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, August 5, 2015
Fatal Fire: Japanese Ro-Pax Still Burning Off Japan
News

Fatal Fire: Japanese Ro-Pax Still Burning Off Japan

  A fatal fire on board a Japanese ferry continues to burn off the coast of Japan five days after it first started. The 11,401-ton Sunflower Daisetsu

August 5, 2015
Total Views: 213

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Costa Concordia Dismantling Update – Demolition Beginning on Upper Decks
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Costa Concordia Dismantling Update – Demolition Beginning on Upper Decks

  Just over one year since the Costa Concordia arrived in Genoa following its successful salvage, the consortium tasked with dismantling the infamous

August 4, 2015
Total Views: 276

South Korea Finalizes Sewol Salvage Contract
Accidents

South Korea Finalizes Sewol Salvage Contract

  The government of South Korea has finalized a deal with a China-led consortium for the salvage of the sunken Sewol ferry off Jindo island. South

August 4, 2015
Total Views: 68

WATCH: DolWin Beta Platform Departs Norway for German North Sea
Offshore

WATCH: DolWin Beta Platform Departs Norway for German North Sea

The DolWin beta high voltage AC/DC power converter platform seen sailing out from Haugesund, Norway on August 1, 2015 on its way to the German sector of the

August 4, 2015
Total Views: 174

UASC SCHUAIBA, containership
News

UASC Settles With U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Over Shipping Act Violations

  The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says it will collect at total of $1,227,500 in civil penalties after reaching settlement agreements with eight

August 4, 2015
Total Views: 82

Oil Spills After Tug Strikes Fuel Terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey
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Oil Spills After Tug Strikes Fuel Terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey

  The U.S. Coast Guard was continuing to monitor oil recovery operations in the water near the International-Matex Tank Terminal (IMTT) in Bayonne, New

August 4, 2015
Total Views: 270

Monday, August 3, 2015
Scary Video Shows Giant Cranes Collapse in Small Dutch Canal – Incident Photos and Video
Interesting

Scary Video Shows Giant Cranes Collapse in Small Dutch Canal – Incident Photos and Video

At least 20 people were injured Monday when two huge cranes positioned atop a barge collapsed onto houses in the Dutch town of Alphen aan den Rijn. The cranes

August 3, 2015
Total Views: 419

Amazing Video: Guy ‘Surfs’ Wave on Dirt Bike
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Amazing Video: Guy ‘Surfs’ Wave on Dirt Bike

Here’s an awesome video to get you fired up for the week. Make it a good

August 3, 2015
Total Views: 29

Friday, July 31, 2015
U.S. Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Boys Off Florida
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U.S. Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Boys Off Florida

  The U.S. Coast Guard is suspending its search in the Atlantic Ocean for two missing boys a full week since they were last seen in Jupiter,

July 31, 2015
Total Views: 40

MSC ZOE Joins Ranks as World’s Largest Containership
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MSC ZOE Joins Ranks as World’s Largest Containership

  The 19,224 TEU MSC Zoe will be christened this Sunday in Hamburg, Germany, officially joining sister ships MSC Oscar and MSC Oliver for the title

July 31, 2015
Total Views: 287

Best Cruise Ship Captain Ever Addresses Passengers About Fire – VIDEO
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Best Cruise Ship Captain Ever Addresses Passengers About Fire – VIDEO

  Freedom of the Seas captain Ron Holmes addressed his passengers over the ship’s CCTV following last week’s fire on board the ship as it

July 31, 2015
Total Views: 634

Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Ship Photos of the Day – Inside Arendal Spirit, Teekay’s Giant Cylindrical Accommodation Rig
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Ship Photos of the Day – Inside Arendal Spirit, Teekay’s Giant Cylindrical Accommodation Rig

Arendal Spirit is Teekay’s newest big, round accommodation rig that is currently home to about 500 workers offshore Brazil. The unit is technically

July 29, 2015
Total Views: 501

shell protestors
Shipping News

Greenpeace Activists Hang from Bridge to Block Shell Icebreaker

  A group of twenty six Greenpeace activists have suspended themselves from a bridge in Portland, Oregon in an effort to stop Shell icebreaker from

July 29, 2015
Total Views: 72

Alcohol a Factor in Two Fatal Accidents Involving UK-Flagged Workboat – MAIB Report
Accidents

Alcohol a Factor in Two Fatal Accidents Involving UK-Flagged Workboat – MAIB Report

  Alcohol played a role in two fatal accidents involving a UK-flagged workboat that occurred less than five months apart in Spain, the UK Marine Accident

July 29, 2015
Total Views: 96

Fennica Investigation Findings Sent for Review
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Fennica Investigation Findings Sent for Review

  U.S. Coast Guard investigators have sent for review their initial findings into what caused a 3-foot gash in the hull of Shell’s arctic icebreaker

July 29, 2015
Total Views: 120

Tuesday, July 28, 2015
costa cruise ship
Cruise Ships

Costa Cruises to Get Record-Breaking LNG Powered Cruise Ships

  Costa Cruises has been revealed as the brand that will get two new LNG-fueled cruise ships ordered by Carnival Corporation that will also set the record

July 28, 2015
Total Views: 165

Monday, July 27, 2015
Search Continues for Two Missing Teens Off Florida
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Search Continues for Two Missing Teens Off Florida

The search continued Monday for two missing teens off the coast of Florida after the U.S. Coast Guard located their overturned boat on Sunday. The 19-foot

July 27, 2015
Total Views: 35

CMA CGM Takes Delivery of Largest Containership Ever Built In China
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CMA CGM Takes Delivery of Largest Containership Ever Built In China

  CMA CGM Group has announced the delivery of the ultra-large containership CMA CGM VASCO DE GAMA on Monday from China State Shipbuilding Corporation.

July 27, 2015
Total Views: 49

Friday, July 24, 2015
Newport News Shipbuilding to Layoff More Than 1,500
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Newport News Shipbuilding to Layoff More Than 1,500

  Newport News Shipbuilding could layoff more 1,500 employees by the end of 2016, the company revealed this week. The layoffs were announced in a letter

July 24, 2015
Total Views: 79

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
One Killed, Cargo Ship Sinks After Collision Near Bosphorus Strait
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One Killed, Cargo Ship Sinks After Collision Near Bosphorus Strait

  A Turkish-flagged cargo ship sank following a collision with a freighter near the entrance to the Bosphorus Strait on the Black Sea side, killing one

July 22, 2015
Total Views: 69