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.


Friday, July 18, 2014
Britain’s Biggest and Most Powerful Aircraft Carrier Floated – Photos and Video
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Britain’s Biggest and Most Powerful Aircraft Carrier Floated – Photos and Video

Britain’s biggest ever warship HMS Queen Elizabeth took to the water for the first time this week as she was floated out of dry

July 18, 2014
Total Views: 116

Thursday, July 17, 2014
Engine to Power World’s First Dual-Fuel Containership Delivered to Shipyard
Shipping News

Engine to Power World’s First Dual-Fuel Containership Delivered to Shipyard

The gas engine that will soon power the TOTE's new Marlin-class containerships have been delivered to General Dynamics’ NASSCO’s shipyard in San Diego, CA,

July 17, 2014
Total Views: 211

Sewol Search Helicopter Crashes, Killing Five
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Sewol Search Helicopter Crashes, Killing Five

A helicopter involved in the search for those still missing from the Sewol ferry disaster has crashed in South

July 17, 2014
Total Views: 37

UK’s Year in Maritime Accidents By The Numbers – INFOGRAPHIC
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UK’s Year in Maritime Accidents By The Numbers – INFOGRAPHIC

The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released their annual report for 2013, summarizing all reports of accidents across a range of

July 17, 2014
Total Views: 137

Coast Guard Evacs 118 From Stranded Casino Ship – PHOTOS
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Coast Guard Evacs 118 From Stranded Casino Ship – PHOTOS

Apparently the house doesn't always

July 17, 2014
Total Views: 40

Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Officials: Costa Concordia Water Quality Tests Show No Signs for Concern
Accidents

Officials: Costa Concordia Water Quality Tests Show No Signs for Concern

Water samples taken in and around the refloated Costa Concordia shipwreck have shown no signs crtical levels of pollution, project officials confirmed

July 16, 2014
Total Views: 37

Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Work Continues At Costa Concordia Wreck Site
Accidents

Work Continues At Costa Concordia Wreck Site

Work at the Costa Concordia wreck site in Giglio continued overnight Monday and throughout the day Tuesday following Monday's successful initial

July 15, 2014
Total Views: 100

Monday, July 14, 2014
Refloating the Costa Concordia – Day 1 Time-Lapse
Accidents

Refloating the Costa Concordia – Day 1 Time-Lapse

Day 1 time-lapse video shows the refloating of Costa Concordia shipwreck.

July 14, 2014
Total Views: 151

PHOTOS: U.S. Navy’s New Mobile Landing Platform in Action
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PHOTOS: U.S. Navy’s New Mobile Landing Platform in Action

This month twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are in and around the Hawaiian Islands for the world's

July 14, 2014
Total Views: 1085

Refloating the Costa Concordia: Successful First Day – UPDATE
Accidents

Refloating the Costa Concordia: Successful First Day – UPDATE

The salvage team working to refloat and remove the Costa Concordia shipwreck from Giglio have been given green light from the Italian government to kick off

July 14, 2014
Total Views: 418

Friday, July 11, 2014
Giant ‘Pieter Schelte’ Supercat Headed for Rotterdam By Year-End
Engineering News

Giant ‘Pieter Schelte’ Supercat Headed for Rotterdam By Year-End

A giant catamaran-like vessel destined to become the largest vessel in the world will be completed in Rotterdam at the end of 2014, the Port of Rotterdam

July 11, 2014
Total Views: 93

MV Seaman Guard Ohio
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India Drops Charges Against Advanfort Private Security Crew

A High Court in India has dropped charges against the crew and guards from a US-based private security ship 8 months after the legal battle

July 11, 2014
Total Views: 69

Watch: BMW Drifts Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck
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Watch: BMW Drifts Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck

Here's a new video from German car manufacturer BMW promoting its new M4, part of the notorious high-performance M-model

July 11, 2014
Total Views: 54

Thursday, July 10, 2014
Time-Lapse Video Shows Just How Beautifully Orchestrated Port Operations Really Are
Interesting

Time-Lapse Video Shows Just How Beautifully Orchestrated Port Operations Really Are

Artist Alex Hallajian spent the last seven months filming 24/7 at the Port of Long Beach to provide an interesting perspective of operations at the United

July 10, 2014
Total Views: 118

U.S. Navy Ship Spills 11,000 Gallons of Oil Into Boston Dry Dock – PHOTOS
Shipbuilding

U.S. Navy Ship Spills 11,000 Gallons of Oil Into Boston Dry Dock – PHOTOS

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a spill of approximately 11,000 gallons of oil inside a Boston dry dock facility, but luckily no oil has reached the

July 10, 2014
Total Views: 184

Wednesday, July 9, 2014
WATCH: Crane Operator Saves Supply Vessel from Capsizing
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WATCH: Crane Operator Saves Supply Vessel from Capsizing

An offshore crane operator just may have saved this supply vessel from

July 9, 2014
Total Views: 96

Costa Concordia Refloating to Kick Off Monday
Accidents

Costa Concordia Refloating to Kick Off Monday

The time has come... the refloating of the Costa Concordia has been confirmed to kick off on Monday, July 14, 2014, exactly 914 days after the cruise liner

July 9, 2014
Total Views: 81

Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Take a Cruise On The World’s Largest Cruise Ship… Without Leaving Your Couch
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Take a Cruise On The World’s Largest Cruise Ship… Without Leaving Your Couch

There's nothing like taking a cruise on one of the world’s largest cruise ships… without any of the hassles of leaving your

July 8, 2014
Total Views: 121

Monday, July 7, 2014
CMA CGM Containership Transformed Into Giant Work of Art – VIDEO
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CMA CGM Containership Transformed Into Giant Work of Art – VIDEO

A CMA CGM containership has been transformed into a giant floating work of art thanks to the world-renowned artist known as JR. The art installation was part

July 7, 2014
Total Views: 110

Friday, July 4, 2014
WATCH: Atlantic Ocean B&B Takes Direct Hit from Hurricane Arthur
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WATCH: Atlantic Ocean B&B Takes Direct Hit from Hurricane Arthur

Check out these videos shot from the Frying Pan Tower B&B, a former U.S. Coast Guard Light Station located 32 miles south of Bald Head, North Carolina, as

July 4, 2014
Total Views: 427