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8:11

Ships, grain and rain – why it can take longer to...

The Ship Report ·

2025/04/08

Today we’ll talk about the many grain ships that are currently on the river, and why it can take longer to load them than other kinds of ships, especially in the rainy PNW. The post Ships, grain and rain – why it can take longer to load wheat in the PNW appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:41

Who’s on the river today?

The Ship Report ·

2025/04/07

A look at today’s ship traffic, including a Jones Act tanker carrying cargo between US domestic ports. The post Who’s on the river today? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

NTSB Report recommends local bridges be included in...

The Ship Report ·

2025/03/21

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), as part of its investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore a year ago, is recommending that 68 bridges nationwide be evaluated to determine their hardiness in case of a ship strike. The Baltimore bridge was hit by a 1000 foot long container ship […]The post NTSB Report recommends local bridges be included in national safety inspections appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:19

The first day of Spring is here

The Ship Report ·

2025/03/20

Today we’ll talk about the vernal equinox, the first day of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Did you know that the sun rises exactly in the east today and sets precidely in the west? We’ll talk about this and other interesting fact about the first day of spring. The Tug Aurora and her barge, […] The post The first day of Spring is here appeared first on The Ship Report.

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What’s happening in the anchorage?

The Ship Report ·

2025/03/07

The Astoria Anchorage is an interesting place, with lots going on out there on the water. Today we’ll take a look at some of the common but interesting things you might see if you’re out on the Riverwalk or driving through town. Whether it be vessels or aircraft, a cargo ship or the US Coast […]The post What’s happening in the anchorage? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:23

Who’s on the river today?

The Ship Report ·

2025/03/06

A look at today’s ship schedule. The post Who’s on the river today? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:34

The Columbia River Ship Channel

The Ship Report ·

2025/03/05

Today, a look at another largely unseen but very important aspect of maritime travel on the river: the Columbia River Ship Channel. The post The Columbia River Ship Channel appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:29

A valuable coastal resource we use every day that you...

The Ship Report ·

2025/03/04

Today, we’ll take a look at a valuable coastal resource we use every day and probably don’t realize it: NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Another one of those unseen but vital facets of life on the coast. Weather, anyone? That forecast came from NOAA. The post A valuable coastal resource we use every day that you might not realize appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:16

Who’s on the river today?

The Ship Report ·

2025/03/03

Let’s take a look at who’s plying the waters of the Columbia today. The post Who’s on the river today? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:45

A look at the people in port who make ship transits...

The Ship Report ·

2025/02/14

We’ve been talking this week on the show about People on the ships we see. So far we’ve talked about the people on board. Today we’ll talk about an important additional piece of things: the portside army of professionals who make it possible for ships to arrive, handle cargo, and depart – in as smooth […]The post A look at the people in port who make ship transits and port stays happen appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:49

Food: an essential ingredient to a happy life on...

The Ship Report ·

2025/02/13

Today, continuing this week’s theme of people on board ship, we’ll talk about food. Fresh, well-prepared meals are essential to crew morale. Without a good meal after a hard work shift, sailors can get pretty discouraged as they labor for months without much time off. So wise captains make sure food on board is good […] The post Food: an essential ingredient to a happy life on board ship appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:11

Life at Sea

The Ship Report ·

2025/02/12

This week’s theme on the Ship Report is People: the people on the ships we see passing by each day. Today we’ll talk about what it’s like at sea on board a cargo ship – what people do when they are at work and when they are off work, and what the rhythm of life […] The post Life at Sea appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:55

The Engineering Department: a vital, often unseen...

The Ship Report ·

2025/02/11

A critical and ofen unseen workforce on any ship is its below decks engineering department. These hardworking, highly skilled folks keep all the essential systems running on board the ship, ensuring that the captain and the rest of the deck department folks can handle the job of getting the ship from one place to another, […] The post The Engineering Department: a vital, often unseen workforce on any ship appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

Who’s on board?

The Ship Report ·

2025/02/10

This week’s theme is People – the people who work on board and those who interact with the ships while they’re on the river. The maritime world is full of people, and we hardly ever see them. Today we’ll talk a bit about the crews on the ships. The post Who’s on board? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:19

Who’s on the river today? And, our change in the...

The Ship Report ·

2025/01/31

We’ll take a look at ships traveling on the river today, talk about cargo and why some ships anchor at both ends instead of just at the bow. We’ll also talk a little about what might be in store, in terms of snow on the coast, over the next few days.The post Who’s on the river today? And, our change in the weather could include snow appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

More on the critical skills mariners and first...

The Ship Report ·

2025/01/30

Today, we’ll talk a little more about the critical skills and talents that mariners and first responders need to have, all part of the broad umbrella of skills that comrise situational awareness. The post More on the critical skills mariners and first responders need to have appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:19

The USNS Guadalupe on the river

The Ship Report ·

2025/01/29

Today we have a USNS ship heading downriver, a not uncommon sight here on the Columbia. That offers a great opportunity to talk about the MIlitary Sealift Command, what they do, how they differ from regular Navy ships and a bit about today’s vessel in paticular, the USNS Guadalupe. Photo courtesy US Navy: PHILIPPINE SEA […] The post The USNS Guadalupe on the river appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:23

How our sunny, chilly weather can affect those...

The Ship Report ·

2025/01/22

Our sunny weather may be a welcome break from the usual rain, but the lack of cloud cover is bringing cold nights – and that poses particular hazards for those working at sea these days, especially commercial fishermen.The post How our sunny, chilly weather can affect those working at sea appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:34

A look at the bows of ships: the very important front...

The Ship Report ·

2025/01/21

Today, a look at a very specific and important design feature on ships: the bow, the very front end of things. Why do they look the way they do? And why do some ships look different than others? Image: a ship with a plumb bow in the Astoria Anchorage. Credit: Joanne Rideout 2025.The post A look at the bows of ships: the very important front end of things appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:46

Who’s on the river today?

The Ship Report ·

2025/01/17

A look at ships coming and going, including a couple of US-flag Jones Act ships, and a little about flags, cargo and the weather.The post Who’s on the river today? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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