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

About barges, Part 2

Sep 12, 2018

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we continue our homage to tugs and barges, the masters of inland waters where ships dare not go.

About barges, Part 2

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we continue our homage to tugs and barges, the masters of inland waters where ships dare not go.

Remembering 9/11 and Operation Boatlift

Sep 11, 2018

Today on the Ship Report Podcast we remember 9/11 – and a courageous and spontaneous effort by New York City mariners that saved many lives on that awful day. The Coast Guard called it “Operation Boatlift.” Boaters of all stripes pitched in and rescued half a million people stranded at the bottom of Manhattan island when the towers fell.

Remembering 9/11 and Operation Boatlift

Remembering 9/11 and Operation Boatlift

Today on the Ship Report Podcast we remember 9/11 – and a courageous and spontaneous effort by New York City mariners that saved many lives on that awful day. The Coast Guard called it “Operation Boatlift.” Boaters of all stripes pitched in and rescued half a million people stranded at the bottom of Manhattan island when the towers fell.