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 26, 2009
Coast Guard Officer Relieved In Montauk
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Coast Guard Officer Relieved In Montauk

Newsday.com has the story on why this photograph is making headlines. The Montauk docks were abuzz with disbelief and disappointment Saturday over the removal

October 26, 2009
Total Views: 411

Friday, October 23, 2009

Oasis of the Seas on Simulator Training

Hot on the heals of the last video, Revolutionizing Life Boat Design, Royal Carribean and Oasis of the Seas release this latest installment title Simulator

October 23, 2009
Total Views: 68

Ship Fires

Massive Explosions in Puerto Rico Refinery – Video

CNN has the story: Officials say it could take a week to extinguish a massive fire that burned Friday afternoon at a fuel storage complex in Puerto Rico,

October 23, 2009
Total Views: 193

Thursday, October 22, 2009
US Navy test article from Cargotec demonstrates vehicle transfer at sea
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US Navy test article from Cargotec demonstrates vehicle transfer at sea

A test article ship-to-ship vehicle transfer system from Cargotec is on its way to the US Navy; the test article uses MacGregor-based technology and can

October 22, 2009
Total Views: 171

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Navy

Video – Coast Guard Medevac off U.S. Navy submarine

ASTORIA, Ore. The Coast Guard medically evacuated a crewmember from a U.S. Navy submarine off the coast of Wash., Tuesday. The Navy contacted the Coast Guard

October 21, 2009
Total Views: 45

Sea Shepherd Unveils New Weapon to Fight Whale Hunters
Interesting

Sea Shepherd Unveils New Weapon to Fight Whale Hunters

WOW, this should be interesting… According to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society website, the Japanese whale hunters hunters have acquired the

October 21, 2009
Total Views: 81

Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Uncategorized

The Pilotage Paradigm

The following has been submitted by Paul Drouin of Safeship.ca and is a shortened version of the article that was published in the October 2009 edition of

October 20, 2009
Total Views: 126

Monday, October 19, 2009
Maritime Monday 184
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Maritime Monday 184

Unfortnately, Fred Frey contacted us earlier this week saying he would not be able to put together this weeks edition of Maritime Monday due to his trip to

October 19, 2009
Total Views: 90

Friday, October 16, 2009
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World Maritime Day Parallel Event

This video comes via Ben Strong of Amver live from the World Maritime Day Parelle Event which the USCG is currently hosting in the great city of New York. 

October 16, 2009
Total Views: 35

Interesting Ship – USS New York
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Interesting Ship – USS New York

Earlier this week the USS New York, the the fifth ship in the LPD 17 San Antonio class of amphibious transport dock ships, took off on it’s maiden voyage

October 16, 2009
Total Views: 68

Ship Photo of The Week – New LNG Tankers
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Ship Photo of The Week – New LNG Tankers

This weeks Ship Photo is part of gCaptain’s own collection shown on Flickr. The photo shows two new LNG tankers near Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in

October 16, 2009
Total Views: 15

Thursday, October 15, 2009
Blog Action Day – Maritime Shipping and Climate Change
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Blog Action Day – Maritime Shipping and Climate Change

For those of you that try to keep up with events in the blogosphere, you may know that today is Blog Action Day 2009.  For those of you that

October 15, 2009
Total Views: 80

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
USCG

USCG to host IMO’s World Maritime Day parallel event

The U.S. Coast Guard  is scheduled to host the 2009 International Maritime Organization World Maritime Day parallel event, Friday (October 16) at 62 Chelsea

October 14, 2009
Total Views: 25

Uncategorized

Poll – Most Promising SAR or Navigation Technology

[polldaddy poll=”885014″] Leave your opinions in the comment section

October 14, 2009
Total Views: 20

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Incident Photo of the Week – Man Overboard?
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Incident Photo of the Week – Man Overboard?

This weeks incident photo comes to us via cargolaw.com’s Photo Gallery of Cargo Loss.  The photos above taken at The Port of Auckland show that the

October 7, 2009
Total Views: 81

Royal Caribbean on Revolutionizing Life Boat Design

While the cruise ship industry is really not our niche here on gCaptain, we can’t help but enjoy the videos that Royal Carribean is regularly producing

October 7, 2009
Total Views: 64

Friday, October 2, 2009
First Ship with High Temperature Fuel Cell for Greener Power Supply
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First Ship with High Temperature Fuel Cell for Greener Power Supply

September 2009 saw the initial operation of the first high temperature fuel cell to be run on board of a ship.  The operation was launched as part of the

October 2, 2009
Total Views: 87

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Incident Photo – M/V Eagle Tuscon Grounding
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Incident Photo – M/V Eagle Tuscon Grounding

This incident photo released by the U.S.C.G. shows the M/V Eagle Tuscon grounded near Pilottown, La., at the mouth of the Mississippi.  The Eagle Tuscon

September 29, 2009
Total Views: 29

Friday, September 18, 2009
Offbeat

Millionaire Held “Hostage” Aboard Yacht

Embedded video from <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/video” mce_href=”http://www.cnn.com/video”>CNN Video</a>

September 18, 2009
Total Views: 27

USCG

Final Rule Published for Large Passenger Vessel Crew Requirements

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard’s Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship Directorate announced Thursday publication of a final rule in the

September 18, 2009
Total Views: 32