Benjamin Miner

Benjamin Miner is a licensed professional mariner with more than 25 years in industry, both at sea and on shore. He has been a resident of Hampton Roads since 2017, where he lives with his wife and son.

Op-Ed: Where Have All the Daniel Inouyes Gone?

Published Mar 30, 2026 2:09 PM by Benjamin Miner

Posted in: Government

Regardless of your political leanings, it's hard to argue that the late Senator Daniel Inouye's life reads like a work of fiction....

Op-Ed: In Shipbuilding, Don’t Confuse Efficiency with Effectiveness

Published Aug 3, 2025 3:16 PM by Benjamin Miner

Posted in: Shipbuilding

We often hear the terms used interchangeably, but doing things right (efficiency) is not the same as doing the right things (effec...

Sea Cadets tour the oiler USNS Laramie at Norfolk, 2023 (Military Sealift Command)

Op-Ed: Maritime Education Starts With Local Action

Published Jan 19, 2025 3:49 PM by Benjamin Miner

Posted in: Training

Over 400 years ago, Jamestown was founded, chosen for its deep waters and defensible position—an ideal seaport. Today, our region...