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Daily Astorian Shane Powell A thin rope ladder dangles over the edge of the mighty Hanjin Marseilles. When Robert Johnson grabs on to its lowest rung, he appears poised to scale a giant steel building. But one glance at the frothy swirling water below, and there’s no question where this long-time shipping veteran is headed.…
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Atmospheres January 3, 2001 Julie Galle The point where Oregon’s powerful Columbia River spills into the Pacific Ocean can become a navigational nightmare for ship pilots, as huge ocean swells crash into a sand bar at the entrance of the river. Add heavy rain, high wind or low visibility to those rough conditions, and you…
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