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Meet Amanda Green: USCG Surfman
Sep 24, 2019Today on the Ship Report we begin an interview with an extraordinary woman who lives and works right here in our backyard. She’s Amanda Green, 28 years old, USCG petty officer, and a rescue surfman, trained to handle the roughest weather the Coast Guard takes on. She works as a coxswain aboard the motor lifeboats that rescue scores of people annually in the coastal waters of the U.S. Today we begin with a look at what led a Philly born young woman to choose such high level training in the one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, on the Graveyard of the Pacific.
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Arctic expedition studies climate change
Sep 23, 2019Scientists on an arctic expedition underway now will seek to seal themselves in winter ice for the winter at the top of the world in a ship, to study the effects of climate change.
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The Clamshell Railroad
Sep 20, 2019In the early 20th century, a unique rail line served a great purpose on the Long Beach Peninsula in Washington state. The Clamshell Railroad was a narrow gauge rail line that ran eventually from Nahcotta in the north to Megler in the south. It stopped for just about anything or anyone, and adjusted its arrival with the tides. It was a charming footnote in Pacific Northwest history.
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How do you stop a tug and barge?
Sep 13, 2019In this special Ship Report, I talk with retired tugboat Captain Phil Martin, all about the business of hauling things by tug and barge. Tugs and barges are among the workhorses of the merchant fleet, and barges are by far generally the most economical means of hauling cargo. Today we also talk about an interesting question: Since all voyages must end, and there are no brakes at sea, how do you stop a tug and barge?
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Bar pilots
Sep 12, 2019Today on this special Ship Report, I talk with Columbia River Bar Pilot Capt. Dan Jordan, all about his challenging work as a marine pilot working in the Graveyard of the Pacific, where the mighty Columbia River meets the vast Pacific Ocean.
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Fisher Poets
Sep 11, 2019Today we have a delightful, extended Ship Report, featuring three Fisher Poet greats: Jon Broderick, Jay Speakman, and Geno Leech. They play music, share poetry, and talk about life on the water and the iconic event they helped create: The Fisher Poets Gathering, which happens every February in Astoria, Oregon.
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Interview: Geologist Tom Horning
Sep 10, 2019Today another special interview: Geologist and consultant Tom Horning. He’s well known on the North Coast of Oregon as an expert in seismic and coastal shoreline issues. Today we talk a little about earthquakes, and the jetties at the mouth of the Columbia and how they shape life on the river.
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Interview: Capt. Bruce Jones
Sep 09, 2019Today on the Ship Report, we have a special interview to share: a chat with Capt. Bruce Jones, retired USCG commander of Air Station Astoria, current mayor of Astoria, and earlier in his career, a helicopter pilot. We’ll hear about what it takes to become a USCG pilot, and what it’s like to work with fellow Coast Guard personnel to save lives.
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Modern day ghost ship found adrift in Atlantic
Sep 06, 2019A UK Royal Navy ship came upon an abandoned cargo ship which they discovered had been floating unmanned in the Atlantic for over a year after Coast Guard crews rescued the crew.
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Crude oil on the Columbia?
A company located at Port Westward’s Clatskanie port facility on the Columbia is looking to ship crude oil.
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