Dec 14, 2023
Today we’ll talk in a little more depth about bulk carriers. They’re the workhorses of the world’s merchant fleet and the most common type of ship we see here on the Columbia. We’ll talk about what it’s like inside the cargo holds – giant open bins where cargo is carried.
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Dec 14, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today we’ll talk in a little more depth about bulk carriers. They’re the workhorses of the world’s merchant fleet and the most common type of ship we see here on the Columbia. We’ll talk about what it’s like inside the cargo holds – giant open bins where cargo is carried.
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Dec 13, 2023
Today, the answer to a listener question about water being released into the river from ships, something they observed in the Astoria anchorage.
Today, we’ll talk about why you might see this happening.
The short answer: it’s part of normal ship operations, and is in compliance with regulations to keep our ecosystems safe. It helps keep the ship safe too, by ensuring cooling, silt removal, and stability.
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Dec 13, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today, the answer to a listener question about water being released into the river from ships, something they observed in the Astoria anchorage.
Today, we’ll talk about why you might see this happening.
The short answer: it’s part of normal ship operations, and is in compliance with regulations to keep our ecosystems safe. It helps keep the ship safe too, by ensuring cooling, silt removal, and stability.
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Dec 12, 2023
Today we’ll take a closer look at two military ships on the river today: they’re both in service to the Military Sealift Command, and are part of a fleet of vessels that we see regularly here on the Columbia. We’ll talk about what the MSC is, and what these specialized ships do for a living.
Photo: USNS Fisher, RORO carrier for the Military Sealift Command. Image courtesy US Navy.
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Dec 12, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today we’ll take a closer look at two military ships on the river today: they’re both in service to the Military Sealift Command, and are part of a fleet of vessels that we see regularly here on the Columbia. We’ll talk about what the MSC is, and what these specialized ships do for a living.
Photo: USNS Fisher, RORO carrier for the Military Sealift Command. Image courtesy US Navy.
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Dec 11, 2023
Well, it’s been quite a journey, but the Carnival Panorama cruise ship is now repaired and will head up to Victoria, BC, to have her whale tail funnel restored…and then go back into service, we hope, for the holidays.
If you’re new to this story, listen to the podcast for the back story and more about what’s next. It’s our sincere hope that she will be ready for holiday cruises later this month.
And a sincere “hats off” to all the maritime professionals who worked behind the scenes to handle an emergency and keep to a tight timeline. Their work is largely invisible, but so essential and painstaking.
And cruise passengers, when you’re on board for the holidays – raise a toast to the Pacific Northwest maritime industry experts who pulled this off, here on the Columbia!
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Dec 11, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Well, it’s been quite a journey, but the Carnival Panorama cruise ship is now repaired and will head up to Victoria, BC, to have her whale tail funnel restored…and then go back into service, we hope, for the holidays.
If you’re new to this story, listen to the podcast for the back story and more about what’s next. It’s our sincere hope that she will be ready for holiday cruises later this month.
And a sincere “hats off” to all the maritime professionals who worked behind the scenes to handle an emergency and keep to a tight timeline. Their work is largely invisible, but so essential and painstaking.
And cruise passengers, when you’re on board for the holidays – raise a toast to the Pacific Northwest maritime industry experts who pulled this off, here on the Columbia!
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Dec 08, 2023
This weekend is shaping up to be a typical PNW winter weekend: rain, rain, rain, and ships coming and going.
Today we’ll talk about marine forecasts. In fact, there are several different forecasts that together provide a broad picture of what’s going on our there in the huge ocean. Mariners may consult all of them, depending on where they’re going.
Our local forecasts and ship traffic are particular to us here, but there are marine forecasts and ship schedules for every port around the world that welcomes cargo vessels.
It’s a commonality we share with countries around the world that have seaports.
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Dec 8, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
This weekend is shaping up to be a typical PNW winter weekend: rain, rain, rain, and ships coming and going.
Today we’ll talk about marine forecasts. In fact, there are several different forecasts that together provide a broad picture of what’s going on our there in the huge ocean. Mariners may consult all of them, depending on where they’re going.
Our local forecasts and ship traffic are particular to us here, but there are marine forecasts and ship schedules for every port around the world that welcomes cargo vessels.
It’s a commonality we share with countries around the world that have seaports.
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Dec 07, 2023
Today, a bit about the longstanding tradition of calling ships “she.” It’s a nautical tradition that goes back to at least the 1300s, and seems primarily popular in English speaking cultures. We’ll talk about some of the reasons why people hold their vessels in fond regard, and why (in many cultures) sailors think of them as female.
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Dec 7, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today, a bit about the longstanding tradition of calling ships “she.” It’s a nautical tradition that goes back to at least the 1300s, and seems primarily popular in English speaking cultures. We’ll talk about some of the reasons why people hold their vessels in fond regard, and why (in many cultures) sailors think of them as female.
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