The Ship Report

Vessel agent continued... We continue our look at the unique job of vessel agent on the Columbia River.

29 Okt 20248min

Vessel agent: unique job on the river This week we hear excerpts from an interview I did with Christi Lee Dunham, a vessel agent who works with ships on the Columbia River.

28 Okt 20248min

Stormy weather at sea A look back in the Ship Report archives at an interview I did with Capt. Robert Johnson in the early 2000s, about what it's like aboard a ship, from the captain's perspective, wh...

25 Okt 20248min

Who's on the river today? A look at today's ship traffic, which includes a domestic petroleum tanker, a military vessel and the usual complement of bulk carriers. Ships traveling 24/7 on the river as ...

24 Okt 20248min

Shipbreaking: a necessary and problematic industry Today, in answer to a listener question, a look at a troubling but necessary industry: shipbreaking. Where do old ships go to die? The answer mostly ...

23 Okt 20247min

Interesting vessels on the river this week Today we'll take a closer look at two unusual vessels on the river this week: the USNS Eagleview, which is currently docked at the Port of Astoria. And the ...

22 Okt 20248min

More on ship transit times The topic of how long it takes a ship to get from one place to another on the river can be quite complex. Today we'll hear from a river expert who'll explain more about what...

21 Okt 20248min

Transit times on the river for ships Today, a look at how long it takes big ships to get from one place to another on the Columbia River.

18 Okt 20248min