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.


Friday, May 6, 2016
Colombian Man Survives Two-Months Lost at Sea Eating Seagulls and Fish
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Colombian Man Survives Two-Months Lost at Sea Eating Seagulls and Fish

A Colombian man has been rescued after spending a remarkable two months stranded at sea aboard a disabled 23-foot skiff. The 29-year-old man arrived in

May 6, 2016
Total Views: 345

Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Man Fined $100,000 For Laser Strike on Washington State Ferry
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Man Fined $100,000 For Laser Strike on Washington State Ferry

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a $100,000 fine to a Washington man who last year intentionally pointed a laser into the wheelhouse of a Washington State Ferry

May 3, 2016
Total Views: 109

Major Damage After COSCO Containership Crashes Into Crane at Egypt’s Port Said: Photos and Video
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Major Damage After COSCO Containership Crashes Into Crane at Egypt’s Port Said: Photos and Video

Some major damage at Suez Canal Container Terminal in Egypt’s Port Said overnight after a containership apparently crashed into a gantry crane as it was

May 3, 2016
Total Views: 945

WATCH: Incredible 360-Degree Video of SpaceX’s Historic Rocket Landing
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WATCH: Incredible 360-Degree Video of SpaceX’s Historic Rocket Landing

Last month, SpaceX made history when it landed its reusable Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship in the middle of the Atlantic for the first time. Today, the

May 3, 2016
Total Views: 98

Monday, May 2, 2016
Suez Canal Reopened After Giant MSC Fabiola is Refloated
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Suez Canal Reopened After Giant MSC Fabiola is Refloated

The 366-meter containership MSC Fabiola was refloated in the Suez Canal this weekend after running hard aground last Thursday. According to the shipping

May 2, 2016
Total Views: 1523

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Second El Faro Investigation Hearings Set for Later This Month

A U.S. Coast Guard investigation board is getting ready to hold its second round of hearings later this month on its probe into the loss of the American cargo

May 2, 2016
Total Views: 76

Saturday, April 30, 2016
Offshore Community Mourns Victims of Helicopter Crash in Norway
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Offshore Community Mourns Victims of Helicopter Crash in Norway

Norwegian oil company Statoil and the greater offshore community are mourning the loss of 13 people who died in Friday’s helicopter crash in

April 30, 2016
Total Views: 134

Thursday, April 28, 2016
ITF Raises Concerns Over Safety of Expanded Panama Canal Locks
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ITF Raises Concerns Over Safety of Expanded Panama Canal Locks

The International Transport Workers’ Federation has expressed concern over the safety of the new Panama Canal locks after an independent study into the

April 28, 2016
Total Views: 268

Have You Seen The Video of a Couple Missing a Cruise Ship Leaving with Their Kids On Board?
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Have You Seen The Video of a Couple Missing a Cruise Ship Leaving with Their Kids On Board?

The internet is divided over a video that has surfaced showing a Norwegian cruise ship leaving the Bahamas as a distraught woman and her husband

April 28, 2016
Total Views: 238

Humanoid Robotic Diver OceanOne May Revolutionize Subsea Exploration
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Humanoid Robotic Diver OceanOne May Revolutionize Subsea Exploration

Some really, really smart people at Stanford University have built human-like robot that they hope could one day revolutionize subsea exploration and

April 28, 2016
Total Views: 274

Uber Launching UberYACHT This Weekend in Dubai
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Uber Launching UberYACHT This Weekend in Dubai

The world’s most popular ride sharing app is expanding its ever-growing modes of transportation to include luxury yachts. Silicon Valley-based Uber has

April 28, 2016
Total Views: 60

Wednesday, April 27, 2016
NTSB: New Mission Needed to Recover El Faro Data Recorder
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NTSB: New Mission Needed to Recover El Faro Data Recorder

Investigators will need to launch a new mission to recover the El Faro’s voyage data recorder found Tuesday at a depth of 15,000 off the Bahamas. The

April 27, 2016
Total Views: 30

Panama Canal to Hold Lottery to Pick First Vessel Through Expanded Canal
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Panama Canal to Hold Lottery to Pick First Vessel Through Expanded Canal

The Panama Canal is set to hold a lottery to select the first vessel to transit through the Expanded Canal when it is inaugurated on Sunday, June 26. The

April 27, 2016
Total Views: 57

Tuesday, April 26, 2016
WATCH: Scary Footage Shows Ship Pilot Fall from Ladder
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WATCH: Scary Footage Shows Ship Pilot Fall from Ladder

Some scary footage posted online shows the moment a ship pilot falls into the water during a boarding in rough seas. The footage was posted by the facebook

April 26, 2016
Total Views: 417

Edda Accommodation Cancels Delayed Newbuild at Hyundai Heavy Industries
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Edda Accommodation Cancels Delayed Newbuild at Hyundai Heavy Industries

Edda Accommodation says it has decided to cancel its order for a newbuild accommodation vessel at Hyundai Heavy Industries due to extensive delays. 

April 26, 2016
Total Views: 865

Seized Greek Ferry Listing at Piraeus Port
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Seized Greek Ferry Listing at Piraeus Port

A greek car and passenger ferry began taking on water and listing heavily early Tuesday morning at Piraeus Port in Greece. Photos and video of the

April 26, 2016
Total Views: 128

Monday, April 25, 2016
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Ocean Rig Pays Just $65 Million for Ultra Deepwater Drillship at Auction

In what could be considered the deal of the century, international offshore drilling contractor Ocean Rig has purchased an advanced ultra deepwater drillship

April 25, 2016
Total Views: 253

Man Fails at Second Attempt to Walk to Bermuda in Bubble
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Man Fails at Second Attempt to Walk to Bermuda in Bubble

An adventure runner has failed at his second attempt to walk from Miami to Bermuda in an inflatable bubble, once again finding himself calling on the

April 25, 2016
Total Views: 103

Transocean Delays Drillships at Sembcorp Marine
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Transocean Delays Drillships at Sembcorp Marine

Switzerland-based offshore drilling contractor Transocean (NYSE: RIG) has announced an agreement with a unit of Sembcorp Marine to delay the delivery and

April 25, 2016
Total Views: 131

Norwegian Supply Ship Finds Missing Florida Teens’ Boat Off Bermuda
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Norwegian Supply Ship Finds Missing Florida Teens’ Boat Off Bermuda

A Norwegian supply vessel has located and recovered the 19-foot boat belonging to two Florida teens who went missing at sea last summer. The U.S. Coast Guard

April 25, 2016
Total Views: 134