The Ship Report, 11/28/23

28/11/2023 8 min

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Episode Synopsis

Why the Columbia River is so challenging
I talk about this topic from time to time on the show, because there are so many facets to it. Today we’ll take a look at the challenges the river poses for arriving ships, from the unusual underwater geology offshore, to the daunting currents along the winding river corridor. It’s a matter for experienced marine pilots who make critical navigational decisions on the fly every day.