Disaster Zone Podcast: 'The Function and Role of Maritime Pilots'
Disaster Zone blog
MAY 23, 2023
Another puzzle piece in maritime transportation.
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Making Sense of Maritime Shipping
First State Insights
MAY 6, 2022
, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about the state of maritime shipping as we navigate our way out of both the pandemic and a supply chain crisis. He’s a graduate of the State University of New York Maritime College and a former merchant marine.
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A Maritime Topic for a Maritime Nation
Data.gov
OCTOBER 19, 2016
We are excited to launch the Maritime Topic on Data.gov, a place where the diverse datasets relevant to maritime transportation can be shared and discovered. The post A Maritime Topic for a Maritime Nation appeared first on Data.gov.
The Northeast Regional Ocean Council and Maritime Data
Data.gov
MAY 10, 2017
The post The Northeast Regional Ocean Council and Maritime Data appeared first on Data.gov. In the face of such complexity, local planning efforts can benefit from federally funded consistent data collection and sharing, especially when involving … Continued.
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Disaster Zone Podcast: The Function of Marine Exchanges
Disaster Zone blog
MAY 2, 2023
An important cog in the maritime industry.
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The Intelligence Community Is Developing New Uses for AI
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Earlier this year, NGA put in place artificial intelligence (AI) technology called the Source Maritime Automated Processing System (SMAPS), which helps analysts sort through the data that streams into their systems from ships. SMAPS structures that “unstructured text…
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Maritime Limits and Boundaries of the United States
Data.gov
APRIL 9, 2014
The post Maritime Limits and Boundaries of the United States appeared first on Data.gov. NOAA is responsible for depicting on its nautical charts the limits of the 12 nautical mile Territorial Sea, 24 nautical mile Contiguous Zone, and 200 nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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ADMIRALTY: Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death
NLRG (National Legal Research Group)
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The issue on appeal was succinctly stated: "When does a wrongful death claim accrue in a maritime case?" 375 (1970)], that the maritime law permits a claim for wrongful death for benefit of surviving family, distinct from the claim of the seaman for personal injury. States Marine Lines, Inc. , Thus, we hold that the text of 46 U.S.C.
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Hydrosurvey Data Archive for Federal Navigation Projects
Data.gov
JULY 27, 2021
maritime infrastructure in both coastal … Continued. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) performs hydrographic surveys (hydrosurveys) for federal navigation projects around the U.S. Federal navigation projects include an estimated 25,000 miles of channels and form a key part of U.S.
Defense and Intelligence: Adopting digital engineering
Public Sector Future
JANUARY 12, 2023
AT’s first guest is Robert Clifford, Chief Digital Officer for BAE Systems, Maritime and Land Division. In this episode, host Olivia Neal introduces Microsoft's AT Ball, who will be guest hosting January’s mini-series on Defense and Intelligence. microsoft/podcasts
Defense and Intelligence: Adopting digital engineering
Public Sector Future
JANUARY 12, 2023
AT’s first guest is Robert Clifford, Chief Digital Officer for BAE Systems, Maritime and Land Division. In this episode, host Olivia Neal introduces Microsoft's AT Ball, who will be guest hosting January’s mini-series on Defense and Intelligence. microsoft/podcasts
Of Sturgeon and Ships
Data.gov
MARCH 7, 2019
Originally designed to improve maritime safety and security, these historical vessel position records have proven to be a valuable resource … Continued. Coast Guard maintains an archive of historical vessel position movements, collected through the Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS).
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Islands of innovation: Creating smart and sustainable European marinas and ports
AWS Public Sector Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The relationship between ports and the environment For many island ports, water and air pollution caused by docking maritime traffic adversely affects marine biodiversity. Read related resources from AWS: How the Port of Long Beach addresses supply chain challenges with AWS What value can cloud computing deliver to the maritime industry?
HR001123S0042 Redefining Possible - 2023
iGrantWriters
JUNE 19, 2023
The focus is on applied research, advanced technology development, platform demonstrations, and systems studies that have the potential to reshape the future of warfare in four domains: Air, Ground, Maritime, and Space.
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Ferrying data to the public through the USDOT National Census of Ferry Operators
Data.gov
APRIL 4, 2017
For many Americans, maritime transportation plays a role in their daily commute to work. Understanding usage patterns and operational expenditures at different ferry operators can help transportation planners learn more about how ferries are used in different parts of the … Continued.
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AI to transform military engineering capabilities
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
It will be deployed across various platforms, including the Wildcat Maritime Attack helicopters. Minister for Defence Procurement James Cartlidge, applauds AI Minister James Cartlidge visited RNAS Yeovilton to witness the capabilities of this new technology firsthand.
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A Decade of Shipment Tonnage and Value Summaries
Data.gov
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Maritime Administration has produced a summary of annual tonnage and values for shipments moving through groups of ports across U.S. Customs Districts. The file includes a list of the individual ports included in the 38 unique Custom Districts. … Continued.
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AWS launches 2023 European Defence Accelerator for startups
AWS Public Sector Blog
MARCH 28, 2023
Eligible startups must seek to address and deliver mission-critical solutions for land, air, maritime, space, or cyber domains. Who can apply to the AWS European Defence Accelerator The AWS European Defence Accelerator is open globally to startups that are interested in supporting business in the defence sector across Europe.
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Maritime History and Comic Books with The Shipping Lawyer
First State Insights
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Alison Cusack is the Founder and Principal Lawyer of Cusack & Co Pty Ltd ([link] an innovative and forward-thinking maritime law firm based in Melbourne, Australia. In addition to her career as a maritime lawyer, Alison is the immediate past President of the Australian chapter of the Women's International Shipping & Trading Association.
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AWS selects 13 startups to participate in the AWS European Defence Accelerator
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 12, 2023
The startups offer solutions to help the European Defence industry enhance its energy resilience, secure information sharing, sensing and decision making, quantum, and cyber resilience for mission-critical needs for land, air, maritime, space, and cyber domains.
Maximizing satellite communications usage with Amazon Forecast
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Satellite communications (satcom) serve a wide range of industries such as telecommunications, broadcasting, military, aviation and maritime, and emergency services. This walkthrough focuses on a maritime shipping use-case. Satellite operators provide bandwidth allocation to each of these segments.
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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
OCTOBER 9, 2019
It is situated 12 km north of Empoli, the town that marks the half-way point between two old enemies, terrestrial Florence and maritime Pisa. He owns a small farm in the countryside, in the Alban Hills that cut across the marshy middle Arno valley. The farm is a mean sort of affair, with simple, Spartan buildings (I have been there).
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Re-imagining the future of mobility on islands
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2023
For example, a Finish maritime startup is providing a shipping company in the Aland Islands with a real-time cloud platform to operate their fleets more efficiently, including real-time open weather data, engine performance, humidity, and motion.
Lessons From China, India, Vietnam on National Transport Ambitions and Accelerating Decarbonization
The City Fix
DECEMBER 7, 2023
In Asia, 14 countries — accounting for 26% of global transport emissions in 2019 — have made economy-wide net zero commitments. Momentum towards zero-emission transport is growing with countries enhancing ambition and including transport-related targets in their nationally determined contributions (NDCs). However,
5 Key Transport Challenges Facing Developing Countries and What to Do About Them
The City Fix
MARCH 9, 2023
Transportation is a crucial enabler of economic development, providing people access to markets, employment, education, and health services. In addition to these development benefits, improving transport systems by making them cleaner, safer, more inclusive and more resilient accelerates climate action.
AWS selects 14 startups for the 2023 AWS Space Accelerator
AWS Public Sector Blog
APRIL 18, 2023
Kawa Space (San Francisco, California) – Kawa provides space-powered signals intelligence (SIGINT), electronic intelligence (ELINT), and maritime domain awareness (MDA) as a service.
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Rivers of Data – Inland Electronic Navigation Charts
Data.gov
MAY 17, 2021
Nautical charts provide critical information to mariners in support of safe navigation. Historically these charts have been printed and distributed on paper, but modern communications systems allow for electronic charts that are able to be updated as new information becomes … Continued.
Clean Air Practices at Ports – EPA Interactive Map
Data.gov
APRIL 13, 2021
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ports Initiative works in collaboration with the port industry, communities, and all levels of government to improve environmental performance and increase economic prosperity. This effort helps people living and working near ports across the … Continued.
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2019 Port Performance Data from the U.S. DOT
Data.gov
MARCH 24, 2021
Department of Transportation’s Port Performance Freight Statistics Program: Annual Reports to Congress provide summary statistics and detailed analysis for the Nation’s largest container, tonnage, and dry bulk ports. Results from calendar year 2019 are now available online. Individual … Continued.
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After the storms: Research on How to Improve Marine Transportation System Resilience after the 2017 Hurricane Season
Data.gov
DECEMBER 18, 2019
A 2018 report from the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) gathered recommendations and ‘lessons learned’ from the 2017 hurricane season on how to improve resiliency across the marine transportation system. The report notes that “over the course … Continued.
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The California Seafloor and Coastal Mapping Program benefits from shared data
Data.gov
AUGUST 15, 2017
The California Seafloor and Coastal Mapping Program has brought together federal, state, and local stakeholders to develop and share an extensive variety of seafloor-mapping datasets. This collaborative effort that brought together bathymetric (seafloor), geologic, and biological data relevant to California’s … Continued.
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Visualizing ocean traffic on Marine Cadastre
Data.gov
JUNE 12, 2017
When viewed from the shore the ocean may seem like a boundless resource with plenty of space, but the reality is quite different. Coastal areas are home to shipping lanes used by commercial vessels, attractive fish habitat that supports commercial and recreational fisheries, … Continued.
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By the numbers: port statistics for some of the largest U.S. ports
Data.gov
MARCH 1, 2017
As intermodal connectors for domestic and international freight, our nation’s ports serve a critical role in numerous supply chains and the national economy. In recognition of this importance, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (P.L. 114-94; Dec. 4, 2015; … Continued. ports appeared first on Data.gov.
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Stormy weather: 150+ years of hurricane tracks in the Atlantic Ocean
Data.gov
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Interested in seeing where and when hurricanes might have affected commercial navigation or port activities around the world? The NOAA Historical Hurricane Tracks online tool allows anyone to search and view storm tracks as far back as 1848. Only want … Continued.
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Safety at Sea – U.S. Coast Guard Marine Casualty and Pollution Data for Researchers
Data.gov
DECEMBER 7, 2017
Coast Guard (USCG) is responsible for investigating reportable marine casualties, accidents, and serious marine incidents. The relevant mission statement and specific regulations can be found on the USCG Investigations Division homepage. After an incident has been reported, it is entered into a … Continued.
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Data.gov
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
The North Atlantic ocean is a busy place, full of sea life, ships, and – fortunately – a slew of data. Anyone interested in local, state, or regional marine planning efforts in New England can visit the Northeast Ocean Data portal … Continued.
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Trends in Recreational Boating Safety, U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety Statistics Tool
Data.gov
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Coast Guard is responsible for investigating accidents on coastal and inland waters and compiling the associated accident statistics. The USCG Boating Safety Resource Center has an online query tool for users to search and filter recreational boating accident … Continued. The post Trends in Recreational Boating Safety, U.S.
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Harvesting Grain Data
Data.gov
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Author: Marin Kress, Research Scientist, Engineer Research and Development Center, USACE This Grain Transportation Report: Rail Deliveries to Port dataset from the USDA provides the total number of rail carloads used in weekly grain shipments traveling to ports in five … Continued. The post Harvesting Grain Data appeared first on Data.gov.
Missing obvious opportunities to strengthen rail-based transit systems: Philadelphia Navy Yard and improvements to the transit "network"/platform
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
AUGUST 21, 2022
HafenCity--port city--involves the redevelopment of about 2/3 of a square mile of land along the Elbe River, which was no longer needed for maritime industrial use. Another example of a similar line extension was for the HafenCity redevelopment in Hamburg, Germany.
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36 new or updated datasets on the Registry of Open Data: AI analysis-ready datasets and more
AWS Public Sector Blog
JULY 13, 2023
from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) PALSAR-2 ScanSAR Flooding in Rwanda (L2.1)
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