A look at today’s ship schedule

Jan 22, 2024

After a bout of dangerously cold weather, it’s nice to see ships moving again on the river. We’ll take a look at who’s on the river today, and what they’re carrying to and from ports.

A look at today’s ship schedule

A look at today’s ship schedule

After a bout of dangerously cold weather, it’s nice to see ships moving again on the river. We’ll take a look at who’s on the river today, and what they’re carrying to and from ports.

Microclimates and bad weather

Jan 18, 2024

Today we’ll talk about the concept of microclimates, which might be part of the reason why people experienced this week’s icy weather in what semed like a myriad of different ways, and levels of severity.

Microclimates and bad weather

Microclimates and bad weather

Today we’ll talk about the concept of microclimates, which might be part of the reason why people experienced this week’s icy weather in what semed like a myriad of different ways, and levels of severity.

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.