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, January 15, 2015
WATCH: Fire Engulfs Vessel Loaded with Hay
News

WATCH: Fire Engulfs Vessel Loaded with Hay

A cargo of hay caught fire Wednesday morning aboard a vessel off the coast of Iskenderun, Turkey. According to reports, all 23 crewmembers of the MV Retaj A

January 15, 2015
Total Views: 82

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Gearbulk: Bulk Jupiter Search Continues as Investigation Gets Underway

International bulk shipper Gearbulk issued a statement Wednesday regarding the investigation and continued search for signs of the MV Bulk

January 15, 2015
Total Views: 190

Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Senator John McCain Launches New Attack on ‘Antiquated’ Jones Act
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Senator John McCain Launches New Attack on ‘Antiquated’ Jones Act

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has once again launched an attack on the Jones Act, announcing Tuesday that he has filed an amendment to a bill to approve the

January 14, 2015
Total Views: 126

‘CSCL Globe’ Calls at Port of Hamburg [VIDEO]
Shipping News

‘CSCL Globe’ Calls at Port of Hamburg [VIDEO]

The 19,100 TEU CSCL Globe made its maiden call at the Port of Hamburg on Thursday as it continues its maiden voyage from China to

January 14, 2015
Total Views: 55

Disney Cruise Ship Rescues Royal Caribbean Passenger Who Fell Overboard [VIDEO]
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Disney Cruise Ship Rescues Royal Caribbean Passenger Who Fell Overboard [VIDEO]

The crew of a Disney cruise ship rescued a Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger who fell overboard into choppy seas off the coast of

January 14, 2015
Total Views: 329

Tuesday, January 13, 2015
WATCH: North Sea FPSO Withstands Hurricane-Force Storm
Interesting

WATCH: North Sea FPSO Withstands Hurricane-Force Storm

It's that time of year... when hurricane-force storms churn across the north Atlantic before hitting the North

January 13, 2015
Total Views: 422

Ulstein Lands First ‘X-Stern’ Order
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Ulstein Lands First ‘X-Stern’ Order

Norwegian shipbuilding group Ulstein says it has booked its first order for newbuilds featuring its innovative 'X-STERN' technology, an obvious successor to

January 13, 2015
Total Views: 71

Disabled Cargo Ship Near Great Barrier Reef Under Tow
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Disabled Cargo Ship Near Great Barrier Reef Under Tow

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is continuing to coordinate the response to a disabled general cargo ship which spent about 24 hours adrift

January 13, 2015
Total Views: 41

Monday, January 12, 2015
News

Horizon Lines Secures ECA Sulphur Limit Waiver

Soon-to-be defunct Horizon Lines says it has been issued a waiver from the North American ECA fuel sulfur content requirements allowing three of its Jones Act

January 12, 2015
Total Views: 51

15 Amazing Aerial Photos of ‘Pieter Schelte’ in Rotterdam
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15 Amazing Aerial Photos of ‘Pieter Schelte’ in Rotterdam

Last week the long-awaited Pieter Schelte sailed into Rotterdam after a 7-week voyage from the DSME shipyard in South Korea. Here are 15 amazing aerial photos

January 12, 2015
Total Views: 371

Severe Weather Continues to Hamper Hoegh Osaka Salvage
Accidents

Severe Weather Continues to Hamper Hoegh Osaka Salvage

Severe weather continues to be a problem for salvors of the Hoegh Osaka car carrier in the

January 12, 2015
Total Views: 60

SpaceX Rocket Makes Hard Landing Aboard ‘Drone Spaceport Ship’
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SpaceX Rocket Makes Hard Landing Aboard ‘Drone Spaceport Ship’

SpaceX founder and serial entrepreneur Elon Musk said the company's Falcon 9 rocket made a hard landing but reached the ocean-going "drone spaceport ship"

January 12, 2015
Total Views: 222

WATCH: Offshore Wind Turbine Technician – No Job for Wimps
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WATCH: Offshore Wind Turbine Technician – No Job for Wimps

Check out this series of videos from Siemens highlighting the daily life of offshore wind turbine technician, André

January 12, 2015
Total Views: 38

MOL Containership Aground in Japan
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MOL Containership Aground in Japan

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines reports that the MOL-operated containership, MOL Express, has run aground in eastern

January 12, 2015
Total Views: 79

Sunday, January 11, 2015
Former Miami Dolphins Player Falls From Boat, Swims 9 Miles to Shore
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Former Miami Dolphins Player Falls From Boat, Swims 9 Miles to Shore

A ex-Miami Dolphins football player saved himself from certain death by swimming a reported 9 miles to shore after falling overboard from his fishing boat in

January 11, 2015
Total Views: 114

Stricken Hoegh Osaka Car Carrier Drags Anchor in the Solent [UPDATE]
Accidents

Stricken Hoegh Osaka Car Carrier Drags Anchor in the Solent [UPDATE]

The stricken Hoegh Osaka dragged anchor overnight in very high winds at the Alpha Anchorage in the Solent where the vessel has been held since it self-floated

January 11, 2015
Total Views: 81

Saturday, January 10, 2015
Searchers Recover Tail of Crashed AirAsia Flight [PHOTOS]
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Searchers Recover Tail of Crashed AirAsia Flight [PHOTOS]

Indonesian search and rescue teams on Saturday raised the tail of the AirAsia flight QZ8501 jet that crashed in the Java Sea nearly two weeks ago with the loss

January 10, 2015
Total Views: 34

Friday, January 9, 2015
WATCH: New World’s Biggest Boxship Under Construction at DSME
News

WATCH: New World’s Biggest Boxship Under Construction at DSME

The new world's biggest containership by carrying capacity, the MSC Oscar, was christened at the DSME in South Korea on

January 9, 2015
Total Views: 100

Thursday, January 8, 2015
Giant Pieter Schelte Arrives in Rotterdam
Interesting

Giant Pieter Schelte Arrives in Rotterdam

The world's largest ship, the Pieter Schelte, arrived in Rotterdam Thursday after an approximately 7 week voyage from the DSME shipyard in South Korea, at

January 8, 2015
Total Views: 218

Hoegh Osaka Stable at Anchorage, Salvage Work Continues
Accidents

Hoegh Osaka Stable at Anchorage, Salvage Work Continues

The 51,000-ton Hoegh Osaka is currently stable at an anchorage after self-refloating at high water and with the help of strong winds Wednesday

January 8, 2015
Total Views: 100