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, 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
Incidents

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: 80

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

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: 106

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
Total Views: 25

Friday, August 31, 2012
A New Twist to The Star Princess ALLEGED Failed Rescue
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A New Twist to The Star Princess ALLEGED Failed Rescue

Editor’s Note: Princess Cruises’ today released some new evidence that they say is proof that the small boat, picture right, that was spotted by a

August 31, 2012
Total Views: 222

Thursday, August 30, 2012
Port Fourchon: A Critical Piece of Isaac No One Is Talking About
Ports

Port Fourchon: A Critical Piece of Isaac No One Is Talking About

Editor’s Note: While Hurricane Isaac mostly spared Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production, concerns are mounting over the condition of Port Fourchon, LA

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 175

Pirates Release Energy Centurion As Expected
Interesting

Pirates Release Energy Centurion As Expected

Pirates in west Arfica have released the Energy Centurion tanker hijacked earlier this week. Sources say that the pirates released the vessel and it’s 24

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 80

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Foss to Build First-In-Class Arctic Tugs
Offshore

Foss to Build First-In-Class Arctic Tugs

Foss Maritime on Tuesday announced plans to build the first three vessels of its new Arctic Class of tugs as the company responds to growing demand and new

August 28, 2012
Total Views: 144

Monday, August 27, 2012
Interesting Ship – The Damen “Do-It-All” Offshore Carrier 7500
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Interesting Ship – The Damen “Do-It-All” Offshore Carrier 7500

Damen Shipyards on Monday released information about an innovative new concept vessel designed as a smaller heavy transport, offshore installation and ro-ro

August 27, 2012
Total Views: 500

Monday, August 20, 2012
WATCH: Five Simultaneous Waterspouts Caught on Camera
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WATCH: Five Simultaneous Waterspouts Caught on Camera

This incredible video comes to us via Lake Michigan where an outbreak of waterspouts touched down over the weekend. The video was captured by Captain Eric

August 20, 2012
Total Views: 54

Friday, August 17, 2012
Press Releases

Appeals Court Defines Course and Scope of Jones Act Employment

Jones Act Employers Will Not Be Held Responsible for Acts of Its Employees Which Are Not in Furtherance of the Employer’s Business Interests An important

August 17, 2012
Total Views: 67

Thursday, August 16, 2012
Abracadabra! Italian Shipowner, Chief Engineer Pull Jail Time and Fine From “Magic Pipe”
Interesting

Abracadabra! Italian Shipowner, Chief Engineer Pull Jail Time and Fine From “Magic Pipe”

A federal court in Mobile, AL on Wednesday handed down a stiff fine and jail time to an Italian-based shipping company and one of it’s Chief Engineers

August 16, 2012
Total Views: 60

Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Congratulations! Your Ship Has Been Hijacked by “Jamal’s PAG”
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Congratulations! Your Ship Has Been Hijacked by “Jamal’s PAG”

I started to see this “letter” supposedly written by the leader of a Somali Pirate Action Group (PAG) pop up on a few of my regular slapstick humor

August 14, 2012
Total Views: 101

Friday, August 10, 2012
It’s Friday Afternoon… Stop Thinking and Watch This Heavy Lift Video
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It’s Friday Afternoon… Stop Thinking and Watch This Heavy Lift Video

Queue the cheesy music, we have 26 tugboats loaded on one ship… …And that ship is the 24,500 DWT heavy lift semi-submersible, M/V Fjord. The Fjord

August 10, 2012
Total Views: 284

Thursday, August 9, 2012
Inside Look at USS Iowa’s Final Tow [VIDEO]
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Inside Look at USS Iowa’s Final Tow [VIDEO]

Now I don’t know why this video took so long to pop up on the internet, but it offers a good insiders perspective on the USS Iowa’s final tow

August 9, 2012
Total Views: 169

Wednesday, August 8, 2012
MARAD Revisits The Use of Double Hull Tankers?
Interesting

MARAD Revisits The Use of Double Hull Tankers?

In a surprising listing on the U.S. Federal Business Opportunities website, the United States Maritime Administration has indicated that it is commissioning a

August 8, 2012
Total Views: 43

Friday, August 3, 2012
Ship Photo of The Day – Aiviq Waiting Anxiously in Dutch Harbor
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Ship Photo of The Day – Aiviq Waiting Anxiously in Dutch Harbor

Today’s ship photo is of Shell’s $200 million AHTS, Aiviq, sitting in Dutch Harbor just waiting to go ‘do-what-it-do’ in the Chukchi

August 3, 2012
Total Views: 65

Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Offshore

Transocean Swings to 2Q Loss on Charges, Revenue Up

Transocean Ltd. (RIG, RIGN.VX) swung to a second-quarter loss as contingencies for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico weighed on the

August 1, 2012
Total Views: 29