A look at women in the USCG, and how to never be afraid of Friday the 13th again

May 13, 2022

Today we honor the first female head of the USCG, and also take a look at a really long word for fear of Friday the 13th, and how you can learn to never be afraid of this infamous day ever again.

A look at women in the USCG, and how to never be afraid of Friday the 13th again

A look at women in the USCG, and how to never be afraid of Friday the 13th again

Today we honor the first female head of the USCG, and also take a look at a really long word for fear of Friday the 13th, and how you can learn to never be afraid of this infamous day ever again.

Who’s on the river today?

May 11, 2022

A close look at the day’s ship traffic – a tale of potash, wheat and soda ash. Also containerships hired by big companies to haul just their cargo, bypassing the regular global supply chain.

Who’s on the river today?

Who’s on the river today?

A close look at the day’s ship traffic – a tale of potash, wheat and soda ash. Also containerships hired by big companies to haul just their cargo, bypassing the regular global supply chain.

Miraculous rescue of overboard ship captain

May 10, 2022

The miraculous rescue of a captain who fell overboard off his ship in the Java Sea. He had some great luck on his side: warm waters, observant fishermen, and a piece of wood that he happened to find that helped him stay afloat.

Miraculous rescue of overboard ship captain

Miraculous rescue of overboard ship captain

The miraculous rescue of a captain who fell overboard off his ship in the Java Sea. He had some great luck on his side: warm waters, observant fishermen, and a piece of wood that he happened to find that helped him stay afloat.

Portland’s world class shipyard

May 06, 2022

Today a bit about another unseen part of the maritime industry – the shipyard where vessels go for maintenance and repairs. We have an amazing one here on the Columbia River, in Portland.

Portland’s world class shipyard

Portland’s world class shipyard

Today a bit about another unseen part of the maritime industry – the shipyard where vessels go for maintenance and repairs. We have an amazing one here on the Columbia River, in Portland.

A look at Astoria’s blue water cruise ships

May 05, 2022

Today a look at Astoria’s blue water cruise ships (the ocean-going ones). We’ll look at why they come to Astoria and when they arrive – it’s an unusual story.

A look at Astoria’s blue water cruise ships

A look at Astoria’s blue water cruise ships

Today a look at Astoria’s blue water cruise ships (the ocean-going ones). We’ll look at why they come to Astoria and when they arrive – it’s an unusual story.

Murder at Sea

May 04, 2022

What happens when a major crime is committed on board a cargo ship? We’ll talk about the differences between law enforcement on land and sea.

Miraculous rescue of overboard ship captain

Murder at Sea

What happens when a major crime is committed on board a cargo ship? We’ll talk about the differences between law enforcement on land and sea.