Mistakes we can’t afford to make

Dec 09, 2022

Today we take a look at the USCG report on the grounding of the Ever Forward in Chesapeake Bay last spring. A situation where a life-changing mistake caused a very public incident with huge consequences.

Mistakes we can’t afford to make

Mistakes we can’t afford to make

Today we take a look at the USCG report on the grounding of the Ever Forward in Chesapeake Bay last spring. A situation where a life-changing mistake caused a very public incident with huge consequences.

Ships at anchor – what are they doing on board?

Dec 08, 2022

today a look at ships at anchor – it may look like they’re just sitting there, but plenty of work is going on aboard the ship. And the crew might even get some much needed sleep.

Ships at anchor – what are they doing on board?

Ships at anchor – what are they doing on board?

today a look at ships at anchor – it may look like they’re just sitting there, but plenty of work is going on aboard the ship. And the crew might even get some much needed sleep.

A look at wind power projects for the West Coast

Dec 07, 2022

We take a short momrnt to remember Pearl Harbor Day and honor those who serve. Then a look at proposed floating offshore wind turbines for the West Coast. Can they handle our notorious weather, and the worsening weather worldwide? We’ll look at some research and recent history.

A look at wind power projects for the West Coast

A look at wind power projects for the West Coast

We take a short momrnt to remember Pearl Harbor Day and honor those who serve. Then a look at proposed floating offshore wind turbines for the West Coast. Can they handle our notorious weather, and the worsening weather worldwide? We’ll look at some research and recent history.

How much could you make as a qualified tugboat captain?

Dec 06, 2022

Today we take a look at an actual job listing for a oceangoing tugboat master working for Sause Bros. in Hawaii. We’ll take a look at salary, job duties and what certification you’d need to qualify for a life at sea on a tug.

How much could you make as a qualified tugboat captain?

How much could you make as a qualified tugboat captain?

Today we take a look at an actual job listing for a oceangoing tugboat master working for Sause Bros. in Hawaii. We’ll take a look at salary, job duties and what certification you’d need to qualify for a life at sea on a tug.

Rogue wave causes cruise ship death

Dec 05, 2022

A rogue wave hits a cruise ship, killing one passenger. We’ll talk about how this could happen and what it says about changes in the cruise ship industry – ships are going in places where they have not gone in the past, places where sea conditions can be more unpredictable than in calmer waters of the world.

Rogue wave causes cruise ship death

Rogue wave causes cruise ship death

A rogue wave hits a cruise ship, killing one passenger. We’ll talk about how this could happen and what it says about changes in the cruise ship industry – ships are going in places where they have not gone in the past, places where sea conditions can be more unpredictable than in calmer waters of the world.

Crabpot Christmas tree lighting this weekend in Ilwaco, Washington

Dec 02, 2022

The16th annual Crabpot Christmas Tree Lighting event is happening in Ilwaco, Washington, this Saturday. It’s a unique, regional, maritime happening.

Crabpot Christmas tree lighting this weekend in Ilwaco, Washington

Crabpot Christmas tree lighting this weekend in Ilwaco, Washington

The16th annual Crabpot Christmas Tree Lighting event is happening in Ilwaco, Washington, this Saturday. It’s a unique, regional, maritime happening.