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.


Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Ship Photos of the Day – A Few of the Many Projects Underway at Samsung Heavy Industries
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Ship Photos of the Day – A Few of the Many Projects Underway at Samsung Heavy Industries

Today's ship photos come from Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Geoje, South Korea, the world's second largest shipbuilder, where a number of interesting

September 9, 2014
Total Views: 305

Drunk Man Escapes Death After Swimming Into Path of a Cargo Ship -Video
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Drunk Man Escapes Death After Swimming Into Path of a Cargo Ship -Video

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution in Blyth has issued an urgent warning the public after a drunk man narrowly escaped death after swimming into the

September 9, 2014
Total Views: 83

NTSB Safety Video Tackles Passenger Ferry Stairway Hazards
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NTSB Safety Video Tackles Passenger Ferry Stairway Hazards

On January 9, 2013, the high-speed ferry Seastreak Wall Streak struck a pier in Lower Manhattan as the vessel attempted to dock, injuring four people

September 9, 2014
Total Views: 62

Press Releases

Shell is First to Introduce Complete Lubricant Solution for ECA-Bound Vessels

Today, Shell Marine Products (SMP) introduced Shell Alexia S3, its solution for large vessels with two-stroke engines entering into waters where the revised

September 9, 2014
Total Views: 48

Monday, September 8, 2014
Limited Data, Extreme Rolling to Blame for Svendborg Maersk Cargo Loss -REPORT
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Limited Data, Extreme Rolling to Blame for Svendborg Maersk Cargo Loss -REPORT

A lack of information contributing to the Master's decision-making and extreme rolling caused the loss of the 517 containers and damage to another 250 units

September 8, 2014
Total Views: 1480

Photos Show Bulker Grounding in Greece
Grounding Incidents

Photos Show Bulker Grounding in Greece

New photos from the Hellenic Coast Guard show the MV Ince Inebolu bulk carrier hard aground in

September 8, 2014
Total Views: 83

MARAD Releases LNG Bunkering Study
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MARAD Releases LNG Bunkering Study

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released a comprehensive study examining the options for liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering and the necessary

September 8, 2014
Total Views: 45

Sunday, September 7, 2014
Cargo Ship Refloated in Iceland – PHOTOS
Accidents

Cargo Ship Refloated in Iceland – PHOTOS

Efforts are underway today to refloat a Cyprus-flagged cargo ship that ran hard aground along the east coast of

September 7, 2014
Total Views: 120

Saturday, September 6, 2014
Cargo Ships Have Front Row Seat for Spectacular Volcano Eruption – Video
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Cargo Ships Have Front Row Seat for Spectacular Volcano Eruption – Video

A couple cargo ships had a front row seat for the eruption of the Mount Tavurvur volcano in Papua New Guinea on August 29th,

September 6, 2014
Total Views: 214

U.S. Coast Guard Commissions Key West’s Fourth Fast Response Cutter
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U.S. Coast Guard Commissions Key West’s Fourth Fast Response Cutter

The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday commissioned the fourth of six Fast Response Cutters to be homeported in Key West, Florida.

September 6, 2014
Total Views: 220

Mysterious ‘Haze’ Closes Portion of Mississippi River
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Mysterious ‘Haze’ Closes Portion of Mississippi River

A 10-mile stretch of the Lower Mississippi River was closed Friday due a mysterious white haze, the U.S. Coast Guard

September 6, 2014
Total Views: 33

Friday, September 5, 2014
You Won’t Believe the Size of This ‘Shrimp’ Caught in Florida
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You Won’t Believe the Size of This ‘Shrimp’ Caught in Florida

There are a number of ways the world's oceans can scare the crap out of you... and this is definitely one of

September 5, 2014
Total Views: 80

Decision to Abandon Rena Wreckage Heads to Environment Court
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Decision to Abandon Rena Wreckage Heads to Environment Court

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council will not to make the decision to abandon the wreck of the MV Rena at Astrolabe

September 5, 2014
Total Views: 172

Cargo Ship Crewmember Goes Missing in UK
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Cargo Ship Crewmember Goes Missing in UK

A search is underway for a missing crewmember from a Dutch-flagged cargo ship who is believed to have fallen overboard in the River Humber this

September 5, 2014
Total Views: 40

Thursday, September 4, 2014
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IMO Joins Ebola Travel Task Force

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has joined the World Health Organization's international ad hoc Ebola Travel and Transport Task Force as part of

September 4, 2014
Total Views: 25

Master Fined Over Offshore Wind Farm Collision
Offshore

Master Fined Over Offshore Wind Farm Collision

The Master of a wind farm support vessel has been ordered to pay £3,000 (nearly US $5,000) in fines and costs over a collision with a wind turbine in the

September 4, 2014
Total Views: 76

One Dead, One Missing After Cargo Ship Capsizes in Sea of Japan
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One Dead, One Missing After Cargo Ship Capsizes in Sea of Japan

One crewmember is dead and another is still missing after a cargo ship carrying timber capsized Thursday in the Sea of Japan, RIA Novosti has

September 4, 2014
Total Views: 316

Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Drunk Captain Jailed in UK
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Drunk Captain Jailed in UK

A Latvian ship captain has pleaded guilty and sentenced to serve four months in prison in the UK for navigating his ship with a blood alcohol content of

September 3, 2014
Total Views: 92

rongsheng heavy industries shipyard shipbuilding
Shipping News

Dryships Cancels Newbuild Orders at Rongsheng

NASDAQ-listed DryShips Inc. (DRYS) says it has pulled the trigger on the cancellation of newbuilding contracts for four four ice-class panamax bulker vessels

September 3, 2014
Total Views: 34

Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Norwegian Cruise Lines to Acquire Prestige Cruises for $3 Billion

Norwegian Cruise Lines to Acquire Prestige Cruises for $3 Billion

Norwegian Cruise Lines announced Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire Miami-based upper-premium and luxury cruise ship operator Prestige Cruises International

September 2, 2014
Total Views: 92