PODCAST

The Ship Report

Joanne Rideout

All Things Maritime ...with Joanne Rideout

society & culture places & travel

All Episodes

8:45

Polar Star returns from Antarctica

The Ship Report ·

2026/04/22

I always like talking about this ship, because of her unique job and the role she plays in keeping people safe in a challenging part of the world. The USCG icebreaker Polar Star is a ship specially designed to handle difficult conditions that would sink most vessels. She’s an older ship, but well maintained, and […]The post Polar Star returns from Antarctica appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

9:18

Weather and some ship talk

The Ship Report ·

2026/04/20

Today we talk about the weather – always a fascinating topic in our coastal region. And some interesting details about today’s arriving ships.The post Weather and some ship talk appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

8:58

Second cruise ship of the season comes to Astoria...

The Ship Report ·

2026/04/15

The second cruise ship of the season comes to Astoria on Thursday, and it’s a good opportunity to talk more about these big ships, carrying many passengers, and what Astoria will see here as we move through the season. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons: Abxbay, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia CommonsThe post Second cruise ship of the season comes to Astoria Thursday appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

9:09

Cold weather on the way

The Ship Report ·

2026/04/14

We have an unusual spring snow storm on the way in the Cascades starting today, and colder than usual weather for the coast too. We’ll talk about how conditions up north allowed this cold air to flow down to us, and create winter like conditions in the middle of April.The post Cold weather on the way appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

9:09

The shipyard at Swan Island

The Ship Report ·

2026/04/13

So many times over the years I have said on this show that a ship is headed for “the shipyard at Swan Island.” Today we’ll take a closer look at that facility, who owns it, and why it has, for many years, been a great place to take a ship that is in need of […] The post The shipyard at Swan Island appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

8:57

USNS Watkins, a Military Sealift Command ship, enters...

The Ship Report ·

2026/04/06

Note: I’m publishing this podcast a day early because this ship will be arriving in the river around 8:30am Monday, and that’s before the show airs on KMUN. This ship is a US Military Sealift Command ship, designed to be a vehicle carrier, a type of ship referred to a as RO/RO – Roll on, […]The post USNS Watkins, a Military Sealift Command ship, enters the river Monday appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

8:58

A look at the US Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy,...

The Ship Report ·

2026/03/18

A look at the USNS Mercy, the US Navy hospital ship that is arriving on the Columbia early Thursday morning. She’s headed for the Swan Island shipyard in Portland for maintenance and repairs.The post A look at the US Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy, arriving in the river Thursday morning appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

9:04

USNS Mercy hospital ship comes to the Columbia this week

The Ship Report ·

2026/03/17

The US Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy is due to arrive on the Columbia later this week. She’s headed for Portland for maintenance at the Vigor Shipyard in Portland. Today we’ll talk a bit about this unusual ship, a floating hospital that can travel the oceans of the world. Her role is to support our […] The post USNS Mercy hospital ship comes to the Columbia this week appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

8:45

How ships make their way in the dark

The Ship Report ·

2026/03/16

Today I’ll answer a listener question about why ships seem to have so few lights on, on the exterior of the ship, when they are traveling at night. There are two main reasons: preserving night vision for the crew on the bridge so they can see what’s out there, as much as possible, in diminished […] The post How ships make their way in the dark appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

9:04

US Coast Guard rescue swimmer seriously injured in...

The Ship Report ·

2026/03/05

A US Coast Guard rescue swimmer was seriously injured in an accident during the course of a rescue mission last Friday. As of earlier this week, he was on life support in a British Columbia hospital. We’ll talk about the important role rescue swimmers and all Coast Guard personnel play in keeping us safe in […]The post US Coast Guard rescue swimmer seriously injured in offshore accident appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

8:58

How winds spin in weather systems

The Ship Report ·

2026/03/04

I learned something interesting the other day – that winds spin differently in different kinds of weather systems. It has to do with the Coriolis Effect, and air pressure. An interesting look at “how things work” in weather.The post How winds spin in weather systems appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

9:04

A look at what makes an outbound ship seem different

The Ship Report ·

2026/03/03

Today we’ll look at the ship schedule and talk about why outbound ships can look so different you might think it’s another kind of vessel altogether. Also, a look at tides and the moon – and a lunar eclipse. The post A look at what makes an outbound ship seem different appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

8:41

Why you should never go between a tug and a barge at sea

The Ship Report ·

2026/03/02

Today we’ll do a quick debrief on this past weekend’s 29th annual Fisher Poets Gathering, and then we`ll address an important maritime issue that can be a matter of life or death: why you should never get between a tug and its tow at sea, or on the river. The post Why you should never go between a tug and a barge at sea appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

9:04

A look at life in the US Coast Guard

The Ship Report ·

2026/02/26

Today we’ll hear more from my interview with Len Tumbarello, who is currently the executive director of the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots. Earlier in his life, he spent 28 years in the US Coast Guard, a career he really loved. Today we’ll talk about what a career in the Coast Guard can be like.The post A look at life in the US Coast Guard appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

8:51

Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots – Part 3

The Ship Report ·

2026/02/25

Today we hear Part 3 of my interview with Len Tumbarello, executive director of the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots. We’re talking about pilot risk, which comes in many forms. Pilots are a lot like first responders, in that they have to be ready for the unexpected at all times and be ready to respond in […]The post Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots – Part 3 appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

9:04

Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots – Part 2

The Ship Report ·

2026/02/24

Today we continue listening to excerpts from an interview I did recently with Len Tumbarello, executive director of the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots, the public body that oversees operations for the Columbia River Bar and River Pilot organizations, as well as maritime pilots in Coos Bar and Newport.The post Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots – Part 2 appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

9:10

Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots, Part 1

The Ship Report ·

2026/02/23

I’ll be away this week for a little time off, and I’ll be featuring excerpts this week on the show from a recent interview I did with Len Tumbarello, executive director of the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots. We’ll be taking a look at this vital organization and talking about a subset of the maritime […] The post Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots, Part 1 appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

9:04

Snow in the forecast again through Thursday morning

The Ship Report ·

2026/02/19

We’ll see what transpires… the forecast calls for snow above 500 feet. For coastal snow lovers, maybe some pretty flurries. Inland, expect some driving challenges in the morning.The post Snow in the forecast again through Thursday morning appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

8:58

A look at the forecast: more snow?

The Ship Report ·

2026/02/18

Well, we had a tiny “snowpocalyps” in Astoria Monday and Tuesday, and by that I mean short periods of intense snow that were really cool and pretty (for those of us who love snow) but disappeared almost as quickly as it arrived. Will there be more? We’ll take a look at the forecast for the […] The post A look at the forecast: more snow? appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

9:03

A bit of snow is possible…

The Ship Report ·

2026/02/17

We’re looking at the possibility of some snow between the coast and Portland later this week. Keep your eyes peeled and watch forecasts. And if you’re razor clamming on the beach, bundle up and watch for sneaker waves. The post A bit of snow is possible… appeared first on The Ship Report.

en-US

303 results

The Ship Report

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

Voices of Life

APG Mannheim

Promo Estereo Podcast

Promo Estereo

Talking Timelines Podcast

Talkingtimelines

גיקונומי

ראם שרמן ודורון ניר

Drømmefanger

Drømmefanger