
NOAA Reaches Ocean Mapping Milestone
NOAA has been leading efforts to complete seafloor mapping in U.S. waters.

NOAA has been leading efforts to complete seafloor mapping in U.S. waters.

A NOAA Ocean Exploration multibeam survey positively identified the wreck of an oil tanker, and the source of recent oil slicks.

Crossing a bar safely requires careful planning and good seamanship. A little local knowledge helps, too.

Lessons learned from the infamous floating tanker that blew up social media.

Here are the facts behind some common ocean myths, according to NOAA.

Hurricane Laura is one of the strongest to strike the Gulf Coast in decades.

For boaters in the region, the time is now to complete last-minute preparations.

NOAA is scheduling the end of paper-chart production. It’s a bad plan for recreational boaters.

The time needed to make a new nautical chart depends on how many pieces of the puzzle are in the box.

Multiple climate factors suggest that above-normal activity is likely.

Feeling queasy on the water happens to all of us. Here’s how to identify the early signs and counter them.

Conversations with the legendary lensman Onne van der Wal.

Nathan and Lindsay of the 71 Percent—the can’t stop, won’t stop power cruisers—completed a “wrong way” crossing of the Pacific Ocean.

An adventure aboard a 90-year-old ship brings the past to life.

A traveling boat’s toolbox is never full. Try to equip yours to handle any issues that might arise.

A small crew finds the adventure they wanted on a bucket-list journey to Greenland aboard a custom aluminum yacht.

AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.

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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.

A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.