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
Shore Power Integration — What Breaks First?
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
Repowering a Vessel: More Than an Engine Swap
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
Richard Mueller Provides Opening Address at Texas Offshore Symposium
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
SNAME’s President Highlights Engineers Turning U.S. Maritime Action Plan into Real-world Results
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
One Seaway System, Two Flags — And a Shared Engineering Reality
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,
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