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SEPTEMBER 2026
This is the third in a three-part series on building a stronger maritime operation. Part one, “Navigating U.S. Coast Guard 
Inspection Prep: A Daily Operational Habit, not a Once-a-Year Scramble,” covered compliance as a daily habit. Part two, 
“Safety Culture: Why Your Crew’s Habits Are Your Biggest Liability (or Your Greatest Asset),” tackled the human side of 
running a safe vessel. This final piece is about the tools that tie it all together.
I 
want to start with something that might surprise you coming from someone who works in 
maritime technology: the best technology in the world will not save a poorly run operation. 
I mean that sincerely. And I’m going to come back to it.

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