Today, an archive interview about ship running lights, featuring Capt. Robert Johnson, a now retired Columbia River Bar Pilot.

Today, some questions about pilots from a new listener to the Ship Report. A great opportunity to talk about one of my favorite subjects. Steve asked, Are pilots onboard for the whole journey, say As

A look at todays ship schedule, including yesterdays containership, the MSC Damla, all repaired and headed out to sea.

The containership MSC Damla was supposed to head to Portland on Monday, but she had to remain at sea after she developed temporary steering issues as she was about to enter the river. Experts on board

The next-to-last blue water cruise ship for the 2024 season arrives in Astoria today. Well talk a litlte about that and also an update about the future on container service on the Columbia.

Today well look at a safety award for employees of Crowley Maritime tugs who assisted with rescues eariler this year. Their heroic actions are part of an age-old tradition of mariners helping others

Every ship sails under a flag of registry of a country somewhere in the world. Some represent the country where the ships owners are based, others are flags of convenience that offer cheaper rates an

Today, another listener question, about why ships generally use the port anchor when they anchor off Astoria in the river. And what does that mean anyway? A look at the nuances of ship handling that d

Drawbridges are an important part of our transportation system in the Astora/Warernton area. In fact, we couldnt get around without them. Today Ill answer a listener question about drawbridges and t

Today a look at the daily ship schedule and a few interesting details about ships, including one whose name means hydrangea in Japanese, and the charming cultural meaning of the flower in Japanese c