The Jones Act – should we get rid of it?

Mar 14, 2019

Today we talk about the Jones Act. It’s part of long time maritime legislation in the US aimed at protecting the domestic fleet.

The Jones Act – should we get rid of it?

The Jones Act – should we get rid of it?

Today we talk about the Jones Act. It’s part of long time maritime legislation in the US aimed at protecting the domestic fleet.

Salmon season 2019

Mar 12, 2019

A bit about when the salmon season will open on the West Coast this year. Spoiler alert: recreation season starts on time; commercial season is delayed.

Salmon season 2019

Salmon season 2019

A bit about when the salmon season will open on the West Coast this year. Spoiler alert: recreation season starts on time; commercial season is delayed.

Global wind patterns and global warming

Mar 11, 2019

How the heating of the earth in places where it used to be very cold could disrupt a system of heat distribution that has kept the earth habitable for eons.

Global wind patterns and global warming

Global wind patterns and global warming

How the heating of the earth in places where it used to be very cold could disrupt a system of heat distribution that has kept the earth habitable for eons.

Interesting ships everywhere

Mar 07, 2019

A look at the day’s ship schedule of those passing Astoria, those anchored and those waiting at sea to enter the river. Interesting stories everywhere.

Interesting ships everywhere

Interesting ships everywhere

A look at the day’s ship schedule of those passing Astoria, those anchored and those waiting at sea to enter the river. Interesting stories everywhere.

Mariners stranded without pay

Mar 06, 2019

A look at a disturbing occurrence that’s not as unusual as you might think: Mariners being stranded on ships, going months without pay from their employers, thousands of miles from home.

Mariners stranded without pay

Mariners stranded without pay

A look at a disturbing occurrence that’s not as unusual as you might think: Mariners being stranded on ships, going months without pay from their employers, thousands of miles from home.

Coast Guard rescues – how often do they go out?

Mar 05, 2019

After the USCG rescues two vessels in distress in one weekend, we take a look at how often the Coast Guard goes out to help, nationwide. The statistics are impressive.

Coast Guard rescues – how often do they go out?

Coast Guard rescues – how often do they go out?

After the USCG rescues two vessels in distress in one weekend, we take a look at how often the Coast Guard goes out to help, nationwide. The statistics are impressive.