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8:38

Big atmospheric river in store next week

The Ship Report ·

2025/10/30

I’m afraid it ‘s more weather – we’ll take a look at a forecast from UW meteorologist Cliff Mass that bears watching, predicting a big atmospheric river headed our way next week.The post Big atmospheric river in store next week appeared first on The Ship Report.

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9:01

A look at our evolving weather, and good thoughts for...

The Ship Report ·

2025/10/29

We’re looking at our evolving weather, and ships traveling on the river, with a “there but for the grace of God go I” moment of humility and solidarity for those in the path of Hurricane Melissa – which is battering Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba with sustained winds of 185 mph. The post A look at our evolving weather, and good thoughts for those in the path of Hurricane Melissa appeared first on The Ship Report.

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9:11

Who’s on the river, and what’s next for the weather?

The Ship Report ·

2025/10/28

Today, a look at who’s traveling on the river, including tugboats and a Military Sealift Command vessel. And a look at the next round of weather headed our way. The post Who’s on the river, and what’s next for the weather? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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Trusted sources of weather info – be your own...

The Ship Report ·

2025/10/27

On Monday’s podcast I mentioned some trusted sources I use to get accurate weather and emergency info for our region. Here’s that list, with a few additions. You may have your own sources for trusted info. Use them and stay informed. Be your own fact-checker! ——————————————————————– National Weather Service: go to the National Weather Service […] The post

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9:05

Accurate sources for weather (marine and land-based),...

The Ship Report ·

2025/10/27

With so much misinformation flying around on social media, and more bad weather on the way this week. I thought it would be helpful to share some trusted resources you can use to keep yourself up to date with trusted weather, road and emergency info. The post Accurate sources for weather (marine and land-based), road and emergency info appeared first on The Ship Report.

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9:01

Stormy weather is upon us – get ready for wind and...

The Ship Report ·

2025/10/23

The stormy weather we’ve been promised all week is arriving today – be ready for gusty winds and heavy rain. We may see interruptions in ship traffic today and through the weekend.The post Stormy weather is upon us – get ready for wind and rain, and possible power outages appeared first on The Ship Report.

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9:01

The coastal jet is here again – a disconcerting...

The Ship Report ·

2025/10/22

Ship captains don’t like the coastal jet much. It’s a quirky local weather phenomenon that can cause the weather to get worse the closer approaching ships get to the Columbia River Bar. Today we’ll hear from Capt. Thron Riggs, who spent many years as a Columbia River Bar pilot, explaining what a coastal jet is.The post The coastal jet is here again – a disconcerting weather quirk of our maritime environment appeared first on The Ship Report.

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9:01

The USS Plainview, a relic of lower Columbia history,...

The Ship Report ·

2025/10/21

Today we take a look at the USS Plainview, a once-innovative, prototype hydrofoil ship design that was decommissioned by the Navy in the 1960s. She ended up sidelined by her civilian owner after plans to make her into a seafood processing vessel didn’t pan out. She remains, partially dismantled, on the shores of the Columbia […] The post The USS Plainview, a relic of lower Columbia history, beached in the shallows of Hungry Harbor appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:18

We’ve got some weather comin’ in

The Ship Report ·

2025/10/20

A look at this week’s weather, which seems poised to take things up a notch in terms of stormy conditions. We’ve got an atmospheric river event coming out way. We’ll see how it shakes out. The post We’ve got some weather comin’ in appeared first on The Ship Report.

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Cruise ship pollution and beyond – a look at effluent...

The Ship Report ·

2025/09/22

A listener raised an issue about cruise ships and the pollution they create, so I thought I’d explore that topic today. As I was gathering info, I started looking at how sewage is treated both on land and at sea. Turns out, while wastewater treatment is a lifesaver, we are a planet filled with people, […] The post Cruise ship pollution and beyond – a look at effluent treatment and handling, at sea and on land. appeared first on The Ship Report.

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Salt water wedge: a an interesting feature of the...

The Ship Report ·

2025/09/18

Today we’ll talk about one of the most fascinating aspects of the lower river: the presence of a massive salt water wedge that occurs when the tide is rising, as heavier salt water sinks beneath fresh river water. The post Salt water wedge: a an interesting feature of the Columbia River estuary appeared first on The Ship Report.

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Apologies for my absence last week

The Ship Report ·

2025/09/15

A quick note to explain my abrupt absence from the website last week: I was diagnosed with pneumonia a week ago Sunday, and i was so under the weather that I really couldn’t do anything but schedule some rerun shows for KMUN and call it good. But I’m a bit upright now, and feeling somewhat […]The post Apologies for my absence last week appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:30

More about ships and cargo on the river today

The Ship Report ·

2025/09/05

A snapshot of who’s on the river today, and a bit about anomalies in the ship schedule, and a look at one cargo ship that’s arriving today that isn’t handling any cargo at all.The post More about ships and cargo on the river today appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:30

Who’s on the river today?

The Ship Report ·

2025/09/04

A look at today’s ship schedule, with details about various about ships, protocols and cargo. The post Who’s on the river today? appeared first on The Ship Report.

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52:53

Video interview with Fisher Poet Pat Dixon, author of...

The Ship Report ·

2025/09/03

I interviewed Fisher Poet and author Pat Dixon recently about the release of his new book of poems, Mending Holes. Here’s the full video interview we did. Many thanks to Brad Wartman, of The Fisher Poetry Archive, for his help recording and producing this interview on Zoom. Find his work at thefisherpoetryarchive.comThe post Video interview with Fisher Poet Pat Dixon, author of Mending Holes appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:17

New pilot boat on the river

The Ship Report ·

2025/09/03

We’ve got a new pilot boat operating on the Astoria waterfront these days. She’s called the “Swift” and she’s a new addition to the local fleet. Today we’ll talk about her and also about pilot boats in general: a very unusual breed of vessel.The post New pilot boat on the river appeared first on The Ship Report.

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7:48

Meteorological fall, happening now in a hemisphere...

The Ship Report ·

2025/09/02

Yesterday, September 1, marked the beginning of meteorological fall in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s a great time of year to discuss the difference between the two falls: meteorological and astronomical.The post Meteorological fall, happening now in a hemisphere near you appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:30

From the Ship Report Archives: Running lights on ships

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/29

I’m taking a break from the show this week. Today’s show is from the Ship Report Archives, all about the kinds of lights you see on ships at night as they are passing by or anchored in the river.The post From the Ship Report Archives: Running lights on ships appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:25

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

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/28

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 4 appeared first on The Ship Report.

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8:30

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

The Ship Report ·

2025/08/27

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 3 appeared first on The Ship Report.

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