May 5, 2025 The U.S. Coast Guard’s proposed changes to aids to navigation in the Northeast — including the removal or relocation of numerous physical buoys — have sparked a complex but necessary conversation. The Coast Guard aims to modernize navigation by increasing reliance on electronic systems like GPS, AIS, and updated digital charts. On […]
How Do Captains Lead? Leading in Crisis
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How Do Captains Lead?: A Snake in the Garden
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How Do Captains Lead? The Leadership Style That Creates Legendary Captains
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How do Captains Lead? Leading Beyond Orders
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Navigational Narratives: The Art and Science of Keeping a Captain’s Log
Whether you’re operating a single vessel or working as a freelance or per diem captain, maintaining a comprehensive log is not just a best practice—it’s an essential part of our duty.
Integrating Catholic Social Teaching in Maritime Leadership: Enhancing the Role of Per Diem Boat Captains
By examining the intersections of CST and modern capitalist practices, we can identify opportunities to improve how we support each other’s growth and success.
10 Steps to Accelerate Your Brand in Maritime – What I Wish I Knew 20 Years Ago
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, freelancer, or job seeker, effectively showcasing your unique self (read value proposition) can set you apart in a very crowded market.
Sailing in all Circuits: From charter boats and super yachts to offshore projects
Captain Madison Olson was born in Key West, Florida to a family of adventurers who fostered in her a love for the ocean and a need for exploration. At 29 years old she has been sailing professionally for the last ten years on vessels ranging from 10 to 55 meters. Olson spent her childhood on […]
5 Mobile Phone Apps Every Professional Captain Should Download
Apps on your mobile device can help you navigate, gather essential information about waterways and weather, and interact with other boaters on the water. Check out a few of our favorites!