The wreck of the New Carissa

Feb 13, 2019

A look at the history of a high profile Oregon shipwreck: The New Carissa.

(Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and the US Coast Guard.)

The wreck of the New Carissa

The wreck of the New Carissa

A look at the history of a high profile Oregon shipwreck: The New Carissa.

(Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and the US Coast Guard.)

Another PNW coal project cancels

Feb 06, 2019

A coal terminal project slated for Vancouver, BC has canceled. What’s the future for coal?

Another PNW coal project cancels

Another PNW coal project cancels

A coal terminal project slated for Vancouver, BC has canceled. What’s the future for coal?

North is north – or is it?

Feb 05, 2019

When we look at a compass, in our hands or in our cars, we kind of expect that it’s correct – that north is north. But scientists are currently documenting a rather large change in the location of magnetic north. Who knew north could move? Apparently it happens all the time.

North is north – or is it?

North is north – or is it?

When we look at a compass, in our hands or in our cars, we kind of expect that it’s correct – that north is north. But scientists are currently documenting a rather large change in the location of magnetic north. Who knew north could move? Apparently it happens all the time.

Fire!

Feb 04, 2019

Today we’ll talk about one of the most frightening situations mariners can experience on board: fire!

Fire!

Fire!

Today we’ll talk about one of the most frightening situations mariners can experience on board: fire!

More about anchoring ships

Jan 28, 2019

More from Columbia River Bar Pilot Capt. Thron Riggs, about why ships use the port anchor when they anchor here on the river.

More about anchoring ships

More about anchoring ships

More from Columbia River Bar Pilot Capt. Thron Riggs, about why ships use the port anchor when they anchor here on the river.

More help for Coast Guard families

Jan 24, 2019

More ways to help Coast Guard families affected by the shutdown

More help for Coast Guard families

More help for Coast Guard families

More ways to help Coast Guard families affected by the shutdown