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, January 3, 2014
Gulf of Guinea Sees 2014’s First Piracy Act

Gulf of Guinea Sees 2014’s First Piracy Act

Pirates in the Gulf of Guinea on Thursday unsuccessfully boarded an LPG tanker off Gabon marking the first piracy-related incident of 2014

January 3, 2014
Total Views: 47

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Fix ID’d for Cracked MSC Monterey in Newfoundland

An inspection of a 1.5 meter crack discovered in the main deck and outer hull of the MSC Monterey has shed light (and good news) on just what went wrong and

January 3, 2014
Total Views: 59

Australian Icebreaker Bids Farewell to Chinese and Russian Ships Beset in Ice

Australian Icebreaker Bids Farewell to Chinese and Russian Ships Beset in Ice

A Chinese icebreaker which has spent the last 10 days assisting a Russian expedition ship stuck in ice off Antarctica is now itself stuck in the ice,

January 3, 2014
Total Views: 72

Thursday, January 2, 2014
Passengers Rescued from Russian Expedition Vessel Off Antarctica

Passengers Rescued from Russian Expedition Vessel Off Antarctica

A helicopter from a nearby Chinese icebreaker has successfully rescued all 52 passengers from a Russian expedition vessel beset by ice since Christmas Eve. The

January 2, 2014
Total Views: 49

Tuesday, December 31, 2013
USCG’s Top Ten Videos of 2013 – WATCH
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USCG’s Top Ten Videos of 2013 – WATCH

The United States Coast Guard wants your help picking the best video from

December 31, 2013
Total Views: 77

Year in Maritime Photos – 2013
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Year in Maritime Photos – 2013

A look at 2013 in pictures.

December 31, 2013
Total Views: 1695

Monday, December 30, 2013
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Thick Ice Forces Helicopter Rescue for Passengers of Ship Stuck Off Antarctica

Thick ice and weather will prevent icebreakers from reaching the stricken MV Akademik Shokalskiy expedition ship stuck in ice off Antarctica, forcing a

December 30, 2013
Total Views: 65

Overseas Reymar
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Pilot’s Last Minute Decision Caused Overseas Reymar Allision with Bay Bridge – NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a Marine Accident Report on its investigation into the January 2013 allision between the Overseas Reymar

December 30, 2013
Total Views: 239

Rescue Underway for Stricken Bulk Carrier Off Cork, Ireland

Rescue Underway for Stricken Bulk Carrier Off Cork, Ireland

Efforts are underway to retrieve a stricken bulk carrier off the coast of Cork, Ireland that went adrift Sunday after losing

December 30, 2013
Total Views: 80

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Owner: 1.5 Meter Crack Discovered in Hull of MSC Monterey Containership

Some new details have emerged today about the condition of the MSC Monterey containership which suffered a crack in its hull while underway in adverse

December 30, 2013
Total Views: 146

Friday, December 20, 2013
Ship Photos of The Day – Heavy Surf Sea Trials, Part 2
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Ship Photos of The Day – Heavy Surf Sea Trials, Part 2

Safehaven Marine is taking perfect advantage of recent heavy weather and surf off the coast of Cork, Ireland. Last week they we saw the heavy surf sea trials

December 20, 2013
Total Views: 224

Thursday, December 19, 2013
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Bail Denied for Detained Advanfort Crew in India

India’s High Court has refused bail for the 35 crewmembers of a U.S. owned private security vessel that India says was carrying undocumented weapons and

December 19, 2013
Total Views: 31

Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Happy Ending For Disabled Passenger Ferry In Philippines
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Happy Ending For Disabled Passenger Ferry In Philippines

The Philippines Coast Guard on Monday successfully rescued a disabled ferry carrying 677 passengers that was left adrift for more than 12 hours in the Bohol

December 18, 2013
Total Views: 170

Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Thirteen Injured After Passenger Ferry Runs Aground in North Carolina
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Thirteen Injured After Passenger Ferry Runs Aground in North Carolina

The U.S. Coast Guard along with partner agencies responded Tuesday morning to a report of multiple injuries after the Bald Head Island Ferry Adventure ran

December 17, 2013
Total Views: 67

Top 20 Most Viewed Maritime Stories of 2013 [LIST]
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Top 20 Most Viewed Maritime Stories of 2013 [LIST]

2013 was a wild year, with a lot of anticipated highs and some unexpected lows in the maritime world. Here is a look back at the top 20 stories that got you

December 17, 2013
Total Views: 98

Monday, December 16, 2013
Costa Concordia Salvage Update: Winter Prep Wraps Up But Removal Fate Still Unclear
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Costa Concordia Salvage Update: Winter Prep Wraps Up But Removal Fate Still Unclear

The Costa Concordia shipwreck remains upright and stable on underwater platforms as crews wrap up winter preparations, according to an update from the

December 16, 2013
Total Views: 85

Thursday, December 12, 2013
Ship Photos of The Day – Icy Buoy-Retrieval in Straits of Mackinac
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Ship Photos of The Day – Icy Buoy-Retrieval in Straits of Mackinac

An early start to the ice season means the crew of the USCGC Mackinaw has to race to complete Operation Fall Retrieve, now at 85% completion, before the ice

December 12, 2013
Total Views: 106

“Sideways” Icebreaker Launched at Arctech Helsinki Shipyard
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“Sideways” Icebreaker Launched at Arctech Helsinki Shipyard

An innovative and somewhat strange new icebreaking multipurpose emergency and rescue vessel has been launched at Arctech Helsinki

December 12, 2013
Total Views: 131

Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Canada’s BC Ferries Shortlists Five Shipyards to Build LNG-Powered Ferries
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Canada’s BC Ferries Shortlists Five Shipyards to Build LNG-Powered Ferries

Canada's BC Ferries is moving forward with plans to build three car and passenger ferries to run on LNG fuel as the company looks to decrease fuel costs and

December 10, 2013
Total Views: 60

Ship Photos of The Day – Storm Xaver As Seen from North Sea
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Ship Photos of The Day – Storm Xaver As Seen from North Sea

Last week's storm Xaver as seen from the ERRV Vos Dee in the North Sea. Winds at 185-190 km/h, swell averaging 12-14 meters, max

December 10, 2013
Total Views: 140