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, April 2, 2015
Containership Crew Rescues Sailor Lost at Sea for More Than 60 Days
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Containership Crew Rescues Sailor Lost at Sea for More Than 60 Days

The crew of a containership helped rescue a man from his disabled sailboat off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina more than 60 days after he went

April 2, 2015
Total Views: 49

DP World to Acquire Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal
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DP World to Acquire Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal

UAE-based DP World, one of the world’s biggest port operators, says it has reached a deal to acquire Maher Terminal’s Fairview Container Terminal in

April 2, 2015
Total Views: 252

Cunard Passenger Killed in Boarding Accident
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Cunard Passenger Killed in Boarding Accident

A passenger aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth cruise has died following an accident while boarding the ship from a tender. The ship was in the

April 2, 2015
Total Views: 91

Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Drone Video: Laker ‘John G. Munson’ Opens Duluth Shipping Season
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Drone Video: Laker ‘John G. Munson’ Opens Duluth Shipping Season

On March 25th, the 1952-built Great Lakes freighter MV John G. Munson became the first ship of the 2015 commercial shipping season to depart Duluth Harbor,

April 1, 2015
Total Views: 41

Photos and Video: Tanker Carrying 17 Million Gallons of Crude Stuck in Mud Off Texas
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Photos and Video: Tanker Carrying 17 Million Gallons of Crude Stuck in Mud Off Texas

Here are some photos and video (below) from the U.S. Coast Guard showing a crude oil tanker trying to free itself from mud off Galveston, Texas on Tuesday. The

April 1, 2015
Total Views: 300

OOCL Joins 20,000 TEU Club With Six-Ship Order from Samsung
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OOCL Joins 20,000 TEU Club With Six-Ship Order from Samsung

Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL) revealed Wednesday that it has entered into shipbuilding contracts with Samsung Heavy

April 1, 2015
Total Views: 95

Raw Video Shows 600-Foot Freighter Run Aground on Delaware River
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Raw Video Shows 600-Foot Freighter Run Aground on Delaware River

Some amateur video has captured the moment a large freighter ran aground in the Delaware River near the Burlington Bristol Bridge on Wednesday. The

April 1, 2015
Total Views: 664

Canadian Coast Guard Ship Taking On Water Off Newfoundland
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Canadian Coast Guard Ship Taking On Water Off Newfoundland

A Canadian Coast Guard buoy tender is taking on water after running aground off the southern coast of Newfoundland. Joint Task Force Atlantic reports that it

April 1, 2015
Total Views: 200

Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Two Men Narrowly Escape Capsized Tug in Southampton
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Two Men Narrowly Escape Capsized Tug in Southampton

Two crew are lucky to be alive after narrowly escaping a capsized tug just before it sank Monday night in strong winds and poor visibility near Southampton,

March 31, 2015
Total Views: 92

Watch: Condor Ferries’ Cringeworthy Safety Rap PSA
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Watch: Condor Ferries’ Cringeworthy Safety Rap PSA

This is so bad that it’s good. But it’s still really really

March 31, 2015
Total Views: 35

MSC Oliver – Second 19,224 TEU Giant Delivered to MSC
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MSC Oliver – Second 19,224 TEU Giant Delivered to MSC

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced the delivery and inauguration of the MSC Oliver, the second ship in the company’s 19,224 TEU ‘Olympic

March 31, 2015
Total Views: 155

Maersk Containership Runs Aground Near Antwerp – Photos and Video
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Maersk Containership Runs Aground Near Antwerp – Photos and Video

A Maersk containership ran aground in the Netherlands Tuesday morning as it approached the Antwerp area. Maersk Line spokesperson Michael Storgaard confirmed

March 31, 2015
Total Views: 174

Monday, March 30, 2015
Tall Ship Abandoned – Nine Rescued from Canadian Schooner Off Massachusetts
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Tall Ship Abandoned – Nine Rescued from Canadian Schooner Off Massachusetts

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued all nine crewmembers from the Canadian tall ship Liana's Ransom 58 miles east of Gloucester, Massachusetts on

March 30, 2015
Total Views: 134

This (Illegal) ‘Urbex’ Video from Inside the Costa Concordia Wreck is Super Creepy
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This (Illegal) ‘Urbex’ Video from Inside the Costa Concordia Wreck is Super Creepy

Some new video has surfaced online filmed from inside the Costa Concordia. The video appears to be filmed by man sneaking onboard the vessel at night in Genoa,

March 30, 2015
Total Views: 492

Rotterdam’s Gate Terminal Starts Construction of New LNG Bunkering and Break Bulk Facility
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Rotterdam’s Gate Terminal Starts Construction of New LNG Bunkering and Break Bulk Facility

Construction of a new LNG break bulk facility at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam kicked off this weekend with the ceremonial ground breaking. The project

March 30, 2015
Total Views: 79

Heerema Signs LOI for World’s Mightiest Crane Vessel
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Heerema Signs LOI for World’s Mightiest Crane Vessel

Heerema Offshore Services says it has signed a Letter of Intent for the engineering and construction of a new semi-submersible crane vessel (NSCV) with Jurong

March 30, 2015
Total Views: 159

Sunday, March 29, 2015
Greek Ferry Floats Free
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Greek Ferry Floats Free

A Greek ferry carrying 282 passengers and crew has been refloated after spending two days aground at the Aegean Sea island of

March 29, 2015
Total Views: 50

Friday, March 27, 2015
Pirates Hijack Iranian Fishing Vessel Off Somalia -AFP
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Pirates Hijack Iranian Fishing Vessel Off Somalia -AFP

Earlier this week pirates hijacked an Iranian fishing vessel in the waters off the coast of Somalia, the AFP has reported. The AFP report, which cited an

March 27, 2015
Total Views: 32

It’s Friday – Turn Up With This Video of a Ship Carrying Roof Petals
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It’s Friday – Turn Up With This Video of a Ship Carrying Roof Petals

Just a little high-intensity ship video to get you amped for the weekend. The ship here is Austral Asia Line’s 2012-built “S-class” MV AAL

March 27, 2015
Total Views: 22

Grounded Greek Ferry Still Stranded
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Grounded Greek Ferry Still Stranded

A greek ferry remains stranded at the the small Aegean Sea island of Kasos after running aground there Wednesday night. All 227 passengers and 55 crew were

March 27, 2015
Total Views: 56