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First woman to solo around Antarctica goes for record non stop passage

Feb 24, 2022

A look at an amazing, intrepid woman, Lisa Blair, who is, as we speak, sailing her 50-foot sailboat in a solo circumnavigation of Antarctica. This passage puts her in the notorious Roaring 40s latitudes, where high winds and huge waves are the norm.

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First woman to solo around Antarctica goes for record non stop passage

Feb 24, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

A look at an amazing, intrepid woman, Lisa Blair, who is, as we speak, sailing her 50-foot sailboat in a solo circumnavigation of Antarctica. This passage puts her in the notorious Roaring 40s latitudes, where high winds and huge waves are the norm.

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A look at projected sea level rise in the US

Feb 23, 2022

Today, we take a look at a new report that details predictions for sea level rise in the coastal US. The Pacific Northwest is on the low end of that scale, which might soudn reassuring. But it’s because as water rises, our coast is rising too, thanks to tectonic plates pushing one under the other. That increases our long term risk for The Big One earthquake. We’ll look at what the nation can expect in coastal areas.

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A look at projected sea level rise in the US

Feb 23, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

Today, we take a look at a new report that details predictions for sea level rise in the coastal US. The Pacific Northwest is on the low end of that scale, which might soudn reassuring. But it’s because as water rises, our coast is rising too, thanks to tectonic plates pushing one under the other. That increases our long term risk for The Big One earthquake. We’ll look at what the nation can expect in coastal areas.

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Felicity Ace update, and MERTS job opening

Feb 22, 2022

A look at the ongoing nightmare in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal: the fire on the car carrier Felicity Ace, which is ablaze with over $400 million worth of cargo on board, including expensive cars like Bentleys, Lambourghinis, and Porsches.

And, a rare opportunity in Astoria: a maritime technology instructor position in Clatsop Community College’s MERTS program. Here’s a link to the college website where you can apply: https://clatsopcc.simplehire.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=141270

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Felicity Ace update, and MERTS job opening

Feb 22, 2022 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

A look at the ongoing nightmare in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal: the fire on the car carrier Felicity Ace, which is ablaze with over $400 million worth of cargo on board, including expensive cars like Bentleys, Lambourghinis, and Porsches.

And, a rare opportunity in Astoria: a maritime technology instructor position in Clatsop Community College’s MERTS program. Here’s a link to the college website where you can apply: https://clatsopcc.simplehire.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=141270

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Felicity Ace: car carrier on fire in the North Atlantic

Feb 18, 2022

A harrowing story about a ship in flames far out at sea. It’s a terribly dangerous situation for crews and salvors. The ship has been on fire for two days about 1000 miles off the coast of Portugal. The crew is safe and rescued, but the situation is far from over.

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Felicity Ace: car carrier on fire in the North Atlantic

Feb 18, 2022 | Home Slider

A harrowing story about a ship in flames far out at sea. It’s a terribly dangerous situation for crews and salvors. The ship has been on fire for two days about 1000 miles off the coast of Portugal. The crew is safe and rescued, but the situation is far from over.