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.


Thursday, June 25, 2009
Best Captain’s Quotes – A List By Professional Mariners
gCaptain

Best Captain’s Quotes – A List By Professional Mariners

Every so often a discussion is started on the forum that can truly stand the test of time.  This one in particular has lasted nearly as long as gCaptain

June 25, 2009
Total Views: 454

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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Jones Act Case Study: Perry Rose v Miss Pacific LLC, et al.

Case Name: Perry Rose v Miss Pacific LLC, et al. Date of Judgment: 15th June 2009 Court: U.S.D.C. – D. Oregon Judge: District Judge King Citation: 2009

June 24, 2009
Total Views: 29

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Interesting Ship of The Week – Golden State (PC-1 Class Product Tanker)

This weeks interesting ship was recently christened in the first part of January 2009.  The ship, named the Golden State, was built by General Dynamics

June 24, 2009
Total Views: 405

Friday, June 19, 2009
gCaptain Announcement – Maritime Job Section Launched!
Jobs

gCaptain Announcement – Maritime Job Section Launched!

Today, we are excited to announce the launch of the all new Maritime Jobs Section on gCaptain.com!  This decision finally comes after numerous requests and a

June 19, 2009
Total Views: 34

Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Offbeat

World’s Largest Yacht Launched in Germany – Time Lapse Video

Costing over $100 million more than a Swedish Gotland SSK submarine, nearly as much as an Indian Vikrant class Aircraft carrier  and just a touch more than

June 17, 2009
Total Views: 59

Monday, June 15, 2009
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Jones Act Case Study: Michael Bell v Fishing Company of Alaska

Case Name: Michael Bell v Fishing Company of Alaska Date: 15th June 2009 Court: U.S.D.C. – W.D. Washington – Seattle Judge: District Judge Martinez

June 15, 2009
Total Views: 39

Sunday, June 14, 2009
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Jones Act Case Study: Herbert B. Pretus v. Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.; et al.

Case Name: Herbert B. Pretus v. Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.; et al. Date Decided: June 12, 2009 Court: United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Judge:

June 14, 2009
Total Views: 60

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Interesting Ship of The Week – The Far Samson: Rolls Royces’ UT 761 CD design
Ship Design

Interesting Ship of The Week – The Far Samson: Rolls Royces’ UT 761 CD design

This weeks interesting ship of the week was just more appropriately name ‘Ship of the Year’ at Nor-Shipping 2009 in Oslo Norway.  It is the Far

June 11, 2009
Total Views: 5847

Nor-Shipping 2009
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Nor-Shipping 2009

Being held this week in Oslo, Norway is one of the biggest and most anticipated conferences of the year for the maritime industry, Nor-Shipping.  This year

June 11, 2009
Total Views: 26

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Ship Photo of The Week – Plug In Power
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Ship Photo of The Week – Plug In Power

This weeks Ship Photo of The Week is of the Alaskan Navigator docked at BP Terminal Pier T at The Port of Long Beach. What’s exciting about this is

June 10, 2009
Total Views: 70

Wednesday, June 3, 2009
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Jones Act Case Study: Andrew Cunningham v Interlake Steamship Co.

Case Name: Andrew Cunningham v Interlake Steamship Co. Date of Judgment: 2nd June 2009 Court: 6th Circuit – U.S. Court of Appeals Judge: Circuit Judges

June 3, 2009
Total Views: 55

Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Failed Trans-Atlantic Rowing Attempt Costs U.S. Tax Payers
Lifesaving Incidents

Failed Trans-Atlantic Rowing Attempt Costs U.S. Tax Payers

From The Boston Globe: French oarsman Charlie Girard failed for a third time yesterday in his quixotic quest to row to France from Cape Cod. And US taxpayers

June 2, 2009
Total Views: 102

Saturday, May 30, 2009
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Jones Act Case Study: Thomas Murray v City of New York, et al.

Case Name: Thomas Murray v City of New York, et al. Date of Judgment: 29th May 2009 Court: 2nd Circuit – U.S. Court of Appeals Judge: Circuit Judges

May 30, 2009
Total Views: 43

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Jones Act Case Study: Mark Eldridge v Star Line

Case Name: Mark Eldridge v Star Line Date of Judgment: 29th May 2009 Court: U.S.D.C. – E.D. Michigan – Northern Division Judge: District Judge

May 30, 2009
Total Views: 41

Thursday, May 28, 2009
USCG Launches The Coast Guard Compass
USCG

USCG Launches The Coast Guard Compass

Continuing its push to social media and web 2.o, the USCG has just launched a new blog to accompany their already impressive arsenal of online outlets, The

May 28, 2009
Total Views: 161

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
USNS Vandenberg – The Sinking Of A Cold War Relic
Navy

USNS Vandenberg – The Sinking Of A Cold War Relic

Earlier today the ship USNS Hoyt S. Vandenberg, was sunk about 7 miles off the coast of Key West making it the world’s second-largest intentionally sunk

May 27, 2009
Total Views: 547

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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Weekly Leader Podcast – Interview With Admiral Thad Allen

Fellow blogger and podcasting partner, Peter A. Mello, of Sea-Fever.org and Messing About in Ships had the distinguished honor last week of interviewing USCG

May 26, 2009
Total Views: 31

Thursday, May 21, 2009
Amver Awards Today in Washington
Lifesaving Incidents

Amver Awards Today in Washington

Via Amver Blog Are you coming to the U.S. Amver Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC today? Information on the ceremony can be found here. Besides U.S. Amver

May 21, 2009
Total Views: 56

NOAA Issues 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
Marine Weather

NOAA Issues 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook

Is it really that time of year again?  Earlier today NOAA issued its initial outlook for the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June through

May 21, 2009
Total Views: 39

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Jones Act Case Study: Steve Kuithe v Gulf Caribe Maritime, Inc.

Case Name: Steve Kuithe v Gulf Caribe Maritime, Inc. Date of Judgment: 6th April 2009 Court: U.S.D.C. – S.D. Alabama Judges: District Judge Steele

May 21, 2009
Total Views: 54