Pandemic effects on the world’s oil industry

May 19, 2020

As the pandemic progresses, and people stay home more, oil consumption is down. That’s a good thing for the environment, but the world’s oil industry and the global economy are seeing changes that aren’t all good news.

Image courtesy Columbia River Bar Pilots. www.columbiariverbarpilots.com

Pandemic effects on the world’s oil industry

Pandemic effects on the world’s oil industry

As the pandemic progresses, and people stay home more, oil consumption is down. That’s a good thing for the environment, but the world’s oil industry and the global economy are seeing changes that aren’t all good news.

Image courtesy Columbia River Bar Pilots. www.columbiariverbarpilots.com

Liquefaction: what it is, and the role it plays in earthquakes

May 11, 2020

Today we’ll talk abut liquefaction: what it is, and how it can become a signficant factor in a local earthquake in maritime areas near the ocean.

Liquefaction: what it is, and the role it plays in earthquakes

Liquefaction: what it is, and the role it plays in earthquakes

Today we’ll talk abut liquefaction: what it is, and how it can become a signficant factor in a local earthquake in maritime areas near the ocean.

How a maritime technology used to sterilize ballast water could help protect against COVID-19

Apr 30, 2020

Today we’ll take a look at some maritime technology already in use on ships to sterilize ballast water, and it might have another valuable use – killing the COVID-19 coronavirus.

How a maritime technology used to sterilize ballast water could help protect against COVID-19

How a maritime technology used to sterilize ballast water could help protect against COVID-19

Today we’ll take a look at some maritime technology already in use on ships to sterilize ballast water, and it might have another valuable use – killing the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Found kayak highlights the importance of ID info on small boats

Apr 29, 2020

Today we’ll talk about an emply kayak found floating in the waters off Hawaii, and how such found small boats can trigger rescue searches, even if the boat just drifted loose on its own, and what owners can do to save rescuers valuable time and resources.

Found kayak highlights the importance of ID info on small boats

Found kayak highlights the importance of ID info on small boats

Today we’ll talk about an emply kayak found floating in the waters off Hawaii, and how such found small boats can trigger rescue searches, even if the boat just drifted loose on its own, and what owners can do to save rescuers valuable time and resources.

The Steadfast: USCG cutter and Astoria hometown vessel returns home

Apr 28, 2020

Note: Photo of the Steadfast appears here courtesy of the US Coast Guard. 

Today we’ll talk about one of Astoria’s hometown ships: the USCG cutter Steadfast – “El Tiburon Blanco.”

She and her crew just returned home to Astoria from a tour of duty at sea.

The Steadfast: USCG cutter and Astoria hometown vessel returns home

The Steadfast: USCG cutter and Astoria hometown vessel returns home

Note: Photo of the Steadfast appears here courtesy of the US Coast Guard. 

Today we’ll talk about one of Astoria’s hometown ships: the USCG cutter Steadfast – “El Tiburon Blanco.”

She and her crew just returned home to Astoria from a tour of duty at sea.

Astoria shipyard gets federal grant

Apr 27, 2020

A local story about an Astoria shipyard at Tongue Point that has received a federal grant for over $500k.

Astoria shipyard gets federal grant

Astoria shipyard gets federal grant

A local story about an Astoria shipyard at Tongue Point that has received a federal grant for over $500k.