A listener question about a boat on the Astoria waterfront

Jan 17, 2024

A listener wrote to ask about a small boat they saw approaching a ship in the anchorage. Today we’ll talk about launch services and the valuable work they perform that is an integral part of the maritime chain of commerce.

A listener question about a boat on the Astoria waterfront

A listener question about a boat on the Astoria waterfront

A listener wrote to ask about a small boat they saw approaching a ship in the anchorage. Today we’ll talk about launch services and the valuable work they perform that is an integral part of the maritime chain of commerce.

Cold weather at sea

Jan 16, 2024

While those of us on land were struggling with icy conditions or holed up somewhere, mariners continued to handle brutally cold conditions offshore.

Cold weather at sea

Cold weather at sea

While those of us on land were struggling with icy conditions or holed up somewhere, mariners continued to handle brutally cold conditions offshore.

A look at our ship schedule for today

Jan 12, 2024

Today, a look at who’s coming and going on the river…we’ll look at the ship schedule, discuss cargoes and talk about what ships have the fastest turnaround time in port. Certain types of ships spend days in port handling cargo, others come and go sometimes in less than 24 hours. That’s a tough go for tired mariners handling winter weather at sea.

A look at our ship schedule for today

A look at our ship schedule for today

Today, a look at who’s coming and going on the river…we’ll look at the ship schedule, discuss cargoes and talk about what ships have the fastest turnaround time in port. Certain types of ships spend days in port handling cargo, others come and go sometimes in less than 24 hours. That’s a tough go for tired mariners handling winter weather at sea.

A nod to the weather and then, a look at light – and how we’re getting more of it day by day.

Jan 11, 2024

The forecasts are kind of all over the place this week,so we’ll see what will happen with snow, etc.

After a quick look into all that and ship traffic, a look at light: our annual returning daylight, and how it will all add up to long summer days in a few short months.

Cold weather at sea

A nod to the weather and then, a look at light – and how we’re getting more of it day by day.

The forecasts are kind of all over the place this week,so we’ll see what will happen with snow, etc.

After a quick look into all that and ship traffic, a look at light: our annual returning daylight, and how it will all add up to long summer days in a few short months.

Difficult sea conditions continue, with King Tides in the mix

Jan 10, 2024

Today we have a high surf warning, and tomorrow another round of King Tides hits the coast. Expect dangerous high surf and and unpredictable hazarous conditions on beaches. A good day to weather watch from a high up viewpoint rather than on the beach. We;ll talk about what’s happening and what to expect over the next few days.

Difficult sea conditions continue, with King Tides in the mix

Difficult sea conditions continue, with King Tides in the mix

Today we have a high surf warning, and tomorrow another round of King Tides hits the coast. Expect dangerous high surf and and unpredictable hazarous conditions on beaches. A good day to weather watch from a high up viewpoint rather than on the beach. We;ll talk about what’s happening and what to expect over the next few days.

Heavy weather affects PNW mariners and beachgoers this week

Jan 09, 2024

Today, a look at this week’s heavy weather, and the myriad hazards we’ll see on beaches and area waterways. It’s a good week to stay away from beaches, and go to high-up headlands to storm watch. But be advised, winds will be gusting to 70 mph. Big seas close to 30 feet will affect ship traffic, and make sea conditions hazardous for all vessels.

Heavy weather affects PNW mariners and beachgoers this week

Heavy weather affects PNW mariners and beachgoers this week

Today, a look at this week’s heavy weather, and the myriad hazards we’ll see on beaches and area waterways. It’s a good week to stay away from beaches, and go to high-up headlands to storm watch. But be advised, winds will be gusting to 70 mph. Big seas close to 30 feet will affect ship traffic, and make sea conditions hazardous for all vessels.