World War II Navy Submarine
maritime museum based in the Baltimore Inner Harbor, have an opportunity to tour the U.S. Navy submarine that fired the final torpedoes and sank the last two Japanese ships in World War II.
The U.S.S. Torsk, commissioned in the last days of the war, now stands guard next to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. The historic [...]
The AIS System
The AIS system (Automatic Identification System) helps boaters avoid collisions and assists commercial vessel traffic centers as they direct freighters, cargo ships, tankers, and passenger vessels through heavily-traveled commercial ports such as New York Harbor and Galveston Bay.
Solar Panels on Boats
Advantages of solar panels on boats include their ease of use, lack of maintenance, and longevity (some types last 20 years or more). Disadvantages include difficulties finding places to mount a large array, their weight (depending on the type chosen), and their bulk. In addition, large solar panel arrays require extensive electrical wiring and a [...]
Marine DSC Radio
Search and Rescue (SAR) professionals know that many mariners incorrectly identify themselves or provide an accurate position for their vessel during distress situations. Many vessels now carry marine radio that have Digital Selective Calling (DSC) capability or they are required to use Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) equipment. This progressive gear has the ability to identify [...]