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, September 30, 2024
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
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The Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal courtesy Georgia Ports Authority
Ports

East and Gulf Coast Ports Brace for Dockworker Strike

Update: Last-Minute Negotiations Underway as Major U.S. Port Strike Looms As the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States

September 30, 2024
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Maersk ship entering the Port of Rotterdam
Shipping

Maersk’s ‘Equal at Sea’ Initiative Driving a Sea Change in Maritime Diversity

Maersk’s ‘Equal At Sea’ Initiative Achieves 45% Women Cadets in India A.P. Moller – Maersk has made significant progress in gender

September 30, 2024
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Sunday, September 29, 2024
Statue of Liberty overlooking Port of New York and New Jersey
Ports

US East and Gulf Coast Ports Face Imminent Shutdown as Union Announces Intent to Strike

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on Sunday announced plans for a widespread strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, scheduled to

September 29, 2024
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Saturday, September 28, 2024
SSI Defiant in Baltimore Harbor.
Ports

Oil Sheen Spotted Near Bulk Carrier in Baltimore Harbor

The U.S. Coast Guard has launched an investigation into a potential oil spill on the Patapsco River in Baltimore Harbor. On Thursday evening, a 50-foot by

September 28, 2024
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Friday, September 27, 2024
Stern view of containership Dali entangled in the baltimore bridge
Shipping

Businesses Sue Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine for ‘Preventable’ Baltimore Bridge Disaster

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine PTE LTD, the owner and manager of the M/V Dali, following the

September 27, 2024
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The NSMV II, named Patriot State. Photo courtesy Philly Shipyard
Defense

Philly Shipyard Delivers Second Federal Training Vessel ‘Patriot State’

Philly Shipyard, Inc. has delivered the Patriot State, the second of five cutting-edge National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs) designed to

September 27, 2024
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offshore wind farm
Offshore

Oregon Offshore Wind Auction Postponed Due to Lack of Interest

In a surprising turn of events, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the postponement of its highly anticipated offshore wind energy

September 27, 2024
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A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater helicopter crew rescued a man and dog from a disabled and taking-on-water 36-foot sailing vessel 25 miles off Sanibel Island, Florida, on Sept. 26, 2024. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
Lifesaving Incidents

Heroic Rescue: U.S. Coast Guard Saves Man and Dog from Hurricane-Ravaged Sailboat

The U.S. Coast Guard saved a man and his loyal canine companion from a perilous situation off the coast of Florida as Hurricane Helene raged on Thursday. The

September 27, 2024
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A general view shows Haifa Port, which is to be sold to India's Adani Ports and local partner Gadot in Haifa, Israel July 24, 2022.
Shipping

Middle East Maritime Threat Escalates: Israeli and Lebanese Ports in the Crosshairs, Ambrey Warns

Maritime security firm Ambrey has raised the alarm over the increasing dangers faced by vessels operating in the Eastern Mediterranean, as tensions between

September 27, 2024
Total Views: 1643

port of savannah
Ports

ILA Fires Back at USMX’s Unfair Labor Practice ‘Publicity Stunt’

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has strongly rebuked the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) for filing an unfair labor practice

September 27, 2024
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aerial view of the ports of los angeles and long beach
Ports

Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Disrupts Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Closing Terminals

Operations at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach are being disrupted after a fire involving an overturned tractor-trailer carrying lithium

September 27, 2024
Total Views: 2640

Thursday, September 26, 2024
jail cell
Shipping

Seafarers Sentenced to 30 Years in Turkey: ITF Condemns ‘Outrageous’ Drug Case Verdict

Two seafarers have been sentenced to 30 years in prison in Turkey, sparking outrage from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). The

September 26, 2024
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oil tanker crew member
Shipping

Shocking Report Reveals Extent of Illegal Recruitment Fees Paid by Seafarers

An eye-opening new study by the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) has revealed a disturbing trend in the maritime industry: nearly one-third of

September 26, 2024
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imo headquarters
Shipping

50 Years of SOLAS: Maritime Safety Takes Center Stage on World Maritime Day 2024

As the maritime industry celebrates World Maritime Day today, the spotlight shines on a half-century of progress in maritime safety, marked by the 50th

September 26, 2024
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Hurricane #Helene appears as a swirling mass of clouds off the southwestern Florida coast in this #NOAA20 satellite image from Sept. 25, 2024.
Marine Weather

Hurricane Helene Upgraded to Category 4 Ahead of Landfall in Florida Big Bend

Update (6:30 p.m. ET): Hurricane Helene upgraded to Category 4 storm with 130 mph sustained winds ahead of landfall. As Hurricane Helene barrels towards the

September 26, 2024
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen illustration of a Shaper Class car carrier. Image courtesy Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Shipbuilding

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Supersizes Shaper-Class Car Carriers

Oslo-based car shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced plans to supersize four of its twelve Shaper Class vessels on order to a record-breaking

September 26, 2024
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MT SOUNION pictured September 2, 2024, in the Red Sea. EUNAVFOR Photo
Shipping

New Shipping Industry Guidance Underscores Evolving Houthi Threat in Red Sea

The Joint Industry Security Group (JISG) has issued an update to the Interim Industry Transit Advice for the Southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, warning

September 26, 2024
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File photo of an oil tanker at sea
Shipping

US Treasury Sanctions Syrian Shipping Magnate Involved in Iranian Oil Smuggling

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on over a dozen entities and vessels involved in the

September 26, 2024
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