The Ship Report

Latest on Oregon Offshore Wind Projects The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, BOEM, released the latest info this week on the proposed floating offshore wind energy projects slated for southern Orego...

15 Helmi 20248min

But wait, there's more!... Part 3 of A Bit about Tugboats... A timely listener question led me into another interesting line of thought about tugboats and how they control their barges, and so... I br...

14 Helmi 20248min

A Bit about Tugboats, Part 2 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 t...

13 Helmi 20248min

A Bit about Tugboats, Part 1 Today I'll answer a listener question about tugboats on the river. It's an interesting and broad subject, so much so that I had too much to share to fit into just one show...

12 Helmi 20248min

Two hometown ships leave Astoria for good Two familiar ships, the USCG cutters Steadfast and Alert, will soon be leaving Astoria for good. The reasons for each ship's departure are different, but we'...

9 Helmi 20248min

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

8 Helmi 20248min

One more time...Red sky at night, sailors' delight? With profound apologies to listeners who heard the wrong show yesterday, I apologize for my "operator error." So, once more with feeling, here is th...

7 Helmi 20248min

The Lightship Columbia: a maritime hero in our midst Sitting quietly by the dock on the waterfront in Astoria is a ship that once played a vital and sometimes heroic role in the region's history: the ...

5 Helmi 20248min