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
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,
Where Have All the Maritime Engineers Gone? A Growing Industry Challenge
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
Engineering Ingenuity: SNAME Student Design Competition Highlights
More than 100 engineering students from universities across the United States came together for a day of creativity, collaboration, and friendly competition at this year’s
LNG Bunkering in the United States
The shipping industry is undergoing considerable changes as environmental regulations and sustainability goals are redesigning how vessels are powered. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering, which
How Environmental Compliance Saves Your Fleet Money
Environmental compliance is often seen as just another regulatory hurdle. But what if it could actually boost your bottom line? For shipowners, a smart environmental
NETSCo Proudly Supports SNAME as a Gold Level Member
Naval architecture and marine engineering are fields built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and a deep respect for the maritime world.
Cement Company Updates Its Maritime Logistics with Innovative Engineering Solution
A leading cement company was ready to expand its operations but hit a significant logistical roadblock. The company needed to offload large quantities of cement from massive vessels, but the wharf available wasn’t built for such heavy operations.
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