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Ships at anchor – what are they doing on board?
Dec 08, 2022today a look at ships at anchor – it may look like they’re just sitting there, but plenty of work is going on aboard the ship. And the crew might even get some much needed sleep.
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A look at wind power projects for the West Coast
Dec 07, 2022We take a short momrnt to remember Pearl Harbor Day and honor those who serve. Then a look at proposed floating offshore wind turbines for the West Coast. Can they handle our notorious weather, and the worsening weather worldwide? We’ll look at some research and recent history.
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How much could you make as a qualified tugboat captain?
Dec 06, 2022Today we take a look at an actual job listing for a oceangoing tugboat master working for Sause Bros. in Hawaii. We’ll take a look at salary, job duties and what certification you’d need to qualify for a life at sea on a tug.
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Rogue wave causes cruise ship death
Dec 05, 2022A rogue wave hits a cruise ship, killing one passenger. We’ll talk about how this could happen and what it says about changes in the cruise ship industry – ships are going in places where they have not gone in the past, places where sea conditions can be more unpredictable than in calmer waters of the world.
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Crabpot Christmas tree lighting this weekend in Ilwaco, Washington
Dec 02, 2022The16th annual Crabpot Christmas Tree Lighting event is happening in Ilwaco, Washington, this Saturday. It’s a unique, regional, maritime happening.
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Coastal jets, storm force winds and other weather coming our way
Dec 01, 2022A look at tomorrow’s forecast which portends the highest wind gusts so far this season, just another fall day in the coastal PNW.
We’ll talk about what terms like “coastal jet” and “storm force winds” mean, and what effect all these things might have on ship traffic on the Columbia. The bottom line: no need to worry, just get your oil lamps and flash lights ready – it’s winter on the coast!
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Wintry weather and river ship traffic, why it affects their transits
Nov 30, 2022This week we’ve seen the season’s most wintry storm yet, and as snow accumulates inland and roads even on the coast get icy, ships are affected toom, in their ability to safely transit the river. We’ll talk about that today, and why it’s so important for ships to play it safe.
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“Miracle” rescue of overboard cruise ship passenger?
Nov 29, 2022We’ll take a look at a recent story about a man who fell overboard from a cruise ship and was rescued 15 hours later. The media is calling his survival a miracle. Is it? We’ll take a look.
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A look at the weather
Nov 28, 2022We’ve got seasonal weather coming in and so today we take a look at the weather, the Beaufort Wind Scale and why Small Craft Advisories pose problems for smaller boats.
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KIng Tides this weekend, and Happy Thanksgiving to US sailors at sea for the holiday
Nov 23, 2022Today we take a look at the upcoming King Tides starting tomorrow, and wish our best to passing ships with US sailors on board, who will be away from home for one of the biggest holidays of the year.
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