The Ship Report: Historic fireboat comes to Astoria museum
The Ship Report, July 15, 2026The historic fireboat David Campbell found a permanent place in history yesterday, after being placed on land at Astoria's Columbia River Maritime Museum. A big crowd tur...
15 Juli 8min
The Ship Report: the mindboggling topic of economy of scale
The Ship Report, Tuesday, July 14, 2026Today we'll talk about economies of scale in the maritime industry, which means that the more you can ship at once in a single vessel, the more money you save in...
14 Juli 9min
The Ship Report: A look at the weather and today's schedule
The Ship Report, Monday, July 7, 2026Today we'll look at some of the ordinary things that add up to an interesting day in the region, in terms of maritime things.Winds should die down later this week,...
13 Juli 8min
The Ship Report: More details about ships
The Ship Report, Thursday, July 9, 2026For some folks, seeing a list of ships coming in and out of the river is just that - a list.When I look at them, I see all kinds of details that I've learned fro...
9 Juli 9min
The Ship Report: How noticing the natural world around us makes us safer on the river and ocean beach
The Ship Report, Wednesday, July 8, 2026Today we’ll talk about how we can look for clues in the marine environment right in front of us, or use readily available information, to keep us safe and enjoy...
8 Juli 9min
The Ship Report: How ships load and unload cargo
The Ship Report, Tuesday, July 7, 2026It's another unseen piece of the maritime industry puzzle: how do ships get cargoes on and off. We'll take a look at some of the most common practices.
8 Juli 8min
The Ship Report: a close look at the interesting detail in today's ships
The Ship Report, Monday, July 7, 2026Today we have a small ship schedule, and that presents two opportunities for me here: to reassure you that a day here and there with fewer ships is not a trend. It...
6 Juli 9min
The Ship Report: Happy Birthday, Captain Deb Dempsey, master mariner
The Ship Report, Thursday, July 2, 2026This week we're celebrating the birthday of legendary ship captain and maritime pilot Captain Deborah Dempsey. She was a Columbia River Bar Pilot for decades her...
2 Juli 9min
