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Manuals are written to capture what we know, but the margins are where we scribble notes, underline what matters, and add reminders from experience.
The margins are personal. They’re where the official meets the practical.
One of our biggest goals before 2026 ended was to refine NASBLA’s Boat Operations Search and Rescue (BOSAR) curriculum. But when we started taking a closer look at it, there was one issue that was hard to get past…we were teaching a SAR course, but students were not really getting to the core SAR material…
Last week, I found myself in a long conversation with a supervisory intelligence analyst from the FBI about autonomous systems in the maritime environment. We talked about USVs, UUVs, emerging applications, how quickly the technology is evolving, and what some of those changes may mean for maritime security. It was the kind of conversation you…
From Operator to Operational Leader Every year, maritime first responders across the United States invest countless hours developing the technical skills required to safely execute operations on the water. They become proficient coxswains, tactical operators, maritime law enforcement officers, firefighters, rescue personnel, and emergency responders. They master vessel handling, navigation, search techniques, communications, emergency procedures,…
Courtney Livingston, PhD, is a nationally recognized leader in maritime first responder training, readiness, and the human factors that drive operational performance. Learn more.
