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The Ship Report
Ship Report podcasts take you to a special corner of the world, the mighty Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest. Nautical lore, news and info, mariner interviews, daily international ship traffic, and the inside scoop on the upper left edge of Oregon and beyond. The Ship Report is proud to celebrate 20+ years on the air! More at shipreport.net
Episodes
The Ship ReportThe Ship Report, Thursday, November 6, 2025
More weather, ships arriving, and a look at a common cargo: tolueneWe'll take a look at a tanker coming into Kalama, whose cargo is a liquid called toluene…
The Ship ReportThe Ship Report, Wednesday, November 5, 2025
King Tides and weather are hereKing Tides are happening today, so expect high tides around midday and an atmospheric river event that will amplify hazards on…
The Ship ReportThe Ship Report, Tuesday, November 4, 2025
King Tides FAQWe've got King Tides happening starting tomorrow through Friday this week, and you've probably heard about it if you live in our coastal…
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The Ship Report, Monday, November 3, 2025
King Tides happening this week, plus an atmospheric river, could bring beach and flooding hazardsWe've got King Tides arriving later this week, around the same…
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The Ship Report, Thursday, October 30, 2025
Big atmospheric river in store next weekI'm afraid it 's more weather - we'll take a look at a forecast from UW meteorologist Cliff Mass that bears watching…
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The Ship Report, Wednesday, October 29. 2025
A look at our evolving weather, and good thoughts for those in the path of Hurricane MelissaWe're looking at our evolving weather, and ships traveling on the…
The Ship ReportThe Ship Report, Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Who's on the river, and what's next for the weather?Today, a look at who's traveling on the river, including tugboats and a Military Sealift Command vessel…
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The Ship Report, Monday, October 27, 2025
Accurate sources for weather (marine and land-based), road and emergency infoWith so much misinformation flying around on social media, and more bad weather on…
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The Ship Report, Thursday October 23, 2025
Stormy weather is upon us - get ready for wind and rain, and possible power outagesThe stormy weather we've been promised all week is arriving today - be ready…
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The Ship Report, Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The coastal jet is here again - a disconcerting weather quirk of our maritime environmentShip captains don't like the coastal jet much. It's a quirky local…
The Ship ReportThe Ship Report, October 21, 2025
The USS Plainview, a relic of lower Columbia history, beached in the shallows of Hungry HarborToday we take a look at the USS Plainview, a once-innovative…
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The Ship Report, Monday, October 20, 2025
We've got some weather comin' inA look at this week's weather, which seems poised to take things up a notch in terms of stormy conditions. We've got an…
The Ship ReportThe Ship Report, Thursday, October 16, 2025
A look at Alaska's recent coastal weather disasterLast weekend a typhoon his western Alaska north of the Aleutians, with devastating consequences for coastal…
The Ship ReportThe Ship Report, Wednesday, October 15, 2025
A look at the ship schedule, the weather and the origin of the term "ides" on this, the Ides of OctoberIn the ancient Roman calendar, the Ides of March marked…
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The Ship Report, Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Interesting ships on the river TuesdayWhile all ships are inherently interesting, we have a few unusual ones passing by on Tuesday. One will visit the Port of…
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The Ship Report, Monday, October 13, 2025
A look at transit times - how long takes to get from one place to another by shipToday we'll look at transit times, how long it takes a ship to go from one…
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The Ship Report, Thursday, October 9, 2025
The pilot boat Peacock, now a museum exhibit, was a real game changer for Columbia River commerceThis week marks 15 years since the pilot boat Peacock was…
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The Ship Report, Wednesday, October 8, 2025
A look at who's on the river todayWe've got an abundant ship schedule today, so let's see who's on the river today, moving cargo or waiting their turn.
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The Ship Report, Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Listener question about marine pilots and how they board shipsI got an interesting listener question, about the way that marine pilot's board a ship using a…
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The Ship Report, Monday, October 6, 2025
A blue water cruise ship heads downriver after a stint in PortlandToday we'll talk about an interesting and unusual sight that happened on Sunday on the river…
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The Ship Report, Thursday, October 2, 2025
A look at our eccentric regional weatherToday we'll take a look at this week's storm, which brought stormy conditions some places around the region, but missed…
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The Ship Report, Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Update on the weatherWell, in typical Mother Nature fashion, she's doing what she likes, and our predicted storm is a bit late. But arrive it will, and will…
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The Ship Report, Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Weather comin' in, as we bid farewell to SeptemberWe have some of our usual, messy fall weather coming in today, and I thought it would be a good time to…
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The Ship Report, Monday, September 29, 2025
Big changes to the Ship Report this weekBig changes happening as of this week, with regard to the show.Beginning this week, the Ship Report will no longer air…
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The Ship Report, Friday, September 26, 2025
The Polar Star is home from Antarctica, a sign of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in AntarcticaWe see many signs of fall in the Pacific Northwest…
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The Ship Report, Thursday, September 25, 2025
Who's on the river today?A look at today's ship traffic, and a change in the weather coming this weekend.
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The Ship Report, Wednesday, September 24, 2025
On any given day, there's a lot going on upriver with vessels that downriver folk don't seeThe Columbia River is a busy water highway, with lots of vessels…
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The Ship Report, Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The research vessel Atlantis is at the Port of AstoriaOne of my favorite ships is here in town: the research vessel Atlantis. She's owned by the US Navy and…
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The Ship Report, Monday, September 22, 2025
Cruise ship pollution and beyond - a look at effluent treatment and handling, at sea and on land.A listener raised an issue about cruise ships and the…
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The Ship Report, Friday, September 19, 2025
The Coastal Jet: an interesting weather phenomenon we could see here this weekendToday we'll talk more about the weather, which is in for a change this…
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The Ship Report, Thursday, September 18, 2025
Salt water wedge: a an interesting feature of the Columbia River estuaryToday we'll talk about one of the most fascinating aspects of the lower river: the…
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The Ship Report, Wednesday, September 17, 2025
New moons, tides, solar eclipses - all part of our cyclic natural worldThe next two weeks are packed with astronomical happenings: a new moon, a solar eclipse…
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The Ship Report, Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Serenade of the Seas visits Astoria on a repositioning cruiseThis morning we'll see the Serenade of the Seas, a big, blue-water cruise ship that will be docked…
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The Ship Report, Monday, September 15, 2025
A bit about the weather, a solo sailor, ships and... a touch of pneumonia...Apologies for my absence from this platform last week. I was diagnosed with…
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The Ship Report, Friday, September 5, 2025
More about ships and cargo on the river todayA snapshot of who's on the river today, and a bit about anomalies in the ship schedule, and a look at one cargo…
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The Ship Report, Thursday, September 4, 2025
Who's on the river today?A look at today's ship schedule, with details about various about ships, protocols and cargo.
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The Ship Report, Wednesday, September 3, 2025
New pilot boat on the riverWe've got a new pilot boat operating on the Astoria waterfront these days. She's called the "Swift" and she's a new addition to the…
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The Ship Report, Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Meteorological fall, happening now in a hemisphere near youYesterday, September 1, marked the beginning of meteorological fall in the Northern Hemisphere. It's…
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The Ship Report, Friday, August 29, 2025
From the Ship Report Archives: Running LightsA look back at an interview about ship running lights, the lights that we see at night on ships as they pass by or…
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The Ship Report, Thursday, August 28, 2025
From the Ship Report Archives: a look at car ships, Part 4This week I'm taking a break from the show and sharing a great interview with now retired Columbia…
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The Ship Report, Wednesday, August 27, 2025
From the Ship Report Archives: a look at car ships, Part 3This week I'm taking a break from the show and sharing a great interview with now retired Columbia…
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The Ship Report, Tuesday, August 27. 2025
From the Ship Report Archives: a look at car ships, Part 2This week I'm taking a break from the show and sharing a great interview with now retired Columbia…
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The Ship Report, Monday, August 25, 2025
From the Ship Report Archives: a look at car shipsThis week I'm taking a break from the show and sharing a great interview with now retired Columbia River Bar…
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The Ship Report, Friday, August 22, 2025
The Beaufort Wind ScaleAround this time of year, as fall winds make their presence known with the change of the seasons, it's a good time to talk about one of…
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The Ship Report, Thursday, August 21, 2025
Fall is in the airA look at marine weather today, and about how the distinct feeling of fall is in the air - a sign that some of our loveliest days of the year…
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The Ship Report, Wednesday, August 20, 2025
More about cargoToday we have a whole new set of ships with different cargoes on board, so another chance to talk in more depth about what they are carrying.
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The Ship Report, Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Who's on the river today and what cargoes are they carrying?Today we'll look at today's ship schedule with a twist: a look at the cargoes these ships are…
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The Ship Report, Monday, August 18, 2025
Who's on the river today?A look at what ships are traveling on the river today, and a bit about ballast water, an important factor in ship transits.
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The Ship Report, Thursday, August 14. 2025
A gem from the Ship Report archives: Interview with a rescue swimmerThere are heroes among us - and we usually don't see them. USCG rescue swimmers go out in…
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The Ship Report, Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Lots of ships today anchored off AstoriaToday we'll see quite a few ships anchored off Astoria in the river, if they all arrive today. That will bring good…
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The Ship Report, Tuesday, August 12, 2025
What are those red patches in the river?I received a listener question about a seasonal phenomenon people are noticing in the lower river right now: patches of…
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The Ship Report, Monday, August 11, 2025
Low water on the ColumbiaThe National Weather Service issued a low water warning for the Columbia this past weekend and today, as minus tides and seasonal low…
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The Ship Report, Friday, August 8, 2025
Pat Dixon: maritime author interview about his new book of poetry, "Mending Holes," Part 5Today’s episode concludes this week’s interview series, where I’ve…
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The Ship Report, Thursday, August 7, 2025
A chat with fisher poet Patrick Dixon, about writing, life and his new book of poems, Part 4We’re continuing my interview with Pat Dixon, fisher poet and…
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The Ship Report, Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Interview with author and poet Patrick Dixon about his new book, "Mending Holes," Part 3Today we’re continuing to hear parts of my interview with Fisher Poet…
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The Ship Report, Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Interview with Pat Dixon, author of the new book of poetry: "Mending Holes," Part 2Today we continue my interview with fisher poet and author Pat Dixon about…
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The Ship Report, Monday, August 4, 2025
Author interview: Fisher Poet Patrick Dixon and his new book, "Mending Holes"This week I'll be talking with Fisher Poet Pat Dixon about his life as a…
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The Ship Report, Friday, August 1, 2024
An interview with Columbia River Bar Pilot Captain Dan Jordan, as the Buoy 10 fishery beginsToday begins one of the most anticipated annual fishing events in…
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The Ship Report, Thursday, July 31, 2025
Listener questions about tsunamisA few listener questions today regarding this week’s tsunami, caused by an earthquake in the ocean to the north of us.And a…
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The Ship Report, Tuesday, July 29, 2025
A ship horn signal that could be heard more often on the river in AugustYesterday I heard a ship do its five-blast warning signal on the river, letting a…