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, March 30, 2015
This (Illegal) ‘Urbex’ Video from Inside the Costa Concordia Wreck is Super Creepy
Interesting

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: 495

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

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
News

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: 51

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

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: 33

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

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: 23

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

Time-Lapse Video: SAL Heavy Lift Vessel Loads Eight Damen Tugs
News

Time-Lapse Video: SAL Heavy Lift Vessel Loads Eight Damen Tugs

Check out this timelapse video showing the SAL DP1 heavy lift vessel MV Svenja loading up eight Damen tugs using its two 1,000 ton cranes. According to SAL,

March 27, 2015
Total Views: 210

Thursday, March 26, 2015
Carnival Corp. to Add Nine New Ships by 2022
News

Carnival Corp. to Add Nine New Ships by 2022

Carnival Corporation, the world’s biggest cruise ship company, revealed Thursday two strategic partnerships for the addition of nine new cruise

March 26, 2015
Total Views: 142

Heavy Lift Photos: MV Happy Star Delivers Shiploaders to Canada
News

Heavy Lift Photos: MV Happy Star Delivers Shiploaders to Canada

BigLift’s new MV Happy Star a recently completed the transport of over 3,000 metric tons of loading equipment to the multi-user docks of Sept Iles,

March 26, 2015
Total Views: 412

Hapag-Lloyd CFO Steps Down Following CSAV Merger
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Hapag-Lloyd CFO Steps Down Following CSAV Merger

Hapag-Lloyd's Chief Financial Officer Peter Ganz told the group's Supervisory Board today that he would be stepping down from his post and leaving the company

March 26, 2015
Total Views: 56

Greek Ferry Runs Aground in Kasos
Shipping News

Greek Ferry Runs Aground in Kasos

A Greek ferry carrying 282 passengers and crew ran aground last night at the Aegean island of Kasos, the Hellenic Coast Guard has confirmed. According to the

March 26, 2015
Total Views: 96

Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Launches Russian Icebreaker
News

Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Launches Russian Icebreaker

Finnish shipyard Arctech Helsinki on Wednesday celebrated the launch of a new icebreaker being built for the Russian government. The vessel, named

March 25, 2015
Total Views: 78

Product Tanker ‘Scan Master’ Refloated from Norway Coast
Accidents

Product Tanker ‘Scan Master’ Refloated from Norway Coast

A Norwegian product tanker has been refloated from the the coastline of a fjord along the country’s central western coast. The Scan Master ran aground

March 25, 2015
Total Views: 45

MV Sanco Sword Tows Record-Setting Seismic Streamer Spread
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MV Sanco Sword Tows Record-Setting Seismic Streamer Spread

Norway-based Dolphin Geophysical has claimed the mobilization of the “world’s largest floating object” by deploying a seismic streamer spread

March 25, 2015
Total Views: 527

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
WATCH: Anthem of the Seas Arrives In Hamburg
News

WATCH: Anthem of the Seas Arrives In Hamburg

The Anthem of the Seas arrived in Hamburg, Germany on Monday for a short dry dock period at the Blohm + Vos shipyard before delivery to Royal Caribbean

March 24, 2015
Total Views: 66

Video: Offshore Rig Worker Films Unbelievable Shark Frenzy
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Video: Offshore Rig Worker Films Unbelievable Shark Frenzy

An offshore rig worker in the Gulf of Mexico caught some spectacular footage of a shark frenzy – quite literally hundreds of sharks – in the waters

March 24, 2015
Total Views: 1590

Teekay’s Petrojarl Knarr FPSO Hit by ‘Small Fire’
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Teekay’s Petrojarl Knarr FPSO Hit by ‘Small Fire’

Teekay's Petrojarl Knarr FPSO has been hit by a small fire less than a week after producing its first oil from the Knarr field in the North Sea offshore

March 24, 2015
Total Views: 143

Monday, March 23, 2015
Video: Irish Bulk Carrier Sideways Launched at Ferus Smit
Shipbuilding

Video: Irish Bulk Carrier Sideways Launched at Ferus Smit

The Ferus Smit yard in Westerbroek, Netherlands has marked the launch of the sixth and final general cargo/bulk carrier for Arklow Shipping of Arklow, Ireland.

March 23, 2015
Total Views: 145

MSC Oliver – Giant 19,224 TEU Boxship Readied for Delivery
News

MSC Oliver – Giant 19,224 TEU Boxship Readied for Delivery

The 19,224 TEU MSC Oliver returned from sea trials this weekend ahead of this month’s expected delivery to Mediterranean Shipping Company from the DSME

March 23, 2015
Total Views: 130