The Ship Report: As our first storm of the season arrives, it brings with it the potential for interruption to ship traffic
The Ship Report, Wednesday, September 2, 2026We're having our first fall storm of the season today, and that brings the potential for interruptions to ship traffic as sea heights increase. Even if tha...
2 Sep 8min
The Ship Report: Meteorological fall begins
The Ship Report, Tuesday, September 1, 2026It's September 1st, and that means the end of meteorological summer and the beginning of meteorological fall. A slightly different designation than standard ...
1 Sep 9min
The Ship Report: A look at research vessels
The Ship Report, Monday, August 31, 2026Another kind of ship we see fairly often here on the river is the research vessel. It's cargo is live people: scientists whose mission is the study the oceanogr...
1 Sep 8min
The Ship Report: A change in the weather as fall approaches
The Ship Report, Thursday, August 27, 2026We'll talk about a recent blog post from UW meteorologist Cliff Mass, talking about the cooling trend we are entering in our weather, as fall makes its presen...
28 Aug 9min
The Ship Report: the lights you see at night, Part 2
The Ship Report, Wednesday, August 26, 2026Today we'll hear the second of a two-part interview on ship lights from the Ship Report archives, from an interview I did years ago with Columbia River Bar P...
26 Aug 8min
The Ship Report: The lights you see at night on ships - they hold great meaning, especially for other vessels
The Ship Report, Tuesday, August 25, 2026Today we'll hear the first of a two-part interview on ship lights from the Ship Report archives, from an interview I did years ago with Columbia River Bar Pilo...
25 Aug 9min
The Ship Report: Understanding marine weather forecasts: significant wave height
The Ship Report, Monday, August 24, 2026Today we'll talk about an important term in marine weather: the concept of "significant wave height." Understanding the meaning of this term can give you a more...
24 Aug 9min
The Ship Report: Some seasonal and navigational astronomy as the days get shorter
The Ship Report, Thursday, August 20, 2026Today we'll talk about the approach of autumn, shorter days and the different kinds of twilight we experience as the sun rises and sets.
20 Aug 9min
