Ship Report Minute: What’s a Small Craft Advisory

Sep 26, 2018

As the weather worsens in our corner of the world each fall, we hear the term “Small Craft Advisory” bandied about quite a bit in marine forecasts. It”s name is somewhat intuitive – small boats should beware. But what does it really mean?

Ship Report Minute: What’s a Small Craft Advisory

As the weather worsens in our corner of the world each fall, we hear the term “Small Craft Advisory” bandied about quite a bit in marine forecasts. It”s name is somewhat intuitive – small boats should beware. But what does it really mean?

Nautical Charts vs Google Maps

Sep 25, 2018

Most everyone these days uses Google Maps to get around. Ships use a similar system that also relies on GPS. But it requires a little more finesse to get around on the water, where roads aren’t marked, and underwater dangers lurk for the unprepared.

Nautical Charts vs Google Maps

Most everyone these days uses Google Maps to get around. Ships use a similar system that also relies on GPS. But it requires a little more finesse to get around on the water, where roads aren’t marked, and underwater dangers lurk for the unprepared.

The grisly danger of parting lines

Sep 24, 2018

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we’re talking about the grisly danger posed by lines that part or snap, and sometimes allow a vessel to drift free from its mooring. Parting lines pose great risk to people working near them, and vessels floating untethered can be a nightmare in the making.

Podcast 9/24/18

The grisly danger of parting lines

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we’re talking about the grisly danger posed by lines that part or snap, and sometimes allow a vessel to drift free from its mooring. Parting lines pose great risk to people working near them, and vessels floating untethered can be a nightmare in the making.

Podcast 9/24/18

USCG rescues Hurricane Florence, 9/20/18

Sep 20, 2018

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we’re talking about USCG rescues in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, and about the Coast Guard’s amazing training, which allows crews from all over the US to work together as needed and as the situation demands.

USCG rescues Hurricane Florence, 9/20/18

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we’re talking about USCG rescues in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, and about the Coast Guard’s amazing training, which allows crews from all over the US to work together as needed and as the situation demands.

What’s on the bottom? 9/19/18

Sep 19, 2018

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we’re talking about what’s on the bottom of rivers and lakes in our region. As it turns out, there’s a lot more down there than just silt and mud. In some cases, there are planes, trains, automobiles that we can’t see, along with plenty of lost vessels. Some of them are on the move.

What’s on the bottom? 9/19/18

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we’re talking about what’s on the bottom of rivers and lakes in our region. As it turns out, there’s a lot more down there than just silt and mud. In some cases, there are planes, trains, automobiles that we can’t see, along with plenty of lost vessels. Some of them are on the move.

Who doesn’t love a barge? Part 3 in our series.

Sep 13, 2018

On today’s Ship Report Podcast, we conclude our series on barges and their great value in the maritime cargo trade.

Podcast 9/13/18

Who doesn’t love a barge? Part 3 in our series.

On today’s Ship Report Podcast, we conclude our series on barges and their great value in the maritime cargo trade.

Podcast 9/13/18