Oct 04, 2024
Today we’ll look at a safety award for employees of Crowley Maritime tugs who assisted with rescues eariler this year. Their heroic actions are part of an age-old tradition of mariners helping others in trouble at sea.
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Oct 4, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today we’ll look at a safety award for employees of Crowley Maritime tugs who assisted with rescues eariler this year. Their heroic actions are part of an age-old tradition of mariners helping others in trouble at sea.
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Oct 03, 2024
Every ship sails under a flag of registry of a country somewhere in the world. Some represent the country where the ship’s owners are based, others are flags of convenience that offer cheaper rates and more lax regulations. We’ll take a look at where today’s ships are registered.
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Oct 3, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Every ship sails under a flag of registry of a country somewhere in the world. Some represent the country where the ship’s owners are based, others are flags of convenience that offer cheaper rates and more lax regulations. We’ll take a look at where today’s ships are registered.
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Oct 02, 2024
Today, another listener question, about why ships generally use the port anchor when they anchor off Astoria in the river. And what does that mean anyway? A look at the nuances of ship handling that demand pilot expertise.
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Oct 2, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today, another listener question, about why ships generally use the port anchor when they anchor off Astoria in the river. And what does that mean anyway? A look at the nuances of ship handling that demand pilot expertise.
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Oct 01, 2024
Drawbridges are an important part of our transportation system in the Astora/Warernton area. In fact, we couldn’t get around without them. Today I’ll answer a listener question about drawbridges and talk about the ones we have here and how they work.
Photo of Youngs Bay Bridge courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
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Oct 1, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Drawbridges are an important part of our transportation system in the Astora/Warernton area. In fact, we couldn’t get around without them. Today I’ll answer a listener question about drawbridges and talk about the ones we have here and how they work.
Photo of Youngs Bay Bridge courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
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Sep 29, 2024
Today a look at the daily ship schedule and a few interesting details about ships, including one whose name means “hydrangea” in Japanese, and the charming cultural meaning of the flower in Japanese culture.
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Sep 29, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today a look at the daily ship schedule and a few interesting details about ships, including one whose name means “hydrangea” in Japanese, and the charming cultural meaning of the flower in Japanese culture.
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Sep 27, 2024
Today, a look at our changing weather and how much daylight we are losing per day. Also, look at a common type of bulk carrier referred to in the industry as a “tramp” ship, because it changes cargoes frequently.
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Sep 27, 2024 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today, a look at our changing weather and how much daylight we are losing per day. Also, look at a common type of bulk carrier referred to in the industry as a “tramp” ship, because it changes cargoes frequently.
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