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.


Thursday, February 4, 2016
SS United States: Crystal Cruises Planning Return of Historic Transatlantic Liner
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SS United States: Crystal Cruises Planning Return of Historic Transatlantic Liner

A major development today in the ongoing saga to save the SS United States from a trip the scrapyard. Los Angeles-based Crystal Cruises says it has signed a

February 4, 2016
Total Views: 573

One of World’s Biggest Containerships Hard Aground on Elbe River – AIS REPLAY
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One of World’s Biggest Containerships Hard Aground on Elbe River – AIS REPLAY

Updates: CSCL Indian Ocean Grounding One of the world’s biggest containerships is hard aground in Germany’s Elbe River leading to the port of

February 4, 2016
Total Views: 1070

Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Sea worker jack-up
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A2SEA Jack-Up Capsizes Off Denmark

An offshore wind farm jack-up barge has capsized off the coast of Denmark one week after running aground in a separate incident. A2SEA has confirmed that

February 3, 2016
Total Views: 535

Crew Transfer Helicopter Crashes Off Lagos
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Crew Transfer Helicopter Crashes Off Lagos

Bristow Helicopters has confirmed that eleven people have been rescued after one of its helicopters was involved in a controlled water landing near Lagos at

February 3, 2016
Total Views: 260

Classic Video: Legendary Pilot Used to Dive Off Ships, Swim Back to Shore
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Classic Video: Legendary Pilot Used to Dive Off Ships, Swim Back to Shore

Apparently this guy was a local legend down in Brazil. He was known around the port of Aracaju as Zé Peixe, or Joe Fish, aka the swimming pilot. He spent

February 3, 2016
Total Views: 1627

Tuesday, February 2, 2016
In Pictures: The Amazing Race to Save the Modern Express
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In Pictures: The Amazing Race to Save the Modern Express

The amazing race to save the Modern Express began on January 26th, 2016 when British authorities picked up a distress call from the roll-on/roll-off cargo

February 2, 2016
Total Views: 4917

Monday, February 1, 2016
modern express tow
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Drifting Cargo Ship Modern Express Under Tow in Bay of Biscay, Headed for Bilbao – UPDATE

Update (Feb. 2, 2016): The tug Centaurus towing the Modern Express entered Spanish waters overnight as the convoy approached the port of Bilbao at a speed of 3

February 1, 2016
Total Views: 807

WATCH: Three Little Pigs Prank Aboard USS Kennedy
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WATCH: Three Little Pigs Prank Aboard USS Kennedy

This video is making its way around the internet today as possibly one of the greatest pranks in U.S. Navy history. Now I don’t know if I’d go

February 1, 2016
Total Views: 185

Sunday, January 31, 2016
Modern Express Salvage: Officials Preparing for Possible Grounding as Salvors Struggle to Board – Update
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Modern Express Salvage: Officials Preparing for Possible Grounding as Salvors Struggle to Board – Update

Update (Monday Feb. 1, 2016): Modern Express Saved! Drifting Cargo Ship Under Tow in Bay of Biscay Update (Sunday Jan. 31, 2016): Crews have started

January 31, 2016
Total Views: 423

Saturday, January 30, 2016
Senator McCain Sets Crosshairs on Jones Act Build Requirement (Again!)
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Senator McCain Sets Crosshairs on Jones Act Build Requirement (Again!)

Once again U.S. Senator John McCain [R-AZ] has his crosshairs set on the Jones Act with an amendment he intends to attach to a proposed energy bill that would

January 30, 2016
Total Views: 68

Friday, January 29, 2016
Salvage Team Boards Modern Express in Bay of Biscay – UPDATE
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Salvage Team Boards Modern Express in Bay of Biscay – UPDATE

Update: The salvage team has abandoned the Modern Express for the night after an attempt to establish a tow line was unsuccessful, Maritime Prefect

January 29, 2016
Total Views: 341

Watch: Tug Makes Epic Save
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Watch: Tug Makes Epic Save

Finnish tugboat Artemis swoops in to save MS Nordlandia from hitting a docked ship in Helsinki during a windy weather, according to the video

January 29, 2016
Total Views: 407

Thursday, January 28, 2016
Weather Prevents Salvors from Boarding Listing Car Carrier
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Weather Prevents Salvors from Boarding Listing Car Carrier

For Latest Updates: Modern Express Adrift in Bay of Biscay Thursday: The Panamanian-flagged car carrier Modern Express continues to drift eastward in the Bay

January 28, 2016
Total Views: 109

Dramatic Rescue: 13 Rescued from Luxury Yacht Moments Before Sinking [VIDEO]
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Dramatic Rescue: 13 Rescued from Luxury Yacht Moments Before Sinking [VIDEO]

Some dramatic video released by the U.S. Coast Guard showing the rescue of 13 people from a luxury yacht moments before the vessel sank below the waves. The

January 28, 2016
Total Views: 76

Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Abandoned Car Carrier Drifting East in Bay of Biscay as List Worsens
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Abandoned Car Carrier Drifting East in Bay of Biscay as List Worsens

The French Navy is continuing to monitor the abandoned pure car and truck carrier Modern Express in the Bay of Biscay one day after the vessel developed a

January 27, 2016
Total Views: 455

bulk carrier Los Llanitos aground
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Stranded Bulk Carrier ‘Los Llanitos’ to Be Dismantled Along Rocky Mexican Coast

The Mexican government is hoping to dismantle the bulk carrier Los Llanitos in the same spot at which it ran aground in October during Hurricane Patricia. The

January 27, 2016
Total Views: 491

Sea worker jack-up
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Jack-Up Barge Grounds Off Denmark

A offshore wind farm jack-up barge has grounded in the North Sea off Denmark after its tow line parted in heavy weather. Offshore wind market service provider

January 27, 2016
Total Views: 230

Listing Car Carrier ‘Modern Express’ Abandoned in Bay of Biscay – Update
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Listing Car Carrier ‘Modern Express’ Abandoned in Bay of Biscay – Update

For Latest Updates: Modern Express Adrift in Bay of Biscay A Panamanian-flagged car carrier has been evacuated after a loss of stability incident in the

January 27, 2016
Total Views: 468

Tuesday, January 26, 2016
el faro wreck
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TOTE Settles El Faro Claims with Ten Families

Families of ten victims in the tragic sinking of the El Faro have reached a settlement with the ship’s owner over the disaster. The 10 families have

January 26, 2016
Total Views: 73

Ship Photos – First Icebreaking Yamal LNG Carrier Launched at DSME
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Ship Photos – First Icebreaking Yamal LNG Carrier Launched at DSME

The first of a series of ice-class LNG carriers set to transport cargo from the Yamal LNG project in northwest Siberia to Europe and Asia has been

January 26, 2016
Total Views: 184