Aug 23, 2023
Earlier this month, the US-flag bulk carrier Liberty Glory left the Port of Longview with 28,000 metric tons of Pacific Northwest wheat bound for starving familes in the Middle East and East Africa. The Food for Peace program has been in place since the 1950s, and is part of the US commitment to offering humanitarian aid in areas of greatest need.
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Aug 23, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Earlier this month, the US-flag bulk carrier Liberty Glory left the Port of Longview with 28,000 metric tons of Pacific Northwest wheat bound for starving familes in the Middle East and East Africa. The Food for Peace program has been in place since the 1950s, and is part of the US commitment to offering humanitarian aid in areas of greatest need.
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Aug 22, 2023
A new hard sail technology called “Wind Wings” has been retrofitted on a 2017-built bulk carrier allowing it to harness the power of the wind, potentially saving 25% on fuel costs.
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Aug 22, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
A new hard sail technology called “Wind Wings” has been retrofitted on a 2017-built bulk carrier allowing it to harness the power of the wind, potentially saving 25% on fuel costs.
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Aug 21, 2023
Today we take a look at the plan to convert the Washington State Ferry System in Puget Sound to hybrid electric vessels. And, following up on the sources of electric power to power those hybrid vessels: we’ll also take a look at the carbon footprint of Washington and Oregon… where do we get our electricity?
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Aug 21, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today we take a look at the plan to convert the Washington State Ferry System in Puget Sound to hybrid electric vessels. And, following up on the sources of electric power to power those hybrid vessels: we’ll also take a look at the carbon footprint of Washington and Oregon… where do we get our electricity?
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Aug 18, 2023
A look at today’s abundant ship schedule, which includes several Jones Act, US-flag tanker vessels delivering refined petroleum to Portland.
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Aug 18, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
A look at today’s abundant ship schedule, which includes several Jones Act, US-flag tanker vessels delivering refined petroleum to Portland.
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Aug 17, 2023
The shipping industry is taking admirable steps to switch to less polluting fuels, even claiming “zero emissions” ships are on the horizon in a few years. It’s a welcome change and much needed change.
Let’s take a look at what it takes to produce some of those currently available and affordable alternatives to petroleum. Turns out it’s a process, not a magic bullet, as we transition to a less polluting way to get around. Ships are already complying with international rules implemented in 2020 that reduced air pollution. But continued progress is welcome as we seek to reduce the burden we place on our planet.
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Aug 17, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
The shipping industry is taking admirable steps to switch to less polluting fuels, even claiming “zero emissions” ships are on the horizon in a few years. It’s a welcome change and much needed change.
Let’s take a look at what it takes to produce some of those currently available and affordable alternatives to petroleum. Turns out it’s a process, not a magic bullet, as we transition to a less polluting way to get around. Ships are already complying with international rules implemented in 2020 that reduced air pollution. But continued progress is welcome as we seek to reduce the burden we place on our planet.
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Aug 16, 2023
It’s Buoy 10 salmon fishing season on the lower Columbia between the mouth of the river and Tongue Point. It’s a time when lots of private recreational boats and charter boats are on the river, trying to catch those delicious salmon.
We’ll talk about a few things to keep in mind if you go out, and why if you’re inexperienced it’s a great idea to hire a fishing guide: someone who knows how to keep you safe in a demanding environment and also knows where the fish are.
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Aug 16, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
It’s Buoy 10 salmon fishing season on the lower Columbia between the mouth of the river and Tongue Point. It’s a time when lots of private recreational boats and charter boats are on the river, trying to catch those delicious salmon.
We’ll talk about a few things to keep in mind if you go out, and why if you’re inexperienced it’s a great idea to hire a fishing guide: someone who knows how to keep you safe in a demanding environment and also knows where the fish are.
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