Mar 08, 2024
A ship arrives one day on the rive and leaves in less than 24 hours. It’s an example of the fast-paced world of cargo handling, which can leave car and container ship crews hard-pressed with little chance to rest before heading back out into the wintry Pacific.
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Mar 8, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
A ship arrives one day on the rive and leaves in less than 24 hours. It’s an example of the fast-paced world of cargo handling, which can leave car and container ship crews hard-pressed with little chance to rest before heading back out into the wintry Pacific.
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Mar 07, 2024
Residents and visitors to Astoria may remember the big red and white paddlewheel cruise ship, the American Empress, that used to dock at the 17th Street dock by the Columbia River Maritime Museum. The company that owns her, American Queen Voyages, has ceased operations, and that ship will no longer be a familiar sight in Astoria during cruise season.
But lovers of river cruises can take heart: there will still be cruises on the river, offered by other companies. We’ll talk about the American Empress, and other cruise options that remain.
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Mar 7, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Residents and visitors to Astoria may remember the big red and white paddlewheel cruise ship, the American Empress, that used to dock at the 17th Street dock by the Columbia River Maritime Museum. The company that owns her, American Queen Voyages, has ceased operations, and that ship will no longer be a familiar sight in Astoria during cruise season.
But lovers of river cruises can take heart: there will still be cruises on the river, offered by other companies. We’ll talk about the American Empress, and other cruise options that remain.
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Mar 06, 2024
Today we’ll talk about an annual event that began this week: it’s the annual, temporary closing of the US Army Corps of Engineers Portland District locks at the Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day dams.
Each year the locks close for two weeks to allow technicians to inspect them and repair and maintain the equipment. It’s an essential preventive step that helps keep the Columbia Snake River system carrying commerce year round.
Downriver ports know it’s happening so they can plan around it, and some even do their own maintenance during that time.
Image: Aerial view of the Columbia River and the Bonneville Dam, courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers.
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Mar 6, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today we’ll talk about an annual event that began this week: it’s the annual, temporary closing of the US Army Corps of Engineers Portland District locks at the Bonneville, The Dalles and John Day dams.
Each year the locks close for two weeks to allow technicians to inspect them and repair and maintain the equipment. It’s an essential preventive step that helps keep the Columbia Snake River system carrying commerce year round.
Downriver ports know it’s happening so they can plan around it, and some even do their own maintenance during that time.
Image: Aerial view of the Columbia River and the Bonneville Dam, courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers.
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Mar 05, 2024
A little additional info regarding yesterday’s show about Chinese-built GM autos being imported into Portland, and a look at the Tilikum Crossing, an unusual Portland bridge that has unique nautical features.
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Mar 5, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
A little additional info regarding yesterday’s show about Chinese-built GM autos being imported into Portland, and a look at the Tilikum Crossing, an unusual Portland bridge that has unique nautical features.
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Mar 04, 2024
Today, an answer to a listener question about car carriers arriving in Portland from China: are there Chinese cars on board?
Turns out the answer is complex: yes and no. No Chinese brands are on board, but there are GM cars arriving here, which were manufactured in China. We’ll also talk about some of the issues around potentially importing Chinese brand vehicles to the US.
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Mar 4, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today, an answer to a listener question about car carriers arriving in Portland from China: are there Chinese cars on board?
Turns out the answer is complex: yes and no. No Chinese brands are on board, but there are GM cars arriving here, which were manufactured in China. We’ll also talk about some of the issues around potentially importing Chinese brand vehicles to the US.
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Mar 01, 2024
Today, Part 5 of a weeklong look at the life and work of a USCG rescue swimmer, from the Ship Report archives.
The Ship Report is taking a break this week. Regular reports, ship schedules and marine weather return Monday, Mar 4.
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Mar 1, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today, Part 5 of a weeklong look at the life and work of a USCG rescue swimmer, from the Ship Report archives.
The Ship Report is taking a break this week. Regular reports, ship schedules and marine weather return Monday, Mar 4.
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