About this episode
This episode provides an overview of maritime pilots operating on the river off Astoria.
Pilot basics: a look at maritime pilots on the river For new folks in town, or listeners new to the show, here's a basic look at what's going on out there on the river off Astoria in terms of maritime pilots: those seasoned, expert professionals who help transiting ships get safely in and out of the river. We have two different sets of pilots here, and we'll talk about what they do, and how (if you are observant) you can see them at work.
People in this episode
Host: The Ship Report
Topics covered
- maritime pilots
- Astoria river
- ship navigation
- safety at sea
- pilotage
Keywords
- maritime pilots
- Astoria
- river navigation
- ship safety
- pilotage basics
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Astoria
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