Jun 04, 2024
This year’s arriving Rose Festival Fleet ships will all be in Astoria today, and you’ll have a chance to take a tour of a ship at the dock.
We’ll talk about US and Canadian military ships stopping in Astoria before they head upriver to Portland for the annual Rose Festival there.
Show Transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript060424.pdf
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Jun 4, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
This year’s arriving Rose Festival Fleet ships will all be in Astoria today, and you’ll have a chance to take a tour of a ship at the dock.
We’ll talk about US and Canadian military ships stopping in Astoria before they head upriver to Portland for the annual Rose Festival there.
Show Transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript060424.pdf
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Jun 03, 2024
The necropsy results are out for the dead whale that washed up on the beach in Manzanita: bruising and internal bleeding suggest the whale died from a vessel strike.
We’ll talk about this unfortunately not uncommon cause of whale death on the West Coast, and about some measures taken along the coast of California to route ships away from areas where whales are known to be. And about other voluntary measures ship operators can take to avoid whales.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript060324.pdf
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Jun 3, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
The necropsy results are out for the dead whale that washed up on the beach in Manzanita: bruising and internal bleeding suggest the whale died from a vessel strike.
We’ll talk about this unfortunately not uncommon cause of whale death on the West Coast, and about some measures taken along the coast of California to route ships away from areas where whales are known to be. And about other voluntary measures ship operators can take to avoid whales.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript060324.pdf
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May 31, 2024
We’ve got a couple of atmospheric rivers headed our way beginning Sunday that could bring inches of rain to our region. We’ll see what develops and talk about what forecasters are predicting.
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May 31, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
We’ve got a couple of atmospheric rivers headed our way beginning Sunday that could bring inches of rain to our region. We’ll see what develops and talk about what forecasters are predicting.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript053124.pdf
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May 30, 2024
Sort of a smorgasbord of info today: ocean swells and waves, ship schedules and why some upriver ships go to anchor after they’ve loaded cargo.
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May 30, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Sort of a smorgasbord of info today: ocean swells and waves, ship schedules and why some upriver ships go to anchor after they’ve loaded cargo.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript053024.pdf
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May 29, 2024
The US Coast Guard released their 2023 boater safety stats this week. While fatalities are down, alcohol and boater inexperience remain big factors in water deaths and injuries.
The bottom line: the ocean and the river near you are not a carefully controlled water park designed for fun times.
Out on the water is the real deal, a place where Mother Nature makes the rules, and you need to learn, pay attention, and boost your chances of survival by being prepared.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript052924.pdf
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May 29, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
The US Coast Guard released their 2023 boater safety stats this week. While fatalities are down, alcohol and boater inexperience remain big factors in water deaths and injuries.
The bottom line: the ocean and the river near you are not a carefully controlled water park designed for fun times.
Out on the water is the real deal, a place where Mother Nature makes the rules, and you need to learn, pay attention, and boost your chances of survival by being prepared.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript052924.pdf
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May 28, 2024
Yesterday a dead humpback whale over 30 feet long washed up on the beach at Nehalem Bay State Park near Manzanita, Oregon. Officials are working to determine the cause of death.
This incident brings the total to 5 of whales that have washed up on Oregon beaches in the past year and a half. We’ll talk about possible reasons for whale death, other than natural causes.
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May 28, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Yesterday a dead humpback whale over 30 feet long washed up on the beach at Nehalem Bay State Park near Manzanita, Oregon. Officials are working to determine the cause of death.
This incident brings the total to 5 of whales that have washed up on Oregon beaches in the past year and a half. We’ll talk about possible reasons for whale death, other than natural causes.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript052824.pdf
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