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 14, 2015
WATCH: Norwegian Escape Maiden Call at Hamburg
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WATCH: Norwegian Escape Maiden Call at Hamburg

The Norwegian Escape makes it maiden call at Hamburg on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, arriving at the Blohm + Voss shipyard for final construction and inspection

October 14, 2015
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An Alcatraz Ferry Captured THE BEST Video of that Great White Shark Attack in San Francisco Bay
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An Alcatraz Ferry Captured THE BEST Video of that Great White Shark Attack in San Francisco Bay

For those of you hiding under a rock this week, a video has been making the rounds on the internet showing a great white shark attacking a seal right

October 14, 2015
Total Views: 2525

Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Keel Laid for Sea Shepherd’s ‘Dream Ship’ at Damen
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Keel Laid for Sea Shepherd’s ‘Dream Ship’ at Damen

The keel has been laid for the new flagship of the controversial marine wildlife conservation organization, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, at Damen

October 13, 2015
Total Views: 770

WATCH: Daring Rescue Caught on Camera
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WATCH: Daring Rescue Caught on Camera

This rescue was carried out by the Italian Coast Guard off the coast of Sicily this week after the Master of the vessel apparently lost consciousness during

October 13, 2015
Total Views: 84

Monday, October 12, 2015
Record Load: Watch Maersk Triple-E Leave Port with 17,152 TEU
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Record Load: Watch Maersk Triple-E Leave Port with 17,152 TEU

The Triple-E containership Madison Maersk leaves the Port of Rotterdam carrying 17,152 TEU – a record according to Maersk. Maersk says the vessel also

October 12, 2015
Total Views: 93

Friday, October 9, 2015
Norwegian Owner Østensjø Rederi Commissions Newbuild Wind Farm Service Vessel
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Norwegian Owner Østensjø Rederi Commissions Newbuild Wind Farm Service Vessel

  Norwegian based shipping company Østensjø Rederi is constructing a new wind farm service vessel after landing a five-year contract from DONG Energy,

October 9, 2015
Total Views: 127

MV Flinterstar A Total Loss Off Belgium
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MV Flinterstar A Total Loss Off Belgium

  Salvage of the partially sunken MV Flinterstar following a collision with an LNG carrier earlier this week off the coast of Belgium kicks into high gear

October 9, 2015
Total Views: 587

Ship Photos of the Day – CMA CGM Bougainville, Largest Ship Sailing Under the French Flag
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Ship Photos of the Day – CMA CGM Bougainville, Largest Ship Sailing Under the French Flag

CMA CGM Group this week inaugurated the CMA CGM Bougainville, now the largest ship sailing under the French flag. The inauguration took place Tuesday, October

October 9, 2015
Total Views: 219

Thursday, October 8, 2015
Oil Spill at Statfjord Field Offshore Norway -Statoil
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Oil Spill at Statfjord Field Offshore Norway -Statoil

  Norwegian oil major Statoil has reported an oil spilled observed in the North Sea close to a loading buoy at the Statfjord offshore oil field. The oil

October 8, 2015
Total Views: 211

Wednesday, October 7, 2015
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Coast Guard Ends Search for El Faro Survivors

  The U.S. Coast Guard has ended it search for possible survivors from the American cargo ship El Faro, which is believed to have sank Thursday with the

October 7, 2015
Total Views: 92

Delivery Delayed for World’s Biggest Catamaran, Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit
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Delivery Delayed for World’s Biggest Catamaran, Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit

  Swiss-based Allseas has confirmed that delivery of one of the decades most anticipated new ships, the Pioneering Spirit (ex-Pieter Schelte), will be

October 7, 2015
Total Views: 401

Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Dutch Freighter ‘Flinterstar’ Sinks After Collision With LNG Carrier – PHOTOS
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Dutch Freighter ‘Flinterstar’ Sinks After Collision With LNG Carrier – PHOTOS

  Update: Salvage Underway for Wrecked MV Flinterstar Off Belgium A Dutch freighter has sank after colliding nearly head on with the Marshall

October 6, 2015
Total Views: 2264

Ship Photos of the Day – 10 Completely Mindless Photos of Ships at Sea
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Ship Photos of the Day – 10 Completely Mindless Photos of Ships at Sea

Take a load off.                  

October 6, 2015
Total Views: 114

Monday, October 5, 2015
Cargo Ship ‘El Faro’ Lost in Hurricane Joaquin – One Body Found, Heavily Damaged Lifeboat Spotted
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Cargo Ship ‘El Faro’ Lost in Hurricane Joaquin – One Body Found, Heavily Damaged Lifeboat Spotted

  The U.S. Coast Guard said Monday that the American cargo ship El Faro likely sank after sailing into the path of Hurricane Joaquin on Thursday. The

October 5, 2015
Total Views: 391

Sunday, October 4, 2015
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Debris Found in Search for Missing Cargo Ship ‘El Faro’

  Update (Monday, Oct. 5, 2015) – The U.S. Coast Guard has concluded that the American cargo El Faro likely sank in Hurricane Joaquin. A search

October 4, 2015
Total Views: 137

Saturday, October 3, 2015
American Cargo Ship ‘El Faro’ Missing in Hurricane Joaquin Near the Bahamas
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American Cargo Ship ‘El Faro’ Missing in Hurricane Joaquin Near the Bahamas

Update (Monday, Oct. 5, 2015) – The U.S. Coast Guard has concluded that the American cargo El Faro likely sank in Hurricane Joaquin. A search for

October 3, 2015
Total Views: 392

Friday, October 2, 2015
VIDEO: New Suez Canal Transit in 4K Ultra HD
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VIDEO: New Suez Canal Transit in 4K Ultra HD

Awesome. Make sure to turn on the 4K setting if you have the

October 2, 2015
Total Views: 85

Bulk Carrier Spills Diesel in Oregon After Hitting Pier
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Bulk Carrier Spills Diesel in Oregon After Hitting Pier

  Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier spilled over 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel after alliding with a pier in Astoria, Oregon early Friday. The U.S. Coast

October 2, 2015
Total Views: 58

Twelve Rescued After Abandoning Ship North of Haiti During Hurricane Joaquin
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Twelve Rescued After Abandoning Ship North of Haiti During Hurricane Joaquin

  Note: This story is unrelated to the missing TOTE Maritime ship El Faro, which was reported missing off the Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin on

October 2, 2015
Total Views: 508

Thursday, October 1, 2015
Alang Ship Recyclers’ Compliance Shows Not All Breakers Are Bad, Says Largest Cash Buyer
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Alang Ship Recyclers’ Compliance Shows Not All Breakers Are Bad, Says Largest Cash Buyer

  The world’s largest cash buyer of ships for recycling says that this week’s news that two ship recycling yards in Alang, India have received

October 1, 2015
Total Views: 305