Software change
We’re in the process of switching over to some new software and all the challenges that come with it. Fun, fun, fun. We will keep you posted on this endeavor.
Technology
Updates
Just a quick bit of commentary to remind folks that from time to time things need to be updated…. that goes for everything from equipment to software. In this day and age, it’s software that becomes out of date quicker than anything else. Fitting updates into our routines may be a pain, but in the … Read more
Equipment
We’ve had an equipment failure this morning and lost a switch. We hope to have it fixed soon. Just shows you the need for and importance of redundant systems.
Improving lives
It’s time for us here at Harbor News to once again to begin implementing some new software. We’re hoping that it makes our lives easier, otherwise it’s not worth the effort. Remember folks, technology is here to improve our lives and nothing else.
Life jackets, cell call lead to Coast Guard rescue
Three men whose boat capsized on Lake Michigan Sunday were rescued 11 miles out from Lake Forest thanks to what Coast Guard officials described as a combination of good boat safety practices and a strong cell phone signal. Source: Life jackets, cell call lead to Coast Guard rescue off Lake Forest – Lake County News-Sun
Drones Offer Hope for Fighting Arctic Oil Spills
Ships are flocking to the Arctic, increasing the risk of a spill in an ill-prepared region. Source: Drones Offer Hope for Fighting Arctic Oil Spills | Hakai Magazine
Red tape keeps Coast Guard’s night-vision equipment idle
Night-vision technology that could give an edge to Coast Guard crews paroling dangerous drug-smuggling routes from the Caribbean is collecting dust because of red tape from the Federal Drug Administration, a lawmaker charges. Source: Red tape keeps Coast Guard’s night-vision equipment idle, says lawmaker | Fox News
Testing Software
We’ve been testing software aging, it’s just amazing how many folks want to sell you a bill of goods. To try and convince you that it’s a good idea to buy software to do something other than what it was designed to do. Our advice is get to know your strengths, get help with your … Read more
Coast Guard body scanners help recruits look shipshape
CAPE MAY — The U.S. Coast Guard installed new body scanners this year at Training Center Cape May– but not for the security reasons you might expect. Source: Coast Guard body scanners help recruits look shipshape – Press of Atlantic City: News
Planning Ahead
Here in California El Nino was supposed to save the state from the drought it’s been in for years. That didn’t happen. Too often we give science and technology more credit than they deserve and put our faith in them, rather than plan for things we know will eventually happen like droughts. As California rolls … Read more
Celestial Navigation
We just heard that the Navy will begin teaching celestial navigation again and we couldn’t be more happy about that. This system has served us well, and will continue to do so in the event of the failure of our technology systems. It works without computers and is very reliable. No need worry that this … Read more