Today, a look at ship speed, how fast they can go, why they choose to slow down sometimes, and how long it takes to get from one place to another at sea.

Each year, the US Army Corps of Engineers dredges tons and tons (and tons) of sand out of the river to keep the ship channel open and navigable. We all rely on it to receive the goods we need to live

Today, on the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on NYC and Washington, DC, we remember Operation Boatlift: a stunning display of people helping people as hundreds of private boat owne

A look at our evolving weather is summer over? And a peek at local ship traffic, with an overview of the kinds of ships we see here on the Columbia.

If you hear me talk a lot about wheat on the Ship Report, theres a good reason: most ships are carrying it. Thats beause the Columbia-Snake River System is the nations single largest wheat export g

This morning around 7 am, the USNS Eagleview leaves the shipyard at Swan Island heading downriver and out to sea, probably passing Astoria around 1pm. Shes a USNS vessel that means Military Sealift

A look at todays ship schedule whos coming and going on the river? And a look at our marine weather and how wind affects sea state.

Down at the 17th St dock by the Columbia River Maritime Museum is a brand new Coast Guard vessel, and shes here to stay. The USCGC Florence Finch is the second new cutter to be assigned to Astoria th

Some folks say its already fall, while others say it wont happen till Sept 22nd. Well take a look at whos right and it turns out they both are. As with many things, it depends on how you look at

Todays show features a look at whos on the river, a reminder that days are getting shorter as fall approaches, and an update on whats to become of that burning oil tanker in the Red Sea.