When Compliance Changes at the State Line
Why Regulatory Uncertainty Has Become an Engineering Problem What if your vessel is fully compliant in one state—and technically out of compliance the moment it
April 5, 2026
Why Regulatory Uncertainty Has Become an Engineering Problem What if your vessel is fully compliant in one state—and technically out of compliance the moment it
Shore power is often described as a simple concept: plug the vessel into the dock, shut down the engines, eliminate emissions at berth. Technically, that’s
On paper, a vessel repower sounds simple. Take out the old engine. Install a new one. Gain efficiency. Lower emissions. Move on. In practice, it’s
Welcome to the 31st Texas Offshore Symposium! It’s a real pleasure for me to be here at the Texas Offshore Symposium—especially in a room filled
In January, Richard Mueller wrote about the kind of progress that rarely makes headlines—the planning, coordination, workforce development, and technical groundwork that must happen long
In a recent article published in Great Lakes Seaway Review, Richard A. Mueller, CEO of NETSCo and SNAME President (2025–2026), argues that Great Lakes shipbuilding,
NETSCo CEO and SNAME President (2025–2026) Richard Mueller’s latest message in the SNAME monthly newsletter captures a sentiment many maritime professionals have been feeling: we’ve
One of the most common questions I hear from terminal operators and port stakeholders is:“We know what we need to upgrade—but how do we pay
In the Winter Q4 issue of Great Lakes Seaway Review, Richard Mueller—CEO/President of NETSCo and SNAME President for 2025–26—examines a question many maritime leaders are
by Jan Flores, Vice President of NETSCo The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has delivered significant updates to maritime environmental regulations following the 83rd session of
