The Mariner's Blog

IMDG Code
  • Mar 10, 2023
  • Charles Hays
Summary of Changes to IMDG Code Amendment 41-22 Edition

The newest IMDG Code 41-22 Edition has been released in print form and contains several small changes and a new chapter. Find out more with our bri...

Understanding How to Navigate the Intracoastal Waterway
  • Mar 6, 2023
  • Charles Hays
Understanding How to Navigate the Intracoastal Waterway

  The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is a shipping route in the United States that was completed on June 18, 1949, and runs for 3,000 miles along ...

Guide for Buying Nautical Flash Cards
  • Mar 3, 2023
  • Charles Hays
Guide for Buying Nautical Flash Cards

Studying for nautical exams from the United States Coast Guard can be challenging. You need to know a variety of information if you want to pass t...

Ships Clocks, Ships Bell Clocks, Tide Clocks and Their Uses
  • Mar 3, 2023
  • Charles Hays
Ships Clocks, Ships Bell Clocks, Tide Clocks and Their Uses

Ships clocks and tide clocks are two of maritime history's most iconic timekeeping devices. They were initially designed to keep ships on course b...

What is a magnetic compass and how does it work?
  • Oct 24, 2022
  • Charles Hays
What is a magnetic compass and how does it work?

What is a magnetic compass and how does it work? The Basic Concepts of All Magnetic Compasses Using a magnetic compass connects you with the world...

The Marine Sextant — Principles, Use, and Buying Guide
  • Oct 14, 2022
  • Charles Hays
The Marine Sextant — Principles, Use, and Buying Guide

If you're looking for sextants for sale, you may be familiar with this vital piece of marine equipment or be looking to learn more. This post discu...

Steiner Binoculars: Marine Binoculars Made Well
  • Oct 12, 2022
  • Charles Hays
Steiner Binoculars: Marine Binoculars Made Well

Wondering where to buy Steiner binoculars? These 7x50 binoculars are durable and tough, built especially for marine use. Find out more about the be...

UKHO Announces Plans to Withdraw from Paper Chart Production
  • Aug 15, 2022
  • Charles Hays
UKHO Announces Plans to Withdraw from Paper Chart Production

UKHO Withdrawing From Paper Chart Production: What it Means for Mariners The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced that it intends to withd...

Flags of the Caribbean and their significance
  • Jul 8, 2022
  • Charles Hays
Flags of the Caribbean and their significance

The 29 nations and territories of the Caribbean have some colorful and unique flags. The flags of the Caribbean are great to collect for those who ...

CMOR Mapping Charts
  • Jul 8, 2022
  • Charles Hays
CMOR Mapping Charts available at American Nautical

Imagine being able to see things like artificial reefs and shipwrecks beneath the waters, almost as if you had X-ray goggles? Think how much easier...

How to Update TIMEZERO Charts
  • Apr 20, 2022
  • Charles Hays
How to Update TIMEZERO Charts

Learn here on how to update TIMEZERO Charts in either TIMEZEO Professional or TIMEZERO Navigator. TIMEZERO charts, also know as MapMedia Charts (MM...

ADMIRALTY Gateway is retiring: Here's what you need to know
  • Jan 7, 2021
  • Charles Hays
ADMIRALTY Gateway is retiring: Here's what you need to know

The Announcement  As mentioned in previous announcements, The UKHO has decided to permanently withdraw all versions of their ADMIRALTY Gateway and...