A seasoned mariner and business owner reflects on five decades of change in the maritime industry and calls for a renewal of trust, respect, and collaboration between vessel operators and the Coast Guard.
I have been watching the evolution of the maritime industry for nearly 50 years, seeing both good and bad times, and battling various challenges such as spring floods and summer droughts.
I have battled spring floods caused by ice and rain, and I have successfully navigated low water during summer droughts.
Author's summary: A mariner reflects on 50 years in the maritime industry.