Feb 15, 2024
The Bureau of Ocean Enerby Management, BOEM, released the latest info this week on the proposed floating offshore wind energy projects slated for southern Oregon coastal waters. Even after a lengthy public comment period last fall, stakeholders like tribes and commercial fishermen still say they aren’t being heard.
A 30-day public comment period opens this week. Info online: Google “BOEM Oregon Activities.”
Share your comments here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/14/2024-02985/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-assessment-for-commercial-wind-leasing-and-site
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Feb 15, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
The Bureau of Ocean Enerby Management, BOEM, released the latest info this week on the proposed floating offshore wind energy projects slated for southern Oregon coastal waters. Even after a lengthy public comment period last fall, stakeholders like tribes and commercial fishermen still say they aren’t being heard.
A 30-day public comment period opens this week. Info online: Google “BOEM Oregon Activities.”
Share your comments here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/14/2024-02985/notice-of-intent-to-prepare-an-environmental-assessment-for-commercial-wind-leasing-and-site
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Feb 14, 2024
A timely listener question led me into another interesting line of thought about tugboats and how they control their barges, and so… I bring you: A Bit about Tugboats on the Ship Report, Part 3…
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Feb 14, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
A timely listener question led me into another interesting line of thought about tugboats and how they control their barges, and so… I bring you: A Bit about Tugboats on the Ship Report, Part 3…
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Feb 13, 2024
Yesterday we started talking about tugboats, and there was so much to say that I decided to to do a second episode.
Tugboats are the maritime essence of the saying, “big things in small packages.” Today, among other things, a story about how tugs helped a big ship dock safely in heavy current in a port in British Columbia.
Today we’ll hear Part 2 of “A Bit about Tugboats on the Ship Report.”
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Feb 13, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Yesterday we started talking about tugboats, and there was so much to say that I decided to to do a second episode.
Tugboats are the maritime essence of the saying, “big things in small packages.” Today, among other things, a story about how tugs helped a big ship dock safely in heavy current in a port in British Columbia.
Today we’ll hear Part 2 of “A Bit about Tugboats on the Ship Report.”
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Feb 12, 2024
Today I’ll answer a listener question about tugboats on the river. It’s an interesting and broad subject, so much so that I had too much to share to fit into just one show. So today is Part 1 of “A Bit about Tugboats on the Ship Report.”
Tugboats haul cargo on barges on rivers and oceans, and assist tugs in port. They are vital in the maritime industry and ships could not do their work without them.
Part 2 tomorrow…
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Feb 12, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today I’ll answer a listener question about tugboats on the river. It’s an interesting and broad subject, so much so that I had too much to share to fit into just one show. So today is Part 1 of “A Bit about Tugboats on the Ship Report.”
Tugboats haul cargo on barges on rivers and oceans, and assist tugs in port. They are vital in the maritime industry and ships could not do their work without them.
Part 2 tomorrow…
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Feb 09, 2024
Two familiar ships, the USCG cutters Steadfast and Alert, will soon be leaving Astoria for good. The reasons for each ship’s departure are different, but we’ll miss seeing them grace our waterfront by the Columbia River Maritime Museum. We’ll talk about why these beloved vessels will no longer be here on the Columbia
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Feb 9, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Two familiar ships, the USCG cutters Steadfast and Alert, will soon be leaving Astoria for good. The reasons for each ship’s departure are different, but we’ll miss seeing them grace our waterfront by the Columbia River Maritime Museum. We’ll talk about why these beloved vessels will no longer be here on the Columbia
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Feb 08, 2024
Today we’ll take a look at our ship schedule on the river, including a bulk carrier that is at the Port of Astoria for engine repairs.
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Feb 8, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today we’ll take a look at our ship schedule on the river, including a bulk carrier that is at the Port of Astoria for engine repairs.
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