A look at projected sea level rise in the US

Feb 23, 2022

Today, we take a look at a new report that details predictions for sea level rise in the coastal US. The Pacific Northwest is on the low end of that scale, which might soudn reassuring. But it’s because as water rises, our coast is rising too, thanks to tectonic plates pushing one under the other. That increases our long term risk for The Big One earthquake. We’ll look at what the nation can expect in coastal areas.

A look at projected sea level rise in the US

A look at projected sea level rise in the US

Today, we take a look at a new report that details predictions for sea level rise in the coastal US. The Pacific Northwest is on the low end of that scale, which might soudn reassuring. But it’s because as water rises, our coast is rising too, thanks to tectonic plates pushing one under the other. That increases our long term risk for The Big One earthquake. We’ll look at what the nation can expect in coastal areas.

Felicity Ace update, and MERTS job opening

Feb 22, 2022

A look at the ongoing nightmare in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal: the fire on the car carrier Felicity Ace, which is ablaze with over $400 million worth of cargo on board, including expensive cars like Bentleys, Lambourghinis, and Porsches.

And, a rare opportunity in Astoria: a maritime technology instructor position in Clatsop Community College’s MERTS program. Here’s a link to the college website where you can apply: https://clatsopcc.simplehire.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=141270

Felicity Ace update, and MERTS job opening

Felicity Ace update, and MERTS job opening

A look at the ongoing nightmare in the Atlantic Ocean off Portugal: the fire on the car carrier Felicity Ace, which is ablaze with over $400 million worth of cargo on board, including expensive cars like Bentleys, Lambourghinis, and Porsches.

And, a rare opportunity in Astoria: a maritime technology instructor position in Clatsop Community College’s MERTS program. Here’s a link to the college website where you can apply: https://clatsopcc.simplehire.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=141270

Wave energy comes to the Oregon coast

Feb 17, 2022

A testing site for developing wave energy projects is coming together in Newport, after years of research.

Wave energy comes to the Oregon coast

Wave energy comes to the Oregon coast

A testing site for developing wave energy projects is coming together in Newport, after years of research.

Fish for free in Oregon this weekend

Feb 16, 2022

This weekend, February 19-20, you can fish crab and clam in Oregon for free.

Links in the story for more info:

myodfw.com – general recreation info for Oregon

myodfw.com/recreation-report – Fishing Report

myodfw.com/EAO – Easy Angling Oregon guide for beginners

Shellfish safety hotline: 800-448-2474 or oregon.gov/ODA

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Fish for free in Oregon this weekend

Fish for free in Oregon this weekend

This weekend, February 19-20, you can fish crab and clam in Oregon for free.

Links in the story for more info:

myodfw.com – general recreation info for Oregon

myodfw.com/recreation-report – Fishing Report

myodfw.com/EAO – Easy Angling Oregon guide for beginners

Shellfish safety hotline: 800-448-2474 or oregon.gov/ODA

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

A look at Valentine’s Day from a cargo perspective

Feb 15, 2022

Valentine’s Day is a big deal for merchandise and therefore, it’s a big deal in the world of cargo. But, all those fresh flowers create headaches for shippers who need to get them to their destinations fast.

Photo credit: Vijay Verma, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

A look at Valentine’s Day from a cargo perspective

A look at Valentine’s Day from a cargo perspective

Valentine’s Day is a big deal for merchandise and therefore, it’s a big deal in the world of cargo. But, all those fresh flowers create headaches for shippers who need to get them to their destinations fast.

Photo credit: Vijay Verma, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Supply chain update

Feb 14, 2022

A look at where things stand now with regard to the worldwide cargo debacle that has snarled ship traffic during the pandemic.

Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons

Supply chain update

Supply chain update

A look at where things stand now with regard to the worldwide cargo debacle that has snarled ship traffic during the pandemic.

Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons