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, June 9, 2014
UN Envoy Welcomes Release of MV Albedo Crew Held Hostage Since 2010
Piracy

UN Envoy Welcomes Release of MV Albedo Crew Held Hostage Since 2010

The United Nations envoy for Somalia has welcomed the release the eleven remaining of crewmembers of a ship hijacked by Somali pirates nearly four years ago,

June 9, 2014
Total Views: 146

Drunk Master Runs Ship Aground
News

Drunk Master Runs Ship Aground

A drunk captain is likely to blame for a ship grounding off the southwestern coast of Sweden.

June 9, 2014
Total Views: 61

Friday, June 6, 2014
Top British Pathé Videos of 20th Century Maritime Disasters
Shipping News

Top British Pathé Videos of 20th Century Maritime Disasters

For much of the 20th century, British Pathé was one of the leading producers of newsreels and documentaries in the

June 6, 2014
Total Views: 250

Thursday, June 5, 2014
27 Injured After Ferry Slams Into Pier in Germany
News

27 Injured After Ferry Slams Into Pier in Germany

A total of 27 people were injured on Wednesday after a ferry carrying hundreds of passengers rammed into a pier in northern Germany.

June 5, 2014
Total Views: 28

PHOTOS: Pilot Boat Goes Up in Flames
Ship Fires

PHOTOS: Pilot Boat Goes Up in Flames

A pilot boat went up in flames yesterday while moored at the port of Fiumicino, Italy, and it was all captured on camera.

June 5, 2014
Total Views: 42

CSB Animation Details Deepwater Horizon Blowout
Interesting

CSB Animation Details Deepwater Horizon Blowout

This video animates the Deepwater Horizon blowout based on findings detailed in a draft investigation report by the U.S. Chemical Safety

June 5, 2014
Total Views: 162

Wednesday, June 4, 2014
GoPro Video from Inside a Sinking Ship is Scary As Hell
Interesting

GoPro Video from Inside a Sinking Ship is Scary As Hell

The chilling film was shot aboard The Pocahontas, also known as The Danny, using GoPro HD cameras as it sank in Lake Worth in Florida [in February

June 4, 2014
Total Views: 457

NATO Extends Somali Counter-Piracy Ops Through 2016
Piracy

NATO Extends Somali Counter-Piracy Ops Through 2016

NATO Defence Ministers on this week decided to extend NATO’s counter-piracy operation until the end of 2016 as Somali pirates continue to threaten ships

June 4, 2014
Total Views: 150

Monday, June 2, 2014
PHOTOS: Icy Newfoundland Rescue
Shipping News

PHOTOS: Icy Newfoundland Rescue

Five fishermen were rescued Sunday from the icy waters of Notre Dame Bay off the northeastern coast of Newfoundland after abandoning their fishing vessel, the

June 2, 2014
Total Views: 61

Divers Locate Missing Captain Following Japan Tanker Blast
News

Divers Locate Missing Captain Following Japan Tanker Blast

The body of the missing captain of a Japanese oil tanker that exploded off the countries southwest coast has been found, the coastguard has

June 2, 2014
Total Views: 48

Friday, May 30, 2014
MPA: Human Error and Poor Judgement Caused String of Singapore Ship Collisions
News

MPA: Human Error and Poor Judgement Caused String of Singapore Ship Collisions

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has concluded its investigations into a three separate collisions involving commercial vessels in and around

May 30, 2014
Total Views: 209

Jaw-Dropping Photo (and Video) Shows Massive Fin Whale in Rare Breach
News

Jaw-Dropping Photo (and Video) Shows Massive Fin Whale in Rare Breach

Growing to lengths in the 80 to 90-foot range and weighing up to 70+ tons, it’s easy to understand why Fin whales don't often shoot out of the water in a

May 30, 2014
Total Views: 1506

Thursday, May 29, 2014
PHOTOS: Freighter Aground in St. Lawrence Seaway
News

PHOTOS: Freighter Aground in St. Lawrence Seaway

A 656-foot freighter has been determined to have ran aground in the St. Lawrence Seaway one day after losing steering in the busy waterway near Wellesley

May 29, 2014
Total Views: 363

Wednesday, May 28, 2014
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Tall Ship Sinks Off Saint Lucia
Interesting

‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Tall Ship Sinks Off Saint Lucia

An iconic two-masted, square-rigged tall ship famously used in all three of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies has sunk off St.

May 28, 2014
Total Views: 2224

Tuesday, May 27, 2014
WATCH: RNLI Lifeboat Crew Lassos Runaway Speedboat
Interesting

WATCH: RNLI Lifeboat Crew Lassos Runaway Speedboat

A volunteer RNLI lifeboat crew from Teignmouth shows off their boat roping skills to stop a runaway speedboat after its operator was bucked off.

May 27, 2014
Total Views: 72

Unmanned Surface Vessel Concept Heading for Prototype Construction
Shipping News

Unmanned Surface Vessel Concept Heading for Prototype Construction

With all the talk of aerial drones and cars that drive themselves these days, we knew it was only a matter of time until the use of unmanned ships came into

May 27, 2014
Total Views: 125

Three Die from “Illness” Aboard German Cargo Ship
News

Three Die from “Illness” Aboard German Cargo Ship

Three crewmembers of a German cargo ship have mysteriously died after becoming ill aboard the vessel while docked at the small port town of Goole in the

May 27, 2014
Total Views: 142

Friday, May 23, 2014
cheeki rafiki hull
News

Search Crew Locates Overturned Hull of S/Y Cheeki Rafiki, Search Suspended – UPDATE

A helicopter crew dispatched from a U.S. Navy warship located the overturned hull of the missing Cheeki Rafiki sailing vessel approximately 1,000 miles

May 23, 2014
Total Views: 73

Thursday, May 22, 2014
Video Emerges of $10M Yacht Launch Fail
Interesting

Video Emerges of $10M Yacht Launch Fail

The video you have all been waiting

May 22, 2014
Total Views: 796

Wednesday, May 21, 2014
‘Quantum of the Seas’ Takes Shape at Meyer Werft

‘Quantum of the Seas’ Takes Shape at Meyer Werft

Shipbuilders at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany have placed the last of 74 blocks making up the structure of Royal Caribbean's 167,80 gt Quantum

May 21, 2014
Total Views: 55