Category: Commentary

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

The Wench

The Winch: A Vital Tool in Maritime Shipping The Winch: A Vital Tool in Maritime Shipping While modern ships are equipped with sophisticated navigation systems... Read More

The Tugboat

The Tugboat: The Workhorse of the Harbor The Tugboat: The Workhorse of the Harbor While massive cargo ships and elegant yachts often capture the spotlight,... Read More

Lessons of Boating

How Boating Can Make You a Better Person How Boating Can Make You a Better Person Boating is often viewed as a recreational activity, a... Read More

The Barometer

The Barometer and Boating: Reading the Pressure of the Sea The Barometer and Boating: Reading the Pressure of the Sea Weather has always been one... Read More