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From the Ship Report Archives: a look at car ships,...

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/26

This week I’m taking a break from the show and sharing a great interview with now retired Columbia River Bar Pilot Capt. Robert Johnson. He shares fascinating details about a type of ship that we often see on the Columbia. The post From the Ship Report Archives: a look at car ships, Part 2 appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:30

From the Ship Report Archives: a look at car ships

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2025/08/25

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7:29

The Beaufort Wind Scale

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/22

Around this time of year, as fall winds make their presence known with the change of the seasons, it’s a good time to talk about one of my favorite subjects: the Beaufort Wind Scale. It dates back to the 1800s but is still used today. You can use it to tell how hard the wind […]The post The Beaufort Wind Scale appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:20

Fall is in the air

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/21

A look at marine weather today, and about how the distinct feeling of fall is in the air – a sign that some of our loveliest days of the year are still to come. The post Fall is in the air appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:03

More about cargo

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/20

Today we have a whole new set of ships with different cargoes on board, so another chance to talk in more depth about what they are carrying.The post More about cargo appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:06

Who’s on the river today and what cargoes are they...

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/19

Today we’ll look at today’s ship schedule with a twist: a look at the cargoes these ships are handling here. What they are, where they come from and how they fit into the chain of commerce on the mighty Columbia River.The post Who’s on the river today and what cargoes are they carrying? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:18

Who’s on the river today?

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/18

A look at what ships are traveling on the river today, and a bit about ballast water, an important factor in ship transits. The post Who’s on the river today? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:30

Lots of ships today anchored off Astoria

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/13

Today we’ll see quite a few ships anchored off Astoria in the river, if they all arrive today. That will bring good shipwatching opportunities. We’ll talk today about why ships anchor here.The post Lots of ships today anchored off Astoria appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:30

What are those red patches in the river?

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/12

I received a listener question about a seasonal phenomenon people are noticing in the lower river right now: patches of dull red in the water. What is it? Turns out it’s not what many people think: it’s NOT a dreaded toxic algae bloom. Instead it’s a good thing: a bloom of beneficial phytoplankton that is […]The post What are those red patches in the river? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:43

Low water on the Columbia

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/11

The National Weather Service issued a low water warning for the Columbia this past weekend and today, as minus tides and seasonal low water levels make navigating the river more challenging. We’ll talk today about why water levels can be lower at this time of year, and when they will improve. The post Low water on the Columbia appeared first on The Ship Report.

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Pat Dixon: maritime author interview about his new...

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/08

Today’s episode concludes this week’s interview series, where I’ve been sharing excerpts from my interview with Pat Dixon, fisher poet and author of the new book of poetry, Mending Holes. Many thanks to Brad Wartman of The FisherPoetry Archive Project for his help engineering and recording this interview on Zoom You’ll find Brad’s extensive library […] The post Pat Dixon: maritime author interview about his new book of poetry, “Mending Holes,” Part 5 appeared first on The Ship

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A chat with fisher poet Patrick Dixon, about writing,...

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/07

We’re continuing my interview with Pat Dixon, fisher poet and author of the new book of poetry, Mending Holes. Today Pat and I talk more about his creative process as an author, and about how the book got its name. The post A chat with fisher poet Patrick Dixon, about writing, life and his new book of poems, Part 4 appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:05

Listener questions about tsunamis

The Ship Report ·

2025/07/31

A few listener questions today regarding this week’s tsunami, caused by an earthquake in the ocean to the north of us. And a few key takeaways: Consider this a dry run Don’t get complacent If you feel an earthquake here, don’t wait for someone to tell you it’s an emergency – head for high ground […]The post Listener questions about tsunamis appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:30

Some basic tsunami info in light of yesterday’s...

The Ship Report ·

2025/07/30

Yesterday saw a big 8.7 earthquake off Russian near Alaska, to the north of us. The resulting shockwave sent tsunami waves radiating out into the Pacific in all directions. The ones that came our way were small, but a reminder that we do live on the Ring of Fire, and we need to be prepared. […]The post Some basic tsunami info in light of yesterday’s situation appeared first on The Ship Report.

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A ship horn signal that could be heard more often on...

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2025/07/29

Yesterday I heard a ship do its five-blast warning signal on the river, letting a sailboat know of its presence and cautioning it to stay out of the ship’s path. This is a standard horn signal that ships and boats use when they see a potential issue developing and want to head off any possible […]The post A ship horn signal that could be heard more often on the river in August appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:20

How old fashioned navigation methods can still save...

The Ship Report ·

2025/07/28

Last week, global internet service provider Starlink experienced a service outage for over two hours, causing difficulties for lots of remote users, including ships and boats, especially those far from land. While electronics are great, it’s also a good idea to have some old fashioned navigation equipment and skills up your sleeve to enable you […] The post How old fashioned navigation methods can still save the day when modern aids can’t appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:30

US carrier Matson says no to electric vehicles,...

The Ship Report ·

2025/07/25

The US ocean carrier Matson has decided to no longer ship electric vehicles, because of the increasing frequency of what analysts believe are lithium ion battery caused fires on car ships. Despite newer industry recommendations designed to make ships safer, these fires remain a deadly, and usually in practice, uncontrollable hazard on board.The post US carrier Matson says no to electric vehicles, citing lithium ion battery risk appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:02

Who’s on the river today?

The Ship Report ·

2025/07/24

We’ve been talking about other things this week so far. Let’s take a look today at our ship schedule.The post Who’s on the river today? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:05

Let’s take a look at one ship

The Ship Report ·

2025/07/08

Let’s take a look at one ship on today’s schedule. It’s path traces a winding route from Russia through the Panama Canal to Portland, a journey of more than a month at sea.The post Let’s take a look at one ship appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:48

Minding the weather

The Ship Report ·

2025/07/07

A look at today’s gusty weather and how to plan accordingly if you’re going out on a boat. One thing to remember: the experience of being on the river is very different when you are out on a boat from the way it is on land, even on the shore. And any precautions you take […] The post Minding the weather appeared first on The Ship Report.

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