Category: Technology

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... 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... Read More

Human Touch

Technology is fine in dandy in so many areas of our lives, but there’s still nothing like the human touch in the things that we... Read More

Infrastructure

Due to events beyond our control the fiber optic line that we use here got crushed and needs replacement. That’s brought most of our activities... Read More

Navigation by stars

Celestial Navigation is an art and a nautical tradition. A technology of the stars based upon observation. If this is something you’re interested in click... Read More

Moving Ahead

Another meeting to address operational concerns by 3rd parties who barely have a vested interest in a technology project? Happens all the time, just be... Read More

Review Process

So, we here at Harbor News find ourselves once again reviewing software. Why? Times change and you’ve got to change with them. But, change for... Read More

Mariners skeptical about Coast Guard change to lighthouses

The federal agency said that the move will modernize the alert system and replace the “less reliable and less efficient” VM-100 fog detectors now at... Read More

Coast Guard anticipates high-tech future with new Arctic R&D center

Arctic Newswire from Alaska Dispatch News Source: Coast Guard anticipates high-tech future with new Arctic R&D center Read More

State, Coast Guard Complete Safety Network

A full operating capability shared infrastructure that will provide robust and survivable communication links and facilities throughout the state has been Source: State, Coast Guard... Read More

Trash-eating drone boat cleans Baltimore Harbor

Baltimore’s Waterfront Partnership is cleaning up the Inner Harbor using the trash-removing Water Wheel, affectionately known as Mr. Trash Wheel to locals. Source: Trash-eating drone... Read More