Who’s on the river today?

May 11, 2022

A close look at the day’s ship traffic – a tale of potash, wheat and soda ash. Also containerships hired by big companies to haul just their cargo, bypassing the regular global supply chain.

Who’s on the river today?

Who’s on the river today?

A close look at the day’s ship traffic – a tale of potash, wheat and soda ash. Also containerships hired by big companies to haul just their cargo, bypassing the regular global supply chain.

A sailboat is wrecked on the beach at Fort Stevens

May 09, 2022

Late last week a sailboat came ashore in bad weather on the beach at Fort Stevens in Clatsop County and was a total loss. The boat’s master, fortunately, was rescued by the Coast Guard. We’ll talk today about the dangerous waters boaters face, in this region we call home.

Image courtesy of USCG Station Cape Disappointment

A sailboat is wrecked on the beach at Fort Stevens

A sailboat is wrecked on the beach at Fort Stevens

Late last week a sailboat came ashore in bad weather on the beach at Fort Stevens in Clatsop County and was a total loss. The boat’s master, fortunately, was rescued by the Coast Guard. We’ll talk today about the dangerous waters boaters face, in this region we call home.

Image courtesy of USCG Station Cape Disappointment

Portland’s world class shipyard

May 06, 2022

Today a bit about another unseen part of the maritime industry – the shipyard where vessels go for maintenance and repairs. We have an amazing one here on the Columbia River, in Portland.

Portland’s world class shipyard

Portland’s world class shipyard

Today a bit about another unseen part of the maritime industry – the shipyard where vessels go for maintenance and repairs. We have an amazing one here on the Columbia River, in Portland.

A look at Astoria’s blue water cruise ships

May 05, 2022

Today a look at Astoria’s blue water cruise ships (the ocean-going ones). We’ll look at why they come to Astoria and when they arrive – it’s an unusual story.

A look at Astoria’s blue water cruise ships

A look at Astoria’s blue water cruise ships

Today a look at Astoria’s blue water cruise ships (the ocean-going ones). We’ll look at why they come to Astoria and when they arrive – it’s an unusual story.

Murder at Sea

May 04, 2022

What happens when a major crime is committed on board a cargo ship? We’ll talk about the differences between law enforcement on land and sea.

Murder at Sea

Murder at Sea

What happens when a major crime is committed on board a cargo ship? We’ll talk about the differences between law enforcement on land and sea.

RO-ROs, containerships and general cargo ships, oh my!

An indepth look at today’s ship schedule, which includes RO-ROs, containerships and general cargo ships, including one that can carry all three types of cargo!

RO-ROs, containerships and general cargo ships, oh my!

RO-ROs, containerships and general cargo ships, oh my!

An indepth look at today’s ship schedule, which includes RO-ROs, containerships and general cargo ships, including one that can carry all three types of cargo!