The Ship Report

Microclimates In this latest round of freezing weather, it seemed like different places, often close together, had really different weather and conditions. Part of the reason could be microclimates, w...

18 Jan 20248min

Listener question about a boat in the Astoria Anchorage A listener wrote in to ask about a small boat they saw approaching a ship in the anchorage. Today we'll talk about launch services and the valu...

17 Jan 20248min

Winter at Sea While land dwellers here on the coast were dealing with iced over roads and unusually brutal cold, mariners at sea offshore were handling their own kind of maritime hardship.

16 Jan 20248min

Who's traveling on the river today? Today, a look at who's coming and going on the river...we'll look at the ship schedule, discuss cargoes and talk about what ships have the fastest turnaround time i...

12 Jan 20248min

Light A quick recap of our crazy weather and some ship traffic, then a look at light: our annual returning daylight, and how it will all add up to long summer days in a few short months.

11 Jan 20248min

Difficult sea conditions continue, with King Tides in the mix to increase hazards Today we have a high surf warning, and tomorrow another round of King Tides hits the coast. Expect dangerous high surf...

10 Jan 20248min

Heavy Weather affects PNW Mariners and Beachgoers This Week Today, a look at this week's heavy weather, and the myriad hazards we'll see on beaches and area waterways. It's a good week to stay away f...

9 Jan 20248min

King Tides 2024 We have another round of King Tides happening this week, Thursday through Saturday. We'll talk a bit today about tides and how they're calibrated. And how you can participate in what...

8 Jan 20247min