Women in the maritime industry: a chat with vessel agent Christi Lee Dunham, Part 4

Nov 09, 2023

Today we continue our interview with Christi Lee Dunham, vessel agent on the Columbia River. We’ve been hearing this week about her work in the maritime industry. She’s a primary liaison with arriving foreign flag cargo vessels, handling the red tape and other issues that are part and parcel for ships calling on US ports from other nations.

Today we’ll talk with Christi about how the industry has evolved for women since she first started out. For women interested in a maritime career, it’s good news.

Women in the maritime industry: a chat with vessel agent Christi Lee Dunham, Part 4

Women in the maritime industry: a chat with vessel agent Christi Lee Dunham, Part 4

Today we continue our interview with Christi Lee Dunham, vessel agent on the Columbia River. We’ve been hearing this week about her work in the maritime industry. She’s a primary liaison with arriving foreign flag cargo vessels, handling the red tape and other issues that are part and parcel for ships calling on US ports from other nations.

Today we’ll talk with Christi about how the industry has evolved for women since she first started out. For women interested in a maritime career, it’s good news.

More about the work of ships agents – Christi Lee Dunham, Part 3

Nov 08, 2023

The work of ships agents is wide ranging – they deal with almost anything that might come up for an arriving foreign ship.

Today, in Part 3 of our series on the work of these maritime professionals, we’ll hear more from vessel agent Christi Lee Dunham, about how she works with the U.S Coast Guard and Customs when ships arrive. It’s a process that can be intimidating for crews, as officers scrutinize each person closely who’s aboard the ship.

More about the work of ships agents – Christi Lee Dunham, Part 3

More about the work of ships agents – Christi Lee Dunham, Part 3

The work of ships agents is wide ranging – they deal with almost anything that might come up for an arriving foreign ship.

Today, in Part 3 of our series on the work of these maritime professionals, we’ll hear more from vessel agent Christi Lee Dunham, about how she works with the U.S Coast Guard and Customs when ships arrive. It’s a process that can be intimidating for crews, as officers scrutinize each person closely who’s aboard the ship.

What does a vessel agent do?

Nov 07, 2023

Today we continue hearing excerpts from my chat with Christi Lee Dunham, who works as a ships or vessel agent locally here on the Columbia. Yesterday we learned a bit about her background in the maritime industry, and why she chose this field of work.

Today Christi answers a basic question, one that requires a detailed (and very interesting answer): what is a ships agent, and what do they do?

What does a vessel agent do?

What does a vessel agent do?

Today we continue hearing excerpts from my chat with Christi Lee Dunham, who works as a ships or vessel agent locally here on the Columbia. Yesterday we learned a bit about her background in the maritime industry, and why she chose this field of work.

Today Christi answers a basic question, one that requires a detailed (and very interesting answer): what is a ships agent, and what do they do?

The work of a vessel agent: a chat with Christi Lee Dunham

Nov 06, 2023

This week on the Ship Report we’ll hear excerpts from my interview with Christi Lee Dunham, a vessel agent on the Columbia River.

She’s a local expert who works with arriving foreign ships. It’s a vital and unseen professional role in river commerce. Dunham makes sure ships and their crews get the professional assistance they need to do business on the River.

The work of a vessel agent: a chat with Christi Lee Dunham

The work of a vessel agent: a chat with Christi Lee Dunham

This week on the Ship Report we’ll hear excerpts from my interview with Christi Lee Dunham, a vessel agent on the Columbia River.

She’s a local expert who works with arriving foreign ships. It’s a vital and unseen professional role in river commerce. Dunham makes sure ships and their crews get the professional assistance they need to do business on the River.

The scoop on wind turbine parts on the Columbia

Nov 03, 2023

While we talk from time to time here on the show about those shipments of huge white blades, tower parts and naselles that make their way upriver on big ships, today we’ll talk more in detail about wind turbine parts: where they’re from, where they’re going and how they get there. Along with interesting trivia like: how much does one blade weigh?

The scoop on wind turbine parts on the Columbia

The scoop on wind turbine parts on the Columbia

While we talk from time to time here on the show about those shipments of huge white blades, tower parts and naselles that make their way upriver on big ships, today we’ll talk more in detail about wind turbine parts: where they’re from, where they’re going and how they get there. Along with interesting trivia like: how much does one blade weigh?

The weather’s the thing

Nov 02, 2023

It will be hard to ignore the weather here for the next few days at least… the weather service is tossing around terms like “gale force” winds and “atmospheric river.” We’ll take a look at those terms, and at the forecast, which includes the potential for inches of rain.

For folks on land, our weather will be worthy of a hot cup of tea, a good book, and a warm pet nearby if you have one (or two). For mariners at sea, it means a lot more work to get things done, and to get from one place to another safely.

In short, it’s autumn on the coast – so snuggle in if you can.

The weather’s the thing

The weather’s the thing

It will be hard to ignore the weather here for the next few days at least… the weather service is tossing around terms like “gale force” winds and “atmospheric river.” We’ll take a look at those terms, and at the forecast, which includes the potential for inches of rain.

For folks on land, our weather will be worthy of a hot cup of tea, a good book, and a warm pet nearby if you have one (or two). For mariners at sea, it means a lot more work to get things done, and to get from one place to another safely.

In short, it’s autumn on the coast – so snuggle in if you can.