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Vessel strike suspected in Nehalem whale death
Jun 03, 2024The necropsy results are out for the dead whale that washed up on the beach in Manzanita: bruising and internal bleeding suggest the whale died from a vessel strike.
We’ll talk about this unfortunately not uncommon cause of whale death on the West Coast, and about some measures taken along the coast of California to route ships away from areas where whales are known to be. And about other voluntary measures ship operators can take to avoid whales.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript060324.pdf
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Atmospheric rivers coming our way late this weekend
May 31, 2024We’ve got a couple of atmospheric rivers headed our way beginning Sunday that could bring inches of rain to our region. We’ll see what develops and talk about what forecasters are predicting.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript053124.pdf
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A look at ocean swells and waves, and why some ships load cargo and go to anchor
May 30, 2024Sort of a smorgasbord of info today: ocean swells and waves, ship schedules and why some upriver ships go to anchor after they’ve loaded cargo.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript053024.pdf
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Recreational boater stats show the need for safety and paying attention on the water
May 29, 2024The US Coast Guard released their 2023 boater safety stats this week. While fatalities are down, alcohol and boater inexperience remain big factors in water deaths and injuries.
The bottom line: the ocean and the river near you are not a carefully controlled water park designed for fun times.
Out on the water is the real deal, a place where Mother Nature makes the rules, and you need to learn, pay attention, and boost your chances of survival by being prepared.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript052924.pdf
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Dead whale washes up on the beach near Manzanita
May 28, 2024Yesterday a dead humpback whale over 30 feet long washed up on the beach at Nehalem Bay State Park near Manzanita, Oregon. Officials are working to determine the cause of death.
This incident brings the total to 5 of whales that have washed up on Oregon beaches in the past year and a half. We’ll talk about possible reasons for whale death, other than natural causes.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript052824.pdf
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Oil spill hits beaches in Oregon and Washington
May 24, 2024Today, a few things: We’ll talk about two maritime related holidays that happened this week: International Turtle Day and National Maritime Day.
And a note of concern as this holiday weekend arrives: mysterious tar balls have been showing up on beaches in SW Washington and Oregon, along with oil soaked wildlife. So far authorities have not been able to determine the cause.
If you see a bird or other creature covered in oil, call 1-800-22-BIRDS. (1-800-222-4737). This hotline is good in both Oregon and Washington.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript052424.pdf
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Update on the containership Dali in Baltimore
May 23, 2024It’s been less than two months since the containership Dali lost control as was leaving Baltimore Harbor at night, hitting the Francis Scott Key Bridge and destroying it, causing the deaths of bridge workers, and closing this key US harbor to vessel traffic.
Since then a unified command operation of skilled agencies and experts have been working to clear navigation channels so ships can resume calling on the port.
This week they made huge progress and were able to move the ship out of the way and open the deep draft ship channel.
We’ll talk about what it took to get there.
Photo: Salvage operations on the containership Dali in Baltimore Harbor. Image from DVIDS, courtesy US Army Corps of Engineers.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript052324.pdf
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The US Coast Guard overseas
May 22, 2024Most people know that the US Coast Guard is a big presence in our coastal waters. But the Coast Guard also has a big international presence too, in over 160 countries.
Today we’ll talk more about the US Coast Guard, our fleet of ships and how to tell them apart, and the many Coast Guards of other nations, some of whom have partnerships with ours.
Photo: The USCGC David Duren at the 17th St. dock in Astoria, Oregon. Photo credit: Bruce Cary Jones, executive director of the Columbia River Maritime Museum, and retired USCG commander.
Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript052224.pdf
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Astoria gets a new Coast Guard Cutter
May 21, 2024Yesterday, a new Coast Guard Cutter came to town, she’s the CGC David Duren, named for an enlisted hero whose nickname was “Big Wave Dave.” She’ll be at the Astoria dock for awhile, until her new digs at Tongue Point are ready.
The Coast Guard will hold a comissioning ceremony at the Columbia River Maritime Museum on June 27. The Duren is docked at the 17th Street Pier by the museum.
Photo is of the David Duran docked at the 17th St dock by the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria.
Photo credit: Columbia River Maritime Museum Executive Director and ret. Coast Guard Commander Bruce Cary Jones.
Transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript052124.pdf
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Container service could continue at the Port of Portland
May 20, 2024The latest news about container service at the Port of Portland is that Oregon’s governor has a plan to shore up the port for now, with $40 million in support. The caveat: the port must create a sustainability plan for its container service.
Show transcripts here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript052024.pdf
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