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, June 20, 2013
MV Asian Express – Dramatic Rescue Caught on Tape
News

MV Asian Express – Dramatic Rescue Caught on Tape

Earlier in June the Indian Coast Guard rescued 22 crew members the sinking Asian Express off the west coast of India and, as it turns out, the rescue was all

June 20, 2013
Total Views: 66

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
MARAD: U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Industry is $36 Billion Important
News

MARAD: U.S. Shipbuilding and Repair Industry is $36 Billion Important

U.S. shipyards in 2011 supported $36 billion in gross domestic product, according to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s

June 19, 2013
Total Views: 175

Horizon Lines Seeking Foreign Yard for Dual Fuel Conversions
News

Horizon Lines Seeking Foreign Yard for Dual Fuel Conversions

Horizon Lines is in the preliminary stages of converting two of its Jones Act-qualified, steam-powered containerships to the use of dual fuel... at a foreign

June 19, 2013
Total Views: 130

Monday, June 17, 2013
Investigation Continues Into Kirby Tank Barge Explosion
News

Investigation Continues Into Kirby Tank Barge Explosion

On April 24, 2013, two Kirby-owned tank barges exploded during routine cleaning operations at the Oil Recovery Company Marine Terminal in Mobile, injuring

June 17, 2013
Total Views: 236

Saturday, June 15, 2013
OSV Sinks in Gulf of Mexico After Striking Oil Platform
Uncategorized

OSV Sinks in Gulf of Mexico After Striking Oil Platform

A 112-foot supply vessel sank on Friday after striking an oil platform in the U.S. Gulf of

June 15, 2013
Total Views: 260

Monday, June 10, 2013
Crew Rescued After Maiden Voyage Engine Failure Leaves Ship Stranded Off India
Grounding Incidents

Crew Rescued After Maiden Voyage Engine Failure Leaves Ship Stranded Off India

Ten crew members were rescued from a new Indian-flagged cargo ship following a maiden voyage engine failure that left the vessel stuck off the Konkan coast in

June 10, 2013
Total Views: 59

Maersk Triple-E – MV Mærsk McKinney-Møller Sea Trials [PHOTOS]
Interesting

Maersk Triple-E – MV Mærsk McKinney-Møller Sea Trials [PHOTOS]

First photos showing the Maersk Triple-E

June 10, 2013
Total Views: 147

Thursday, June 6, 2013
Moment of Impact: Norwegian Navy’s Target Practice With Long-Range Missile [VIDEO]
Blog

Moment of Impact: Norwegian Navy’s Target Practice With Long-Range Missile [VIDEO]

Here is a video showing the explosive moment the Norwegian navy blew up one of its own ships to test out their latest long-range

June 6, 2013
Total Views: 713

Wednesday, June 5, 2013
WATCH: Bull Sharks Turn Trophy Fish to Chum
Blog

WATCH: Bull Sharks Turn Trophy Fish to Chum

Here at gCaptain we typically hold off on the recreational fishing videos for the good ones... and this happens to be one of

June 5, 2013
Total Views: 32

It’s Wednesday. I’m Sure Many of You are Feeling Like This…
Blog

It’s Wednesday. I’m Sure Many of You are Feeling Like This…

35,000 people in Oslo for Nor-Shipping right now. I'm sure many of you are feeling like

June 5, 2013
Total Views: 309

Tuesday, June 4, 2013
News

Keppel O&M to Build $800 Million Semisubmersible for Azerbaijan

Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) through its subsidiaries Caspian Rigbuilders BV (an affiliated company of Keppel FELS) and Caspian Shipyard

June 4, 2013
Total Views: 52

Mystery Ship Launch FAIL – Solved!
Interesting

Mystery Ship Launch FAIL – Solved!

Over the weekend we posted a somewhat scary video of a cameraman getting a face full of wood at a unidentified ship launch. The video quickly went viral, but

June 4, 2013
Total Views: 566

Monday, June 3, 2013
WATCH: Greek Island Ferry Flawlessly Executes Heavy Seas Med Moor (AGAIN!)
Interesting

WATCH: Greek Island Ferry Flawlessly Executes Heavy Seas Med Moor (AGAIN!)

Back in March, we posted a video showing a rather high risk ferry docking at a Greek island port in less-than-ideal conditions. Here is another video

June 3, 2013
Total Views: 369

Tanker Involved in Collision in Houston Ship Channel
Incidents

Tanker Involved in Collision in Houston Ship Channel

The U.S. Coast Guard is again investigating a collision involving a tanker in Texas that resulted in some damage, but thankfully no pollution. The USCG said

June 3, 2013
Total Views: 67

Thursday, May 30, 2013
Is This a Sonar Image of Amelia Earhart’s Plane?
Interesting

Is This a Sonar Image of Amelia Earhart’s Plane?

A grainy sonar image taken just offshore a remote south Pacific island could reveal the remains of Amelia Earhart's

May 30, 2013
Total Views: 157

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Spread (and Retreat) of Somali Piracy 2009-2013 [VISUALIZED]
Piracy

The Spread (and Retreat) of Somali Piracy 2009-2013 [VISUALIZED]

These images from EU NAVFOR do a good job of illustrating the spread of piracy from 2009 to 2011, then its retreat in 2012 and

May 22, 2013
Total Views: 78

Monday, May 20, 2013
WATCH: Costa Concordia Shipwreck Like You’ve Never Seen Before
Interesting

WATCH: Costa Concordia Shipwreck Like You’ve Never Seen Before

The Costa Concordia wreck site sets the backdrop for this amazing quadcopter promotional video just posted to

May 20, 2013
Total Views: 171

Thursday, May 16, 2013
Six Killed in Ship Fire at Port of Wakkanai, Japan
Ports

Six Killed in Ship Fire at Port of Wakkanai, Japan

Six Russian crewmembers killed in fire in port of Wakkanai in

May 16, 2013
Total Views: 80

Monday, May 13, 2013
WATCH: “Ice Tsunami” Swallows Homes in Minnesota
Blog

WATCH: “Ice Tsunami” Swallows Homes in Minnesota

Well this is

May 13, 2013
Total Views: 49

Thursday, May 9, 2013
Maersk Alabama Movie: “Captain Phillips” [OFFICIAL TRAILER]
Interesting

Maersk Alabama Movie: “Captain Phillips” [OFFICIAL TRAILER]

The official trailer for the new movie about the 2009 Maersk Alabama piracy incident, titled "Captain Phillips," has just

May 9, 2013
Total Views: 202