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.

What if every day was like a cruise vacation?

Today we’ll talk about a new ship that is offering people the opportunity to buy cabins (like condos) on board, and live there year round, while the ship travels the world.

What if every day was like a cruise vacation?

What if every day was like a cruise vacation?

Today we’ll talk about a new ship that is offering people the opportunity to buy cabins (like condos) on board, and live there year round, while the ship travels the world.

Biden bans Russian ships from US ports

Apr 22, 2022

The White House on Thursday banned Russian affiliated ships from US Ports, joining Canada and European nations, regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

What if every day was like a cruise vacation?

Biden bans Russian ships from US ports

The White House on Thursday banned Russian affiliated ships from US Ports, joining Canada and European nations, regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Proposed renewable diesel refinery project causes concern in Clatskanie

Apr 21, 2022

A proposal to refine and ship renewable diesel out of Port Westward in Clatskanie is being met with opposition from local farmers, who say the proposed rail line that accompanies the project could put their food crops at risk.

Proposed renewable diesel refinery project causes concern in Clatskanie

Proposed renewable diesel refinery project causes concern in Clatskanie

A proposal to refine and ship renewable diesel out of Port Westward in Clatskanie is being met with opposition from local farmers, who say the proposed rail line that accompanies the project could put their food crops at risk.

Going overboard in the river can be very dangerous

Apr 20, 2022

A story about a missing ship crewmember, who may have gone overboard in the river, highlights the risks of swimming in a river like the Columbia, with its powerful and dangerous currents.

What if every day was like a cruise vacation?

Going overboard in the river can be very dangerous

A story about a missing ship crewmember, who may have gone overboard in the river, highlights the risks of swimming in a river like the Columbia, with its powerful and dangerous currents.

Young Oregon woman is now the 15th female USCG surfman

Apr 19, 2022

Today we’ll talk about the achievements of an intrepid young Oregon woman who has become one of only 15 women to become a USCG surfman. Surfmen are those skiilled folks on board the motor lifeboats that go out regularly on our local waters saving lives, often under challenging conditions.

Photo Credit: USCG DVIDS archives: The instructors, crew and students of the National Motor Lifeboat School, Ilwaco, Wash., practice at the entrance of the Columbia River Bar on Feb. 08, 2011. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jamie Thielen.

Young Oregon woman is now the 15th female USCG surfman

Young Oregon woman is now the 15th female USCG surfman

Today we’ll talk about the achievements of an intrepid young Oregon woman who has become one of only 15 women to become a USCG surfman. Surfmen are those skiilled folks on board the motor lifeboats that go out regularly on our local waters saving lives, often under challenging conditions.

Photo Credit: USCG DVIDS archives: The instructors, crew and students of the National Motor Lifeboat School, Ilwaco, Wash., practice at the entrance of the Columbia River Bar on Feb. 08, 2011. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jamie Thielen.