USCG Loran C Station Shoal Cove Alaska (U.S. Coast Guard) The USCG Loran C Station Shoal Cove Alaska is a navigational aid facility managed by the United States Coast Guard. The station, specifically designed for Long Range Navigation (Loran-C) systems, plays a crucial role in providing positioning data to improve marine navigation safety. The system works by transmitting time signals to enable receivers on ships and aircrafts to calculate their positions using time differences between multiple stations. This particular Loran C station is strategically located in Shoal Cove, Alaska, contributing to the overall safe and efficient movement of maritime traffic in the region.