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.


Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Norwegian Breakaway Christened In NYC
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Norwegian Breakaway Christened In NYC

Norwegian Cruise Lines has christened it's new Norwegian Breakaway, the first of two Breakaway-class ships ordered from Meyer

May 8, 2013
Total Views: 128

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Ship Photos of The Day: Giant Rubber Duck Arrives in Hong Kong [UPDATE!]
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Ship Photos of The Day: Giant Rubber Duck Arrives in Hong Kong [UPDATE!]

These photos are

May 7, 2013
Total Views: 186

WATCH: Two Months of Antarctic Icebreaking in Five Minutes
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WATCH: Two Months of Antarctic Icebreaking in Five Minutes

Two month time-lapse (and science lesson) of icebreaking aboard the R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer in the Ross Sea,

May 7, 2013
Total Views: 94

Sunday, May 5, 2013
McAllister Tug Sinks in Baltimore
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McAllister Tug Sinks in Baltimore

A tugboat owned by McAllister Towing sank Saturday night at a pier in Locust Point in Baltimore, Maryland.

May 5, 2013
Total Views: 251

Wednesday, May 1, 2013
WATCH: Killer Whales Play in Wake
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WATCH: Killer Whales Play in Wake

Dolphins are one thing, but have you ever had a pod of Orcas play in your

May 1, 2013
Total Views: 199

Monday, April 29, 2013
Pirate Ship for Sale [UPDATE]
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Pirate Ship for Sale [UPDATE]

This pirate ship could be yours for just

April 29, 2013
Total Views: 2600

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
WATCH: Fishing Trawler Rams Docked Canadian Warship
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WATCH: Fishing Trawler Rams Docked Canadian Warship

How does this even

April 24, 2013
Total Views: 149

Thursday, April 18, 2013
Port of Tampa Cruise Terminal Evacuated Due to Suspicious Package

Port of Tampa Cruise Terminal Evacuated Due to Suspicious Package

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious package found near a Royal Caribbean cruise ship at the Port of

April 18, 2013
Total Views: 105

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
EU NAVFOR to Suspected Pirates: We’re Watching You
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EU NAVFOR to Suspected Pirates: We’re Watching You

The crew from Swedish Ocean Patrol Vessel HSwMS Carlskrona has been busy conducting counter piracy patrols along the coast of

April 16, 2013
Total Views: 23

Royal Caribbean Unveils New Quantum-Class
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Royal Caribbean Unveils New Quantum-Class

Royal Caribbean International on Tuesday unveiled the long awaited details of the company's new generation Quantum-class

April 16, 2013
Total Views: 179

Monday, April 15, 2013
Ship Photo of The Day – Upper Bow Section Placed on Gerald R. Ford Carrier
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Ship Photo of The Day – Upper Bow Section Placed on Gerald R. Ford Carrier

Huntington Ingalls Industries announced Monday a milestone in the construction of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) with the

April 15, 2013
Total Views: 150

Friday, April 12, 2013
WATCH: Kayak Fisherman Gets Surprise of His Life
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WATCH: Kayak Fisherman Gets Surprise of His Life

Since you guys liked the last shark video so much (and hey, it’s Friday), we thought we would post this video that has been making the rounds on the

April 12, 2013
Total Views: 47

Thursday, April 11, 2013
Carnival Fascination Fails CDC Health Inspection

Carnival Fascination Fails CDC Health Inspection

The PR nightmare for Carnival Cruise Lines continued Thursday when a report published by the cruise ship news website, CruiseCritic.com, said the Carnival

April 11, 2013
Total Views: 70

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Woman Busted While Trying to Steal Scripps Research Ship
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Woman Busted While Trying to Steal Scripps Research Ship

A woman was taken into custody by the San Diego Police Dept. Tuesday after trying to steal a research ship belonging to the Scripps Institution of

April 10, 2013
Total Views: 106

WATCH: Suez Canal in 60 Seconds
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WATCH: Suez Canal in 60 Seconds

The USS Kearsarge transits the Suez Canal in this new timelapse from the U.S. Navy. Like this? Check out our collection of other great timelapse photography

April 10, 2013
Total Views: 113

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
tubbataha reef aground fishing vessel
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Déjà Vu: Chinese Fishing Vessel Runs Aground on Tubbataha Reef in Philippines

The Philippine Coast Guard said Tuesday that a Chinese fishing vessel has run aground on the Tubbataha Reef, just ten days after the final section of the

April 9, 2013
Total Views: 243

Friday, April 5, 2013
Move Over Eclipse, There’s A New World’s Largest Superyacht in Town
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Move Over Eclipse, There’s A New World’s Largest Superyacht in Town

Germany’s Lürssen Yachts on Friday launched what is now the largest superyacht in the the world. Named Azzam, the superyacht measures an astonishing

April 5, 2013
Total Views: 302

Thursday, April 4, 2013
Costa Concordia Salvage Update: Crews Install Largest of Five Subsea Support Platforms [PHOTOS]
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Costa Concordia Salvage Update: Crews Install Largest of Five Subsea Support Platforms [PHOTOS]

The salvage operation to remove the Costa Concordia cruise ship from the shores of Giglio hit a milestone today when crews positioned the largest of five

April 4, 2013
Total Views: 213

Saturday, March 30, 2013
High-Risk Ferry Docking in Greece [VIDEO]
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High-Risk Ferry Docking in Greece [VIDEO]

Check out this footage of a ro/ro passenger ferry Mediterranean mooring to a dock in heavy seas at the Greek island of Kimolos on March 25, 2013. Long video

March 30, 2013
Total Views: 2427

Thursday, March 28, 2013
Can The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Clean Itself?
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Can The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Clean Itself?

We’ve heard it before; the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a problem for which there is no solution. It affects the food chain, it fouls beaches,

March 28, 2013
Total Views: 238