Seaspeak

Apr 15, 2019

In the work environment on board ship, where people from different countries are working together, often sharing vital formation over staticy radio transmissions, the jargon “Seaspeak” was developed to help mariners understand one another despite their differences.

Seaspeak

Seaspeak

In the work environment on board ship, where people from different countries are working together, often sharing vital formation over staticy radio transmissions, the jargon “Seaspeak” was developed to help mariners understand one another despite their differences.

Rogue waves

Apr 03, 2019

Scientists have found a way to predictably create giant rogue waves in a laboratory setting. This discovery and understanding the conditions that create rogue waves, could eventually allow mariners to predict and avoid rogues. They’re massive, seemingly out-of-nowhere giant waves that rise up suddenly, and damage or sink even large vessels.

Rogue waves

Rogue waves

Scientists have found a way to predictably create giant rogue waves in a laboratory setting. This discovery and understanding the conditions that create rogue waves, could eventually allow mariners to predict and avoid rogues. They’re massive, seemingly out-of-nowhere giant waves that rise up suddenly, and damage or sink even large vessels.

The Salvage Chief

Apr 02, 2019

Today we hear a Northwest News Network story by correspondent Tom Banse, all about the restoration of this iconic PNW ship, which could be invaluable on the Columbia River in a disaster.

The Salvage Chief

The Salvage Chief

Today we hear a Northwest News Network story by correspondent Tom Banse, all about the restoration of this iconic PNW ship, which could be invaluable on the Columbia River in a disaster.

Escaped kayaks

Apr 01, 2019

The Coast Guard found a group of stranded kayakers on and island near Seattle. They first found their kayaks floating, after the rising tide carried them away.

Escaped kayaks

Escaped kayaks

The Coast Guard found a group of stranded kayakers on and island near Seattle. They first found their kayaks floating, after the rising tide carried them away.

Where do beaches come from?

Mar 18, 2019

First in a series about beaches – we take them for granted, but where does all that sand come from? And where does it go?

Where do beaches come from?

Where do beaches come from?

First in a series about beaches – we take them for granted, but where does all that sand come from? And where does it go?