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, December 6, 2024
Photo courtesy of: European Union Naval Force - Operation Aspides on Facebook
Shipping

Abandoned Cargo Ship Listing in Red Sea After Engine Room Flooding

The Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV ISA STAR has been abandoned in the Red Sea after experiencing flooding in its engine room, with all 20 crew members

December 6, 2024
Total Views: 5390

The tests are being conducted by RISE Maritime Department (former SSPA), which has also constructed a 5 x 2 meter model using advanced technology
Environment

Revolutionary Wind-Powered Car Carrier Enters Critical Testing Phase

Wallenius Marine is conducting groundbreaking wind tunnel tests in Gothenburg for what aims to be the world’s first wind-powered Pure Car and Truck

December 6, 2024
Total Views: 2703

Thursday, December 5, 2024
Amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) at sea
Defense

GAO Sounds Alarm on Navy’s Amphibious Fleet Readiness

A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report has revealed readiness challenges plaguing the U.S. Navy’s amphibious warfare fleet, with half of the

December 5, 2024
Total Views: 2120

offshore wind farm
Offshore

Dead Calm: Denmark Receives Zero Bids in Largest-Ever Offshore Wind Auction

By Sanne Wass (Bloomberg) — Denmark received no bids in its largest-ever wind power tender, aimed to more than triple its offshore capacity by the end

December 5, 2024
Total Views: 8630

Offshore oil and gas platform
Shipping

Shell and Equinor Join Forces to Create UK North Sea’s Largest Independent Oil Producer

Units of Equinor and Shell have announced plans to merge their UK offshore oil and gas operations, creating the largest independent producer in the UK North

December 5, 2024
Total Views: 1055

lng bunkering rotterdam
Shipping

LNG’s Adolescence: Maturing Fast in the Race to Decarbonize Shipping, But Infrastructure Gap Looms

LNG-fueled vessels are rapidly emerging as the frontrunner in alternative marine fuels, despite representing just a fraction of the global fleet. A recent

December 5, 2024
Total Views: 761

EUNAVOR Operation ATALANTA ships escort a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden.
Piracy

Somali Pirates Hijack Chinese Fishing Vessel in Renewed Threat Shipping

The European Union’s Operation ATALANTA is monitoring a Chinese fishing vessel allegedly hijacked off Somalia’s northeastern Puntland coast. The

December 5, 2024
Total Views: 4244

Aerial of a containership underway
Shipping

UNCTAD: Global Trade On Track to Hit Record $33 Trillion in 2024

Global trade in both goods and services is poised to achieve an unprecedented $33 trillion in 2024, marking a substantial $1 trillion increase and 3.3% annual

December 5, 2024
Total Views: 979

An up-close image of a Maersk ship in port
Defense

FMC Investigating Spain’s Alleged Port Access Denial of U.S.-Flagged Vessels

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has launched a formal investigation into Spain’s apparent controversial port access restrictions targeting vessels

December 5, 2024
Total Views: 2331

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
M/V ARC Endeavor
Shipping

M/V ARC Endeavor Joins Maritime Security Program Fleet

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC) has integrated the recently reflagged M/V ARC Endeavor into the Maritime Security Program (MSP) fleet as of

December 4, 2024
Total Views: 1752

Peter Navarro pictured with former President Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence, and former Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross in March 2017. Photo: The White House
Shipping

Trump’s Trade Hawk Peter Navarro Tapped for White House Return

Former White House adviser Peter Navarro has been named to return as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing in President-Elect Trump’s second

December 4, 2024
Total Views: 1296

Damage to the bow of the Gloria Maris after its collision with the HMM St. Petersburg, December 3, 2024
Accidents

Mega-Containership and Oil Tanker Collide in Strait of Gibraltar

A crude oil tanker and one of the world’s largest containerships collided early Tuesday, December 3, in the Strait of Gibraltar. The accident involved the

December 4, 2024
Total Views: 15844

MAN Energy Solutions' ME-LGIA (Liquid Gas Injection Ammonia) engine has entered a new phase with the commencement of testing of a full-scale, two-stroke engine running on ammonia at its Research Centre Copenhagen. Photo: MAN Energy Solutions
Shipping

MAN Energy Solutions Achieves Full-Scale Ammonia Engine Testing Milestone

MAN Energy Solutions has commenced testing of the world’s first full-scale, two-stroke marine engine running on ammonia at its Research Centre Copenhagen

December 4, 2024
Total Views: 951

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The Marlin Luanda on fire in Gulf of Aden. Photo courtesy French Forces
Shipping

Maritime Heroes Honored: IMO Recognizes Exceptional Bravery at Sea

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) presented the 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to the the Captain and crew of the oil tanker Marlin

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 2190

Wind turbines off of Block Island
Offshore

Biden Administration Forges Ahead with Offshore Wind Development Despite Trump Threats

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued two major decisions advancing offshore wind development along the

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 2532

ILA picketers wearing orange safety shirts and carrying ILA signs with port cranes in the background
Ports

ILA-USMX Port Automation Dispute Intensifies as January Deadline Looms

The clock is ticking toward a potential labor showdown that threatens to trigger another strike at East and Gulf Coast ports next month. The International

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 2657

vlcc tanker
Shipping

U.S. Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Shadow Fleet Moving Iranian Oil

The United States has imposed sanctions on 35 entities and vessels involved in transporting Iranian oil to international markets, as part of a major crackdown

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 1281

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails alongside the Chemical/Oil Tanker Overseas Mykonos during a fueling-at-sea. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

U.S. Navy Increasingly Turning to Commercial Tankers for At-Sea Refueling Operations

The U.S. Navy is increasingly relying on consolidated cargo operations (CONSOL) with commercial tankers to support its global fleet, marking a strategic shift

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 3922

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Five Missing After Fishing Vessel Capsizes in Alaska
Accidents

Coast Guard Suspends Search for Five Missing After Fishing Vessel Capsizes in Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its extensive 24-hour search for five missing people after their vessel, the Wind Walker, capsized near Couverden Point,

December 3, 2024
Total Views: 1988

Monday, December 2, 2024
Aerial view of a container terminal
Shipping

Global Supply Chain Leaders Grapple with Rising Tariffs, Survey Reveals

Nearly half of supply chain leaders have identified rising tariffs and trade barriers as their primary concern heading into 2025. The 2024 Supply Chain

December 2, 2024
Total Views: 1199