Radio Boat Forces
Radio Boat Forces offers essential discussions on maritime operations, professional development, open-source policy updates, and field insights from around the country. All views expressed are solely those of the hosts/guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Nevertheless, Radio Boat Forces provides exclusive content with leading experts, offering operational and leadership insights, as well as special guest interviews addressing mission-critical topics such as search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, aids to navigation, and other Coast Guard mission areas.
Whether you serve in the Coast Guard, a maritime partner agency, or consider yourself a military or maritime enthusiast, Radio Boat Forces delivers practical knowledge, historical insights, and other engaging content with a touch of light-hearted fun along the way.
Radio Boat Forces
ANT Eufaula in Action + Propulsion and Fuel Talk with Dr. Kass
In this episode, we explore the future of marine propulsion with Dr. Michael Kass from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Dr. Kass shares his expertise on alternative fuels, electrification, and the practical challenges of integrating new technologies into Coast Guard operations. We discuss fuel efficiency, the viability of electric and hybrid systems, and the potential benefits of quieter, more sustainable vessels.
We then visit Aids to Navigation Team (ANT) Eufaula, located on the scenic Lake Eufaula in southeastern Alabama. Officer in Charge, BMC Addam Lupo and his crew provide insights into their daily operations, maintaining crucial navigation aids on the Chattahoochee River. Their work ensures safe passage for both commercial and recreational vessels in this vital waterway.
This is an Unofficial Podcast. All views expressed are solely those of the hosts/guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.