Hospital ship USNS Mercy

Aug 27, 2018

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we’re talking about a ship that passed by the Astoria waterfront today going upriver: she’s the USNS Mercy, a US Navy hospital ship. She’s white with red crosses on her sides. Her mission is to being health care to people around the world who are suffering.

Hospital ship USNS Mercy

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we’re talking about a ship that passed by the Astoria waterfront today going upriver: she’s the USNS Mercy, a US Navy hospital ship. She’s white with red crosses on her sides. Her mission is to being health care to people around the world who are suffering.

Beach mishap

Aug 24, 2018

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we’re talking about a tragic and avoidable incident on the beach, in which a minivan and travel trailer were engulfed by the surf and rising tide. A cautionary tale for anyone who might decide to go camping on beaches in the Pacific Northwest.

Beach mishap

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we’re talking about a tragic and avoidable incident on the beach, in which a minivan and travel trailer were engulfed by the surf and rising tide. A cautionary tale for anyone who might decide to go camping on beaches in the Pacific Northwest.

Disaster in the surf

On today’s Ship Report podcast, more on the sad tale of the minvan and trailer that were consumed by the surf this week in Oregon.  A sad example of how a lack of information can prove devastating.

Disaster in the surf

On today’s Ship Report podcast, more on the sad tale of the minvan and trailer that were consumed by the surf this week in Oregon.  A sad example of how a lack of information can prove devastating.

Beach dangers

Aug 23, 2018

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we focus on a sad maritime news item that happened this week: a visitor to a nearby Oregon beach parked his minivan and travel trailer on the sand and awoke in the night to find both vehicles awash in the surf.

Beach dangers

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we focus on a sad maritime news item that happened this week: a visitor to a nearby Oregon beach parked his minivan and travel trailer on the sand and awoke in the night to find both vehicles awash in the surf.

Earthquakes and tsunamis

Aug 22, 2018

On today’s Ship Report podcast, in honor of the earthquake off the Oregon coast yesterday, we’re talking about why some undersea earthquakes generate tsunamis while others do not.

Earthquakes and tsunamis

On today’s Ship Report podcast, in honor of the earthquake off the Oregon coast yesterday, we’re talking about why some undersea earthquakes generate tsunamis while others do not.

Cruise ship overboard

Aug 21, 2018

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we’re talking about how a woman who fell off a cruise ship survived for many hours until she was rescued. One hint: the water was warm.

Cruise ship overboard

On today’s Ship Report podcast, we’re talking about how a woman who fell off a cruise ship survived for many hours until she was rescued. One hint: the water was warm.