The Ship Report

A look at an unusual vessel anchored off Astoria, and strong ebb tides this weekOn Tuesday some observant folks noticed an unusual ship in Astoria's anchorage - a car carrier. Such ships usually pass ...

20 Touko 8min

Sailboat racing on the ColumbiaToday we'll take a look at ship traffic and weather, and also at a seasonal tradition that started again this year a few weeks ago: sailboat racing on the Columbia River...

19 Touko 8min

A deeper look at a familiar subject: maritime pilotsI talk a lot in general about maritime pilots on the show: they are so central to everything that happens with ships in the river.But what we see of...

19 Touko 9min

The Pacific NW Offshore race beginsThis morning, 50 boats will set off from the mouth of the Columbia River headed for Victoria, BC, participating in the 50th annual Pacific NW Offshore race. These ar...

14 Touko 9min

PNW Offshore Race starts Thursday, open house in Ilwaco todayToday from 11 to 2, you can stop by the Port of Ilwaco and see some of the 50 sailboats getting ready for the 50th annual PNW Offshore Race...

13 Touko 9min

Ships can be a noisy environment for marinersToday we'll talk about workplace noise on ships and other commercial vessels. Noise and vibration are occupational hazards for people working aboard. We'll...

12 Touko 8min

As our spring weather forecast evolves, a look ahead at La Nino and El Nino in the PacificAccording to UW meteorologist Cliff Mass, we have some rain coming our way this week and later in the month. I...

12 Touko 9min

June Gloom comes a bit early this yearToday we’ll take a look at a regular but not always welcome Pacific Northwest springtime phenomenon: The pervasive “June Gloom,” when that cool hazy marine layer ...

7 Touko 9min