Today, in the context of today’s ships, we’ll talk about cargo, anchorages and why ships are such an efficient means of travel. And take a look at when our amazing stretch of beautiful but cold weather might end.
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A good complement of ships on the river today, coming and going. Some interesting cargoes to talk about.
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Our sunny weather may be a welcome break from the usual rain, but the lack of cloud cover is bringing cold nights – and that poses particular hazards for those working at sea these days, especially commercial fishermen.
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Today, a look at a very specific and important design feature on ships: the bow, the very front end of things. Why do they look the way they do? And why do some ships look different than others?
Image: a ship with a plumb bow in the Astoria Anchorage. Credit: Joanne Rideout 2025.
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A look at ships coming and going, including a couple of US-flag Jones Act ships, and a little about flags, cargo and the weather.
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To address a regional sand shortage, a critical element in concrete production, the Port of Kalama is hoping to get the go ahead for a project that would use sand dredged from the Columbia River instead of transporting sand in from elsewhere.
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