Jul 28, 2023
Most of us take the Columbia River for granted and enjoy looking at the part of it we can see from wherever we are.
But the river is part of a huge inland water highway that stretches over 500 miles from the mouth of the Columbia to Lewiston, Idaho.
The river system here is a huge driver in the chain of commerce, and it connects our region to a nationwide and worldwide network of cargo transport, made possible by ships, tugs and barges – and ultimately on land, by trains and trucks.
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Jul 28, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Most of us take the Columbia River for granted and enjoy looking at the part of it we can see from wherever we are.
But the river is part of a huge inland water highway that stretches over 500 miles from the mouth of the Columbia to Lewiston, Idaho.
The river system here is a huge driver in the chain of commerce, and it connects our region to a nationwide and worldwide network of cargo transport, made possible by ships, tugs and barges – and ultimately on land, by trains and trucks.
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Jul 27, 2023
Today, a look at tugs and barges on the river. They often slip by unnoticed by folks on land, but they play an important role in the chain of commerce on the Columbia and related rivers.
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Jul 27, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today, a look at tugs and barges on the river. They often slip by unnoticed by folks on land, but they play an important role in the chain of commerce on the Columbia and related rivers.
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Jul 26, 2023
This local incident, in which someone pointed a green laser pointer at a USCG vessel training in the ocean off Tillamook Bay, is a serious federal crime. The USCG is investigating, and looking for tips from the public.
A crewman suffered impaired vision after the incident. A reminder that laser pointers are not toys and can cause serious harm even at a great distance. Convictions for incidents like these can mean big fines and jail time.
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Jul 26, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
This local incident, in which someone pointed a green laser pointer at a USCG vessel training in the ocean off Tillamook Bay, is a serious federal crime. The USCG is investigating, and looking for tips from the public.
A crewman suffered impaired vision after the incident. A reminder that laser pointers are not toys and can cause serious harm even at a great distance. Convictions for incidents like these can mean big fines and jail time.
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Jul 25, 2023
Today we take a look at the path of a ship that we see here on the Columbia: where she came from, where she’s going and what’s on board. A ship’s time here on the Columbia is usually just a snapshot of a larger voyage that can take her far and wide on the oceans of the world.
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Jul 25, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today we take a look at the path of a ship that we see here on the Columbia: where she came from, where she’s going and what’s on board. A ship’s time here on the Columbia is usually just a snapshot of a larger voyage that can take her far and wide on the oceans of the world.
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Jul 24, 2023
The lovely white Coast Guard cutter Steadfast is back in her spot at the 17th Street dock in Astoria near the Columbia River Maritime Museum. She’s just returned from almost two and a half months at sea. We’ll talk about the important work these Coast Guard cutters do, and the huge role the Coast Guard plays in our region.
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Jul 24, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
The lovely white Coast Guard cutter Steadfast is back in her spot at the 17th Street dock in Astoria near the Columbia River Maritime Museum. She’s just returned from almost two and a half months at sea. We’ll talk about the important work these Coast Guard cutters do, and the huge role the Coast Guard plays in our region.
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Jul 21, 2023
The somewhat miraculous story the rescue of a man and his dog, adrift on a disabled sailboat, 1200 miles off the coast of Mexico. They’d been at sea for three months when a tuna spotting helicopter happened to see them.
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Jul 21, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
The somewhat miraculous story the rescue of a man and his dog, adrift on a disabled sailboat, 1200 miles off the coast of Mexico. They’d been at sea for three months when a tuna spotting helicopter happened to see them.
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