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.


Saturday, August 30, 2008
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Marine Weather

Great Links for Tracking Hurricanes

With Hurricane Gustav now a Category 4 and gaining strength, the 2008 season is really starting to peak in strength.  So gCaptain has put together a list of

August 30, 2008
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Friday, August 29, 2008
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Same gCaptain, Great New Look

gCaptain is proud to publish the great new layout for our blog page!  Our goal was to provide you, the readers with the most user friendly ways to access

August 29, 2008
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16th Annual New York Tugboat Race

We have just received some more information from the Working Harbor Committee on this weekends 16th Annual New York Tugboat Race and from the sounds of it is

August 29, 2008
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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SEABEE Heavy Lift Barge Carrier – Interesting Ship of The Week

The Sea Barge (SEABEE) can carry the aircraft of Army units without extensive sectionalization. The 200- by 100-foot (61- by 30.5-m) deck area between the

August 27, 2008
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
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Solar Powered Ships

The race to go green is on in the shipping industry.  Not only is the price of oil soaring, but more and more stress is being put on the

August 26, 2008
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Monday, August 25, 2008
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Marine Weather

New From NOAA – Southeast U.S. Marine Weather Website

In a Press Release on August 19, NOAA announced its new Southeast U.S. Marine Weather website.  It reads: NOAA has launched a one-stop Southeast Marine

August 25, 2008
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Friday, August 22, 2008
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2008 NYC Tugboat Race

Image courtesy of NYCharities.org On Sunday, August 31 is the 16th Annual Great North River Tugboat Race & Competition held at Pier 84 on the Hudson

August 22, 2008
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
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Ports

London Gateway Project

DP World, a Dubai-government controlled holding company and one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, awarded a £400m contract yesterday to

August 21, 2008
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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Incident Photo of The Week – M/V Norwegian Dream (Again)

December 10, 2007 – Upon departure from Montevideo on The Rio de la Plata, the M/V Norwegian Dream fully loaded with passengers on a 23 day cruise,

August 19, 2008
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Monday, August 18, 2008
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NOAA’s Ocean Exploration Ship – Okeanos Explorer

Okeanos Explorer, the first federal ship dedicated solely to ocean exploration, was commissioned on Saturday in Seattle, WA. A former U.S. Navy surveillance

August 18, 2008
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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Jones Act Injuries – When does it apply?

The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 is one of three congressional laws commonly referred to as the “Jones Act”. Formerly, it was found at 46 U.S.C.

August 13, 2008
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
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Incident Photo of The Week – Head On Collision

Like one of those awkward moments you get when rushing on a busy sidewalk, M/V Grande Nigeria and M/V Nada V just couldn’t seem to pick sides and

August 12, 2008
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Monday, August 11, 2008
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Cloud Seeding Yachts

Obviously, greatly reducing CO2 emissions from the burning fossil fuels is the ideal solution for fighting global warming.  However, what if there is more we

August 11, 2008
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Friday, August 8, 2008
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Wärtsilä 50DF Engines – Major Orders Placed

Excerpt from August 6 Press Release from Wärtsilä: Wärtsilä-Hyundai Engine Company Ltd., the new joint venture between Wärtsilä and Hyundai

August 8, 2008
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Finance

How 2008 Olympics Brings Down Ship Freight Rates

In spirit of the 2008 Olympics that kicked off today in Beijing, I came across this interesting article from The Economic Times explaining how this years

August 8, 2008
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Thursday, August 7, 2008
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Arctic Map Shows Potential Hotspots for Dispute

UK’s International Boundary Research Unit from the University of Durham has released a detailed map showing maritime jurisdiction and boundaries for the

August 7, 2008
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Marine Weather

NOAA Increases Expectancy for Above-Normal 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season

NOAA has increased its confidence for an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in an updated outlook for the 2008 season released today.  NOAA is now

August 7, 2008
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
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Dubai Maritime City

Adding to Dubai’s portfolio of lucrative development projects, Dubai Maritime City looks be yet another world first.  Mark Burns from Property-Dubai.tv

August 5, 2008
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Friday, August 1, 2008
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P&O Pacific Sun – Rough Week for Cruise Ship Passengers

Passengers aboard the P&O cruiser ‘Pacific Sun’ got a little more than they bargained for when the vessel got caught in the middle of a

August 1, 2008
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Saturday, July 26, 2008
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Hong Kong Ship Shopping Mall – Ship Docked In The Middle Of City Pleases Shoppers

Is it just me, or does something seem out of place here? Located in the middle of Hong Kong’s largest private housing estate, Whompoa Garden, this cruise

July 26, 2008
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