successfully tested the fully autonomous operation of a ferry on a route in Norway in what is believed to be

November 29, 2018
Total Views: 328

MV Jawan Rolling
Shipping News

Livestock Carrier Detained in Australia After Experiencing Stability Issues -Incident Video

Australia ordered that all cattle be removed from a Panama-flagged livestock carrier after the vessel ran into stability issues shortly after leaving port last

November 29, 2018
Total Views: 262

lng carrier
Shipping News

China Gas Boom Opens Free Market Cracks for Trucks and Ships

By Dan Murtaugh (Bloomberg) — So you want in on China, the world’s fastest-growing gas market? It would have been virtually impossible last

November 29, 2018
Total Views: 29

Wednesday, November 28, 2018
renault sailing cargo ship
Interesting

French Automaker Unveils Plan to Construct Sailing Vehicle Carriers

French automaker Renault has unveiled an ambitious plan to construct two wind-powered roll-on/roll-off vessels by as early as 2020. For the project, Renault

November 28, 2018
Total Views: 165

NORWEGIAN_ESCAPE
Accidents

USCG Medevacs Two Norwegian Escape Crew Members with Burns Off North Carolina

The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced two crewmembers of the cruise ship Norwegian Escape who reportedly suffered second-degree burns in an engine room accident. The

November 28, 2018
Total Views: 72

Shipping News

LNG Carrier ‘Grand Elena’ Holed After Bumping Dock in Russia

An LNG carrier laden with 145 cubic meters of gas struck a dock at the Sakhalin Energy project on the far eastern end of Russia on Tuesday, causing damage

November 28, 2018
Total Views: 115

Tuesday, November 27, 2018
oil tanker
Shipping News

Maritime Publication Fairplay Closes After 135 Years

Maritime shipping publication Fairplay has sent its final issue to the press after its announcement in September that it would cease publication after 135

November 27, 2018
Total Views: 598

Monday, November 26, 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Authorizes Construction of Second Large Lock at Great Lakes’ Soo Locks
Shipping News

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Authorizes Construction of Second Large Lock at Great Lakes’ Soo Locks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proceeding with plans to build a new Soo Lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan more than three decades after a new lock

November 26, 2018
Total Views: 181

Yamal LNG ship-to-ship transfer
Shipping News

Icebreaking LNG Carrier Completes First Ship-to-Ship Transfer of Yamal LNG

The LNG carrier Pskov has completed the first ship-to-ship transfer of liquified natural gas produced at the Yamal LNG project in the Russian Arctic, Russian

November 26, 2018
Total Views: 111

Saturday, November 24, 2018
Watch: Ferry Rams Pier in Front of San Francisco’s Ferry Building
Interesting

Watch: Ferry Rams Pier in Front of San Francisco’s Ferry Building

A ferry crashed into a pier in front of San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building on Friday afternoon, causing minor injuries to two passengers.  The

November 24, 2018
Total Views: 76

Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Derecktor Shipyard Dania Beach
Shipbuilding

Derecktor Selected to Operate New Megayacht Shipyard in Fort Pierce, Florida

Derecktor Shipyards has been chosen develop and operate the first purpose-built megayacht repair and refit yard in the United States located in Fort Pierce,

November 20, 2018
Total Views: 71

ultrabulk sail powered ship
Shipping News

Project to Test Feasibility of Sail-Powered Bulk Carrier

Danish shipowner Ultrabulk has teamed up with a handful of companies in the UK the feasibility of fitting a modern bulk carrier with sail power in hopes of

November 20, 2018
Total Views: 622

Monday, November 19, 2018
saipem 7000 at Damen Verolme Rotterdam
Offshore

Semi-Submersible Saipem 7000 Arrives at Damen Verolme Rotterdam for Major DP3 Upgrade

The Saipem 7000, one of the world’s largest semi-submersible crane and pipe-laying vessels, has arrived at Damen Verolme Rotterdam for a major

November 19, 2018
Total Views: 158

Friday, November 16, 2018
centennial harmony ship
Accidents

Canadian Coast Guard Responds to Bulk Carrier in Distress Off Newfoundland and Labrador

The Canadian Coast Guard responded to a vessel in distress off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador on Thursday following a report that it was taking on

November 16, 2018
Total Views: 127

EEMS Cobalt PAKSOY 1 collision
Shipping News

AIS Animation Shows Bizarre U-Turn Collision in North Sea

Two cargo ships collided in the North Sea off the northwestern coast of Germany on Thursday, resulting in damage to both ships but so far no pollution.

November 16, 2018
Total Views: 396

Thursday, November 15, 2018
NYK Super Eco Ship 2050
Shipping News

NYK Unveils Zero-Emission Pure Car and Truck Carrier Concept

Japanese shipping company NYK has unveiled plans for a zero-emission Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) that could help the group achieve its long-term

November 15, 2018
Total Views: 229

Wednesday, November 14, 2018
U.S. Navy Salvage Team Completes Oil Removal from Former German Cruiser Prinz Eugen
Accidents

U.S. Navy Salvage Team Completes Oil Removal from Former German Cruiser Prinz Eugen

A U.S. Navy-led salvage team has successfully removed 229,000 gallons of oil from the sunken World War II vessel ex-Prinz Eugen located in the Kwajalein Atoll

November 14, 2018
Total Views: 2670