Category: Commentary

Gee Dunks

Gee Dunks: The Ship’s Snack Bar and a Beloved Naval Tradition Gee Dunks: The Ship’s Snack Bar and a Beloved Naval Tradition Life at sea... Read More

The Chandlery

Nautical Chandleries: The One-Stop Shop for Mariners Nautical Chandleries: The One-Stop Shop for Mariners Whether preparing for a weekend cruise, outfitting a commercial fishing vessel,... Read More

The Porthole

The Porthole: A Small Window with a Big History The Porthole: A Small Window with a Big History Few features of a ship are as... Read More

Happy 250th

Happy 250th America. Let’s hope you can come together as a nation. Read More

Satellites

How Satellites Have Changed the Nautical World How Satellites Have Changed the Nautical World For thousands of years, mariners relied on the Sun, stars, winds,... Read More

California’s Shortsightedness

Why Port Automation Matters: California’s Competitive Challenge Why Port Automation Matters: California’s Competitive Challenge California is home to some of the busiest seaports in the... Read More

Port Automation

Port Automation: The Future of Maritime Logistics Port Automation: The Future of Maritime Logistics Modern seaports are evolving rapidly as new technologies reshape the way... Read More

Summer Solstice

The Summer Solstice and the Nautical World The Summer Solstice and the Nautical World Each year, the summer solstice marks the longest day of the... Read More

General Quarters

General Quarters: Preparing a Ship for Action General Quarters: Preparing a Ship for Action Few phrases in naval history carry as much urgency as “General... Read More

The Ship’s Bells

Ship’s Bells: The Voice of the Vessel Ship’s Bells: The Voice of the Vessel Long before electronic communications and digital navigation systems, one simple instrument... Read More

The Scullery Maid

The Scullery Maid: An Unsung Worker of the Maritime World The Scullery Maid: An Unsung Worker of the Maritime World When discussing maritime history, attention... Read More