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.


Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Artemis' electric hydrofoiling pilot boat
Environment

Sweden’s New Electric Hydrofoiling Pilot Boat to Slash Maritime Emissions

The Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) has placed an order for a fully electric, hydrofoiling pilot boat from UK-based Artemis Technologies, marking a

October 15, 2024
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A warship with the EU's Operation Aspides escorts a tanker and cargo ship sail through the Southern Red Sea. Photo courtesy Operation Aspides
Shipping

Red Sea Shipping Crisis: Oil Flows Through Bab el-Mandeb Plummets By Over Half in 2024

The flow of crude oil and oil products through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait has plummeted by over 50% in the first eight months of 2024, according to the

October 15, 2024
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Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Weighs Anchor After Weathering Fierce Alaskan Storm
Shipping

Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Weighs Anchor After Weathering Fierce Alaskan Storm

The cargo ship Pan Viva has successfully weathered a severe storm off the Alaskan coast and resumed its voyage, averting a potential environmental

October 15, 2024
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Windcat's first CSOV launched by Damen.
Offshore

Photos: Groundbreaking Hydrogen-Ready Offshore Wind Support Vessel Launched

Damen Shipyards, Windcat, and CMB.TECH have unveiled the first of six cutting-edge Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). The landmark launch, which

October 15, 2024
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SS United States
Featured

End of an Era: Historic SS United States Transferred to New Owners

The iconic SS United States is set to embark on its final journey – not across the Atlantic, but towards a new life as the world’s largest

October 15, 2024
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Monday, October 14, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis delivers remarks at Seaport Manetee
Ports

Hurricane Milton: Florida Injects $9.5 Million into SeaPort Manatee Recovery

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a $9.5 million emergency funding package for SeaPort Manatee, aiming to accelerate the port’s recovery in the

October 14, 2024
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A warship with the Chinese PLA Northern Theater Command steams in formation during a maritime training exercise in mid-August, 2024. Photo China Armed Forces
Defense

Pentagon Chastises China for ‘Irresponsible’ Military Drills Surrounding Taiwan

China has conducted a series of military exercises codenamed “Joint Sword 2024B” around Taiwan, raising tensions in the region and drawing

October 14, 2024
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Cargo Ship’s Suspicious Voyage Ends in Massive Cocaine Bust
Featured

Cargo Ship’s Suspicious Voyage Ends in Massive Cocaine Bust

Spanish and French customs authorities have intercepted a Tanzanian-flagged cargo ship carrying an estimated 4,000 kilos of cocaine, 130 nautical miles off the

October 14, 2024
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Green Yard Kleven in Norway
Shipbuilding

Kleven Shipyard Marks New Construction Return

Green Yard Kleven has inked a shipbuilding contract with Romanian energy giant OMV Petrom S.A. for a new “Field Support Vessel” destined for the

October 14, 2024
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The NSMV II, named Patriot State. Photo courtesy Philly Shipyard
Shipbuilding

Mass Maritime Academy Welcomes New Training Ship ‘Patriot State’ to Buzzards Bay

The Massachusetts Maritime Academy celebrated the arrival of its new training ship, the Patriot State, in Buzzards Bay on Friday. This delivery marks a

October 14, 2024
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The casualty fishing vessel, MFV Armana photographed while drifting after it was abandoned by its 20 member crew on discovery of fire on board on Sunday and before it vanished during the early hours of Monday morning in an ocean location some 57 nautical miles south of Gansbaai in South Africa’s Western Cape province. (Photo: Supplied)
Accidents

Dramatic Rescue at Sea: 20 Crew Members Saved as Fishing Vessel Catches Fire off South African Coast

Twenty crew members of the MFV Armana were safely rescued after their fishing vessel caught fire off the coast of South Africa. The South African Maritime

October 14, 2024
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Fremantle Highway boat fire
Accidents

Multi-Agency Drill Tackles High-Risk EV Battery Fires on Ships

In a proactive response to the growing risks associated with electric vehicle (EV) transportation, the U.S. Coast Guard recently spearheaded a crucial

October 14, 2024
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London Gateway Set to Become Britain’s Largest Container Port with $1.3 Billion Expansion
Ports

London Gateway Set to Become Britain’s Largest Container Port with $1.3 Billion Expansion

Global logistics giant DP World has unveiled plans for a £1 billion (US $1.3 billion) expansion of London Gateway, aiming to transform it into Britain’s

October 14, 2024
Total Views: 988

The Pan Viva, a 738-foot cargo vessel, beset by weather 2.3 miles northeast of Unalaska, Oct. 12, 2024.
Shipping

Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Holds Steady, Battling Fierce Storm off Alaska Coast

The 738-foot bulk carrier Pan Viva remains anchored just off the coast of Unalaska, Alaska, as it weathers a severe storm. The U.S. Coast Guard swiftly

October 14, 2024
Total Views: 7926

Sunday, October 13, 2024
GOES-West satellite image from October, 12, 2024.
Featured

Update: Cargo Ship ‘Pan Viva’ Beset By Fierce Storm Near Alaska

Sunday Update: The Pan Viva remains at anchor and stable. The U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies remained in contact with the vessel overnight. Weather on

October 13, 2024
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
Refueling Florida: Tankers Descend on Port Tampa Bay After Reopening
Shipping

Refueling Florida: Tankers Descend on Port Tampa Bay After Reopening

Port Tampa Bay, a critical energy gateway supplying nearly half of Florida’s fuel, has resumed vessel operations following the impact of Hurricane

October 12, 2024
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A handout by Havariekommando shows the Germany-flagged, 73-metre-long oil tanker Annika after it caught fire off the Baltic Sea coast
Accidents

Crisis Averted: ‘Annika’ Tanker Fire Doused After Baltic Sea Blaze

The fire aboard the German-flagged oil and chemical tanker Annika has been extinguished, authorities confirmed on Saturday. The vessel caught fire in

October 12, 2024
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Friday, October 11, 2024
Facing south, a view across the newly designated Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary waters at Point Conception, a site of great cultural significance to Chumash Peoples.
Environment

Biden Administration Designates Third-Largest National Marine Sanctuary

The Biden Administration has taken a significant step in ocean conservation by designating 4,543 square miles of California’s central coast as the

October 11, 2024
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The sea rescue vessel ARKONA/DGzRS station Warnemünde involved in the firefighting
Featured

German Oil Tanker Ablaze in Baltic Sea

A fire broke out on the German-flagged oil and chemical tanker Annika in the Baltic Sea on Friday. The 73-meter-long vessel, carrying approximately 640 tons of

October 11, 2024
Total Views: 22388

Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
Shipping

U.S Tightens Noose on Iran’s ‘Ghost Fleet’ After Israel Attack

The United States has intensified its sanctions on Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical sectors, targeting a network of illicit shipping facilitators and

October 11, 2024
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