RO-ROs, containerships and general cargo ships, oh my!

May 04, 2022

An indepth look at today’s ship schedule, which includes RO-ROs, containerships and general cargo ships, including one that can carry all three types of cargo!

RO-ROs, containerships and general cargo ships, oh my!

RO-ROs, containerships and general cargo ships, oh my!

An indepth look at today’s ship schedule, which includes RO-ROs, containerships and general cargo ships, including one that can carry all three types of cargo!

Ship paint colors – why vessels are painted the way they are

May 02, 2022

Today’s show is about ship paint colors – a smattering of interesting info I have picked up over the years about why vessels, even fishing boats, are painted the colors we see them sporting on the river and ocean. We’ll even hear from an old Fisher Poet favorite – talking about his favorite color for a working boat.

Ship paint colors – why vessels are painted the way they are

Ship paint colors – why vessels are painted the way they are

Today’s show is about ship paint colors – a smattering of interesting info I have picked up over the years about why vessels, even fishing boats, are painted the colors we see them sporting on the river and ocean. We’ll even hear from an old Fisher Poet favorite – talking about his favorite color for a working boat.

Seafarers Happiness Index hits 8-year low

Apr 29, 2022

Today we’ll talk about the most recent Seafarers Happiness Index report for the first quarter of the year. Things aren’t looking good – the index has dropped to an 8-year low – partly because of remaining pandemic woes. The war in Ukraine is another big issue – affecting many people because so many sailors are from that part of the world. Seaboard life can be uncomfortable now for Ukrainian and Russian seafarers, who often serve together, especially for Ukrainians who may be separated from family ( esp. in war torn areas) by their work obligations.

Seafarers Happiness Index hits 8-year low

Seafarers Happiness Index hits 8-year low

Today we’ll talk about the most recent Seafarers Happiness Index report for the first quarter of the year. Things aren’t looking good – the index has dropped to an 8-year low – partly because of remaining pandemic woes. The war in Ukraine is another big issue – affecting many people because so many sailors are from that part of the world. Seaboard life can be uncomfortable now for Ukrainian and Russian seafarers, who often serve together, especially for Ukrainians who may be separated from family ( esp. in war torn areas) by their work obligations.

COVID remains an issue despite on cruise ships despite high vax rates and safety protocols

Apr 28, 2022

Some cruise ship COVID news involving a ship that was just in Astoria on Monday: this ship and others are being monitored by the CDC for relatively high COVID case counts during the past month. It’s part of a trend as case rates on cruises reflect the rise in COVID in the general population, fueled by variant strains of the virus.

COVID remains an issue despite on cruise ships despite high vax rates and safety protocols

COVID remains an issue despite on cruise ships despite high vax rates and safety protocols

Some cruise ship COVID news involving a ship that was just in Astoria on Monday: this ship and others are being monitored by the CDC for relatively high COVID case counts during the past month. It’s part of a trend as case rates on cruises reflect the rise in COVID in the general population, fueled by variant strains of the virus.

Cliff rescue reminds us about where we are when we’re at the beach

Apr 27, 2022

Another cliff rescue of folks stranded on rocks above the ocean on the Oregon coast. A reminder that the beach is a unique environment with unusual dangers and lots of constant change.

Cliff rescue reminds us about where we are when we’re at the beach

Cliff rescue reminds us about where we are when we’re at the beach

Another cliff rescue of folks stranded on rocks above the ocean on the Oregon coast. A reminder that the beach is a unique environment with unusual dangers and lots of constant change.

The Ever Forward is free and on her way

Apr 26, 2022

A few closing thoughts as the Ever Forward moves on to her next port after being aground for a month in Chesapeake Bay – how did the ship escape damage in the mud, and what if ships could talk? A humorous look at a disaster averted.

The Ever Forward is free and on her way

The Ever Forward is free and on her way

A few closing thoughts as the Ever Forward moves on to her next port after being aground for a month in Chesapeake Bay – how did the ship escape damage in the mud, and what if ships could talk? A humorous look at a disaster averted.