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.


Wednesday, October 10, 2018
CSL Virginia Ulysse collision
Interesting

Watch: AIS Animation Shows Mediterranean Ship Collision

We’re getting our first look at the track of the Ro-Ro passenger vessel Ulysse before and after it collided with containership CSL Virginia early Sunday

October 10, 2018
Total Views: 620

Tuesday, October 9, 2018
deepwater wind block island wind farm
Shipping News

Denmark’s Ørsted Acquires Deepwater Wind, Creating U.S. Offshore Wind Leader

Danish power company Ørsted has entered into an agreement to acquire U.S. offshore wind developer Deepwater Wind for $510 million. The acquisition includes

October 9, 2018
Total Views: 46

mediterranean collision
Shipping News

Response Continues for Mediterranean Ship Collision as Oil Slick Grows

European authorities are continuing to respond to an oil spill after a ferry collided with an anchored containership off the coast of Corsica on Sunday

October 9, 2018
Total Views: 130

Feng Huang AO
Shipping News

Disabled Tanker Towed to New York After ‘Significant’ Engine Room Fire

The U.S. Coast Guard and local first responders responded to a disabled 479-foot asphalt tanker off the coast of Nantucket Island on Monday after

October 9, 2018
Total Views: 105

Monday, October 8, 2018
Photos: Oil Spills After Tunisian Ferry T-Bones Anchored Containership in Mediterranean
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Photos: Oil Spills After Tunisian Ferry T-Bones Anchored Containership in Mediterranean

Update: Oil Slick Spreads Authorities in France and Italy are responding to a major oil slick after a  collided with an anchored containership in the

October 8, 2018
Total Views: 313

Friday, October 5, 2018
SunStone expedition cruise ships
Shipping News

SunStone Orders Second Ice-Class Expedition Cruise Ship

Miami-based expedition cruise ship owner SunStone Ships has exercised an it option to construct an additional ice-class expedition vessel at China Merchants

October 5, 2018
Total Views: 138

Thursday, October 4, 2018
caribbean princess panama canal
News

Panama Canal Expecting 234 Cruise Ships This Cruise Season

The Panama Canal Authority said it expects to receive approximately 234 cruise ships through the Panamax and Neopanamax Locks during the upcoming 2018-2019

October 4, 2018
Total Views: 86

Wednesday, October 3, 2018
After Successful Trials, Maersk Launcher Towing First Ocean Cleanup System to Great Pacific Garbage Patch
News

After Successful Trials, Maersk Launcher Towing First Ocean Cleanup System to Great Pacific Garbage Patch

The world’s first large-scale ocean cleanup system is now headed to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch after successfully completing sea trials off the

October 3, 2018
Total Views: 407

Friday, September 28, 2018
Offshore Patrol Cutter Drawing
Shipbuilding

U.S. Coast Guard Green Lights Construction of First Offshore Patrol Cutter at Eastern Shipbuilding

The Coast Guard on Friday exercised its contract options with Eastern Shipbuilding Group to start construction of the lead offshore patrol cutter (OPC) in

September 28, 2018
Total Views: 202

venta maersk northern sea route
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Maersk Containership Completes Historic Passage of Northern Sea Route

The container ship Venta Maersk arrived in Saint Petersburg, Russia on Friday after completing its historic one-off passage of the Northern Sea Route from Asia

September 28, 2018
Total Views: 502

hyundai merchant marine
Shipbuilding

Hyundai Merchant Marine Pulls Trigger on 20 Large Containerships for $2.8 Billion

South Korea’s biggest shipping line Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said Friday it has placed orders for the construction of 20 large containerships worth

September 28, 2018
Total Views: 178

Thursday, September 27, 2018
European Shipowners Request More Capacity Added to EU Ship Recycling List
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European Shipowners Request More Capacity Added to EU Ship Recycling List

European shipowners are asking for more capacity to be added to the EU list of approved ship recycling facilities that will come into play next year with entry

September 27, 2018
Total Views: 89

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
MOL itelligent awareness system
Shipping News

MOL Tests AI Watch Keeping System on Ferry in Seto Inland Sea

Japanese shipping group MOL has tested an artificial intelligence (A.I.) system aimed at improving safe watch keeping on board a ferry operating in one of

September 26, 2018
Total Views: 68

MHI Vestas Launches Record-Breaking 10MW Wind Turbine
Shipping News

MHI Vestas Launches Record-Breaking 10MW Wind Turbine

Denmark-based offshore wind turbine maker MHI Vestas says it has broken the industry’s double-digit power barrier with the release of the world’s

September 26, 2018
Total Views: 148

maersk honam fire damage
Shipping News

Maersk Says New Dangerous Goods Guidelines to Improve Containership Safety After Maersk Honam Fire

The world’s top shipping line Maersk has implemented new guidelines on the stowage of dangerous goods after a review of its safety procedures in the

September 26, 2018
Total Views: 2536

Tuesday, September 25, 2018
offshore support vessels
Shipping News

OSV Companies Still Face Serious Difficulty, Study Shows

The offshore supply vessel (OSV) sector continues to be in serious trouble despite a rebound in oil prices as too many vessels compete for limited business

September 25, 2018
Total Views: 313

MSC Containership
Shipping News

MSC Announces New Bunker Surcharge to Help Cover $2 Billion Per Year Low Sulphur Fuel Costs

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has joined its rivals Maersk Line and CMA CGM in announcing a new bunker fuel surcharge to be imposed on its customers to

September 25, 2018
Total Views: 122

New Report Details Cabotage Laws from Around the World
Shipping News

New Report Details Cabotage Laws from Around the World

Approximately 80% coastal member states of the United Nations have some form of cabotage laws governing foreign maritime activity in their domestic coastal

September 25, 2018
Total Views: 653

Monday, September 24, 2018
Australian icebreaker float out
Shipping News

Damen Floats Australian Icebreaker ‘Nuyina’

Dutch shipbuilding group Damen has announced the successful float-out of the Antarctic Supply Research Vessel (ASRV) RSV Nuyina currently under construction at

September 24, 2018
Total Views: 102

bw group tanker
Shipping News

Mortensen Resigns as CEO of BW Group

Singapore-headquartered BW Group announced Monday that CEO Carsten Mortensen has resigned after three years on the job. The company said Mortensen was

September 24, 2018
Total Views: 44