The Polar Star and Operation Deep Freeze

The Polar Star and Operation Deep Freeze

Mar 10, 2025 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

Each year the USCG heavy icebreaker Polar Star heads to Antarctica to spend the Northern Hemisphere winter opening a channel through the ice during the Antarctic summer.

The ship has just completed her mission and is heading home to Seattle. We’ll talk about why this unique ship was there, and why her mission is so important.

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What’s happening in the anchorage?

What’s happening in the anchorage?

Mar 7, 2025 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

The Astoria Anchorage is an interesting place, with lots going on out there on the water.

Today we’ll take a look at some of the common but interesting things you might see if you’re out on the Riverwalk or driving through town.

Whether it be vessels or aircraft, a cargo ship or the US Coast Guard, what you’re seeing are carefully planned maneuvers involving skilled professionals, and often talented young people learning the ropes of maritime work.

Photo: A fuel barge refueling a ship in the Astoria Anchorage, 3/6/25. Photo Credit: Joanne Rideout