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, December 18, 2015
Ship Photos of the Day – World’s Largest Boxship Makes Maiden Call in Southampton
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Ship Photos of the Day – World’s Largest Boxship Makes Maiden Call in Southampton

The Port of Southampton welcomed its largest ship to date this week with the arrival of the 19,224 TEU ultra-large containership MSC Maya.  The MSC

December 18, 2015
Total Views: 73

Thursday, December 17, 2015
First Mega Containership Coming to United States
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First Mega Containership Coming to United States

An 18,000 TEU containership will make its first-ever North American debut with calls at two U.S. west coast ports later this month. French container

December 17, 2015
Total Views: 77

Wednesday, December 16, 2015
maersk containership
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Maersk ‘Disappointed’ in Shipping’s Exclusion from Paris Climate Deal

Maersk Group, owner of the world’s largest fleet containerships, says it is “disappointed’ that the landmark Paris agreement on climate

December 16, 2015
Total Views: 108

Sunken Towboat Restricting Traffic on Mississippi River Near Memphis
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Sunken Towboat Restricting Traffic on Mississippi River Near Memphis

A section of the Mississippi River is restricted to one-way vessel traffic near Memphis as the Coast Guard and response crews work to salvage a towboat

December 16, 2015
Total Views: 108

UASC containership
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UASC Containership Loads a Record 18,601 TEUs

United Arab Shipping Company says its M.V. Al Muraykh, one of the world’s greenest containerships, has loaded a world record 18,601 TEUs. UASC says the

December 16, 2015
Total Views: 94

Monday, December 14, 2015
With Historic Paris Climate Agreement Adopted, Ship Emissions Fall in IMO’S Court
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With Historic Paris Climate Agreement Adopted, Ship Emissions Fall in IMO’S Court

With no explicit reference to shipping in the historic climate deal unanimously adopted by almost 200 nations in Paris this weekend, it is now up to the

December 14, 2015
Total Views: 78

USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) during sea trials
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U.S. Navy’s New LCS Towed to Port After Breaking Down Off Virginia

The U.S. Navy’s newest littoral combat ship had to be towed into port last week after losing propulsion off the coast of Virginia.   A

December 14, 2015
Total Views: 255

LPG Tanker Catches Fire in Houston Ship Channel
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LPG Tanker Catches Fire in Houston Ship Channel

A fire broke out onboard a LPG tanker moored in the Houston Ship Channel near Galena Park on Monday morning. The Coast Guard says the fire was reported at

December 14, 2015
Total Views: 293

Saturday, December 12, 2015
The U.S. Navy’s New $3 Billion Stealth Destroyer, PCU Zumwalt (DDG 1000), Rescues Fisherman at Sea
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The U.S. Navy’s New $3 Billion Stealth Destroyer, PCU Zumwalt (DDG 1000), Rescues Fisherman at Sea

The crew aboard the U.S. Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced destroyer came to the rescue of an ailing fisherman off the coast of Maine on

December 12, 2015
Total Views: 106

Friday, December 11, 2015
WATCH: First LNG Cargo Arrives at Poland’s New LNG Receiving Terminal
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WATCH: First LNG Cargo Arrives at Poland’s New LNG Receiving Terminal

The first LNG cargo arrived at Poland’s new LNG receiving terminal in Swinoujscie on Friday, marking a major milestone in Poland’s effort to

December 11, 2015
Total Views: 63

Thursday, December 10, 2015
China Approves COSCO, China Shipping Merger, Announcement Expected Soon -Report
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China Approves COSCO, China Shipping Merger, Announcement Expected Soon -Report

The Chinese government has reportedly approved the long-anticipated merger between two of China’s largest shipping groups, China Ocean Shipping

December 10, 2015
Total Views: 69

Wednesday, December 9, 2015
COP21: Shipping Industry Absent from Draft Climate Deal
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COP21: Shipping Industry Absent from Draft Climate Deal

A draft climate agreement resulting from 11 days of negotiations at the COP21 climate talks in Paris and published Wednesday afternoon makes no explicit

December 9, 2015
Total Views: 50

German Warship Collides With Containership in Kiel Canal
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German Warship Collides With Containership in Kiel Canal

A German warship a collided with a containership in Germany’s Kiel Canal Wednesday morning, causing damage to both vessels. Reports say the German Navy

December 9, 2015
Total Views: 238

New Photos Show Extent of Damage to City of Rotterdam Car Carrier After Collision
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New Photos Show Extent of Damage to City of Rotterdam Car Carrier After Collision

As gCaptain has reported, the outbound City of Rotterdam was severely damaged following a collision December 4th with a the inbound DFDS ro-ro ferry

December 9, 2015
Total Views: 340

Coast Guard Investigating Loss of Containers from Barge Off Florida
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Coast Guard Investigating Loss of Containers from Barge Off Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard say it is continuing to respond to the loss of containers from the towed barge Columbia Elizabeth, which reported losing multiple

December 9, 2015
Total Views: 113

WATCH: Tug Smashes Passenger Vessel in Argentina
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WATCH: Tug Smashes Passenger Vessel in Argentina

Ten children and one woman were reportedly injured when a tugboat collided with a passenger vessel Friday at the port of Mar del Plata in Argentina. The

December 9, 2015
Total Views: 62

Tuesday, December 8, 2015
U.S. Would Need to Build At Least 100 LNG Carriers to Transport LNG Exports, GAO Finds
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U.S. Would Need to Build At Least 100 LNG Carriers to Transport LNG Exports, GAO Finds

The United States would need to build at least 100 LNG carriers if the government were to require that all U.S. natural gas exports be transported to overseas

December 8, 2015
Total Views: 44

WATCH: First Footage of Future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) at Sea
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WATCH: First Footage of Future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) at Sea

The future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) departed the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works shipyard in Maine on Monday for its first at-sea tests and trials in the

December 8, 2015
Total Views: 334

Nigerian Pirates Release Five Polish Crew
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Nigerian Pirates Release Five Polish Crew

Five crew members kidnapped from a Polish-owned cargo last month off the coast of Nigeria are heading home, according to Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo.

December 8, 2015
Total Views: 72

Monday, December 7, 2015
Ship Photos of the Day – U.S. Navy’s New Stealth Destroyer DDG 1000 Heads to Sea
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Ship Photos of the Day – U.S. Navy’s New Stealth Destroyer DDG 1000 Heads to Sea

The U.S. Navy’s new stealth warship DDG 1000 headed down the Kennebec River and out to sea for the time Monday for a series of sea trials. The future

December 7, 2015
Total Views: 141