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, August 4, 2014
Shipping Industry Cautioned Over Ebola Outbreak
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Shipping Industry Cautioned Over Ebola Outbreak

The international shipping community is being warned of the potential dangers from the unprecedented Ebola virus outbreak in west

August 4, 2014
Total Views: 27

Meyer Werft and Finnish Government Finalize Acquisition of STX Finland Turku Shipyard
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Meyer Werft and Finnish Government Finalize Acquisition of STX Finland Turku Shipyard

Following weeks of negotiations, the Finnish Government and German shipbuilder Meyer Werft have signed an agreement the purchase of the STX Finland's Turku

August 4, 2014
Total Views: 181

Sunday, August 3, 2014
Crew Boat Gets Stuck in Offshore Platform – Photo
Offshore

Crew Boat Gets Stuck in Offshore Platform – Photo

The crew boat suffered a slight mishap last week when it ran straight into an offshore platform in the Gulf of

August 3, 2014
Total Views: 199

Friday, August 1, 2014
Greenpeace Protest Ship Departs Russia 10 Months After High Profile Arrest
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Greenpeace Protest Ship Departs Russia 10 Months After High Profile Arrest

A Greenpeace ship has departed Russia more than 10 months after it was arrested by Russian authorities during a high profile protest against arctic

August 1, 2014
Total Views: 38

Thursday, July 31, 2014
Stranded Whale Watching Tour Snagged Offshore LNG Terminal Buoy
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Stranded Whale Watching Tour Snagged Offshore LNG Terminal Buoy

Some new information has revealed what caused a 3-hour whale watching tour to become stranded overnight off Boston, Massachusetts earlier this week. As

July 31, 2014
Total Views: 288

Watch: Car Carrier Takes Insane Rolls During North Atlantic Storm
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Watch: Car Carrier Takes Insane Rolls During North Atlantic Storm

I don't think any of these rolls actually hit 50 degrees as the uploaded claims, but the first few are pretty

July 31, 2014
Total Views: 70

Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Over 40 Naval Ships Join for Rare Photo Op
Interesting

Over 40 Naval Ships Join for Rare Photo Op

A rare occurrence recently in the Pacific Ocean as more than 40 international naval ships joined together for a single photo shoot.

July 30, 2014
Total Views: 271

Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Watch: Wife Freaks Out After Iceberg Collapses
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Watch: Wife Freaks Out After Iceberg Collapses

Rick and his wife Wanda were in the Bay of Exploits, Newfoundland when the iceberg they were observing suddenly collapsed right before her eyes. Let's just say

July 29, 2014
Total Views: 60

Saturday, July 26, 2014
Smooth Sailing for Costa Concordia, Convoy Within Sight of Genoa
Accidents

Smooth Sailing for Costa Concordia, Convoy Within Sight of Genoa

A little more than three days since departing Giglio for the first time two and a half years, the Costa Concordia is approximately 20 nautical miles from

July 26, 2014
Total Views: 64

Friday, July 25, 2014
Watch: Pilot Boat Coming in Hot
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Watch: Pilot Boat Coming in Hot

Check out this video showing a pilot boat that made its approach a little too hot, leading to a collision. The boat in the video is the pilot-tender

July 25, 2014
Total Views: 279

Small Tanker Hijackings A Worrying Trend, IMB Says
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Small Tanker Hijackings A Worrying Trend, IMB Says

The first half of 2014 was witness to an alarming trend of small tanker hijackings in southeast Asia, according to new figures released by the International

July 25, 2014
Total Views: 35

Thursday, July 24, 2014
So Far So Good For Costa Concordia Tow
Accidents

So Far So Good For Costa Concordia Tow

The Costa Concordia has travelled 63 nautical miles and shows no signs of trouble after 30 hours at sea, according to an update from the project's website at

July 24, 2014
Total Views: 96

Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Watch: Drone Films Costa Concordia Under Tow
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Watch: Drone Films Costa Concordia Under Tow

Here's the view of the Costa Concordia under tow from an aerial drone.

July 23, 2014
Total Views: 440

First Gates Delivered to Expanded Panama Canal Lock Complex – PHOTOS
Shipping News

First Gates Delivered to Expanded Panama Canal Lock Complex – PHOTOS

The first of new lock gates for the expanded Panama Canal have been transferred to the lock complex on the Atlantic side, marking another milestone in the $5

July 23, 2014
Total Views: 93

Track Costa Concordia Live – AIS MAP
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Track Costa Concordia Live – AIS MAP

Track the Costa Concordia's progress here using this live AIS map courtesy

July 23, 2014
Total Views: 439

Tuesday, July 22, 2014
15 Spectacular Photos Of The Refloated Costa Concordia
Interesting

15 Spectacular Photos Of The Refloated Costa Concordia

The operation to refloat the Costa Concordia has been completed, marking the end of the latest phase of the largest maritime salvage in history.

July 22, 2014
Total Views: 799

Greenpeace Activists to Shadow Costa Concordia During Tow
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Greenpeace Activists to Shadow Costa Concordia During Tow

With the departure of the Costa Concordia from Giglio scheduled for Wednesday morning, environmental activists plan follow along with the convoy as it travels

July 22, 2014
Total Views: 75

Watch: Out-of-Control Tug Slams Into Dock and Keeps on Truckin’ (Into Two Other Vessels)
Interesting

Watch: Out-of-Control Tug Slams Into Dock and Keeps on Truckin’ (Into Two Other Vessels)

Here is some undated footage showing the out-of-control tug Psalm 1 slamming into a dock... and then two other moored

July 22, 2014
Total Views: 149

Costa Concordia Fully Afloat
Accidents

Costa Concordia Fully Afloat

The Costa Concordia shipwreck has reached its final towing draft, thus completing the refloating phase of the largest maritime salvage in

July 22, 2014
Total Views: 92

Monday, July 21, 2014
Luxury Cruise Line Plans First-Ever Voyage Through Famed Northwest Passage

Luxury Cruise Line Plans First-Ever Voyage Through Famed Northwest Passage

High-end cruise operator Crystal Cruises has announced plans to become the world's first luxury cruise line to sail the Arctic Ocean via the world famous and

July 21, 2014
Total Views: 137