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A look at the ship registries, or flags, of the ships on the river today
Oct 03, 2024Every 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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Why ships here tend to use the port anchor in the Astoria Anchorage
Oct 02, 2024Today, 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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Drawbridges! You may drive over one frequently and not know it
Oct 01, 2024Drawbridges 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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A look at today’s schedule, including a ship whose name means “hydrangea” in Japanese
Sep 29, 2024Today 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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A look at the weather, our waning daylight, and a bit about “tramp” bulk carriers
Sep 27, 2024Today, 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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Kokanee Salmon, a fresh water lake fish native to the PNW
Sep 26, 2024Today we’ll talk more about a fish I mentioned on Wednesday’s show: The Kokanee salmon, a freshwater lake fish that is also in parts of the Columbia River.
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A look at the weather, our waning daylight, and a bit about “tramp” bulk carriers
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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Where does the river end, and the ocean begin?
Sep 25, 2024Today, a listener question about salt water intrusion on the Columbia River: Where does the salt water ocean end and the freshwater river begin? As with most things on the Columbia, it’s complicated. We’ll also talk about fish that call both river and ocean their home.
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Interesting goings-on in the Astoria Anchorage show experts handling ship issues
Sep 24, 2024This weekend a ship experienced some engine issues heading downriver. Observant folks near the Astoria Anchorage noticed some unusual activity – the actions of marine pilots and a tugboat crew at work keeping the ship safe until it could fix its problems and head out to sea, which it eventually did.
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The autumnal equinox, and a look at fall near the Arctic Circle
Sep 23, 2024Today, a bit about the autumnal equinox, which happened yesterday in the Northern Hemisphere.
And if you’re feeling sad about the shorter days, consider the people of Barrow, Alaska (now called Utquiagvik), who endure 67 days of complete darkness between mid-November and late January.
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