Oct 24, 2023
Today we’ll look at instances when, instead of the usual single marine pilot on board a ship traveling on the Columbia, there may be two pilots aboard. Certain situations require it – for workplace safety and safe operation on the river.
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Oct 24, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today we’ll look at instances when, instead of the usual single marine pilot on board a ship traveling on the Columbia, there may be two pilots aboard. Certain situations require it – for workplace safety and safe operation on the river.
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Oct 23, 2023
We’ll see a bit a cooling off this week on the coast as a major arctic blast moves down from Canada. Inland it will be pretty darn wintry. On the coast, just expect nights in the 30 and low 40s.
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Oct 23, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
We’ll see a bit a cooling off this week on the coast as a major arctic blast moves down from Canada. Inland it will be pretty darn wintry. On the coast, just expect nights in the 30 and low 40s.
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Oct 20, 2023
Today we’ll take a look at center of balance, cargo, and ship design – to explain why those apparently top heavy containerships are quite seaworthy and capable, even in stormy weather.
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Oct 20, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today we’ll take a look at center of balance, cargo, and ship design – to explain why those apparently top heavy containerships are quite seaworthy and capable, even in stormy weather.
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Oct 19, 2023
It’s easy to get jaded about disaster prep when nothing ever happens.
But today we’ll take a look at why you might want to think a little more about getting ready for an emergency, if you live in Oregon and Washington, or another state with significant earthquake risk.
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Oct 19, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
It’s easy to get jaded about disaster prep when nothing ever happens.
But today we’ll take a look at why you might want to think a little more about getting ready for an emergency, if you live in Oregon and Washington, or another state with significant earthquake risk.
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Oct 18, 2023
Today a look at the effects of war on shipping, as a containership is diverted from an Israeli port. The change means the region will not receive needed goods, an example of how war effects go far beyond the battlefield and can extend to our “90 percent of everything.”
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Oct 18, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today a look at the effects of war on shipping, as a containership is diverted from an Israeli port. The change means the region will not receive needed goods, an example of how war effects go far beyond the battlefield and can extend to our “90 percent of everything.”
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Oct 17, 2023
Today, the answer to a listener question about marine pilots on the river – what kinds of vessels are required to take a pilot? We’ll take a look at the state and federal regs.
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Oct 17, 2023 | Columbia River Ship Traffic, Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today, the answer to a listener question about marine pilots on the river – what kinds of vessels are required to take a pilot? We’ll take a look at the state and federal regs.
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