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.


Monday, February 2, 2015
Grounded Cargo Ship to Be Scuttled Off Galápagos Islands
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Grounded Cargo Ship to Be Scuttled Off Galápagos Islands

An Ecuador-flagged cargo ship which ran aground last week in the Galápagos islands will be towed out to sea and scuttled, according to government officials in

February 2, 2015
Total Views: 86

Pinterest Investor Loses Luxury Catamaran Off North Carolina Coast, Five Rescued
Shipping News

Pinterest Investor Loses Luxury Catamaran Off North Carolina Coast, Five Rescued

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people Friday from a luxury sailboat belonging to prominent Pinterest investor Brian Cohen after the sailboat's carbon fiber

February 2, 2015
Total Views: 212

Saturday, January 31, 2015
Video: RNLI Helicopter Rescue Training Marriage Proposal
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Video: RNLI Helicopter Rescue Training Marriage Proposal

A volunteer RNLI crew member from Mumbles lifeboat station thought a helicopter rescue exercise was a good time to pop the question to his now-fiancée. Here

January 31, 2015
Total Views: 15

Friday, January 30, 2015
Japanese Shipbuilder Secures Orders for Record 20,000 TEU Containerships
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Japanese Shipbuilder Secures Orders for Record 20,000 TEU Containerships

Japanese shipbuilder Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. says it has secured newbuilding orders for 11 containerships with a TEU capacity of 20,000, marking the

January 30, 2015
Total Views: 761

Port of Long Beach Chief Executive Unveils Plan to Tackle Congestion, Energy Efficiency
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Port of Long Beach Chief Executive Unveils Plan to Tackle Congestion, Energy Efficiency

Port of Long Beach Chief Executive Jon Slangerup on Thursday unveiled his plan to tackle unprecedented congestion issues that have plagued the port over the

January 30, 2015
Total Views: 23

Hijacked Tanker Recovered Off Malaysia, Suspected Pirates Captured
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Hijacked Tanker Recovered Off Malaysia, Suspected Pirates Captured

The Malaysian government has recovered a missing tanker and captured nine suspected pirates just one day after the ship went missing in the waters near

January 30, 2015
Total Views: 207

Thursday, January 29, 2015
Keystone Bill Passes Without Senator McCain’s Jones Act Amendment
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Keystone Bill Passes Without Senator McCain’s Jones Act Amendment

The U.S. Senate passed a bill on Thursday for the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, but an amendment filed by Senator John McCain seeking to repeal

January 29, 2015
Total Views: 143

Video: MV Mary Arctica Makes Antarctic Delivery
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Video: MV Mary Arctica Makes Antarctic Delivery

Royal Arctic Lines' MV Mary Arctica unloads two antarctic-customized Toyota Hiluxes at Breid Bay on the coast of East

January 29, 2015
Total Views: 200

ClassNK’s New Tonnage Tops 20 Million Again in 2014
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ClassNK’s New Tonnage Tops 20 Million Again in 2014

International classification society ClassNK has announced its fourth straight year registering new tonnage in excess of 20 million gt in 2014, with 833 new

January 29, 2015
Total Views: 38

Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Crowley: Raising the Costa Concordia – The Full Story Behind the Largest Maritime Salvage in History
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Crowley: Raising the Costa Concordia – The Full Story Behind the Largest Maritime Salvage in History

Crowley Maritime Corporation has just published an in-depth promotional piece telling the fascinating true story of the salvage of the Costa Concordia cruise

January 28, 2015
Total Views: 608

Cars Removed from Hoegh Osaka Car Carrier [VIDEO]
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Cars Removed from Hoegh Osaka Car Carrier [VIDEO]

The operation to remove cargo from the previously grounded Hoegh Osaka began Tuesday at the port of Southampton after the all clear was given by the

January 28, 2015
Total Views: 131

Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Tugboat Time-lapse – Los Angeles Barge Shift [VIDEO]
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Tugboat Time-lapse – Los Angeles Barge Shift [VIDEO]

Here's an interesting time-lapse showing Sause Brothers' tug Joseph Sause moving the 349.8 foot long tank barge Alsea Bay from LA 149 to Sause home dock in

January 27, 2015
Total Views: 46

Carnival Forms Cruise Industry Strategic Partnership in China
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Carnival Forms Cruise Industry Strategic Partnership in China

The world's largest cruise has announced the signing of a MOU with China Merchants Group outlining the potential for two joint ventures in support of China's

January 27, 2015
Total Views: 103

Pilot Safe After Ditching Aircraft in Pacific Ocean – Amazing Video
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Pilot Safe After Ditching Aircraft in Pacific Ocean – Amazing Video

The pilot of a single engine airplane is lucky to be alive after he was forced to ditch his aircraft in the Pacific Ocean 200 miles northeast of Maui on

January 27, 2015
Total Views: 90

Australia Day’s Sydney Harbour Madness [Time-lapse]
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Australia Day’s Sydney Harbour Madness [Time-lapse]

Sydney’s famous ferries look like a bunch of children’s toys in this Sydney Harbour Australia Day time-lapse. Australia Day is celebrated every

January 27, 2015
Total Views: 39

Monday, January 26, 2015
Military Sealift Command Ship Remains Grounded Off Japan
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Military Sealift Command Ship Remains Grounded Off Japan

Military Sealift Command's prepositioning vessel USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak (T-AK 3005) remained stuck Monday on a reef off the East Coast of Okinawa,

January 26, 2015
Total Views: 121

Friday, January 23, 2015
WATCH: Pilot Transfer in Heavy Seas from BP Oil Tanker
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WATCH: Pilot Transfer in Heavy Seas from BP Oil Tanker

Check out this video showing a pilot transfer in heavy sea conditions outside Milford Haven, Wales. The tanker in the video is BP

January 23, 2015
Total Views: 1118

Hoegh Osaka Safely Back in Southampton Port
Accidents

Hoegh Osaka Safely Back in Southampton Port

It's been an eventful three weeks for Hoegh Autholiners' pure car and truck carrier MV Hoegh Osaka and all of those involved in the response.

January 23, 2015
Total Views: 92

Thursday, January 22, 2015
Watch: Daring Rescue as Fishing Boat Founders Off Scotland
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Watch: Daring Rescue as Fishing Boat Founders Off Scotland

Five people were rescued from an Irish fishing vessel this week as the ship foundered in the waters off

January 22, 2015
Total Views: 82

Senator McCain Defends Jones Act Amendment in U.S. Senate
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Senator McCain Defends Jones Act Amendment in U.S. Senate

U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) was on the floor of the Senate Thursday defending his amendment to repeal the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the

January 22, 2015
Total Views: 57