Jul 26, 2023
This local incident, in which someone pointed a green laser pointer at a USCG vessel training in the ocean off Tillamook Bay, is a serious federal crime. The USCG is investigating, and looking for tips from the public.
A crewman suffered impaired vision after the incident. A reminder that laser pointers are not toys and can cause serious harm even at a great distance. Convictions for incidents like these can mean big fines and jail time.
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Jul 26, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
This local incident, in which someone pointed a green laser pointer at a USCG vessel training in the ocean off Tillamook Bay, is a serious federal crime. The USCG is investigating, and looking for tips from the public.
A crewman suffered impaired vision after the incident. A reminder that laser pointers are not toys and can cause serious harm even at a great distance. Convictions for incidents like these can mean big fines and jail time.
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Jul 25, 2023
Today we take a look at the path of a ship that we see here on the Columbia: where she came from, where she’s going and what’s on board. A ship’s time here on the Columbia is usually just a snapshot of a larger voyage that can take her far and wide on the oceans of the world.
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Jul 25, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
Today we take a look at the path of a ship that we see here on the Columbia: where she came from, where she’s going and what’s on board. A ship’s time here on the Columbia is usually just a snapshot of a larger voyage that can take her far and wide on the oceans of the world.
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Jul 24, 2023
The lovely white Coast Guard cutter Steadfast is back in her spot at the 17th Street dock in Astoria near the Columbia River Maritime Museum. She’s just returned from almost two and a half months at sea. We’ll talk about the important work these Coast Guard cutters do, and the huge role the Coast Guard plays in our region.
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Jul 24, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
The lovely white Coast Guard cutter Steadfast is back in her spot at the 17th Street dock in Astoria near the Columbia River Maritime Museum. She’s just returned from almost two and a half months at sea. We’ll talk about the important work these Coast Guard cutters do, and the huge role the Coast Guard plays in our region.
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Jul 21, 2023
The somewhat miraculous story the rescue of a man and his dog, adrift on a disabled sailboat, 1200 miles off the coast of Mexico. They’d been at sea for three months when a tuna spotting helicopter happened to see them.
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Jul 21, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
The somewhat miraculous story the rescue of a man and his dog, adrift on a disabled sailboat, 1200 miles off the coast of Mexico. They’d been at sea for three months when a tuna spotting helicopter happened to see them.
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Jul 19, 2023
A look at today’s ship schedule, with some details about individual ships, cargo and travelign on the river.
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Jul 19, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
A look at today’s ship schedule, with some details about individual ships, cargo and travelign on the river.
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Jul 18, 2023
After yesterday’s show about bar and river pilots locally, I got some questions from a listener that include: How do pilots get from one place to another on land when they are working and not aboard ships? Are there places for them to sleep between shifts if needed? We’ll talk about pilot logistics on land, an important part of the job.
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Jul 18, 2023 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts
After yesterday’s show about bar and river pilots locally, I got some questions from a listener that include: How do pilots get from one place to another on land when they are working and not aboard ships? Are there places for them to sleep between shifts if needed? We’ll talk about pilot logistics on land, an important part of the job.
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