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Seaspeak
Apr 15, 2019In the work environment on board ship, where people from different countries are working together, often sharing vital formation over staticy radio transmissions, the jargon “Seaspeak” was developed to help mariners understand one another despite their differences.
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Rogue waves
Apr 03, 2019Scientists have found a way to predictably create giant rogue waves in a laboratory setting. This discovery and understanding the conditions that create rogue waves, could eventually allow mariners to predict and avoid rogues. They’re massive, seemingly out-of-nowhere giant waves that rise up suddenly, and damage or sink even large vessels.
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The Salvage Chief
Apr 02, 2019Today we hear a Northwest News Network story by correspondent Tom Banse, all about the restoration of this iconic PNW ship, which could be invaluable on the Columbia River in a disaster.
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Escaped kayaks
Apr 01, 2019The Coast Guard found a group of stranded kayakers on and island near Seattle. They first found their kayaks floating, after the rising tide carried them away.
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What shapes beaches?
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Where do beaches come from?
Mar 18, 2019First in a series about beaches – we take them for granted, but where does all that sand come from? And where does it go?
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The Jones Act – should we get rid of it?
Mar 14, 2019Today we talk about the Jones Act. It’s part of long time maritime legislation in the US aimed at protecting the domestic fleet.
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Salmon season 2019
Mar 12, 2019A bit about when the salmon season will open on the West Coast this year. Spoiler alert: recreation season starts on time; commercial season is delayed.
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Global wind patterns and global warming
Mar 11, 2019How the heating of the earth in places where it used to be very cold could disrupt a system of heat distribution that has kept the earth habitable for eons.
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Interesting ships everywhere
Mar 07, 2019A look at the day’s ship schedule of those passing Astoria, those anchored and those waiting at sea to enter the river. Interesting stories everywhere.
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