The Challenge
The Mariners’ Museum relies on an online catalog of more than 32,000 artifacts—from ship models and figureheads to scientific instruments—to share maritime history with the world. When the software contract for that custom database expired, staff discovered the platform lagged behind modern coding standards and could no longer receive security patches. Without an upgrade plan, the museum risked outages that would hide its collection from researchers, educators, and the public.
The Solution
TechArk completed a full code‑base audit, determined the application could be modernized rather than replaced, and coordinated knowledge transfer with the previous developer. We upgraded every framework to current versions, refactored outdated components, and migrated the site to a secure, cloud‑based environment that TechArk now hosts and maintains. Curators can continue adding artifacts without disruption, and visitors enjoy faster searches and stronger security.
First 30 Days – Performance Snapshot
- Legacy code brought to current standards
- Zero downtime during cut‑over
- 20 % faster search response times
The Results
The Mariners’ Museum now has a stable, fully supported web catalog that safeguards decades of digitized heritage and expands public access worldwide. Ongoing maintenance from TechArk ensures the collection remains available, searchable, and secure as the museum continues to add new artifacts and narratives.
