About this episode

This episode discusses the significance and legal requirements of fog horns in maritime communities.

A bit about fog (and fog horns), a signature sight (and sound) of maritime communities We hear fog horns quite often in the waters near Astoria and elsewhere on the river. Today we’ll talk about why they are necessary, legally required and a signature feature of maritime communities.

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Host: The Ship Report

Topics covered

• fog
• fog horns
• maritime communities
• safety
• legal requirements

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Places: Astoria

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