Today we look at who’s coming and going on the river in more depth – each each vessel has a story.
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Today we look at who’s coming and going on the river in more depth – each each vessel has a story.
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In the maritime industry, vessels in coastal areas can be grouped into blue and brown water craft. Blue water refers to open ocean and brown water tends to mean coastal or domestic vessels that ply local waters. We have both here on the Columbia, making for a very interesting and interrelated mix of vessels all serving the needs of commerce.
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In the maritime industry, vessels in coastal areas can be grouped into blue and brown water craft. Blue water refers to open ocean and brown water tends to mean coastal or domestic vessels that ply local waters. We have both here on the Columbia, making for a very interesting and interrelated mix of vessels all serving the needs of commerce.
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There was an earthquake in Ocean Shores, Washington, north of Gray’s Harbor. Is it a precursor to the Big One?
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There was an earthquake in Ocean Shores, Washington, north of Gray’s Harbor. Is it a precursor to the Big One?
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The police sergeant on the TV show “Hill Street Blues” made that phrase famous when he said it each morning to patrol officers hitting the streets. I’d like to say the same to people visiting the PNW shore each year. Even though you’re on vacation, be careful out there. Three recent rescues, one with a tragic ending, happened in one weekend here in Oregon. All could have been prevented.
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The police sergeant on the TV show “Hill Street Blues” made that phrase famous when he said it each morning to patrol officers hitting the streets. I’d like to say the same to people visiting the PNW shore each year. Even though you’re on vacation, be careful out there. Three recent rescues, one with a tragic ending, happened in one weekend here in Oregon. All could have been prevented.
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I had the opportunity the other day to watch seasoned tug skippers in action on the Columbia, and when I looked closely at the conditions they were facing, I left the riverside feeling great respect for the work they do.
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I had the opportunity the other day to watch seasoned tug skippers in action on the Columbia, and when I looked closely at the conditions they were facing, I left the riverside feeling great respect for the work they do.
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Anytime we go out on the water, there’s risk. Each year, National Safe Boating Week is an opportunity to think about how to make an inherently dangerous, but fun, activity as safe as we can make it. That doesn’t make us wimps, it makes us people who are more likely to come home alive.
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Anytime we go out on the water, there’s risk. Each year, National Safe Boating Week is an opportunity to think about how to make an inherently dangerous, but fun, activity as safe as we can make it. That doesn’t make us wimps, it makes us people who are more likely to come home alive.
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