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, November 4, 2024
Late-Season Hurricane Could Hit Gulf Oil and Gas Production
Offshore

Late-Season Hurricane Could Hit Gulf Oil and Gas Production

An are of thunderstorms south of Jamaica is forecast to intensify into Tropical Storm Rafael some time Monday, with further strengthening into a hurricane

November 4, 2024
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IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez visits Yemen
Shipping

Red Sea Crisis: IMO Chief Calls for Urgent Action as Houthi Attacks Threaten Global Shipping

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has completed a diplomatic tour of Red Sea countries, addressing the escalating

November 4, 2024
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The Coast Guard approaches the dredger Stuyvesant
Accidents

Dredger Suffers Engine Room Fire Near St. John’s River

The U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport responded to a dredger fire on Saturday afternoon. The fire was reported in the engine room of the Stuyvesant, a 340-foot

November 4, 2024
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Friday, November 1, 2024
Operation North Pacific Guard: Multi-Nation Coalition Battles IUU Fishing in Global Hotspot
Defense

Operation North Pacific Guard: Multi-Nation Coalition Battles IUU Fishing in Global Hotspot

The U.S. Coast Guard, along with Canadian forces and international partners, has successfully wrapped up Operation North Pacific Guard 2024, an extensive

November 1, 2024
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Luxury or Liability? CDC Sounds Alarm on Legionnaires’ Disease in Cruise Ship Hot Tubs
Cruise Ships

Luxury or Liability? CDC Sounds Alarm on Legionnaires’ Disease in Cruise Ship Hot Tubs

For those who think cruising is all about relaxation, recent CDC investigations have highlighted a hidden hazard lurking on board: Legionnaires’ disease.

November 1, 2024
Total Views: 1832

Stock image of an MSC containership
Shipping

GRI Gamble: Carriers Play Hardball with Asia-Europe Spot Rate Hikes

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – Container shipping lines on the main east-west trades this week managed to reverse 15 weeks of consecutive declines

November 1, 2024
Total Views: 978

Thursday, October 31, 2024
FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris take part in a presidential debate hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024 in a combination of file photographs.
Shipping

How the U.S. Election Could Reshape Container Shipping

As the U.S. presidential election nears, Simon Heaney, Senior Manager of Container Shipping at Drewry, has provided insight into how each candidate’s

October 31, 2024
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cargo ships loading at port of oakland
Shipping

ONE Reports Staggering 1000% Profit Surge Amid Global Shipping Challenges

Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world’s sixth-largest ocean carrier by capacity, reported robust financial results for its second quarter of FY2024

October 31, 2024
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Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58), is guided by a tugboat during its return to homeport, September 1, 2024. U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

U.S. Navy Extends Life of Battle-Tested Arleigh Burke Destroyers

The U.S. Navy has announced plans to extend the service life of 12 Arleigh Burke class Flight I Destroyers beyond their expected 35-year lifespan. Secretary of

October 31, 2024
Total Views: 4482

Cement carrier berthed at a terminal
Shipping

U.S. Fines Mexican Shipping Company $1.75 Million for Pollution Cover-Up

In the latest case in the United States’ ongoing crack down against marine pollution, Mexico-based shipmanager Gremex Shipping S.A. has been sentenced

October 31, 2024
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Yu Zhou Qi Hang wrecked along the coast
Accidents

Huge Crane-Laden Ship Wrecks in Taiwan Just Weeks After Taking Out Port Cranes

A China-registered heavy-lift vessel that had previously involved in an accident at Taiwan’s Keelung Port just two weeks ago, has now run aground along

October 31, 2024
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FILE PHOTO: Container vessel Maersk Hangzhou sails in the Wielingen channel, Westerschelde, Netherlands, July 15, 2018. Rene van Quekelberghe/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
Shipping

Maersk Rides Wave of Strong Demand and Red Sea Disruptions

A.P. Moller – Maersk, the global shipping giant, has reported strong third-quarter performance, driven by strong container market demand and ongoing

October 31, 2024
Total Views: 788

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Fortescue Green Pioneer pictured in the Port of Singapore. Photo courtesy Fortescue
Environment

Will Rising Costs and Safety Risks Sink Ammonia’s Future as a Marine Fuel?

By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE, Oct 28 (Reuters) – At one of the world’s biggest bulk export ports in Western Australia, shippers safely completed

October 30, 2024
Total Views: 1711

UECC Doubles Down on Green Fleet with Multi-Fuel Hybrid Car Carriers
Environment

UECC Doubles Down on Green Fleet with Multi-Fuel Hybrid Car Carriers

United European Car Carriers (UECC) has inked a deal with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing for the construction of up to four state-of-the-art

October 30, 2024
Total Views: 655

General cargo ship on the horizon at sunset
Shipping

Cargo Ship at Center of International Controversy Over Explosives Shipment to Israel

The German cargo ship MV Kathrin has become the center of a legal battle and global controversy, highlighting the complex interplay of international law,

October 30, 2024
Total Views: 6212

Ane Maersk arrives at the Port of Hamburg on maiden voyage.
Environment

Maersk Secures New Bio-Methanol Offtake Deal in China, Boosting Green Shipping Efforts

A.P. Moller – Maersk has entered into a long-term bio-methanol offtake agreement with China-based LONGi Green Energy Technology, aiming to reduce

October 30, 2024
Total Views: 739

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a visit to Dundalk Marine Terminal in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., October 29, 2024
Ports

Biden Just Announced $3B to Clean Up America’s Ports — Here Are Some of the Key Projects Getting Funding

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday announced the allocation of nearly $3 billion to fund 55 zero-emission projects at ports across the

October 29, 2024
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A 2019 view of vessels in the Singapore Strait April 3, 2019. Picture taken on April 3, 2019. REUTERS/Henning Gloystein/File Photo
Ports

Botched Bunkering Leads to 5-Metric-Ton Oil Spill Off Singapore’s Coast

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has confirmed a significant bunker fuel spill in Singaporean waters off the coast of Changi. The spill

October 29, 2024
Total Views: 2202

Nuclear-Powered LNG Carrier illustration
Environment

Nuclear-Powered LNG Carriers: A Potential Game-Changer for Zero-Emission Shipping?

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has released a new report exploring the potential use of advanced nuclear technology in maritime applications, aiming to

October 29, 2024
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Scorpio Tankers' handymax tanker STI Batterdea enters the port of Rotterdam
Shipping

Scorpio Tankers Expands into VLCC Sector with DHT Holdings Investment

Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) has announced a strategic investment in DHT Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DHT), a leading player in the crude tanker market. During

October 29, 2024
Total Views: 848