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.


Saturday, November 23, 2013
Ship Photos of The Day – Tennis, anyone?
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Ship Photos of The Day – Tennis, anyone?

Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain play an exhibition tennis match at a court set up on the deck of the "Argentino Supply" cargo

November 23, 2013
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Friday, November 22, 2013
Washinton State Ferries Pushes Ahead With LNG Conversion Plans
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Washinton State Ferries Pushes Ahead With LNG Conversion Plans

Washington State Ferries is another step closer becoming one of the United States' first passenger ferry systems to convert at least part of its fleet from

November 22, 2013
Total Views: 113

Thursday, November 21, 2013
An Inside Look at JFK’s Presidential Yacht, “Honey Fitz” [PHOTOS]
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An Inside Look at JFK’s Presidential Yacht, “Honey Fitz” [PHOTOS]

With the 50 year anniversary of John F. Kennedy's death upon us, it's only appropriate that we honor his legacy here on gCaptain by featuring a photo tour of

November 21, 2013
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Meyer Werft Lays Keel for New Quantum-Class Ship
Shipbuilding

Meyer Werft Lays Keel for New Quantum-Class Ship

Royal Caribbean International this week marked an important milestone in the development of the company's newest class of ships, the Quantum class, with the

November 21, 2013
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WATCH: Bird’s Eye View of New Panama Canal Locks Construction
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WATCH: Bird’s Eye View of New Panama Canal Locks Construction

Check out this aerial video showing the Panama Canal's new set of locks under construction on the Atlantic side.

November 21, 2013
Total Views: 155

RAW Footage: Volcano Gives Birth to New Island in Japan
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RAW Footage: Volcano Gives Birth to New Island in Japan

Japan's territory got a little bit bigger Wednesday after an eruption of an undersea volcano led to the birth of a small new

November 21, 2013
Total Views: 128

Wednesday, November 20, 2013
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Greenpeace NZ Sailboaters in Standoff with 100,000 Ton Noble Drillship – UPDATE

The Noble Bob Douglas drillship has moved into position over an exploratory well off the coast of the New Zealand and will continue with its planned drilling

November 20, 2013
Total Views: 189

Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Classic Video: Fishing Boats Battle Grey River Bar During Flood
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Classic Video: Fishing Boats Battle Grey River Bar During Flood

Here’s a classic video showing fishing boats attempting to cross the Grey River bar during an epic flood. The bar, which located near the city of

November 19, 2013
Total Views: 2018

Ship Photos of The Day – Gerald R. Ford Launch
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Ship Photos of The Day – Gerald R. Ford Launch

On Sunday, November 17, 2013, the first-of-class aircraft carrier for the U.S. Navy, Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), was launched into the the James River for the

November 19, 2013
Total Views: 119

Monday, November 18, 2013
Havyard to Design and Construct Icebreaker for Russian Shipowner
Offshore

Havyard to Design and Construct Icebreaker for Russian Shipowner

Norway's Havyard Group said Monday it has secured a contract for the design and construction of a new icebreaking AHTS for the Russian shipping company

November 18, 2013
Total Views: 209

Newly-Renovated Carnival Sunshine Makes New Orleans Debut

Newly-Renovated Carnival Sunshine Makes New Orleans Debut

Carnival Cruise Lines' newly transformed 3006-passenger Carnival Sunshine was scheduled to depart this afternoon on its inaugural voyage from New Orleans

November 18, 2013
Total Views: 116

Eastern Shipbuilding Launches Latest HOSMAX OSV for Hornbeck
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Eastern Shipbuilding Launches Latest HOSMAX OSV for Hornbeck

Eastern Shipbuilding has announced the recent launch of the HOS BAYOU (Hull 205), the fifth of ten Diesel-Electric, twin Z-drive HOSMAX OSV's being built for

November 18, 2013
Total Views: 223

Friday, November 15, 2013
Ship Photos of The Day – Triple-E Float Out Just Another Day at DSME
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Ship Photos of The Day – Triple-E Float Out Just Another Day at DSME

By any other account, an event such as this would call for a celebration or something, but the recent float-out of the M/V Maribo Maersk was really just

November 15, 2013
Total Views: 81

Propulsion Issue Forces Allure of The Seas Cruise Cancellation

Propulsion Issue Forces Allure of The Seas Cruise Cancellation

Royal Caribbean says propulsion issue onboard the Allure of the Seas has forced the company to cancel at least one sailing so that repairs can be

November 15, 2013
Total Views: 134

Ports of Singapore, Zeebrugge and Antwerp Sign LNG Bunkering Accord
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Ports of Singapore, Zeebrugge and Antwerp Sign LNG Bunkering Accord

The ports of Singapore, Zeebrugge and Antwerp this week have signed a LNG bunkering accord aimed at harmonizing and facilitating the use of LNG as a marine

November 15, 2013
Total Views: 94

Thursday, November 14, 2013
Scientists Tracking Singapore-Size Iceberg Near Antarctica
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Scientists Tracking Singapore-Size Iceberg Near Antarctica

Researches in the UK say they are closely monitoring a massive iceberg that recently broke off from Antarctica, but not because of the ramifications it has on

November 14, 2013
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Ship Photos of The Day – Counter Piracy Paradrop
Piracy

Ship Photos of The Day – Counter Piracy Paradrop

On Tuesday November 12, a group of Royal Netherlands Marine Corps parachutists executed a counter piracy parachute jump exercise while in the Gulf of

November 14, 2013
Total Views: 59

Investigation Faults Human Error in Washington State Ferry Collision with Yacht
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Investigation Faults Human Error in Washington State Ferry Collision with Yacht

A Washington State DOT investigation into a collision between the Washington State Ferry M/V Hyak and a sailboat has found that that human error on behalf of

November 14, 2013
Total Views: 129

Monday, November 11, 2013
Heavy Weather Tests Costa Concordia Wreck Stability as Winterization Nears Completion
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Heavy Weather Tests Costa Concordia Wreck Stability as Winterization Nears Completion

The stability of the now upright Costa Concordia shipwreck was put to the test Monday as a storm packing 40 mph winds and heavy seas rolled through Isola del

November 11, 2013
Total Views: 106

Allseas to Build Second Platform Decommissioning Cat Larger Than Pieter Schelte
Offshore

Allseas to Build Second Platform Decommissioning Cat Larger Than Pieter Schelte

Swiss-based Allseas announced Monday its plans to build a second single-lift platform installation and decommissioning catamaran at Daewoo Shipbuilding and

November 11, 2013
Total Views: 105