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NOAA improves marine navigation near Georgia and New Hampshire naval bases

September 10, 2020

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The ballistic missile submarine USS Tennessee entering Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia.

Guiding cargo ships safely through port

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A container ship safely enters a seaport

New PORTS in Corpus Christi and Toledo bring safety, economic benefit

October 4, 2018

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Buoy.

Infographic: What's an extra inch of water worth?

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Container ships continue to grow in size, and ports get busier every year. NOAA plays an increasingly critical role in U.S. marine transportation.

Real-time data helps Miami seaport safely bring in ships

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marine commerce

A container ship enters the shipping channel at PortMiami.

NOAA joins with PortMiami to let larger cargo ships safely enter seaport

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marine commerce

Cargo ship enters PortMiami.

Two new environmental observation systems for shippers will improve safety and efficiency of commerce in Louisiana

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measurements and observations

NOAA surveys ports to keep navigation safe and efficient. As Coast Survey’s navigation response team was wrapping up its surveys of Port Fourchon and Belle Pass on August 31, 2014, the pilot of the multi-purpose supply vessel HOS Achiever, inbound, asked if they found any dangers to navigation. The team found minor shoaling but no hazards.

Jacksonville, Florida, dedicates new PORTS® real-time data system

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Charleston, South Carolina, gets updated nautical chart

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