New protections guarantee internet access at sea for mariners

May 20, 2022

In a great step forward for workplace satisfaction at sea, new international rules will mandate personal internet access for mariners on board ship. This step is vital to make the seaboard life more appealing to mariners, many of whom are leaving the industry after being stuck aboard ship for months longer than they agreed to during the pandemic.

New protections guarantee internet access at sea for mariners

New protections guarantee internet access at sea for mariners

In a great step forward for workplace satisfaction at sea, new international rules will mandate personal internet access for mariners on board ship. This step is vital to make the seaboard life more appealing to mariners, many of whom are leaving the industry after being stuck aboard ship for months longer than they agreed to during the pandemic.

USCG helps overworked sailors make it home

May 19, 2022

Today, the story of a cargo ship anchored off Longview here on the Columbia, where some of the crew members had been working on board for more than a year, way beyond the maximum length of work they agreed to under their contracts. The US Coast Guard helped them get home, but they had to detain the ship in port here, in order to get the overseas owners to comply.

USCG helps overworked sailors make it home

USCG helps overworked sailors make it home

Today, the story of a cargo ship anchored off Longview here on the Columbia, where some of the crew members had been working on board for more than a year, way beyond the maximum length of work they agreed to under their contracts. The US Coast Guard helped them get home, but they had to detain the ship in port here, in order to get the overseas owners to comply.

A new deepwater port at the Port of Woodland?

May 17, 2022

The Port of Woodland, Washington, on the Columbia River, is considering adding a dock so it can accommodate cargo ships. Now the port has to decide what kinds of cargo they will consider. One thing is off the table: fossil fuels.

A new deepwater port at the Port of Woodland?

A new deepwater port at the Port of Woodland?

The Port of Woodland, Washington, on the Columbia River, is considering adding a dock so it can accommodate cargo ships. Now the port has to decide what kinds of cargo they will consider. One thing is off the table: fossil fuels.

Update on Port Westward project: LUBA says no

May 16, 2022

A look at the proposed renewable diesel project planned for Port Westward at Clatskanie: LUBA has sent back the county’s appeal of their ruling against the project.

 

Update on Port Westward project: LUBA says no

Update on Port Westward project: LUBA says no

A look at the proposed renewable diesel project planned for Port Westward at Clatskanie: LUBA has sent back the county’s appeal of their ruling against the project.

 

A look at women in the USCG, and how to never be afraid of Friday the 13th again

May 13, 2022

Today we honor the first female head of the USCG, and also take a look at a really long word for fear of Friday the 13th, and how you can learn to never be afraid of this infamous day ever again.

A look at women in the USCG, and how to never be afraid of Friday the 13th again

A look at women in the USCG, and how to never be afraid of Friday the 13th again

Today we honor the first female head of the USCG, and also take a look at a really long word for fear of Friday the 13th, and how you can learn to never be afraid of this infamous day ever again.