The Ship Report

The Ship Report, Fri, 17 May 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:22:51 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about an engineering concept called the "six degrees of freedom," which describes the myriad ways ships can bounce and roll around at sea. It's more freedom than anyone really wants, and marine designers are doing their best to control it. [9:37]

The Ship Report, Thu, 16 May 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:34:09 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about AMVER, the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue system. Its members are commercial vessels who have volunteered to help save lives. [9:24]

The Ship Report, Wed, 15 May 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:39:03 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about two cruise ships that visited Astoria this week, including one in town today. They are two of the largest ships we have ever seen on the Columbia. But how do they compare to the biggest cruise ship in the world? [8:29]

The Ship Report, Tues, 14 May 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:05:08 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about special visitors on the river this week: the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will be sailing on the Columbia, visiting ports along the way. [9:10]

The Ship Report, Mon, 13 May 2013

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:07:24 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a maritime accident in Italy in which a ship leaving the dock in Genoa ended up hitting and destroying a control tower on shore. It shows why staying out of a moving ship's way is a very good idea. [9:03]

The Ship Report, Fri, 10 May 2013

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:01:04 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a bridge repair project coming up locally in Warrenton, Ore. We'll talk about what's next and learn a little about drawbridges and how they work. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 9 May 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:32:58 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the future of coal exports on the Columbia, as one company drops a proposal and opposition continues both inland and on the coast. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 8 May 2013

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:26:01 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a union labor protest that temporarily blocked a ship from loading grain at Kalama this week. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Tues, 7 May 2013

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:12:29 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about how the continued federal sequester cuts are affecting the maritime industry. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Mon, 6 May 2013

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:20:21 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a false report of a missing person in the water on the Astoria waterfront, and why you should think twice before going swimming in the Columbia River. [8:58]

The Ship Report, Fri, 3 May 2013

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:18:35 GMT

The Ship Report, Fri, 3 May 2013

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:15:50 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the beginning of cruise ship season in Astoria. All told this year 21 ships will visit Astoria between May and December. [9:30]

The Ship Report, Thu, 2 May 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:44:41 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a little known fact: drowning people don't usually "look" like they're drowning. Here's how you might save a life someday in waters near you. [9:36]

The Ship Report, Wed, 1 May 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

On today's Ship Report, in honor of the international holiday May Day, Joanne Rideout talks about the universal distress call - Mayday - and how it's used to report emergencies. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Tues, 30 Apr 2013

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:56:22 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about how the Coast Guard decides where to search, and for how long, when someone goes overboard. [9:34]

The Ship Report, Mon, 29 Apr 2013

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:01:19 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a rescue mission happening right now in the middle of the Pacific Ocean - after a man fell off a 38-ft. sailboat in the middle of the night, 500 miles offshore. [9:03]

The Ship Report, Fri, 26 Apr 2013

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:31:09 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about medical care at sea and how computers have improved mariners' access to land-based emergency services. [9:31]

The Ship Report, Wed, 24 Apr 2013

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:45:10 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about fire on board ship and why it can be such a dangerous situation. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Tues, 23 Apr 2013

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:34:57 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about dangerous flooding that now plagues the Mississippi River system in the Midwest. A few months ago, drought was the big problem keeping vessels away. Either way, river commerce is suffering. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Mon, 22 Apr 2013

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:58:59 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the industry of shipbreaking, as the Port of Astoria considers whether to allow a shipbreaking business to set up shop on Port property. [9:04]

The Ship Report, Fri, 19 Apr 2013

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:43:25 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the constantly changing maritime environment and why paying attention is essential, and revealing. [9:36]

The Ship Report, Thu, 18 Apr 2013

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:06:24 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a little known but significant maritime safety risk: electroshock drowning. It's an unseen threat that can kill you if you swim in a freshwater marina. [9:36]

The Ship Report, Wed, 17 Apr 2013

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:53:26 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares an unusual story about a tug and barge rescue off the California coast. [9:15]

The Ship Report, Tues, 16 Apr 2013

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:38:10 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares an update on yesterday's story about Carnival Cruise Lines - the company has agreed to pay over $4 million to the U.S. government for rescues of its ships since 2010. [9:30]

The Ship Report, Mon, 15 Apr 2013

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:21:04 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares the latest headlines about Carnival Cruise Lines - a U.S. senator wants the company to pay up for the $780,000 it cost the U.S. Coast Guard to rescue the ship after an engine fire off the coast of Mexico. [8:55]

The Ship Report, Fri, 12 Apr 2013

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:53:57 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares the meanings of some nautical expressions that are part of everyday speech but had their start at sea, including one we hear quite often these days in the realm of politics - filibuster. [9:31]

The Ship Report, Thu, 11 Apr 2013

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:16:15 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the master of a bulk carrier who was relieved of duty and arrested in Portland, after the Coast Guard noticed during a routine inspection that he was drunk. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Wed, 10 Apr 2013

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:45:37 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a proposed cruise ship passenger bill of rights and why passengers might need such a thing. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Tues, 9 Apr 2013

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:17:15 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the launching of the world's largest superyacht, a recreational boat that's as big as the merchant ships we see on the Columbia. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Mon, 8 Apr 2013

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:57:49 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout commemorates the 50-year anniversary this week of the loss of the US nuclear submarine USS Thresher, which sank in 8,400 feet of water in the Atlantic Ocean off Boston, Massachusetts, in 1963. [8:14]

The Ship Report, Fri, 5 Apr 2013

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:49:51 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about live fish that scientists think may have floated across the Pacific in a partially submerged boat swept out to sea during the 2011 tsunami in Japan. [9:34]

The Ship Report, Thu, 4 Apr 2013

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:33:29 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a stormy weekend coming up, including weather phenomena like the coastal jet, and why sometimes the weather can be worse near shore than out at sea. [8:46]

The Ship Report, Wed, 3 Apr 2013

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:33:27 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares interesting nautical terms, what they mean and where they came from. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Tues, 2 Apr 2013

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:02:23 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a college student's innovative invention, which he claims can clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. [9:33]

The Ship Report, Mon, 1 Apr 2013

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:05:28 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about major tsunamis through history, including some that were so severe they changed entire cultures. One happened in Hawaii on April Fool's Day. [9:03]

The Ship Report, Fri, 29 Mar 2013

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:50:07 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout answers a listener question about car carriers, a common sight on the Columbia River. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 28 Mar 2013

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:05:39 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a message in a bottle publicity stunt by a Norwegian soft drink company, and what it says about ocean currents. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 27 Mar 2013

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:27:56 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about loading cargo on ships, and why how slippery a cargo is matters greatly at sea. [9:17]

The Ship Report, Tues, 26 Mar 2013

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:44:10 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares a positive cruise ship story about a Carnival cruise lines vessel that rescued boaters in distress. In fact, ships helping boats is something that happens often at sea. [9:28]

The Ship Report, Mon, 25 Mar 2013

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:27:04 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares a troubling news story from Japan, where a power outage at the Fukushima nuclear power plant shows the facility is far from stable, two years after the March 2001 earthquake and tsunami. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Fri, 22 Mar 2013

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:19:37 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout answers listener questions about ships passing under the bridge and anchoring in the waters off Astoria. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 21 Mar 2013

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:47:12 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout gives some pointers on how to tell what kind of ship you're looking at in the anchorage or passing by on the river. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 20 Mar 2013

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:50:39 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout takes a look at who's on board the cargo ships that come into the Columbia River. [9:30]

The Ship Report, Tues, 19 Mar 2013

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:06:36 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout takes a look at pilots on the river, namely Columbia River Bar Pilots and Columbia River Pilots. [9:35]

The Ship Report, Mon, 18 Mar 2013

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:14:05 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout takes a look at ships offshore in the Astoria Anchorage. What are they doing there, and what can we learn from watching these vessels anchored offshore? [8:57]

The Ship Report, Fri, 15 Mar 2013

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:45:56 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout concludes her interview about sea level rise with Pat Corcoran, coastal hazards outreach specialist with OSU. Today they talk about tsunamis, the phenomenon of subsidence, and how to be prepared without scaring yourself out of your wits. [9:26]

The Ship Report, Thu, 14 Mar 2013

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:03:40 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks with Coastal Hazards Outreach Specialist Pat Corcoran about historical patterns in sea level rise. [6:41]

The Ship Report, Wed, 13 Mar 2013

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:32:17 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout explores ideas related to sea level rise - such as why ocean sea level can be higher in the winter than in the summer in the Pacific Northwest. We'll hear from Coastal Hazards Outreach Specialist Pat Corcoran. [7:31]

The Ship Report, Tues, 12 Mar 2013

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:45:40 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout continues her chat with Pat Corcoran, coastal hazards outreach specialist with Oregon State University, about sea level rise. Today we look at effects in the Pacific Northwest. [8:32]

The Ship Report, Mon, 11 Mar 2013

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:36:11 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout begins a series on sea level rise in the Pacific Northwest. We'll talk this week with Pat Corcoran, coastal hazards outreach specialist with Oregon State University. Today Pat will explain what kinds of environmental changes are causing sea level to become noticeably higher. [9:04]

The Ship Report, Fri, 8 Mar 2013

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:36:59 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout welcomes the car ferry Wahkiakum back into service after a hiatus for repairs. The ferry takes passengers across the Columbia River between Puget Island, Washington, and Westport, Oregon. She serves one of just a few remaining ferry crossings on the mainstem Columbia. [9:36]

The Ship Report, Thu, 7 Mar 2013

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:06:10 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about severe weather terminology, and why knowing what certain terms mean (like watch and warning) can prevent unnecessary worry, and be a lifesaver. [9:37]

The Ship Report, Wed, 6 Mar 2013

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:00:34 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about storms - what are they, and why are they associated with low pressure?
[9:18]

The Ship Report, Tues, 5 Mar 2013

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:44:12 GMT

On Tuesday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout observes National Severe Weather Awareness Week by looking back in history to the infamous 1962 Columbus Day Storm that hit Oregon and Washington. As bad as things were in 2007 during the Great Coastal Gale, the 1962 storm was worse. [9:33]

The Ship Report, Mon, 4 Mar 2013

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 22:24:22 GMT

On Monday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout observes National Severe Weather Awareness Week with a look back at the Great Coastal Gale of 2007, which walloped the Pacific Northwest. [9:01]

The Ship Report, Fri, 1 Mar 2013

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:32:43 GMT

On Wednesday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about what effect federal sequestration funding cuts, if implemented, could have on U.S. Coast Guard operations. [9:23]

The Ship Report, Thu, 28 Feb 2013

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:21:03 GMT

On Wednesday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the status of Shell Oil's Arctic drilling projects, and shares news about another oil well leak in the Gulf of Mexico. [9:33]

The Ship Report, Wed, 27 Feb 2013

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:33:01 GMT

On Wednesday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about "significant wave height," a meteorological term we hear in the marine weather forecast all the time. Understanding what this term really means will do a lot for your safety at sea. [9:17]

The Ship Report, Tues, 26 Feb 2013

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:59:32 GMT

On Monday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a derelict cruise ship that is drifting on the high seas in the north Atlantic, and no one seems to want to claim it. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Mon, 25 Feb 2013

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:06:06 GMT

On Monday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the full moon: how mariners use it to navigate, and names for the full moon in each month. February is the Snow Moon. [9:03]

The Ship Report, Fri, 22 Feb 2013

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:29:23 GMT

On today's Ship Report, we celebrate the opening of the 2013 Fisher Poets Gathering with performances from Oregon Book Award winner and poet Clem Starck, and musician Johanna Reichold. [9:08]

The Ship Report, Thu, 21 Feb 2013

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:20:16 GMT

On today's Ship Report, we hear performances from fisher poets and musicians, in honor of Fisher Poets Gathering 2013 happening this weekend in Astoria, Oregon. We'll hear musician Jon Campbell perform his hilarious "Fredericks of Galilee" and poet Erin Fristad explain what's so great about not being on a boat. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 20 Feb 2013

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:46:04 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares a marine safety expert's views on how to tell when it's time to call the Coast Guard, based on what happened in the tragic sinking of the tall ship HMS Bounty. [9:06]

The Ship Report, Tues, 19 Feb 2013

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:56:10 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a weird new development in ship bottom paint: a hull coating that can wrinkle itself as needed to slough off friction-causing bacteria and barnacles. [9:04]

The Ship Report, Fri, 15 Feb 2013

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:26:32 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about difficult conditions on board the disabled cruise ship Triumph this week as she drifted off the Mexico coast after an engine fire, and how things could deteriorate so fast on board the ship. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 14 Feb 2013

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:50:24 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares more testimony from the Coast Guard hearing about the sinking of the tall ship HMS Bounty. A shipwright who inspected the vessel told investigators the ship had extensive dry rot in its wooden hull. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 13 Feb 2013

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:34:29 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the Coast Guard investigation that began this week regarding the sinking of the HMS Bounty. We'll learn more about the final hours on board that doomed ship. [9:12]

The Ship Report, Tues, 12 Feb 2013

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:22:04 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about "ship tracks," vapor trails of pollution scientists are able to track using satellites. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Mon, 11 Feb 2013

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:18:01 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about ways ships can recycle their own exhaust to gain efficiency, save fuel and reduce air pollution. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Fri, 8 Feb 2013

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:02:12 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout goes to Cannon Beach, Ore., to learn about how volunteers play a vital role in marine debris cleanup for that city's Pacific Ocean beach. We'll talk to a guy who walks the beach most mornings with a plastic bag and a pair of grabbers and ask him what he finds out there. [9:37]

The Ship Report, Thu, 7 Feb 2013

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:34:38 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout looks at yesterday's news story about another big piece of possible Japanese tsunami debris - a 30-foot boat that washed up on Gleneden Beach in Oregon. [9:37]

The Ship Report, Wed, 6 Feb 2013

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:26:16 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout looks at yesterday's 8.0 earthquake near Australia and explains why emergency responders were on alert last night as far away as the Pacific Northwest. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Tue, 5 Feb 2013

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:05:22 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout takes a ride on the beach with Terry Sund, who works for the department of public works in Cannon Beach, Ore. They'll discuss tsunami debris that's washing up there. [9:00]

The Ship Report, Mon, 4 Feb 2013

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:38:24 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about something rare that sometimes washes up on the beach: whale poop, or even whale vomit. Whatever you call it, if you find this unglamorous looking sea treasure - ambergris - it could be worth thousands. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Fri, 1 Feb 2013

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:00:48 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about why ships are slowing down worldwide, adopting a practice called "super slow steaming." How much fuel can ships save? [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 31 Jan 2013

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:34:19 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a new cargo on the Columbia: crude oil being shipped out of Clatskanie on ATB tug and barge rigs. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 30 Jan 2013

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:57:48 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about yesterday's 5.5 quake off the Coast of southern Oregon near Coos Bay, and about earthquake patterns in our part of the world. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Tue, 29 Jan 2013

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:31:07 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares a sad maritime news story this week, about a crab boat beached on Ledbetter Point. We'll talk about salvage and what it means to lose a boat.
[9:01]

The Ship Report, Mon, 28 Jan 2013

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:15:18 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about an unusual new vehicle aimed at the luxury yacht market: it's a car, no, it's a boat - actually, it's both. It follows a proud, if quirky, tradition of cars that can drive into the water and get around. [8:58]

The Ship Report, Fri, 25 Jan 2013

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:00:31 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares local maritime history as we take a look at yesterday's waterfront ceremony to designate Astoria, Ore., as an official Coast Guard City. With this honor, Astoria joins the ranks of just a dozen Coast Guard cities nationwide. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 24 Jan 2013

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:29:16 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about ships that carry live animals as cargo. [9:31]

The Ship Report, Wed, 23 Jan 2013

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:44:44 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about animals in the Coast Guard. These four-legged, furry recruits often have their own service records, uniforms and bunks. Some are even officers. All are dearly loved by their crewmates, and serve alongside them in peace and war. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Tues, 22 Jan 2013

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:59:02 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about animals and the Coast Guard - in particular, critters the Coast Guard has rescued. [9:14]

The Ship Report, Mon, 21 Jan 2013

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:19:28 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the Coast Guard's role in law enforcement, particularly catching illegal drug smugglers. [9:19]

The Ship Report, Fri, 18 Jan 2013

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:32:36 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout answers a listener question about tugboats: why do tugs seldom appear on the vessel traffic schedule, when there are so many of them operating on the river? [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 17 Jan 2013

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:29:23 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a huge floating drydock purchased by a Portland shipyard, a very interesting cargo that will be arriving on the river in 2014. [9:26]

The Ship Report, Wed, 16 Jan 2013

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:28:45 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a powerful storm developing in the western Pacific near Japan that experts say could rival Hurricane Sandy in its intensity. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Tue, 15 Jan 2013

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:32:15 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the 52nd anniversary this past weekend of the sinking of the Coast Guard motor lifeboat Triumph, which was lost in 1961 on the Columbia River Bar. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Mon, 14 Jan 2013

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:09:34 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the one-year anniversary yesterday of the wreck of the luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy, and the ongoing salvage effort to remove the ship's rotting hulk from where it ran aground. [8:58]

The Ship Report, Fri, 11 Jan 2013

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:29:43 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout answers a listener question about grain exports going out of the Columbia - where are they grown and how do they get to ports? [9:36]

The Ship Report, Thu, 10 Jan 2013

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:03:17 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the NY Harbor ferry accident in which a high speed commuter ferry slammed into a dock. We'll also talk about how something like a ferry can stop at all, when by nature it has no brakes. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 9 Jan 2013

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:20:34 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the Shell oil rig that ran aground on an Alaska beach last week. It's been towed off the beach and is now in safe harbor. New details in the case reveal that Shell moved the rig to avoid paying Alaska taxes. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Tue, 8 Jan 2013

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:19:36 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about difficult weather happening at sea, and why smaller vessels are restricted today from entering most Pacific Northwest harbors. [9:14]

The Ship Report, Mon, 7 Jan 2013

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:32:12 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the earthquake that happened this weekend off the coast of Alaska, and how scientists tell whether subsequent quakes are aftershocks or just new quakes. We'll also talk about how to prepare for disaster without obsessing. [8:57]

The Ship Report, Fri, 4 Jan 2013

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:30:35 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the Shell oil rig that ran aground in Alaska this week. She answers questions like: what's an oil rig, and it is considered a ship? [9:21]

The Ship Report, Thu, 3 Jan 2013

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:42:20 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about Astoria's ship horns on New Year's Eve, and shares a recording of what residents heard on the waterfront. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Wed, 2 Jan 2013

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:30:13 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about New Year's maritime traditions around the world. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Mon, 31 Dec 2012

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:59:52 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about ringing in the New Year with ship horns on the Astoria waterfront tonight.
[9:20]

The Ship Report, Fri, 28 Dec 2012

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:11:46 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about another looming labor dispute involving ports and ships, this time on the East Coast. [9:12]

The Ship Report, Thu, 27 Dec 2012

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 06:50:15 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the labor dispute that's affecting grain terminals on the Columbia River. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 26 Dec 2012

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:15:47 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about why mariners are often away from home during the holidays, and shares the story behind the famous holiday song, "I'll be home for Christmas." [9:20]

The Ship Report, Fri, 21 Dec 2012

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:17:44 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about that beached dock on the Washington Coast and how it's causing headaches for scientists worried about invasive species. [9:35]

Note: There was no Ship Report yesterday.

The Ship Report, Wed, 19 Dec 2012

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:20:59 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about tsunami debris - as another large floating dock spotted off the Washington coast last week washes ashore in Olympic National Park. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Tues, 18 Dec 2012

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:58:40 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the backlog of ships on the river after just one day of a Columbia River Bar closure. [9:11]

The Ship Report, Mon, 17 Dec 2012

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:05:21 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about today's stormy marine weather around the region. The Columbia River Bar is on RED status this morning, meaning we'll see no ships entering the river till conditions improve. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Fri, 14 Dec 2012

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:19:17 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout discusses her efforts to encourage ship horns on the waterfront again this year on New Year's Eve in Astoria, Oregon, and talks about an unusual dry land participant from last year's event. [9:21]

The Ship Report, Thu, 13 Dec 2012

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:03:21 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout give us the scoop on a unique maritime event happening in Astoria, Ore., this evening. Astoria resident and artisan woodworker Tim Kennedy will give a talk tonight at the Fort George Brewery's Lovell Building. He'll share photos and give a talk about his kayaking adventures off the coast of Russia. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 12 Dec 2012

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:58:27 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about King Tides happening again this week and how your photo of local flooding can make a difference. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Tues, 11 Dec 2012

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:22:21 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the topic of ocean acidification, why we should be concerned, and what we can do about it. [9:14]

The Ship Report, Mon, 10 Dec 2012

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 04:35:02 GMT

On Monday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares more about the recent collision between a container ship and a car ship in the North Sea. The accident shows why certain ship designs can be more dangerous than others in an emergency. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Fri, 7 Dec 2012

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:14:30 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout answer a listener's questions about shipping lanes off the Pacific Northwest coast. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 6 Dec 2012

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 07:35:22 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares a news story about two merchant ships that collided in the North Sea Wednesday. One of them, a car carrier, sank in a matter of minutes. We revisit the concept of why ships float, and why they sometimes don't. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 5 Dec 2012

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:21:03 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about federal funding cuts to Pacific Northwest dredging projects that are threatening local economies in ports like Ilwaco, Washington, and Port Orford, Oregon. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Tue, 4 Dec 2012

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:35:24 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about our marine weather, which includes a calming trend onshore in the Pacific Northwest, but rowdy conditions offshore for ships and other vessels. She'll also discuss two wind terms we often hear in the forecast: veering and backing. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Mon, 3 Dec 2012

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:43:38 GMT

On Monday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a Great Lakes legend, the schooner Rouse Simmons. She was known far and wide in the early 1900’s as a ship that brought Christmas trees to the people of Chicago. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Fri, 30 Nov 2012

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 07:42:59 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout airs the annual tongue-in-cheek holiday classic, "The Crabpot Tree Carol," performed by the Ilwaco Merchants Association Chorale, and has details about this year's lighting of the World's Tallest Crabpot Christmas Tree. [9:14]

The Ship Report, Thu, 29 Nov 2012

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:49:20 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout takes a look at Crescent City, California, which hopes to become the West Coast's first tsunami-resistant city. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Wed, 28 Nov 2012

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:16:15 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout looks at the marine weather forecast, which includes a strong weather system with the potential for Storm force winds. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Tue, 27 Nov 2012

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:45:20 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout looks at the meterological phenomenon of the coastal jet, which is happening this week along headlands and beaches. [9:13]

The Ship Report, Mon, 26 Nov 2012

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:42:22 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout looks at maritime news from Canada, as two cargo ships experience problems in British Columbia waters. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Wed, 21 Nov 2012

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:16:22 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout takes a look at Thanksgiving at sea and around the world, and reports on some surprising weather stats from Monday's storm. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Tues, 20 Nov 2012

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:26:29 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout takes a look at yesterday's stormy weather on the coast, and ahead to what's in store later in the week. [9:03]

The Ship Report, Mon, 19 Nov 2012

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 03:53:40 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the first closure of the Columbia River Bar this season, as stormy conditions this weekend became too dangerous to bring ships in and out of the river. Wave heights today could reach 30 feet. [9:17]

The Ship Report, Fri, 16 Nov 2012

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:55:45 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about inclement weather that's about to descend on the coast, and what that can mean for vessels out in it. We'll also review why the Columbia River Bar has such a fearsome reputation worldwide. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 15 Nov 2012

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:58:01 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about king tides happening this week, which are among the highest tides of the year. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 14 Nov 2012

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:10:16 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares more about the Edmund Fitzgerald disaster, with additional information from listeners who heard yesterday's show. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Tues, 13 Nov 2012

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:59:59 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout honors the lost crewman of the ore ship Edmund Fitzgerald, who perished in 1975 when their vessel sank in a violent storm on Lake Superior. [9:18] (Please note: no Ship Report yesterday: Veterans Day holiday)

The Ship Report, Fri, 9 Nov 2012

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:12:42 GMT

On Friday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about how the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy is affecting the East Coast's maritime industry and environment. [9:34]

The Ship Report, Thu, 8 Nov 2012

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:18:33 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about earthquakes this week in the ocean off the Oregon coast. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 7 Nov 2012

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:56:02 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the return of wintry temperatures to the Pacific Northwest region this week, and with it concerns about wind chill factor, especially at sea where it's nearly always windy. [9:19]

The Ship Report, Tues, 6 Nov 2012

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:48:25 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the U.S. government decision to temporarily suspend the Jones Act in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. What is the Jones Act and how does it affect shipping [9:11]

The Ship Report, Mon, 5 Nov 2012

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:25:20 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the Coast Guard's suspended search for the missing captain of the HMS Bounty, and talks about what it takes to survive a fall overboard. [9:22]

The Ship Report, Fri, 2 Nov 2012

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:25:04 GMT

On Friday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout remembers iconic fisher poet Smitty Smith, who passed away last week at the age of 86, after a life well-lived. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 1 Nov 2012

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:02:40 GMT

On Thursday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the numerous aftershocks that have happened in coastal British Columbia since Saturday's earthquake and tsunami. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 31 Oct 2012

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:46:49 GMT

On Wednesday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a meteorological phenomenon that's affecting our weather this week: the atmospheric river. [9:17]

The Ship Report, Tues, 30 Oct 2012

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:45:11 GMT

On Tuesday's Ship Report, Today tall ship mariners and enthusiasts are mourning the loss of the HMS Bounty, which sank off North Carolina yesterday in Hurricane Sandy. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Mon, 29 Oct 2012

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:09:12 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout has more info on the earthquake and tsunami that happened Saturday night in coastal British Columbia, and offers details about how to be better informed about seismic events. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Fri, 26 Oct 2012

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:28:51 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout has a followup from an earlier story this week: the USCG has found the source of that new oil sheen in the Gulf of Mexico. And it's linked to the 2010 BP disaster. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Thu, 25 Oct 2012

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:13:02 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout follows the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster, where prosecutors say it was Nature, not the captain, that steered the ship to shallow water and saved lives. [9:20]
(Note: technical difficulties prevented the Ship Report from airing yesterday, Wed, Oct 24, 2012.)

The Ship Report, Tues, 23 Oct 2012

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:51:08 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout does a followup on what's happening in the Deepwater Horizon case, which in 2010 caused the worst offshore oil spill in US history. [9:14]

The Ship Report, Mon, 22 Oct 2012

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 02:00:11 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a new study that analyzes the effects of piracy incidents on the mental health of seafarers. In a nutshell: piracy creates genuine trauma, but seagoing culture makes sailors hesitant to admit it. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Fri, 19 Oct 2012

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:25:09 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout compares cell phones and VHF radios, and explains why a cell phone may not be much help to you in an emergency on the water. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 18 Oct 2012

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:03:54 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about incredible rainfall statistics for our season opening storm this past weekend, and about why this year has been the worst since 2006 for boater fatalities. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 17 Oct 2012

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:54:11 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the weather, which is certainly on the minds of mariners working offshore right now. We'll learn more about some weather terms you hear a lot this time of year, like Small Craft Advisory for Hazardous Seas, and Significant Wave Height. [9:00]

The Ship Report, Tues, 16 Oct 2012

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:40:36 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the historic windjammer Peking, which once carried cargo around infamous Cape Horn. The stately tall ship is in need of repair and a home where she'll be cared for. She's also running out of time. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Mon, 15 Oct 2012

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:24:44 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the marine weather forecast, and today there's lots to talk about: storms at sea are everywhere off the Pacific Northwest coast. [9:15]

The Ship Report, Fri, 12 Oct 2012

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:01:34 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about Sunnycamp 2012, a traditional folk music gathering happening next weekend on the Long Beach Peninsula, organized by songwriter Mary Garvey. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 11 Oct 2012

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:16:52 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about challenges to navigation coming up this weekend and beyond: low water levels in the Columbia River and rough weather at sea. [9:13]

The Ship Report, Wed, 10 Oct 2012

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:15:26 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a little-known threat to oil drilling efforts and other activities on the ocean floor: millions of unexploded WWII era bombs and other weapons that were dumped decades ago. Now no one really knows where they are, just that they're out there somewhere in U.S. coastal waters. [9:05]

The Ship Report, Tue, 9 Oct 2012

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:02:33 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a malady common in the Pacific Northwest: Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder, where people get depressed when the sun is out. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Mon, 8 Oct 2012

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:49:22 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares a story about a man who was found floating alone without a lifejacket in the South China Sea. [9:21]

The Ship Report, Fri, 5 Oct 2012

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:46:55 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout answers a listener question about hagfish, a primitive type of fish that looks like an eel. Hagfish are popular as food in Korea, and are fished commercially here in the Pacific Northwest. They are known for producing enormous quantities of thick slime. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 4 Oct 2012

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:52:43 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about upwelling, the movement of cold, deep ocean water to the surface. We'll learn how upwelling is related to the north winds we've had lately on the PNW Coast, and why it's important. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 3 Oct 2012

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:13:36 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a maritime accident that happened Friday when two fishing boats collided in the fog off the Washington coast. One man died. [9:21]

The Ship Report, Tue, 2 Oct 2012

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:23:07 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a case going before the U.S Supreme Court that hinges on - what's the definition of a vessel or boat? The ramifications could be far-reaching for other floating structures. [9:15]

The Ship Report, Mon, 1 Oct 2012

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:08:41 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about an award for heroism received by the crew of the Costa Concorida cruise ship, which sank off Italy in January. We also look at cruise ship design and why cruise ships are in general extremely safe. [9:03]

The Ship Report, Fri, 28 Sep 2012

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:56:15 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about dredges - specialized ships that make river commerce possible. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 27 Sep 2012

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:11:01 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about tugboats, and the important role these skillful workhorses play in river commerce. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 26 Sep 2012

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:58:25 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about how common earthquakes really are worldwide - in fact, many earthquakes happen daily on planet Earth. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Tues, 25 Sep 2012

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:46:47 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about an unusual earthquake in Alaska in 1946 that surprised scientists by generating a 100 ft. high tsunami wave. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Fri, 21 Sep 2012

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:54:31 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a controversial decision regarding tsunami sirens - Tillamook County, Oregon, has decided they don't make the grade in protecting the public from disaster. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 20 Sep 2012

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:51:56 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a new, unusual-looking ship design that could show up in Coast Guard vessels in a few years, and why some ships come into the Columbia and head for an anchorage instead of a berth. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 19 Sep 2012

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:38:52 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about how we use stars to navigate and how the Dog Star, Sirius, has made a name for itself in human culture since the days of ancient Greece. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Tue, 18 Sep 2012

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 07:57:56 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares more about the first U.S. cabled research observatory on the ocean floor. The cable ship Dependable has been working all summer on this project. We've seen her occasionally transiting in and out of the Columbia River. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Mon, 17 Sep 2012

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:45:19 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a unique science project that's been happening off Oregon this summer - the installation of the first U.S cabled research observatory on the ocean floor. Soon scientists and the public will be able to stream real-time data from sites along the Cascadia Subduction Zone. [9:22]

The Ship Report, Fri, 14 Sep 2012

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:26:22 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the origin of the expression "three sheets to the wind," which dates to the days of Clipper ships, and why modern ships these days are emulating the iconic Clippers. [9:35]

The Ship Report, Thu, 13 Sep 2012

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:07:07 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about an amazing story of survival this past weekend: a fishermen floats for a day and a half in stormy Alaska waters in a 4'x4' fish tote, before he's finally spotted by fellow fishermen and rescued by the Coast Guard. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 12 Sep 2012

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:25:40 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a true story of maritime heroism during 9/11: how boats came from to the rescue of stranded disaster victims in New York City. It became the largest sea rescue in history, done mostly by professional mariners who risked their lives to step up in a crisis. [9:23]

The Ship Report, Tue, 11 Sep 2012

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:08:45 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the discovery by the U.S. Coast Guard of the wreck of the Lady Cecilia, a commercial fishing boat lost off Washington's Long Beach Peninsula this past March. [9:14]

The Ship Report, Mon, 10 Sep 2012

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:29:36 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a frightening maritime international incident that happened this past week. A U.S. flag ship was detained in Venezuela on false charges of drug smuggling and weapons trafficking, boarded by armed soldiers and the captain arrested and taken away. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Fri, 7 Sep 2012

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:23:24 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about how the new, larger locks that will soon open at the Panama Canal could permanently alter West Coast shipping, sending business elsewhere. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 6 Sep 2012

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:44:07 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the U.S Coast Guard. In our coastal communities, it's a common sight to see a Coast Guard helicopter flying by. Where are they going? We'll take a look at recent CG rescues. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Wed, 5 Sep 2012

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:31:51 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a wave energy project that set to go online this fall off Reedsport, Oregon. [9:13]

The Ship Report, Tue, 4 Sep 2012

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:16:04 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a valuable and fragile cargo arriving on the Columbia these days - windmill parts for wind power projects in the inland Northwest. We'll also talk about the people who unload this high tech equipment - the skilled longshoremen and women who work the docks. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Fri, 31 Aug 2012

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:10:14 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about our modern navigational buoys and how they evolved from the floating barrels and wooden spars used centuries ago to mark ship channels. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 30 Aug 2012

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:49:43 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about how Hurricane Isaac is affecting oil production in the Gulf of Mexico. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 29 Aug 2012

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:26:22 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about an Astoria, Oregon, icon - the Lightship Columbia at the Columbia River Maritime Museum. She's moving temporarily to new quarters. She once guarded the entrance to the river, on the notorious Columbia River Bar. [8:26]

The Ship Report, Tues, 28 Aug 2012

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:55:30 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout discusses the arrival of hurricane season, why some huge storms rate the term "hurricane" while others of equal strength do not. [9:14]

The Ship Report, Mon, 27 Aug 2012

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:24:49 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the Panama Canal, which opened 98 years ago this month. The opening of this man-made waterway in 1914 changed the course of ship traffic forever. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Fri, 24 Aug 2012

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 06:27:00 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout explains how ships handle storms at sea and why staying out in bad weather can sometimes be the safest course. [9:28]

The Ship Report, Thu, 23 Aug 2012

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:09:16 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout explains why parts of the Mississippi River have been closed to vessel traffic this month, as the Midwest drought worsens. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 22 Aug 2012

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:48:58 GMT

Note: Because listeners on Coast Community Radio heard a repeat of Monday's report by mistake, today's Ship Report repeats yesterday's feature content on military history of the Columbia River. Ship traffic and Weather are correct for Wednesday.

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout explains why the mouth of the Columbia River once had so many active forts and military defenses, and why naval mines might still be buried in silt at the bottom of the river. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Tue, 21 Aug 2012

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:45:41 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout explains why the mouth of the Columbia River once had so many active forts and military defenses, and why naval mines might still be buried in silt at the bottom of the river. [9:14]

The Ship Report, Mon, 20 Aug 2012

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:21:38 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout revisits the topic of melting Arctic ice, which is causing lots of interest among nations such as China, who want to access natural resources there. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Fri, 17 Aug 2012

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:02:19 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the law and common sense when it comes to boats and ships on the Columbia. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 16 Aug 2012

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:55:56 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a huge floating island of volcanic pumice that scientists have been puzzling over. It's floating in the South Pacific near New Zealand.
[9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 15 Aug 2012

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 05:18:49 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the labor dispute at the Port of Portland over who will plug and unplug refrigerated containers. It's a complicated issue and today could signal a turning point. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Tue, 14 Aug 2012

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:21:30 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the large earthquake that happened Monday night off the coast of Siberia - magnitude 7.7 - but no tsunami occurred. We'll look at what causes some earthquakes to cause tsunamis while others do not.

The Ship Report, Mon, 13 Aug 2012

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:35:31 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares an update on plans to ship coal out of the Columbia River for export to China. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Fri, 10 Aug 2012

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:31:28 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout answers a listener question about a nautical term: what's a poop deck? And why are bathrooms on boats and ships called heads? [9:34]

The Ship Report, Thu, 9 Aug 2012

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:39:23 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about why new environmentally-friendly containerships are being called the "Priuses of the Sea." [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 8 Aug 2012

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:10:10 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the mounting lawsuits in the case of a cruise ship accused of failing to assist a small boat in distress off the coast of Panama. Two fishermen in the boat later died of dehydration. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Tues, 7 Aug 2012

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:23:51 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about why U.S. ships will be banned from shipbreaking yards in India from now on, and what the infamous Exxon Valdez has to do with this environmental dustup. It's a story about toxic waste, death, and protecting countries from one another's dangerous trash. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Mon, 6 Aug 2012

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:17:56 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne talks about how the ongoing severe drought in the Midwest is affecting U.S. shipping. [9:23]

The Ship Report, Fri, 3 Aug 2012

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:09:11 GMT

Please note: I'm taking a short vacation. So Thursday and Friday's podcasts were posted on the same day - Please see links below to get both broadcasts. Or find links on the right hand side of the home page on the website at www.shipreport.net. Thanks!

On Friday's Ship Report, Joanne answers a listener question about soda ash, that commonly traded mineral that's in lots of the stuff we use every day. [9:11]

The Ship Report, Thu, 2 Aug 2012

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:08:28 GMT

On Thursday's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about weather and climate patterns, specifically with regard to our cool weather this summer in the Pacific Northwest compared to searing drought conditions devastating Midwest farmland. [9:24]

The Ship Report, Wed, 1 Aug 2012

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:37:35 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the anniversary last week of the sinking of the cruise ship Andrea Doria in 1956, and shares the results of an unflattering study about chivalry during cruise ship disasters. Turns out "women and children first" may be the exception, not the rule. [9:14]

The Ship Report, Tue, 31 Jul 2012

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 04:14:37 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks more about melting ice in the Arctic - has it ever happened before to this degree? And how what looks like open water there can still be fraught with danger. [9:37]

The Ship Report, Mon, 30 Jul 2012

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 23:15:19 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares an update on recent Japan tsunami debris sightings in West Coast waters, and federal funding is on the way to help debris-affected states with cleanup. [9:21]

The Ship Report, Fri, 27 Jul 2012

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:56:31 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares the answer to a listener question - one of her own - about whether bulk carriers ever carry different cargoes on the same ship. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Thu, 26 Jul 2012

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:27:55 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares a "where are they now?" story, about the fate of the infamous ship the Exxon Valdez. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 25 Jul 2012

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:06:38 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a new study that shows how marine reserves can help underwater ecosystems recover after a disaster. [9:21]

The Ship Report, Tues, 24 Jul 2012

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:39:54 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about how things are going with the salvage operation on the sunken cruise ship the Costa Concordia in Italy. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Mon, 23 Jul 2012

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:14:24 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a military ship that visited Astoria this weekend with a special story to tell. [9:23]

The Ship Report, Fri, 20 Jul 2012

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:56:08 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a new study showing elevated levels of caffeine in ocean waters off the Oregon coast. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 19 Jul 2012

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:37:56 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the ongoing labor dispute at the Port of Portland in Oregon that has halted container ship traffic on the Columbia River. (Apologies for no Ship Report Wednesday - computer crash intervened - all's well now!) [9:35]

The Ship Report, Tue, 17 Jul 2012

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:26:33 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a saga that begins today, as four Americans set out in a rowboat to row the Arctic Ocean from Canada to Russia. Their aim is to highlight the presence of open ocean where there once was pack ice. [9:02]

The Ship Report, Mon, 16 Jul 2012

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:52:57 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout solves the mystery of the missing sea lions - where have Astoria's sea lions gone? [9:23]

The Ship Report, Fri, 13 Jul 2012

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:24:23 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares some positive maritime news to take us into the weekend, including a hybrid car carrier, and a rescued sea turtle. [9:20]

The Ship Report, Thu, 12 Jul 2012

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:48:13 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about news reports that indicate China has so much coal stockpiled that imports of the fuel to that country are slowing worldwide. What does this mean long term for U.S. projects that seek to send coal to China? [9:38]

The Ship Report, Wed, 11 Jul 2012

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:49:09 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout commemorates an unusual geologic anniversary this week - 54 years ago the largest tsunami ever recorded happened in Alaska - after an earthquake there caused a wave 1,720 ft high that ripped through remote Lituya Bay. [9:21]

The Ship Report, Tue, 10 Jul 2012

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:03:32 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares more energy news, about how world markets are being affected by a drop in gasoline use in the U.S. [9:37]

The Ship Report, Mon, 9 Jul 2012

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 04:29:48 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about an informational forum Tuesday in Astoria about revised plans to export LNG from in nearby Warrenton, Oregon. Why export? We'll learn about the controversial gas extraction practice known as "fracking." [9:23]

The Ship Report, Fri, 6 Jul 2012

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 02:46:28 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a possible silver lining amidst the Japanese tsunami debris washing up on Oregon and Washington beaches - it might draw more tourists to the Coast. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 5 Jul 2012

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:53:03 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about how a freight train derailment in eastern Washington has put the spotlight once again on coal export plans in the Pacific Northwest. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Tue, 3 Jul 2012

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:50:42 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the rising concern over tsunami debris on the West Coast, and new options for Oregonians who see objects in the water or on the beach. [9:37]

The Ship Report, Mon, 2 Jul 2012

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 20:22:25 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about how at one time in its history, the Houston Ship Channel and other rivers around the U.S .were so polluted that the water itself sometimes caught fire. [9:32]

The Ship Report, Fri, 29 Jun 2012

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:05:13 GMT

On Friday, Joanne Rideout talks with Houston pilot Mike Morris about how the Houston Ship Channel handles supertankers that are too big to enter the waterway. And locally, the Clatsop Spit Waverider Buoy that went adrift this week rides again! [9:17]

The Ship Report, Wed, 27 Jun 2012

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:27:39 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks with Houston pilot Mike Morris about ship anchorages, what they are and what purpose they serve along an active waterway. [9:18]

The Ship Report, Tue, 26 Jun 2012

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:23:56 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout continues her interview with Houston Ship Channel Pilot Capt. Mike Morris about transit times - how long does it take a ship to get from the Gulf of Mexico to Houston and why do they need pilots to help? [8:04]

The Ship Report, Mon, 25 Jun 2012

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:47:54 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout continues her interview with Houston Ship Channel Pilot Capt. Mike Morris about the kinds of cargoes handled on this busy waterway in Texas, where refineries and other industrial facilities line the waterfront. [8:31]

The Ship Report, Fri, 22 Jun 2012

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:31:37 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout answers a listener question about a maritime accident on the Astoria waterfront in 1994 - when the 900-ft. long tanker Keystone Canyon hit the Astoria Megler Bridge. [9:38]

The Ship Report, Thu, 210 Jun 2012

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:57:30 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks with Houston marine pilot Capt. Mike Morris about a world famous maneuver pilots do on the Houston Ship Channel called the Texas Chicken. While it can be terrifying to watch, the Texas Chicken is the only safe way for ships to pass. [9:37]

The Ship Report, Wed, 20 Jun 2012

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:16:44 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout continues her interview with Houston marine pilot Capt. Mike Morris. We're talking about cargo today and compare Houston to the Columbia. [9:16]

The Ship Report, Tue, 19 Jun 2012

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:45:32 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout continues her interview with Houston marine pilot Capt. Mike Morris. One of the biggest challenges for Houston pilots is the sheer volume of daily ship traffic. How does that compare to the Columbia? [9:14]

The Ship Report, Mon, 18 Jun 2012

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:19:08 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout continues her interview with Houston marine pilot Capt. Mike Morris. Today we talk about pilot boats and how they differ from one region to another, based on the needs pilots have for safety and effectiveness. [9:28]

The Ship Report, Fri, 15 Jun 2012

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:25:16 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares an interview with Houston marine pilot Capt. Mike Morris. Captain Morris tells us a little about these skilled mariners and how they navigate this challenging maritime environment. [9:33]

The Ship Report, Thu, 14 Jun 2012

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:45:28 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout give us another glimpse into the famed Houston Ship Channel, as she reports from Houston, Texas. One interesting fact: torrential rains can stop ship traffic in Houston - once it rained 11 inches in six hours, causing so much flooding that channel currents reached 8 knots. [9:33]

The Ship Report, Wed, 13 Jun 2012

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:29:57 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout takes the Ship Report on the road, reporting from Houston, Texas. Today we'll talk about the famous Houston Ship Channel, a maritime realm that offers its own unique challenges, some similar to the Columbia River. [9:19]

The Ship Report, Tue, 12 Jun 2012

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:41:23 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about river dangers highlighted by a recent suicide attempt in Longview. [7:28]

The Ship Report, Mon, 11 Jun 2012

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:14:26 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout discusses the departure of the Rose Festival Fleet, and continues her interview with the captain of the visiting Canadian Navy vessel Oriole, about what it's like to sail the ship at sea. [9:08]

The Ship Report, Fri, 8 Jun 2012

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:13:29 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the big tsunami debris story in the news this week - a barge-sized dock that floated across the ocean and landed on an Oregon beach, and what you should do if you find tsunami debris. [9:33]

The Ship Report, Thu, 7 Jun 2012

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:53:40 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout continues her interview with Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Kibble, captain of the HMCS Oriole. Today we talk about how seasickness can dampen crewmembers' enthusiasm for ocean sailing. We also learn about where you might see the Oriole sailing when she's not visiting the U.S. [9:37]

The Ship Report, Wed, 6 Jun 2012

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:12:04 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks with Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Kibble, captain of the HMCS Oriole. The Canadian Navy sailing ship visited Astoria this week as part of the Rose Festival Fleet. We usually know very little about the people on board the ships that pass by. I asked him, "Who's on board?" [9:25]

The Ship Report, Tue, 5 Jun 2012

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:59:31 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares an interview with Lt. Cmdr. Jeff Kibble, captain of the HMCS Oriole. The Canadian Navy ship visited Astoria as part of the Rose Festival Fleet. [9:03]

The Ship Report, Mon, 4 Jun 2012

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:05:00 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout gives us an update on the status of the Rose Festival Fleet heading upriver to Portland this week. One ship is in Astoria already! [8:44]

The Ship Report, Fri, 1 Jun 2012

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:06:01 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the Rose Festival Fleet of ships arriving on the Columbia River next week.
[8:53]

The Ship Report, Thu, 31 May 2012

Thu, 31 May 2012 14:42:42 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks with mariner Pamela Mattson McDonald, who serves as a cook on board vessels in the Pacific Northwest. She talks about what makes a satisfying meal at sea. [9:17]

The Ship Report, Wed, 30 May 2012

Wed, 30 May 2012 14:50:07 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks with mariner Pamela Mattson McDonald, who gives us a closeup look at ATBs, articulated tug and barge vessels. [8:59]

The Ship Report, Tues, 29 May 2012

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:21:52 GMT

Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend...On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks with mariner Pamela Mattson McDonald about life at sea aboard a Crowley articulated tug and barge vessel, or ATB. [8:55]

The Ship Report, Fri, 25 May 2012

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:44:48 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout answers a listener question about ship arrivals and departures - how predictable are they? [8:52]

The Ship Report, Thu, 24 May 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:55:03 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares details on how salvage experts plan to refloat the sunken cruise ship Costa Concordia. [9:17]

The Ship Report, Wed, 23 May 2012

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:53:40 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about National Maritime Day, celebrated this week, and what the term "merchant mariner" means. [8:59]

The Ship Report, Tue, 22 May 2012

Tue, 22 May 2012 06:49:14 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout updates us on conditions at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant, which according to news reports remains highly unstable and potentially catastrophic. [8:47]

The Ship Report, Mon, 21 May 2012

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:49:54 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout updates us on maritime conditions around the region as the weather shifts back into rainy mode this week. [8:52]

The Ship Report, Fri, 18 May 2012

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:09 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout gives us details about the cruise ship Statendam, visiting Astoria today. [8:53]

The Ship Report, Thu, 17 May 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:30:19 GMT

Lighthouse on the Columbia: On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the Desdemona Sands Lighthouse which once marked dangerous shallows on the lower Columbia River west of Astoria. [9:17]

The Ship Report, Wed, 16 May 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:31:52 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares details about the Sapphire Princess, a cruise ship visiting Astoria. [8:56}

The Ship Report, Tue, 15 May 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:14:01 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about how the man-made jetties at the mouth of the Columbia River have changed the river's flow and altered how ships cross the river bar.
[8:49]

The Ship Report, Mon, 14 May 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:21:03 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about how the Columbia River Bar came to be the dangerous maritime crossing it is today. [8:51]

The Ship Report, Fri, 11 May 2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:55:25 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a great loss to Astoria's sailing community with the sudden death this week of racing sailor Stuart Sinclair. [8:17]

The Ship Report, Thu, 10 May 2012

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:58:42 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the research vessel Oceanus, which has been operating in the waters off the north end of the Astoria Megler Bridge in the Columbia River. [9:07]

The Ship Report, Wed, 9 May 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:06:34 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about cable laying ships, what they do, and why other ships need to be cautious when navigating around them at sea. [8:59]

The Ship Report, Tues, 8 May 2012

Tue, 08 May 2012 06:04:16 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about nurdles, small plastic pellets that are endangering our oceans. [8:52]

The Ship Report, Mon, 7 May 2012

Mon, 07 May 2012 15:01:48 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a maritime hazard that goes hand in hand with our warmer, sunnier weather: high and fast-moving river water from snow melt that is cold enough to kill. [9:02]

The Ship Report, Fri, 4 May 2012

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:07:51 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about Saturday's Super Moon and what it means for our local tides. [8:53]

The Ship Report, Thurs, 3 May 2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:10:05 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout compares the two cruise ships visiting Astoria today, one a luxury liner, the other a family cruise experience. [9:14]

The Ship Report, Tue, 1 May 2012

Tue, 01 May 2012 05:32:46 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout once again shares Mary Garvey's new song about the lost fisherman of the Lady Cecelia. Mary wrote the lyrics last month; now she's added the melody and sings it for us. [8:54]

The Ship Report, Mon, 30 Apr 2012

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:25:02 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout shares information about unusual vessels on the river today, including an icebreaker from Finland and a ship with engine trouble. [8:50]

The Ship Report, Fri, 27 Apr 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:49:21 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about icebergs and what's causing them to melt. [8:49]

The Ship Report, Thu, 26 Apr 2012

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:11:21 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about a little-known wreck that, like the Titanic, helped change the maritime industry for the better - the demise of the British submarine the HMS Poseidon. [9:17]

The Ship Report, Wed, 25 Apr 2012

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:45:16 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about icebreaking ships, specially designed to go where other ships cannot. [8:59]

The Ship Report, Tue, 24 Apr 2012

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:13:34 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about the death of a crewman who fell from an outbound cargo ship this weekend at the mouth of the Columbia River. [8:57]

The Ship Report, Mon, 23 Apr 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:11:13 GMT

On today's Ship Report, Joanne Rideout talks about two big incidents in the news right now involving Carnival Cruise line vessels: the Star Princess and the Costa Concordia. [9:01]