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www.sea-technology.com July 2014 / st 69 July Issue 25 Years Ago 1989. In response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transporta- tion approved the Oil Tanker Naviga- tion Safety Act of 1989. The legislation required three people to remain on a tanker's bridge in pilotage waters. ... Former astronaut Dr. Sally K. Ride, the frst woman in space, was tapped to direct the California Space Institute at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California. ... Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution engineers were allowed a U.S. patent for their crossed, fan-shaped laser illumination system to improve underwater imaging and vehicle positioning. 15 Years Ago 1999. Captain Evelyn Fields was con- frmed as the frst woman and frst African American to hold the post of director of the NOAA Corps. ... Stu- dents and teachers were able to surf the virtual seas to depths of 2,000 feet to study diverse and fascinating ma- rine life. The trips were made possible with the launch of two new websites on the Sustainable Sea Expeditions that explore U.S. national marine sanctuar- ies. ... The U.S. Commerce Department announced that a new dolphin-safe la- bel standard was going to be adopted for tuna caught by the encirclement of dolphins in the Eastern Tropical Pacifc Ocean. 10 Years Ago 2004. Organizations in the U.S. mari- time industry announced the formation of the Port Security Council of Ameri- ca. The purpose of the security council was to serve as a vehicle through which port and terminal operators, users and suppliers address terrorists threats to seaports. ... An assessment of shoreline changes on the Gulf of Mexico by the U.S. Geological Survey showed that 61 percent of the Gulf Coast shoreline was eroding, with some areas eroding more rapidly. ... Scientists witnessed liquid carbon dioxide rising from the seafoor during a voyage to the submarine vol- canoes in the western Pacifc Ocean. The discoveries were made and flmed in the frst direct observation of an ac- tive underwater volcano. n st looks back You Can Access Sea Technology Anywhere Sea Technology magazine is available on iOS and Android devices. With our online viewer, you can securely log in to read current and past issues using a pre-provided password. To make sure you receive our mobile-friendly issues, subscribe for free at: http://sea-technology.com/ebookinfo.html. Questions? Contact us at: seatechads@sea-technology.com or +703 524 3136.