A look at todays ship schedule the comings and goings on the river.

Today, in answer to a listener question, we take a look at the long and illustrious history of lighted navigational aids and rescue stations on the lower Columbia between Astoria and the ocean. In par

Today, to round out the week, well take a look at todays ship schedule and talk a little about the cargo ship, the Manila Trader, that is at the Port of Astoria for repairs.

The Bureau of Ocean Enerby Management, BOEM, released the latest info this week on the proposed floating offshore wind energy projects slated for southern Oregon coastal waters. Even after a lengthy p

A timely listener question led me into another interesting line of thought about tugboats and how they control their barges, and so I bring you: A Bit about Tugboats on the Ship Report, Part 3

Yesterday we started talking about tugboats, and there was so much to say that I decided to to do a second episode. Tugboats are the maritime essence of the saying, big things in small packages. Tod

Today Ill answer a listener question about tugboats on the river. Its an interesting and broad subject, so much so that I had too much to share to fit into just one show. So today is Part 1 of A Bi

Two familiar ships, the USCG cutters Steadfast and Alert, will soon be leaving Astoria for good. The reasons for each ships departure are different, but well miss seeing them grace our waterfront by

Today well take a look at our ship schedule on the river, including a bulk carrier that is at the Port of Astoria for engine repairs.

Today we take a look, thanks to a listener question, at an old nautical saying that goes, Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning. Is it true? Can we really