PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE
By Chris Philips, Managing Editor
In 1994, the US Coast Guard stopped training its cadets in Morse code and changed the name of the rating from “radioman” to “information systems technician.”
In 2010 the Coast Guard Navigation Center in Alexandria, Virginia coordinated the shutdown of the North American Long Range Navigation-C signal.
The reason for both of these actions was the advent of modern technology. While some may disagree with the decision, one can be sure that modern technology has taken the place of the older systems….
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Cargo Record at Long Beach
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Last July, the Port of Long Beach moved more cargo than it ever did in any month in its port history…(Read full article)
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Overstock to Double at Grays Harbor
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Overstock.com’s presence in the Port of Grays Harbor’s Satsop Business Park will double in size…(Read full article)
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Oakland Imports Up
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By Karen Robes Meeks
The Port of Oakland moved a record amount of imports last month, according to the port’s recent statistics… (Read full article)
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New Hotel for Vancouver USA
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By Karen Robes Meeks
In 2019, a new hotel is expected to be built at Port of Vancouver USA’s Terminal 1 waterfront development… (Read full article)
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