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8:22

Vessel agent: a unique job on the river

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2024/10/31

More on vessel agents and their work.The post Vessel agent: a unique job on the river appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

More on the role of vessel agents in the arrival and...

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2024/10/30

We continue our exploration of the role of vessel agents in the arrival and departure of ships on the river.The post More on the role of vessel agents in the arrival and departure of ships on the river appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:26

Vessel agent: an essential professional role in river...

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2024/10/29

This week we’re looking at the role of vessel agents in river commerce. They are a vital part of the shoreside industry that processes arriving and departing ships. The post Vessel agent: an essential professional role in river commerce appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

This week: a look at the profession of vessel agent,...

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2024/10/28

This week we’ll hear excerpts from an interview I did with Columbia River vessel agent Christ Lee Dunham. Her job is essential to the efficient transit of cargo ships on the river. The post This week: a look at the profession of vessel agent, a vital role in the realm of river commerce appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:04

Stormy weather at sea

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2024/10/25

A look back in the Ship Report archives at an interview I did with Capt. Robert Johnson in the early 2000s, about what it’s like aboard a ship, from the captain’s perspective, when their vessel is caught in a storm. The post Stormy weather at sea appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:17

Who’s on the river today?

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2024/10/24

A look at today’s ship traffic, which includes a domestic petroleum tanker, a military vessel and the usual complement of bulk carriers. Ships traveling 24/7 on the river as usual.The post Who’s on the river today? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:31

Shipbreaking: a necessary and problematic industry

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2024/10/23

Today, in answer to a listener question, a look at a troubling but necessary industry: shipbreaking. Where do old ships go to die? The answer mostly is to a shipbreaking yard somewhere in South Asia, to countries like India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. We’ll talk about the hazards of shipbreaking as is it conducted in most […]The post Shipbreaking: a necessary and problematic industry appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:06

Interesting vessels on the river this week

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2024/10/22

Today we’ll take a closer look at two unusual vessels on the river this week: the USNS Eagleview, which is currently docked at the Port of Astoria. And the Pan Viva, a ship that had a close call in Alaska recently in bad weather. A lot of difficult, careful work by the Coast Guard and […] The post Interesting vessels on the river this week appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:27

More on ship transit times

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2024/10/21

The topic of how long it takes a ship to get from one place to another on the river can be quite complex. Today we’ll hear from a river expert who’ll explain more about what factors are in play on the Columbia River that affect vessel transit times. The post More on ship transit times appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:15

Transit times on the river for ships

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2024/10/18

Today, a look at how long it takes big ships to get from one place to another on the Columbia River. The post Transit times on the river for ships appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:25

Do all big vessels take a pilot on board?

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2024/10/17

Today, a listener question about marine pilots: which ships take them and which don’t? In the majority of cases, it’s a matter of the law. And we certainly see a lot of local domestic vessels, like tugs and excursion vessels, and US-flagged river cruise ships, that don’t take pilots. Their captains know the river well. […]The post Do all big vessels take a pilot on board? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:20

A visitor asks about ships at anchor off Astoria

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2024/10/16

I got a question about ships at anchor off Astoria, one I’ve answered before… but it’s always good to revisit these very visible and wonderfully local examples of “how things work” on the river. Today we’ll talk about tides and their effects on anchored ships, and what their appearance and position tell us about what […]The post A visitor asks about ships at anchor off Astoria appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

When is a sinking ship not a sinking ship? When she’s...

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2024/10/15

Today’s riddle: When is a sinking ship not a sinking ship? In this case, this week on the lower Columbia, it’s probably the split-hull hopper dredge Bayport, a ship that is designed to split in half without sinking. The post When is a sinking ship not a sinking ship? When she’s a split-hull hopper dredge appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

The Pacific Tracker heads downriver today

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2024/10/14

Today we’ll talk about what ships are traveling on the river today. Among them is the Pacific Tracker, a US military vessel that tracks missile testing in the North Pacific region. The post The Pacific Tracker heads downriver today appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

A look at ship running lights: lights that are on at...

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2024/10/11

Today, an archive interview about ship running lights, featuring Capt. Robert Johnson, a now retired Columbia River Bar Pilot. The post A look at ship running lights: lights that are on at night appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:18

Listener questions about marine pilots

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2024/10/10

Today, some questions about pilots from a new listener to the Ship Report. A great opportunity to talk about one of my favorite subjects. Steve asked, “Are pilots onboard for the whole journey, say Astoria to Portland? At anchorage, as well? Also, are there pilot “bases” in Kalama and Portland in addition to Astoria?” Today […] The post Listener questions about marine pilots appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:18

A look at ballast water, rolling cargoes, and the MSC...

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2024/10/09

A look at today’s ship schedule, including yesterday’s containership, the MSC Damla, all repaired and headed out to sea. The post A look at ballast water, rolling cargoes, and the MSC Damla heads downriver appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:04

Ship gets tug escort on the river

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2024/10/08

The containership MSC Damla was supposed to head to Portland on Monday, but she had to remain at sea after she developed temporary steering issues as she was about to enter the river. Experts on board fixed her steering issues, and the bar pilot got her safely back out to sea. Even though her steering’s […] The post Ship gets tug escort on the river appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:11

Cruise ship season winds down in Astoria

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2024/10/07

The next-to-last blue water cruise ship for the 2024 season arrives in Astoria today. We’ll talk a litlte about that and also an update about the future on container service on the Columbia. The post Cruise ship season winds down in Astoria appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:15

Where does the river end, and the ocean begin?

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2024/09/25

Today, 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.The post Where does the river end, and the ocean begin? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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