A close look at ships on the river today. We’ll talk about “stick ships,” soda ash, containers, and what gypsum is used for.
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A close look at ships on the river today. We’ll talk about “stick ships,” soda ash, containers, and what gypsum is used for.
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When a big ship loses propulsion, it needs help. That was the case this weekend when a containership lost power to its propeller at sea off the mouth of the Columbia. Salvage crews, the US Coast Guard and bar and river pilots worked together to get the ship safely to the shipyard in Portland. We’ll talk about how that’s done.
Also, we’ll revisit yesterday’s info about wheat and drought in the inland West.
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When a big ship loses propulsion, it needs help. That was the case this weekend when a containership lost power to its propeller at sea off the mouth of the Columbia. Salvage crews, the US Coast Guard and bar and river pilots worked together to get the ship safely to the shipyard in Portland. We’ll talk about how that’s done.
Also, we’ll revisit yesterday’s info about wheat and drought in the inland West.
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Exports of wheat have dropped steeply on the Columbia, as wheat production lags thanks to drought in wheat growing states.
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Right now the Rhine River in Europe, a major trade route, is seeing record low water levels that threaten trade. Experts say it’s a look at things to come. We’ll talk about water and commerce, and why drought matters.
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Right now the Rhine River in Europe, a major trade route, is seeing record low water levels that threaten trade. Experts say it’s a look at things to come. We’ll talk about water and commerce, and why drought matters.
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Earlier this month, a tragic incident near Skamokawa where two young men drowned in the Columbia.
Today we’ll talk again about river hazards and how to prevent incidents like this from happening.
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Earlier this month, a tragic incident near Skamokawa where two young men drowned in the Columbia.
Today we’ll talk again about river hazards and how to prevent incidents like this from happening.
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More on on running lights from Capt Robert Johnson.
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More on on running lights from Capt Robert Johnson.
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