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, October 1, 2012
Dozens Killed in Ferry Collision Near Hong Kong – Update
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Dozens Killed in Ferry Collision Near Hong Kong – Update

The number of fatalities has risen to 38, approximately 100 injured Update 3: Hong Kong authorities have arrested 7 people, including both Captains. Death toll

October 1, 2012
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Incident Photo of The Day – Double Grounding!
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Incident Photo of The Day – Double Grounding!

A violent storm ripped through Spain over the weekend bringing with it flash floods, high winds, tornadoes, and two side-by-side ship groundings along the

October 1, 2012
Total Views: 64

Friday, September 28, 2012
Last But Not Least, Korean Register of Shipping Pulls The Plug On Iran
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Last But Not Least, Korean Register of Shipping Pulls The Plug On Iran

The Korean Register of Shipping has become the latest and last remaining major classification society that has promised to stop certifying Iranian ships,

September 28, 2012
Total Views: 37

Thursday, September 27, 2012
Brown Water Shipping On Mars?
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Brown Water Shipping On Mars?

Is this photo proof that Mars once had an intertwined inland waterway system? NASA scientists say that photos taken recently by the Curiosity Rover reveal

September 27, 2012
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MV Rena Wreckage – On Deck With The Resolve Salvage Team [Photos and Video]
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MV Rena Wreckage – On Deck With The Resolve Salvage Team [Photos and Video]

Following six weeks of intensive operations in often challenging sea conditions, Resolve Salvage & Fire this week announced the removal of the first 600

September 27, 2012
Total Views: 244

Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Pier Collapses at Great Lakes Steel Mill
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Pier Collapses at Great Lakes Steel Mill

A pier in Burns Harbor, Indiana collapsed on Tuesday during the offloading of bulk carrier, the USCG reports. The USCG says that they received a report at

September 26, 2012
Total Views: 142

Friday, September 21, 2012
America’s First Ocean Energy Project Now Online
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America’s First Ocean Energy Project Now Online

The United States’ first grid-connected tidal power project is now online and delivering electricity to the grid from an underwater power system in

September 21, 2012
Total Views: 87

Thursday, September 20, 2012
Drunk and Hallucinating Woman Jailed for Stealing Ferry While Yelling “I’m Jack Sparrow”
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Drunk and Hallucinating Woman Jailed for Stealing Ferry While Yelling “I’m Jack Sparrow”

Now there is talking like a pirate, and then there is ACTING like a pirate. This woman chose the latter. According to media reports a UK woman, arrested for

September 20, 2012
Total Views: 502

Wednesday, September 19, 2012
piracy pirate skull and daggers
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Arrr! Today be International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Piracy is no laughing matter, especially these days, but let’s face it, talking like a pirate is. That’s why every year September 19 is

September 19, 2012
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Watch: Bulk Carrier Destroys Moored Fishing Boat
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Watch: Bulk Carrier Destroys Moored Fishing Boat

In the video below, the 68,789 dwt bulk carrier Grand Rodosi is seen absolutely destroying a much smaller tuna boat, the Apollo S, while moored at the wharf

September 17, 2012
Total Views: 1687

General Dynamics to Plan Restoration of USS Miami’s Burnt Remains
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General Dynamics to Plan Restoration of USS Miami’s Burnt Remains

The U.S. Navy said Monday that it has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $94 million contract to begin planning the restoration of the nuclear attack

September 17, 2012
Total Views: 199

Thursday, September 13, 2012
P+S Werften Loses DFDS Newbuild Pair
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P+S Werften Loses DFDS Newbuild Pair

DFDS (DFDS.KO), the Danish shipping and logistics company, said Thursday it has cancelled contracts with German shipyard P+S Werften GmbH for a pair of new

September 13, 2012
Total Views: 42

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Nuclear Tsunami Video | First Hand Account
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Nuclear Tsunami Video | First Hand Account

Let me just say that Pat Bradley is lucky to be able to recount anything these days. That’s because in the 1950’s he was a cameraman in charge of

September 11, 2012
Total Views: 693

MARAD Scraps Double Hull Tanker Study

MARAD Scraps Double Hull Tanker Study

The United States’ Maritime Administration has officially cancelled a widely opposed study that sought to revisit the use of double hulled tankers more

September 11, 2012
Total Views: 74

Monday, September 10, 2012
MSC Flaminia Reaches German Port

MSC Flaminia Reaches German Port

The MSC Flaminia and accompanying vessels arrived safely at a port in Wilhelmshaven, Germany where it will finally undergo salvage operations nearly two months

September 10, 2012
Total Views: 121

Friday, September 7, 2012
China Coast Guard
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Ship Photo of The Day – Despite What You May Be Told, Sometimes Size DOES Matter

I’ve honestly never been known to have an inferiority complex, but I’m feeling REALLY inferior right about now. The photo was taken during two days

September 7, 2012
Total Views: 59

Rena’s Front Fell Off… Literally
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Rena’s Front Fell Off… Literally

Nearly a year after the MV Rena ran aground on Astrolabe Reef off New Zealand, the vessel is still not done breaking up. Maritime New Zealand says that high

September 7, 2012
Total Views: 78

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Jailed Rena Officers See Early Release
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Jailed Rena Officers See Early Release

The Master and Second Officer of the stricken M/V Rena have been released from prison after serving only half of their seven-month sentence. A Department of

September 5, 2012
Total Views: 105

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Russell Crowe Rescued By USCG in Kayaking Mishap
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Russell Crowe Rescued By USCG in Kayaking Mishap

Actor Russell Crowe was forced to hail down the U.S. Coast Guard Saturday night after nearly drifting out to sea while kayaking off the coast of Long Island.

September 4, 2012
Total Views: 34

Clinton Presses Chinese Officials on Maritime Dispute Diplomacy
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Clinton Presses Chinese Officials on Maritime Dispute Diplomacy

(Bloomberg) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Beijing on a mission aimed partly at prevailing on China and Southeast Asian nations to

September 4, 2012
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