King Tides – a time to watch the ocean from a safe distance

Nov 05, 2021

It’s King Tide time on the coast, and that means abnormally high tides. This natural phenomenon happens every winter. This weekend, we’ll see high tides reaching 9 feet, and extra low minus tides. That, combined with storm induced high swells on the beach, and elevated sneaker wave risk, can create a life threatening situation for unwary storm watchers.

King Tides – a time to watch the ocean from a safe distance

King Tides – a time to watch the ocean from a safe distance

It’s King Tide time on the coast, and that means abnormally high tides. This natural phenomenon happens every winter. This weekend, we’ll see high tides reaching 9 feet, and extra low minus tides. That, combined with storm induced high swells on the beach, and elevated sneaker wave risk, can create a life threatening situation for unwary storm watchers.

Pilot boats: a special breed

Nov 04, 2021

Today a look at a special vessel that is commonly seen on the Astoria waterfront: the pilot boat that takes pilots to and from passing ships. These boats are specially designed for demanding work that other boats avoid at all costs – coming in contact with the hull of a moving ship, and transporting pilots safely as they do a dangerous job.

Pilot boats: a special breed

Pilot boats: a special breed

Today a look at a special vessel that is commonly seen on the Astoria waterfront: the pilot boat that takes pilots to and from passing ships. These boats are specially designed for demanding work that other boats avoid at all costs – coming in contact with the hull of a moving ship, and transporting pilots safely as they do a dangerous job.

Shipping companies post record profits in the pandemic

Nov 03, 2021

A look at how some of the big container lines are faring in terms of profits in 2021. Turns out they’re having a banner year, with record profits in the billions, despite backups and cargo slowdowns.

Shipping companies post record profits in the pandemic

Shipping companies post record profits in the pandemic

A look at how some of the big container lines are faring in terms of profits in 2021. Turns out they’re having a banner year, with record profits in the billions, despite backups and cargo slowdowns.

The Seafarers Happiness Index 2021

Nov 02, 2021

A look at an ongoing mariner survey called the Seafarer’s Happiness Index, which tracks workers’ level of satisfaction at sea. We’ll see how the pandemic affected things, and how they stand now.

The Seafarers Happiness Index 2021

The Seafarers Happiness Index 2021

A look at an ongoing mariner survey called the Seafarer’s Happiness Index, which tracks workers’ level of satisfaction at sea. We’ll see how the pandemic affected things, and how they stand now.

Missing containers in BC waters

Nov 01, 2021

Today we’ll take a look at what happens to missing shipping containers when they go overboard, especially if they float. In this case, containers that recently fell off the Zim Kingston in the waters off British Columbia. Floating containers are subject to local currents, as well as wind and weather.

Missing containers in BC waters

Missing containers in BC waters

Today we’ll take a look at what happens to missing shipping containers when they go overboard, especially if they float. In this case, containers that recently fell off the Zim Kingston in the waters off British Columbia. Floating containers are subject to local currents, as well as wind and weather.

An indepth look at atmospheric rivers

Oct 29, 2021

Today, an indepth look at the phenomenon of the atmospheric river, where this term came from, how common are they, and how much water do they really carry up in the clouds?

An indepth look at atmospheric rivers

An indepth look at atmospheric rivers

Today, an indepth look at the phenomenon of the atmospheric river, where this term came from, how common are they, and how much water do they really carry up in the clouds?