Category: Commentary

Swimming

Why Swimming Matters for Boaters Knowing how to swim is especially important if you plan on taking up boating as a hobby because it’s your... Read More

Whale Detection

Whale Detection Technology Whale detection technology is a growing field that combines marine biology, acoustics, artificial intelligence, and sometimes satellite imagery to locate and track... Read More

Nautical Development

“`html Nautical Development Among Ancient Civilizations Nautical Development Among Ancient Civilizations Here is a narrative timeline tracing the development of nautical technology and seafaring practices... Read More

Egypt and the Nautical World

Egyptian Contributions to the Nautical World The Egyptian Contribution to the Nautical World Ancient Egypt, one of the earliest civilizations, made significant contributions to the... Read More

The Romans

Roman Contributions to the Nautical World The Roman Contribution to the Nautical World The Romans inherited much of their nautical knowledge from the Greeks and... Read More

The Greeks

Greek Contributions to the Nautical World The Greek Contribution to the Nautical World The ancient Greeks made huge contributions to the nautical world—technologically, scientifically, and... Read More

Confronting the Barbary States

Background The Barbary States were North African Ottoman provinces and vassal states: Tripoli (modern Libya) Tunis (Tunisia) Algiers (Algeria) Morocco (an independent kingdom) These states... Read More

The Cannon

The Cannon’s Effect on Nautical History The Cannon’s Effect on Nautical History The introduction of the cannon fundamentally transformed nautical history and shaped centuries of... Read More

Stars on the Water

The sails are dressed in stripes of red, White canvas catching winds ahead. Blue sky above, the sea below, And fireworks in the twilight glow—... Read More

California Overregulation

How California Has Fallen Behind Due to Overregulating Its Ports and Harbors 1. Delays in Automation and Modernization Labor Restrictions: Powerful labor unions, like the... Read More

California Port Automation

Impact of California Refusing Port Automation California’s Refusal to Modernize Its Ports with Automated Technology California’s refusal to modernize its ports with automated technology has... Read More