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, September 22, 2014
‘Europalink’ Captain and Chief Officer Arrested Following Grounding
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‘Europalink’ Captain and Chief Officer Arrested Following Grounding

The Captain and Chief Officer of the Italian-flagged Europalink ferry have been arrested in Greece after the ship ran aground early Sunday morning off

September 22, 2014
Total Views: 170

Sunday, September 21, 2014
Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O’Brien Spills Fuel Into San Francisco Bay at Fisherman’s Wharf
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Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O’Brien Spills Fuel Into San Francisco Bay at Fisherman’s Wharf

The U.S. Coast Guard and California Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel continued Sunday to respond to a fuel oil spill from the SS Jeremiah O'Brien near

September 21, 2014
Total Views: 244

Famous Laker ‘Paul R. Tregurtha’ Runs Aground in Duluth – Video
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Famous Laker ‘Paul R. Tregurtha’ Runs Aground in Duluth – Video

A veteran 'Laker' and the longest vessel currently operating on the Great Lakes ran aground Saturday just meters from Bayfront Park in Duluth,

September 21, 2014
Total Views: 753

Ferry Carrying 763 Passengers and Crew Damaged After Running Aground in Greece
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Ferry Carrying 763 Passengers and Crew Damaged After Running Aground in Greece

An Italian-flagged ferry with over 760 people onboard sustained damage and was taking on water after running aground near the small Greek island of

September 21, 2014
Total Views: 134

Keel Laid for NCL’s First ‘Breakaway Plus’ Cruise Ship
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Keel Laid for NCL’s First ‘Breakaway Plus’ Cruise Ship

Norwegian Cruise Line executives and officials from the MEYER WERFT shipyard in Papenburg, Germany took part in the Keel-Laying Ceremony of Norwegian Escape on

September 21, 2014
Total Views: 69

Friday, September 19, 2014
Another Ebola Scare As Malta Rejects Cargo Ship’s Entry
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Another Ebola Scare As Malta Rejects Cargo Ship’s Entry

The small Mediterranean island nation of Malta has rejected a cargo ship from entering its ports over fears that a sick crewmember onboard could have the Ebola

September 19, 2014
Total Views: 39

Thursday, September 18, 2014
Cargo Ship From Africa Arrives in New Orleans With Sick Crew – Update
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Cargo Ship From Africa Arrives in New Orleans With Sick Crew – Update

A possible yet unlikely Ebola scare today in New Orleans after a foreign-flagged ship which recently called in Africa arrived with at least one critically ill

September 18, 2014
Total Views: 55

Concept “Skybench” Technology Looks Like Potential for a Seafarer Shish Kabob
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Concept “Skybench” Technology Looks Like Potential for a Seafarer Shish Kabob

Check out this video showing a new concept design for a movable accommodation block for large containerships being developed by Hyundai Heavy

September 18, 2014
Total Views: 392

Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Six Crew Escape Burning Tugboat Near Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Six Crew Escape Burning Tugboat Near Lake Charles, Louisiana

The U.S. Coast Guard along with Black Bayou Fire Department responded Tuesday to a tugboat fire near Lake Charles,

September 17, 2014
Total Views: 133

Philippines Government Seeking Compensation from U.S. Over ‘Guardian’ Grounding
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Philippines Government Seeking Compensation from U.S. Over ‘Guardian’ Grounding

The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs says it will continue to pursue compensation from the U.S. for damages to the protected Tubbataha Reef caused by

September 17, 2014
Total Views: 104

Tuesday, September 16, 2014
IOM Investigates Deliberate Drowning of 500 Migrants in Mediterranean
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IOM Investigates Deliberate Drowning of 500 Migrants in Mediterranean

Investigators from the International Organization for Migration have launched an investigation into what appears to be the deliberate drowning of hundreds of

September 16, 2014
Total Views: 85

Monday, September 15, 2014
Main Engine Installed Onboard World’s First LNG-Powered Containership
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Main Engine Installed Onboard World’s First LNG-Powered Containership

The world's first LNG-powered containership is really beginning to take shape at the NASSCO shipyard in San Diego with the installation of the ship's main

September 15, 2014
Total Views: 296

This Commemorative Suez Canal Stamp Has One Glaring Error
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This Commemorative Suez Canal Stamp Has One Glaring Error

The Egyptian postal service had the best intentions when issuing a series of stamps to commemorate the Suez Canal and its multi-billion expansion project, only

September 15, 2014
Total Views: 194

Strong Typhoon Capsizes Ferry in Manila Bay -Photos
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Strong Typhoon Capsizes Ferry in Manila Bay -Photos

A passenger ferry seeking shelter from a strong typhoon capsized Sunday night in Manila Bay,

September 15, 2014
Total Views: 125

Sunday, September 14, 2014
Jellyfish Spark Oil Spill Scare in Buzzard’s Bay, MA
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Jellyfish Spark Oil Spill Scare in Buzzard’s Bay, MA

A large concentration of jelly fish was found to be the source of reported pollution Friday in Buzzard's Bay,

September 14, 2014
Total Views: 58

Friday, September 12, 2014
ECDIS Incompetence Led to Chemical Tanker Grounding -MAIB Incident Report
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ECDIS Incompetence Led to Chemical Tanker Grounding -MAIB Incident Report

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has released its report from an investigation into the September 2013 grounding of the chemical tanker Ovit in the

September 12, 2014
Total Views: 255

Yang Ming Confirms Time Charter Extensions for 14,000 TEU Seaspan Containerships
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Yang Ming Confirms Time Charter Extensions for 14,000 TEU Seaspan Containerships

New York-listed Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) announced today that Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has confirmed a ten year fixed-rate time charter extension

September 12, 2014
Total Views: 123

Pilot Missing After Two U.S Navy Fighter Jets Crash in Pacific Ocean
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Pilot Missing After Two U.S Navy Fighter Jets Crash in Pacific Ocean

A U.S. Navy pilot is missing and another was injured after two F/A-18 Hornets crashed into the Pacific Ocean, the Navy has

September 12, 2014
Total Views: 33

Thursday, September 11, 2014
Wärtsilä Inks Deal for First LNG-Fueled Dry Cargo Vessel
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Wärtsilä Inks Deal for First LNG-Fueled Dry Cargo Vessel

Finnish manufacturer Wärtsilä says it has awarded a contract to supply the main engine for the first LNG-fueled dry cargo

September 11, 2014
Total Views: 49

DNV GL’s Short Sea Ship of the Future is Unmanned
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DNV GL’s Short Sea Ship of the Future is Unmanned

World's largest classification society DNV GL has released details of a new concept ship design for the short sea shipping market which is battery powered,

September 11, 2014
Total Views: 154