All about pilot boats – Part 2

Feb 07, 2020

The second part of a two part series on pilot boats – what they are, what they do, and how helicopters fit in the picture. From an interview I did a few years back with Columbia River Bar Pilot Capt. Mike Tierney.

All about pilot boats – Part 2

All about pilot boats – Part 2

The second part of a two part series on pilot boats – what they are, what they do, and how helicopters fit in the picture. From an interview I did a few years back with Columbia River Bar Pilot Capt. Mike Tierney.

All about pilot boats – Part 1

Feb 06, 2020

Today we hear the first segment in a two-part interview I did a few years back with Columbia River Bar Pilot Capt. Mike Tierney, all about pilot boats and what they do.

All about pilot boats – Part 1

All about pilot boats – Part 1

Today we hear the first segment in a two-part interview I did a few years back with Columbia River Bar Pilot Capt. Mike Tierney, all about pilot boats and what they do.

King Tides again? Yep, in February too.

Feb 05, 2020

This coming weekend marks the last of this winter season’s King Tides. These higher than normal high tides happen four times a year each winter. They bring with them flooding and sneaker wave risk, especially when coupled with inclement winter weather.

King Tides again? Yep, in February too.

King Tides again? Yep, in February too.

This coming weekend marks the last of this winter season’s King Tides. These higher than normal high tides happen four times a year each winter. They bring with them flooding and sneaker wave risk, especially when coupled with inclement winter weather.

Sailors rescued after floating in a tank for 19 days

Feb 04, 2020

Some lucky sailors were rescued at sea by a passing ship that just happened to see them floating in a plastic tank, where they had been for 19 days.

Sailors rescued after floating in a tank for 19 days

Sailors rescued after floating in a tank for 19 days

Some lucky sailors were rescued at sea by a passing ship that just happened to see them floating in a plastic tank, where they had been for 19 days.

The corona virus and its effect on bulk shipping

Feb 03, 2020

Right now the corona virus is having a big impact in China, with more cases diagnosed daily. Since China is such a big player in world trade, it stands to reason that anything that slows commerce would eventually affect shipping. Today we’ll take a look at the bulk carrier trade and how that shipping sector is being affected by this developing illness.

The corona virus and its effect on bulk shipping

The corona virus and its effect on bulk shipping

Right now the corona virus is having a big impact in China, with more cases diagnosed daily. Since China is such a big player in world trade, it stands to reason that anything that slows commerce would eventually affect shipping. Today we’ll take a look at the bulk carrier trade and how that shipping sector is being affected by this developing illness.

The Voyages of the Jane Franklin – through the Canal

Jan 31, 2020

The third in our series of accounts of the voyages of the S/V/ Jane Franklin, and her captain, Russ Roberts. The 53 foot ketch and her crew voyaged from Miami to the Pacific through the Panama Canal. Today we hear about the last leg of their voyage through the locks, with huge ships and workhorse tugs.

The Voyages of the Jane Franklin – through the Canal

The Voyages of the Jane Franklin – through the Canal

The third in our series of accounts of the voyages of the S/V/ Jane Franklin, and her captain, Russ Roberts. The 53 foot ketch and her crew voyaged from Miami to the Pacific through the Panama Canal. Today we hear about the last leg of their voyage through the locks, with huge ships and workhorse tugs.