Tag: Technology

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

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

Virtual Trainer

Try this Interactive virtual boating trainer and test your skills. A little fun tech that’s useful too. 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

A little buggy

Harbor News is acting a little buggy this morning. We will do a bit of housekeeping and see if that resolves the issue. Read More

It can be done

The rains returned briefly to Southern California yesterday, and yet most of the much needed water will run into the sea rather than help quench... Read More

1st American Ship Reach North Pole Alone

U.S. Coast Guard cutter Healy was able to sail all the way to the North Pole. The icebreaker is the first American surface ship to... Read More