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, February 10, 2012
Fighting Piracy with Education: University of Greenwich Offer World’s First Masters Degree in Maritime Security
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Fighting Piracy with Education: University of Greenwich Offer World’s First Masters Degree in Maritime Security

The University of Greenwich says it will soon be offering the world’s first Masters degree in Maritime Security that is designed to help the

February 10, 2012
Total Views: 141

Monday, February 6, 2012
Ship Video of The Week: Dual Drydocking of U.S. Navy Destroyers
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Ship Video of The Week: Dual Drydocking of U.S. Navy Destroyers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWIF97car1o In this video, BAE Systems Ship Repair located Norfolk, Virginia performs the first ever tandem drydocking of two

February 6, 2012
Total Views: 57

Thursday, February 2, 2012
Antarctica About to Calve Massive Iceberg – Photos and Video
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Antarctica About to Calve Massive Iceberg – Photos and Video

In recognition of the start of the 2012 Ice Season, which typically runs from February through July, we bring you this photo showing a massive crack across the

February 2, 2012
Total Views: 55

Friday, January 27, 2012
Cargo Ship Strikes Kentucky Bridge, Bridge Collapses
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Cargo Ship Strikes Kentucky Bridge, Bridge Collapses

A bridge in western Kentucky has partially collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship Thursday night.  According to officials, two spans of the U.S. 68/KY

January 27, 2012
Total Views: 253

Thursday, January 26, 2012
transocean drillship
Offshore

Another Top Level Executive at Transocean Resigns

Transocean, the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor, has announced yet another senior-level executive has resigned.  Transocean made the

January 26, 2012
Total Views: 56

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Ship Photos of The Week: Recovering Spilled Oil from Icy Waters
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Ship Photos of The Week: Recovering Spilled Oil from Icy Waters

This weeks ship photos are from a joint exercise currently being conducted by the USCG and other environmental response agencies that is aimed at testing new

January 25, 2012
Total Views: 29

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
First Renewable Tidal Power Project in U.S. Coming to NYC
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First Renewable Tidal Power Project in U.S. Coming to NYC

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today issued the United State’s first-ever pilot project license for a renewable tidal energy

January 24, 2012
Total Views: 67

Thursday, January 19, 2012
RINA President Resigns Amid Controversy Over Costa Concordia Comments
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RINA President Resigns Amid Controversy Over Costa Concordia Comments

President of RINA, the Italian classification society that certified the Costa Concordia for seaworthiness and safety, Gianni Scerni resigned Tuesday amid

January 19, 2012
Total Views: 69

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Royal Navy Stops Somali Pirates in their Tracks [VIDEO]
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Royal Navy Stops Somali Pirates in their Tracks [VIDEO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXKPiKQHTqY This dramatic video shows UK forces stopping a group of Somali pirates that were trolling for ships in the Indian

January 18, 2012
Total Views: 416

Not The First Time?: Infographic Shows Costa Concordia Made a Previous Pass Even Closer
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Not The First Time?: Infographic Shows Costa Concordia Made a Previous Pass Even Closer

We’ve already seen video of the Costa Concordia showing off near Giglio, now Lloyd’s List has put together this infographic showing a

January 18, 2012
Total Views: 196

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Costa Concordia Captain to Coast Guard: “Do you realize it’s dark and we can’t see anything?” [AUDIO RECORDING]
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Costa Concordia Captain to Coast Guard: “Do you realize it’s dark and we can’t see anything?” [AUDIO RECORDING]

A shocking audio recording has emerged today of a conversation between Costa Concordia’s captain, Francesco Schettino, and a Coast Guard official,

January 17, 2012
Total Views: 239

Nigeria Jack-Up Fire Update: Hercules Liftboat Caught in Fire, Two Still Missing from Chevron Rig
Offshore

Nigeria Jack-Up Fire Update: Hercules Liftboat Caught in Fire, Two Still Missing from Chevron Rig

Hercules Offshore has just reported that one of their liftboats was caught in the fire that originated from Chevron’s KS Endeavor jack-up yesterday

January 17, 2012
Total Views: 144

Costa Concordia “Showing Off” [VIDEO]
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Costa Concordia “Showing Off” [VIDEO]

The following is video shot in August 2011 showing the Costa Concordia “showing off” close to shore near the Port of Giglio.  The sometimes risky

January 17, 2012
Total Views: 184

Monday, January 16, 2012
DNV: Vale Beijing Incident NOT Related to Global Strength Issues or Single Pass Loading
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DNV: Vale Beijing Incident NOT Related to Global Strength Issues or Single Pass Loading

Class society DNV said today that the damage to the VLOC Vale Beijing was not caused by any global strength issue or by the effect of single pass loading. 

January 16, 2012
Total Views: 252

Jack-up Drilling Rig Catches Fire in Nigeria, UPDATE: Chevron Issues Statement
Offshore

Jack-up Drilling Rig Catches Fire in Nigeria, UPDATE: Chevron Issues Statement

A fire has broke out on a Chevron-owned jack-up rig operating offshore Nigeria.  The fire was reported on the K.S. Endeavor in the Nigeria Delta region on

January 16, 2012
Total Views: 191

Friday, January 13, 2012
Iranian Speed Boats “Harass” USS New Orleans [VIDEO]
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Iranian Speed Boats “Harass” USS New Orleans [VIDEO]

This video released today by the Pentagon shows Iranian naval patrol vessels “harassing” the USS New Orleans while sailing in the Strait of Hormuz

January 13, 2012
Total Views: 102

Somali Pirates Release Chemical Tanker MT FAIRCHEM BOGEY [REPORT]
Piracy

Somali Pirates Release Chemical Tanker MT FAIRCHEM BOGEY [REPORT]

The chemical tanker MT FAIRCHEM BOGEY has been released by Somali pirates just five months after it was hijacked, according to a report by the Somalia Report.

January 13, 2012
Total Views: 315

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
GHOST – Small Craft “Could Help Keep Hormuz Open”
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GHOST – Small Craft “Could Help Keep Hormuz Open”

The number of threats posing significant risks to maritime security these days seems to be never ending, always changing, and rapidly growing.  Pirates, rogue

January 11, 2012
Total Views: 135

Pirates Hijack Iranian Chemical Tanker in Gulf of Aden [REPORT]
Piracy

Pirates Hijack Iranian Chemical Tanker in Gulf of Aden [REPORT]

For the first time in 2012 (unless you count this), Somali pirates have successfully hijacked a ship sailing in the Gulf of Aden. Few details are known however

January 11, 2012
Total Views: 48

Tuesday, January 10, 2012
U.S. Forces Rescue Iranian Mariners in Distress… Again

U.S. Forces Rescue Iranian Mariners in Distress… Again

For the second time in less than a week, a U.S. vessel has rescued distressed Iranian mariners while in regional waters, according to the U.S. Department of

January 10, 2012
Total Views: 44