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.


Thursday, March 20, 2014
Seaspan Takes Delivery of First SAVER-Design Containership

Seaspan Takes Delivery of First SAVER-Design Containership

Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) announced Thursday that it accepted delivery of its first SAVER design containership, the 10,000 TEU Hanjin

March 20, 2014
Total Views: 185

PHOTOS: Quantum Construction Making Progress
News

PHOTOS: Quantum Construction Making Progress

Here are some photos showing Royal Caribbean's next generation cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, under construction at the Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg,

March 20, 2014
Total Views: 88

MSC Cruises Signs Letter of Intent to Build Largest Ships to Date
News

MSC Cruises Signs Letter of Intent to Build Largest Ships to Date

MSC Cruises on Thursday announced that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with STX France for the construction of two new cruise ships with an option for

March 20, 2014
Total Views: 110

PHOTOS: Drillship Derrick Heavy Lift at HHI
News

PHOTOS: Drillship Derrick Heavy Lift at HHI

Here's a series of photos showing the placement of the drilling derrick onboard Diamond Offshore Drilling's new ultra-deep water drillship, Ocean BlackLion at

March 20, 2014
Total Views: 273

Wednesday, March 19, 2014
kirby tank barge
News

Kirby Triples 2014 New Tank Barge Capacity

Houston-based Kirby Corporation announced this week plans to construct an additional 29 tank barges totaling more than 850,000 barrels of new capacity to be

March 19, 2014
Total Views: 157

U.S. Polar Icebreaker Returns From Antarctic Deployment
News

U.S. Polar Icebreaker Returns From Antarctic Deployment

The U.S. Coast Guard's sole heavy icebreaker, USCGC Polar Star, is set to return to her homeport of Seattle on Friday from the ship's first deployment to

March 19, 2014
Total Views: 146

tanker
News

Scorpio Banks $50 Million Off Newbuild VLCC Resale

Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) says it is set to make $50 million in cash on the resale of it's seven newbuild VLCC's still under

March 19, 2014
Total Views: 55

mv luna shipwreck france
Marine Salvage

Green Light to Remove Broken LUNO Bulker from French Beach

On February 5, the 100-meter MV LUNO bulk carrier broke up in dramatic fashion after it became pinned against a breakwater off the southwestern coast of France

March 19, 2014
Total Views: 285

Sandy Hook Pilot's Pilot
News

Coast Guard: Four Injured After New York Pilot Boat Collides With Cargo Ship – UPDATE

A U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector and an Investigating Officer are responding to a report of a vessel collision involving a New York Pilot boat and a

March 19, 2014
Total Views: 278

Tuesday, March 18, 2014
VIDEO: Stuntman Runs Up 30-Meter Mast of Moving Yacht… Literally
Interesting

VIDEO: Stuntman Runs Up 30-Meter Mast of Moving Yacht… Literally

Watch as solo round the world yachtsman Alex Thomson, the same guy who brought

March 18, 2014
Total Views: 89

ClassNK to Acquire Marine Software Giant NAPA
Ship Design

ClassNK to Acquire Marine Software Giant NAPA

Tokyo-based classification society ClassNK announced today an agreement to acquire NAPA, the world’s leading maritime software house, in a deal hailed as a

March 18, 2014
Total Views: 271

Monday, March 17, 2014
PHOTOS: Loading the World’s Largest Containership Propeller
Interesting

PHOTOS: Loading the World’s Largest Containership Propeller

The world's largest-diameter containership propeller was loaded onto a ship at the Port of Hamburg this weekend bound for a South Korean shipyard from it's

March 17, 2014
Total Views: 2481

U.S. Navy Awards General Dynamics Contract for Mobile Landing Platform Variant
Shipping News

U.S. Navy Awards General Dynamics Contract for Mobile Landing Platform Variant

The U.S. Navy says it has awarded General Dynamics NASSCO a $128.5 million contract for the detail design and construction of a previously announced variant to

March 17, 2014
Total Views: 180

Shifting Winds Free MV John 1 from Newfoundland Shoal
Grounding Incidents

Shifting Winds Free MV John 1 from Newfoundland Shoal

Shifting winds allowed the MV John 1 bulk carrier to free itself from a shoal just off the southern coast of Newfoundland after the ship ran aground Saturday

March 17, 2014
Total Views: 122

Time Lapse: SS Wilfred Sykes Wakes Up from Great Lakes Winter Slumber
News

Time Lapse: SS Wilfred Sykes Wakes Up from Great Lakes Winter Slumber

Here's a time Lapse video of the SS Wilfred Sykes departing frozen Sturgeon Bay, WI for the beginning of the 2014 sailing season, March 15,

March 17, 2014
Total Views: 167

Sunday, March 16, 2014
Coast Guard Investigating Collision on Houston Ship Channel
Interesting

Coast Guard Investigating Collision on Houston Ship Channel

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the cause of a collision between a cargo ship and a barge loaded with 840,000 gallons of #6 fuel oil in the Houston Ship

March 16, 2014
Total Views: 87

Saturday, March 15, 2014
23 Airlifted From Grounded Bulk Carrier Off Newfoundland – PHOTOS
Interesting

23 Airlifted From Grounded Bulk Carrier Off Newfoundland – PHOTOS

All 23 crewmembers have been airlifted to safety from a 180-meter bulk carrier after the ship ran aground Saturday afternoon just off the southern coast of

March 15, 2014
Total Views: 79

Friday, March 14, 2014
VARD Finishes Big Week With Order for Two PSVs
News

VARD Finishes Big Week With Order for Two PSVs

Norwegian offshore shipbuilder VARD closed out a big week on Friday announcing a third contract for two platform supply vessels from Mermaid Marine

March 14, 2014
Total Views: 43

Radiation Scare at Port of Halifax
News

Radiation Scare at Port of Halifax

An emergency HAZMAT team was called to the Ceres shipping terminal at the port of Halifax Thursday night after reports of a possible radiation

March 14, 2014
Total Views: 44

Thursday, March 13, 2014
Five Interesting Facts About Maritime Losses and Casualties in 2013
Interesting

Five Interesting Facts About Maritime Losses and Casualties in 2013

Global marine insurance provider Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has released its second annual Safety and Shipping Review 2014, analyzing trends of

March 13, 2014
Total Views: 169