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, January 28, 2011
Tanker AB9 Sinks in Singapore Strait
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Tanker AB9 Sinks in Singapore Strait

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) reports that the Singapore-registered asphalt tanker, “AB9” sank at approximately 1510hrs on 27

January 28, 2011
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ABS Nautical Systems announces record growth in 2010
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ABS Nautical Systems announces record growth in 2010

Houston, Texas – ABS Nautical Systems this week announced another year of record growth in 2010, signing 83 new clients with a combined total of 1053

January 28, 2011
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Austal Launches Its Largest Catamaran
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Austal Launches Its Largest Catamaran

Placing a coin at the foot of the mast of a newly constructed ship is an ancient maritime tradition which is believed to bring good luck to the vessel

January 28, 2011
Total Views: 52

Sunday, January 23, 2011
Keppel to build two jackups for Clearwater worth US$360 million
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Keppel to build two jackups for Clearwater worth US$360 million

Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has secured new orders from Clearwater Capital Partners, LLC (Clearwater) to build a pair of premium KFELS B Class jackup

January 23, 2011
Total Views: 58

Friday, January 21, 2011
ShipServ trading volumes up 31%, web traffic up 134% in 2010
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ShipServ trading volumes up 31%, web traffic up 134% in 2010

ShipServ, the leading marine and offshore e-marketplace, has today announced record results for the year ending 31 December 2010. Trading up 31%, web traffic

January 21, 2011
Total Views: 108

Thursday, January 20, 2011
Somalia parliament rejects anti-piracy legislation
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Somalia parliament rejects anti-piracy legislation

by Daniel Makosky, Jurist.org The Somali Parliament on this week rejected legislation designed to combat piracy. The bill, introduced last week by government

January 20, 2011
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U.S. flagged ‘M/V Advantage’ evades pirates; crew unharmed
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U.S. flagged ‘M/V Advantage’ evades pirates; crew unharmed

The M/V Advantage, a U.S.-flagged ship owned and operated by Sealift LLC and manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers, evaded an attack

January 20, 2011
Total Views: 346

U.S.-Flag Laker Cargos Up 33.4 Percent in 2010
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U.S.-Flag Laker Cargos Up 33.4 Percent in 2010

CLEVELAND—U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (“lakers”) carried 88.7 million tons of dry-bulk cargo in 2010, an increase of 33.4 percent over

January 20, 2011
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DNV plans 150 year anniversary celebration with historical collaboration with NTNU
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DNV plans 150 year anniversary celebration with historical collaboration with NTNU

Oslo: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) rector Torbjørn Digernes and the CEO of DNV (Det Norske Veritas) Henrik O. Madsen met yesterday

January 20, 2011
Total Views: 62

Monday, January 17, 2011
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Two Wilhelmsen companies join forces to create Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions

Two Wilhelmsen companies have joined forces to provide a more comprehensive portfolio of solutions, equipment and services tailored to the maritime and

January 17, 2011
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Friday, January 14, 2011
Latest attack changes dynamic of Somali piracy
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Latest attack changes dynamic of Somali piracy

A recent incident could signal a worrying development in the tactics employed by Somali pirates, according to the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB). On

January 14, 2011
Total Views: 94

Mannequins fight pirates in Gulf of Aden
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Mannequins fight pirates in Gulf of Aden

BMP3 has got nothing on on

January 14, 2011
Total Views: 68

Technip awarded a major subsea contract for the Jack & St-Malo fields in the Gulf of Mexico
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Technip awarded a major subsea contract for the Jack & St-Malo fields in the Gulf of Mexico

Technip was awarded a contract by Chevron North America Exploration and Production for the development of the Jack & St-Malo fields, located in the Walker

January 14, 2011
Total Views: 137

Thursday, January 13, 2011
Tug boat saves bridge from Australia flood waters – VIDEO
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Tug boat saves bridge from Australia flood waters – VIDEO

Over the past few days a national disaster has been unfolding in eastern Australia, with flash floods effecting a vast area of Queensland.  Watch here as a

January 13, 2011
Total Views: 120

FutureShip’s hull design optimization results in significant fuel savings
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FutureShip’s hull design optimization results in significant fuel savings

12. Jan. 2011 | Hamburg – A series of 9,000 TEU container ships were significantly improved by simple hull design adjustments made by the joint venture

January 13, 2011
Total Views: 262

First certificate of compliance issued for MLC 2006 requirements
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First certificate of compliance issued for MLC 2006 requirements

Lloyd’s Register has issued the first ILO Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) certificate of compliance “pre-convention”, or ahead of entry

January 13, 2011
Total Views: 58

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Incident Photos – Amver’s final rescue of 2010
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Incident Photos – Amver’s final rescue of 2010

This weeks incident photo comes to us via Ben Strong of Amver. If not for the partnership between Pole Star and Amver the Greek ship Vanessa A would never

January 12, 2011
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
USCG exercises option to overhaul USCGC Polar Star at Todd Shipyards
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USCG exercises option to overhaul USCGC Polar Star at Todd Shipyards

SEATTLE — Todd Shipyards Corporation (NYSE:TOD) announced today that the U.S. Coast Guard has awarded to its wholly owned subsidiary, Todd Pacific

January 5, 2011
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OGX, Maersk Oil announce hydrocarbon find in Campos Basin
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OGX, Maersk Oil announce hydrocarbon find in Campos Basin

RIO DE JANEIRO–OGX Petróleo e Gás Participações S.A. (“OGX”) (Bovespa: OGXP3, OTC: OGXPY), the Brazilian oil and gas company

January 5, 2011
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Operators of Cosco Busan agree to pay local fisherman $3.6m in damages
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Operators of Cosco Busan agree to pay local fisherman $3.6m in damages

The owners and operators of the Cosco Busan, Fleet Management Ltd. and Regal Stone Ltd., have agreed to pay San Francisco’s local commercial fishermen

January 5, 2011
Total Views: 55