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Wind Gust Prediction: When Gusts Matter More
Introduction The forecast called for sustained winds of 15 knots as we prepared to transit Long Island Sound from New London to Port Jefferson. Fifteen knots is manageable for tug and barge operations—routine work we do every week. But buried in the details was a gust forecast of 28 knots, and that changes everything. Sustained…
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Visibility Forecasting: Nautical Decision-Making Guide
Introduction Visibility was forecast at three nautical miles. I was standing on the bridge of a tug preparing to depart Coos Bay, Oregon, headed north along the coast. Three miles sounded acceptable—I’d worked in worse. But here’s what experience had taught me: three miles of visibility means very different things depending on what you’re doing…
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Weather Map Long-Press: The Hidden Power Feature
Introduction I was planning a coastal run from Astoria to Westport when I noticed something interesting on the weather forecast. The official station at Westport showed 15-knot winds, but I needed to round Willapa Bay first—and that exposed headland can have completely different conditions than the harbor 12 miles north. Rather than searching for another…
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Reading Barometric Pressure: Storm Prediction Guide
Introduction The barometer had dropped four millibars in three hours. Standing on the bridge of a 120-foot tug making our way up the Washington coast, I watched that number with more attention than any radar screen or weather forecast. That falling pressure told a story that no other instrument could—a low-pressure system was intensifying, and…
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How Mariner Studio Calculates Dew Point and Why It Matters
# How Mariner Studio Calculates Dew Point and Why It Matters You’re checking the weather before an overnight passage when you notice the temperature is 72°F and the dew point is 68°F. Should you be concerned? The numbers seem close, but what does that actually mean for your boat, your visibility, and your safety at…
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Understanding Weather Code Icons:
Understanding Weather Code Icons: What Each Symbol Means | Mariner Studio Understanding Weather Code Icons: What Each Symbol Means Master marine weather symbols and learn to read forecasts like a professional mariner Published October 26, 2025 | Weather Category | 8-minute read You check your weather app at 0600. The screen shows a series of…
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Smart Waypoint Selection: Making Voyage Planning More Flexible
October 23, 2025 | Development Update Have you ever started a voyage, anchored overnight due to weather, and then wanted to continue your passage plan from where you left off? Or maybe you closed the app mid-voyage and wanted to pick up your route from your current position? We’ve just added features to Mariner Studio…
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Mariner Studio Update: Smoother Navigation & Better Connectivity
October 23, 2025 We’ve been hard at work improving Mariner Studio Android to make your time on the water more productive and connected. Today, we’re excited to share two important fixes that enhance the core navigation and communication features you rely on. 🗺️ Weather Favorites Now Navigate Smoothly If you’ve been saving your favorite weather…
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Enhanced Route Details: Android App Reaches Feature Parity with iOS
Enhanced Route Details: Android App Reaches Feature Parity with iOS Published: October 22, 2025 We’re excited to announce a major update to Mariner Studio for Android! Our development team has been hard at work bringing the Android version into full feature parity with our iOS app, with a focus on enhanced route details and comprehensive…
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Resolved: Google Maps Display Issue in MarinerStudio Android
Resolved: Google Maps Display Issue in MarinerStudio Android We recently resolved a critical issue affecting map displays in the MarinerStudio Android app, and we wanted to share what happened and how we fixed it. What Happened About a month ago, several MarinerStudio users noticed that Google Maps weren’t displaying properly in the Android version of…