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, October 3, 2024
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces the deployment of the Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard in response to the ongoing ILA port strike, October 3, 2024.
Ports

Florida Governor DeSantis Deploys National Guard to Ports Amid Longshoremen Strike

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced plans to deploy the Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard to ports affected by the ongoing International

October 3, 2024
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FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen stacked in Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT), as port workers from the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) participate in a strike, in Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S., October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/File Photo
Ports

Taft-Hartley: Port Strike Sparks Urgent Calls for Biden Intervention

The widespread dockworker strike at East and Gulf Coast ports has prompted numerous organizations and stakeholders in America’s supply chain to urge the

October 3, 2024
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Offshore drilling rig photo via Shutterstock / James Jones Jr
Offshore

Biden Administration Awards Contract to Decommission Orphaned Pipelines in Gulf of Mexico

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has taken a significant step in addressing legacy pollution off the Texas coast. As part of the

October 3, 2024
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The guided missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) patrols Feb. 6, 2014, in the Gulf of Oman.
Shipping

Video: U.S. Navy Destroyers Intercept Iranian Missiles in Defense of Israel

The U.S. Department of Defense has released new footage showing U.S. Navy destroyers engaging Iranian ballistic missiles during yesterday’s attack on

October 2, 2024
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Aerial photo historic SS United States in Philadelphia
Shipping

Historic SS United States to Become World’s Largest Artificial Reef Off Florida Coast

The city of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and the SS United States Conservancy have announced an agreement to convert the iconic SS United States into the

October 2, 2024
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FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are stacked for storage at Wando Welch Terminal operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, U.S. May 10, 2018. Picture taken May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Randall Hill/File Photo
Ports

Biden Administration Warns Shipping Companies Against Exploiting Port Strike for Profit

As the first coast-wide strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) since 1977 impacts U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports, the U.S.

October 2, 2024
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A rendering of NOAA's new charting and mapping vessels
NOAA

NOAA Names Two New Research Ships

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the names of two new charting and mapping vessels set to join its fleet. The ships,

October 2, 2024
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MT SOUNION under tow, September 14, 2024. Photo courtesy EUNAVFOR Operation ASPIDES
Shipping

M/T Sounion Continues to Burn as Houthi Attacks Resume in Red Sea

The Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) has released an update on the ongoing efforts to save the M/T Sounion, a Greek-flagged tanker carrying

October 2, 2024
Total Views: 1626

FILE PHOTO: A dockworker demonstrates after a shipping port strike went into effect across the East Coast at the Port of Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Matthew Hatcher/File Photo
Featured

ILA Union Outlines Key Demands to End Dockworker Strike

Update: Tentative Agreement Reached to End U.S. Port Strike The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has outlined key demands that must be met

October 2, 2024
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82), left, takes on fuel from Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) off the coast of Southern California during an underway replenishment (UNREP). U.S. Navy Photo
Defense

Military Sealift Command Marks 75 Years Supplying the U.S. Military

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) celebrated its 75th anniversary on Tuesday, marking three-quarters of a century as the premier maritime

October 1, 2024
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U.S. President Joe Biden provides an update on the Hurricane Helene response and recovery efforts, during remarks in the White House Oval Office in Washington, U.S., September 30, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Ports

President Biden Urges Foreign-Owned Port Employers to Improve Offer and End Dockworker Strike

As the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) launched a widespread strike affecting 36 U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coast ports from Maine to Texas,

October 1, 2024
Total Views: 2251

M/V ARC Endeavor
Defense

ARC Expands U.S. Fleet with Reflagging of M/V ARC Endeavor

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group (ARC) has announced the addition of M/V ARC Endeavor to its U.S.-flag fleet. The vessel was reflagged to American

October 1, 2024
Total Views: 2637

aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Offshore

Biden Administration Approves Atlantic Shores South Wind Project Off New Jersey

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has granted final approval for the Atlantic Shores South project, marking a significant milestone in offshore wind

October 1, 2024
Total Views: 1666

Stock photo of an oil tanker moored at sea
Shipping

Panama Maritime Authority Tightens Ship Registry Rules to Combat Sanctions Evasion

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has announced stringent measures to maintain the integrity of its ship registry in response to recent sanctions imposed on

October 1, 2024
Total Views: 859

Matson-containership-Daniel-K.-Inouye
Shipbuilding

Philly Shipyard Cuts Steel on First of Three LNG-Fueled Containerships for Matson

Jones Act shipbuilder Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI) has commenced construction on the first of three Aloha Class LNG-fueled containerships for Matson Navigation

October 1, 2024
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Members of the International Longshoremen's Association union, which represents roughly 45,000 workers, stand outside Maher Terminal on strike in Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S., October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Ports

Major Port Shutdown: ILA Dockworkers Hit the Picket Lines, Halting Operations on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) initiated a widespread strike on Tuesday, shutting down all ports from Maine to Texas as of midnight

October 1, 2024
Total Views: 4275

Monday, September 30, 2024
coco development South Carolina
Ports

No Deal to Avert Major U.S. Port Strike as Deadline Passes

Port workers with the International Longshoremen’s Association, the largest maritime union in the United States, appear set to go on strike for the first

September 30, 2024
Total Views: 7145

smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

Mid-Term GHG Reduction Measures on the Agenda at IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee Meeting

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) convenes its 82nd session from September 30 to October 4,

September 30, 2024
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Fast LNG 1 facility located offshore Altamira, Mexico
Shipping

New Fortress Energy Ships First Full Cargo from Mexico’s Fast LNG Facility

New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) has marked a significant milestone in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market with the successful departure of the first

September 30, 2024
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NHC systems map from September 30, 2024
Marine Weather

National Hurricane Center Monitoring Multiple Systems as Atlantic Hurricane Season Heats Up

As the Southeastern U.S. continues to recover from Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on both coastal and inland communities, the National Hurricane

September 30, 2024
Total Views: 1770