A listener question about ‘top heavy’ containerships

Oct 20, 2023

Today we’ll take a look at center of balance, cargo, and ship design – to explain why those apparently top heavy containerships are quite seaworthy and capable, even in stormy weather.

A listener question about ‘top heavy’ containerships

A listener question about ‘top heavy’ containerships

Today we’ll take a look at center of balance, cargo, and ship design – to explain why those apparently top heavy containerships are quite seaworthy and capable, even in stormy weather.

Why you should pay attention to the Great Shakeout near you today

Oct 19, 2023

It’s easy to get jaded about disaster prep when nothing ever happens.

But today we’ll take a look at why you might want to think a little more about getting ready for an emergency, if you live in Oregon and Washington, or another state with significant earthquake risk.

Why you should pay attention to the Great Shakeout near you today

It’s easy to get jaded about disaster prep when nothing ever happens.

But today we’ll take a look at why you might want to think a little more about getting ready for an emergency, if you live in Oregon and Washington, or another state with significant earthquake risk.

‘Force majeure’ declared for diverted containership headed for Israel

Oct 18, 2023

Today a look at the effects of war on shipping, as a containership is diverted from an Israeli port. The change means the region will not receive needed goods, an example of how war effects go far beyond the battlefield and can extend to our “90 percent of everything.”

‘Force majeure’ declared for diverted containership headed for Israel

‘Force majeure’ declared for diverted containership headed for Israel

Today a look at the effects of war on shipping, as a containership is diverted from an Israeli port. The change means the region will not receive needed goods, an example of how war effects go far beyond the battlefield and can extend to our “90 percent of everything.”

What vessels are required to take a marine pilot on the river?

Oct 17, 2023

Today, the answer to a listener question about marine pilots on the river – what kinds of vessels are required to take a pilot? We’ll take a look at the state and federal regs.

What vessels are required to take a marine pilot on the river?

What vessels are required to take a marine pilot on the river?

Today, the answer to a listener question about marine pilots on the river – what kinds of vessels are required to take a pilot? We’ll take a look at the state and federal regs.

A bit about ships and their cargoes today

Oct 16, 2023

Today we’ll talk a bit about ships on the river, anchorages, cargoes, and all that stuff – the stuff of daily life on the mighty Columbia

A bit about ships and their cargoes today

A bit about ships and their cargoes today

Today we’ll talk a bit about ships on the river, anchorages, cargoes, and all that stuff – the stuff of daily life on the mighty Columbia

Lots of ships in the anchorage, and a bit about Friday the 13th

Oct 13, 2023

We’ve got ships waiting in the anchorages, which means ships are elsewhere in the river system, loading and discharging cargo. When there’s room, anchored ships will move into berths.

Lots of ships in the anchorage, and a bit about Friday the 13th

Lots of ships in the anchorage, and a bit about Friday the 13th

We’ve got ships waiting in the anchorages, which means ships are elsewhere in the river system, loading and discharging cargo. When there’s room, anchored ships will move into berths.