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Interesting goings-on in the Astoria Anchorage show...

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2024/09/24

This 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. The post Interesting goings-on in the Astoria Anchorage show experts handling ship issues appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:06

The autumnal equinox, and a look at fall near the...

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2024/09/23

Today, 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. The post The autumnal equinox, and a look at fall near the Arctic Circle appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

The USNS Henry J Kaiser heads downriver

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2024/09/20

Today we’ll talk about the USNS Henry J Kaiser heading downriver from Vancouver and out to sea. She’s a Military Sealift Command ship, a replenishment oiler. A tyoe of ship that’s like a sea-going fuel station. She’s got equipment on board that allows her to fuel other ships at sea. She also carries supplies like […]The post The USNS Henry J Kaiser heads downriver appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

Ship hull colors and why they look that way

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2024/09/19

Today I’ll talk about a really pretty ship in the Astoria Anchorage that has a beautiful turquoise hull. We’ll talk about ship hull colors, why they look the way they do, and why some paints have a special purpose that includes their color. The post Ship hull colors and why they look that way appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:35

White caps and white horses

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2024/09/18

Today we’ll talk about a specific sea state that you might see often off the downtown Astoria waterfront this time of year, and that’s: white caps. Also called “white horses” in the UK. They’re the result of a specific set of circumstances involving wind and tide, and they signal choppy conditions that mariners need to […]The post White caps and white horses appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:29

The Sand Plan: guidelines that address a fact of life...

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2024/09/12

Each year, the US Army Corps of Engineers dredges tons and tons (and tons) of sand out of the river to keep the ship channel open and navigable. We all rely on it to receive the goods we need to live our lives. It’s also a huge economic driver for the region. But the dilemma […]The post The Sand Plan: guidelines that address a fact of life on the Columbia, and that’s dredging appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:18

Boatlift: Recalling the maritime evacuation during...

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2024/09/11

Today, on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on NYC and Washington, DC, we remember “Operation Boatlift”: a stunning display of people helping people – as hundreds of private boat owners joined the US Coast Guard to evacuate stranded victims from Manhattan Island after the World Trade Center collapsed. It’s an unforgettable look […]The post Boatlift: Recalling the maritime evacuation during 9/11 in Manhattan, which showed us the best we can be appeared

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8:00

Is summer gone for good with the arrival of this...

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2024/09/10

A look at our evolving weather – is summer over? And a peek at local ship traffic, with an overview of the kinds of ships we see here on the Columbia.The post Is summer gone for good with the arrival of this week’s rain? And a look at who’s on the river today. appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

Wheat R Us: our river system is the the nation’s...

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2024/09/09

If you hear me talk a lot about wheat on the Ship Report, there’s a good reason: most ships are carrying it. That’s beause the Columbia-Snake River System is the nation’s single largest wheat export gateway. That’s a lot of wheat, and valuable commerce to drive the region’s economy. The post Wheat R Us: our river system is the the nation’s single largest wheat export gateway appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

Interesting vessel on the river today: the USNS...

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2024/09/06

This morning around 7 am, the USNS Eagleview leaves the shipyard at Swan Island heading downriver and out to sea, probably passing Astoria around 1pm. She’s a USNS vessel – that means Military Sealift Command, but she’s smaller in size than most of the MSC ships we see here, but she fills big shoes in […]The post Interesting vessel on the river today: the USNS Eagleview appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:24

Who’s on the river today? And a bit about weather and...

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2024/09/05

A look at today’s ship schedule – who’s coming and going on the river? And a look at our marine weather and how wind affects sea state. The post Who’s on the river today? And a bit about weather and sea state appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:25

A new hometown USCG cutter for Astoria: the USCGC...

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2024/09/04

Down at the 17th St dock by the Columbia River Maritime Museum is a brand new Coast Guard vessel, and she’s here to stay. The USCGC Florence Finch is the second new cutter to be assigned to Astoria this year. The David Durien was our first. They replace the two departing cutters, the Alert and […]The post A new hometown USCG cutter for Astoria: the USCGC Florence Finch is in town appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:56

With the advent of September, a look at the “two...

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2024/09/03

Some folks say it’s already fall, while others say it won’t happen till Sept 22nd. We’ll take a look at who’s right – and it turns out they both are. As with many things, it depends on how you look at it. Today we’ll talk about the difference between meterological and astronomical autumn. Show transcript: […] The post With the advent of September, a look at the “two autumns” appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:00

A look at today’s ships, our shorter days, and an...

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2024/08/30

Today’s show features a look at who’s on the river, a reminder that days are getting shorter as fall approaches, and an update on what’s to become of that burning oil tanker in the Red Sea.The post A look at today’s ships, our shorter days, and an update on that burning tanker in the Red Sea appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

A story of survival on the Columbia River Bar

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2024/08/29

On this day, 52 years ago, a commercial fishing boat sank on the Columbia River Bar. KMUN comentator Michael McCusker was aboard. He and his crewmates survived, thanks to the quick intervention of fellow mariners. I’ve shared his story before on the show, but not on the anniversary of its occurrence. Today we take a […]The post A story of survival on the Columbia River Bar appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:14

Washington ports get electrification grants to...

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2024/08/28

In the industry it’s called “cold ironing” – the capacity of a port to provide electric hookups for arriving ships and other vessels. Ports that are so equipped, and ships that are configured to plug in, can reduce air pollution signicantly while in port. Soon, 11 Washington ports, including, locally, the Port of Kalama, will […]The post Washington ports get electrification grants to provide dockside power for vessels appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

Mililtary Sealift Command proposes sidelining vessels

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2024/08/27

The Military Sealift Command, which has ships stationed on the Columbia, has proposed sidelining 17 of its ships to address a dwindling workforce of mariners. The situation reflects a wider trend worldwide, especially since the pandemic, where sailors simply don’t want to be away from home for months, with often mediocre compensation, and not enough […] The post Mililtary Sealift Command proposes sidelining vessels appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

Red Sea tanker attack highlights international risks

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2024/08/26

Right now, a crude oil tanker is ablaze in the Red Sea after an attack by Houthi forces. If the ship sinks, it could create a massive environmental disaster. The ripple effects from this incident show how what happens in one part of the world can affect people elsewhere, and how any ship presents a […] The post Red Sea tanker attack highlights international risks appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:23

It’s fall cruise ship season in Astoria

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2024/08/22

Today we’ll see the first of five cruise ships that will visit Astoria over the next couple of months.The post It’s fall cruise ship season in Astoria appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:35

An overview of ships and cargo

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2024/08/21

Today, a quick overview of what comes and goes on the river here, in terms of ships and cargo.The post An overview of ships and cargo appeared first on The Ship Report.

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