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Ship paint colors – why vessels are painted the way they are
May 02, 2022Today’s show is about ship paint colors – a smattering of interesting info I have picked up over the years about why vessels, even fishing boats, are painted the colors we see them sporting on the river and ocean. We’ll even hear from an old Fisher Poet favorite – talking about his favorite color for a working boat.
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Seafarers Happiness Index hits 8-year low
Apr 29, 2022Today we’ll talk about the most recent Seafarers Happiness Index report for the first quarter of the year. Things aren’t looking good – the index has dropped to an 8-year low – partly because of remaining pandemic woes. The war in Ukraine is another big issue – affecting many people because so many sailors are from that part of the world. Seaboard life can be uncomfortable now for Ukrainian and Russian seafarers, who often serve together, especially for Ukrainians who may be separated from family ( esp. in war torn areas) by their work obligations.
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COVID remains an issue despite on cruise ships despite high vax rates and safety protocols
Apr 28, 2022Some cruise ship COVID news involving a ship that was just in Astoria on Monday: this ship and others are being monitored by the CDC for relatively high COVID case counts during the past month. It’s part of a trend as case rates on cruises reflect the rise in COVID in the general population, fueled by variant strains of the virus.
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Cliff rescue reminds us about where we are when we’re at the beach
Apr 27, 2022Another cliff rescue of folks stranded on rocks above the ocean on the Oregon coast. A reminder that the beach is a unique environment with unusual dangers and lots of constant change.
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The Ever Forward is free and on her way
Apr 26, 2022A few closing thoughts as the Ever Forward moves on to her next port after being aground for a month in Chesapeake Bay – how did the ship escape damage in the mud, and what if ships could talk? A humorous look at a disaster averted.
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What if every day was like a cruise vacation?
Today we’ll talk about a new ship that is offering people the opportunity to buy cabins (like condos) on board, and live there year round, while the ship travels the world.
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Biden bans Russian ships from US ports
Apr 22, 2022The White House on Thursday banned Russian affiliated ships from US Ports, joining Canada and European nations, regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Proposed renewable diesel refinery project causes concern in Clatskanie
Apr 21, 2022A proposal to refine and ship renewable diesel out of Port Westward in Clatskanie is being met with opposition from local farmers, who say the proposed rail line that accompanies the project could put their food crops at risk.
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Going overboard in the river can be very dangerous
Apr 20, 2022A story about a missing ship crewmember, who may have gone overboard in the river, highlights the risks of swimming in a river like the Columbia, with its powerful and dangerous currents.
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Young Oregon woman is now the 15th female USCG surfman
Apr 19, 2022Today we’ll talk about the achievements of an intrepid young Oregon woman who has become one of only 15 women to become a USCG surfman. Surfmen are those skiilled folks on board the motor lifeboats that go out regularly on our local waters saving lives, often under challenging conditions.
Photo Credit: USCG DVIDS archives: The instructors, crew and students of the National Motor Lifeboat School, Ilwaco, Wash., practice at the entrance of the Columbia River Bar on Feb. 08, 2011. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jamie Thielen.
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