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.
Ponant’s ice-strengthened expedition cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot has become the first ship to reach the North Pole of Inaccessibility, marking a
Disney Cruise Line’s newest vessel, Disney Treasure, has successfully completed its transfer from Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany to
At the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly, maritime business leaders and cargo owners issued a joint statement urging immediate action on maritime
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CMA CGM, the French shipping and logistics group, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in South America, signing a definitive agreement to
General Dynamics NASSCO christened and launched the USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), the fifth ship in the John Lewis-class fleet oiler program for the U.S. Navy.
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Federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company responsible for the containership that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore back
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has released its “State of the Industry Report 2024,” highlighting significant advancements in
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled details about its upcoming ship, Norwegian Luna. Set to embark on its maiden voyage in spring 2026, the new vessel
Republican members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House of Representatives have called on the Biden-Harris Administration to take
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a suspicious approach by an unmanned surface drone on a merchant vessel near Yemen’s coast
Moody’s Ratings has released a report on the potential dockworker strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports, indicating that while a brief shutdown would
The Heritage Foundation’s controversial plan dubbed “Project 2025” is proposing significant changes to the U.S. maritime industry, including a
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During a recent Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a Navy combat veteran and the only U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduate
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Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has joined forces with Chevron Shipping Company to convert engines on six of Chevron Transport Corporation’s LNG
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