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.


Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Expanded Panama Canal’s Final Lock Gate Installed
News

Expanded Panama Canal’s Final Lock Gate Installed

The last of 16 giant rolling gates for the new locks of the expanded Panama Canal was installed into place Thursday, marking a major milestone in the

April 28, 2015
Total Views: 319

Shipping Industry Disappointed by European Parliament Decision on CO2 Emissions Reporting
Shipping News

Shipping Industry Disappointed by European Parliament Decision on CO2 Emissions Reporting

The European Parliament on Tuesday approved new rules requiring ship owners using EU ports to report CO2 emissions regardless of the country in which they are

April 28, 2015
Total Views: 38

Monday, April 27, 2015
New World’s Largest Lock at Port of Antwerp Being Filled With Water
News

New World’s Largest Lock at Port of Antwerp Being Filled With Water

About 1 and a half million cubic meters of water is now being pumped into the new Deurganck dock lock at the Port of Antwerp, which is set to become

April 27, 2015
Total Views: 215

Bunker Fuel Spill in New Zealand’s Tauranga Harbour
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Bunker Fuel Spill in New Zealand’s Tauranga Harbour

Bad weather was hampering clean-up of a bunker fuel spill from a ship in New Zealand's Tauranga

April 27, 2015
Total Views: 76

Scorpio bulkers
Shipping News

Scorpio Bulkers Continues Newbuild Sell-off

New York-list Scorpio Bulkers has continued its sell-off of newbuild bulk carriers amid the worst dry bulk shipping market in decades. Scorpio Bulkers Inc.

April 27, 2015
Total Views: 21

Sunday, April 26, 2015
Two Killed, Four Missing After Sailing Regatta Hit by Storm in Alabama
News

Two Killed, Four Missing After Sailing Regatta Hit by Storm in Alabama

A multi-agency search is underway and will continue through the night for at least five missing boaters after a strong storm system passed the Mobile Bay,

April 26, 2015
Total Views: 63

Bulk Carrier KIND SEAS Detained in Washington Over Multiple Safety Violations – Update
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Bulk Carrier KIND SEAS Detained in Washington Over Multiple Safety Violations – Update

Monday Update: The detention of the MV Kind Seas has been lifted by the Coast Guard, according to the ship’s managers. “Managers of the Kind Seas

April 26, 2015
Total Views: 105

Canadian Bulk Carrier Refloated in St. Mary’s River
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Canadian Bulk Carrier Refloated in St. Mary’s River

The grounded 603-foot Canadian bulk carrier MV Mississagi was successfully refloated on the St. Marys River following lightering operations to offload

April 26, 2015
Total Views: 108

Saturday, April 25, 2015
Maasvlakte II terminal
News

APM Terminals Opens High-Tech, Zero-Emissions Maasvlakte II Container Terminal in Rotterdam

APM Terminals has opened its new Maasvlakte II container terminal at the Port of Rotterdam, said to be the most technologically advanced and environmentally

April 25, 2015
Total Views: 477

Friday, April 24, 2015
migrants italian navy
News

Shipping Industry Welcomes EU Decision on Mediterranean Rescue Mission, But Concerns Remain

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) have welcomed the decision by European Union leaders to

April 24, 2015
Total Views: 39

Freighter Scuttled After Galapagos Grounding
Accidents

Freighter Scuttled After Galapagos Grounding

An Ecuador-flagged cargo ship has been successfully refloated and scuttled after running aground earlier this year in the Galápagos Islands. The salvage and

April 24, 2015
Total Views: 313

News

Sale of Horizon Lines’ Hawaii Business Cleared by DOJ

The U.S. Department of Justice has cleared the sale of Horizon Lines' Hawaii business to The Pasha

April 24, 2015
Total Views: 33

Thursday, April 23, 2015
Sunken Russian Trawler Leaking Oil Off Canary Islands
News

Sunken Russian Trawler Leaking Oil Off Canary Islands

An oil slick has been spotted in the water near the Canary Islands that is believed to be from a Russian fishing trawler that sank in the area last

April 23, 2015
Total Views: 55

Video: USS Theodore Roosevelt Suez Canal Time Lapse
Interesting

Video: USS Theodore Roosevelt Suez Canal Time Lapse

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits through the Suez Canal in this time-lapse video filmed April 6, 2015. USS Theodore

April 23, 2015
Total Views: 154

MARAD Has $900,000 Available for LNG Conversion Project
News

MARAD Has $900,000 Available for LNG Conversion Project

The U.S. Maritime Administration says it has $900,000 in federal funding available to support the conversion of existing U.S. flag vessels to liquified natural

April 23, 2015
Total Views: 43

goliat fpso dockwise vanguard
News

WATCH: Goliat FPSO Float-Off from Dockwise Vanguard

Following ENI Norge’s Goliat FPSO platform arrival in Hammerfest, Norway last week from South Korea, a handful of tugs help the unit float-off the submerged

April 23, 2015
Total Views: 133

MOL Orders ‘Next-Generation’ Car Carriers
News

MOL Orders ‘Next-Generation’ Car Carriers

Tokyo-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) says it has signed a newbuilding contract for what the company describes as next generation car carriers. The contract

April 23, 2015
Total Views: 123

Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Polsteam Bulk Carrier Refloated in St. Lawrence River
Accidents

Polsteam Bulk Carrier Refloated in St. Lawrence River

The MV Juno was refloated in the St. Lawrence River at about 7 a.m. Wednesday and is now safely anchored at Mason Point. The Bahamian-flagged Juno, carrying a

April 22, 2015
Total Views: 327

How Many Cranes Does It Take to Unload a Giant Boxship at Port Klang?
News

How Many Cranes Does It Take to Unload a Giant Boxship at Port Klang?

During CMA CGM Kerguelen’s maiden call at Port Klang Port Terminal in Malaysia, the terminal set up a unique arrangement of cranes to match the length of

April 22, 2015
Total Views: 195

Canadian Bulk Carrier Hard Aground in St. Marys River
News

Canadian Bulk Carrier Hard Aground in St. Marys River

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a 603-foot bulk carrier which ran aground in the St. Marys River near De Tour Village, Michigan, early Wednesday. The

April 22, 2015
Total Views: 105