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Ships losing power is not uncommon, Columbia River bar pilot says

published on 4 April 2024 - 2245 -

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Every day, Columbia River Bar Pilots guide massive cargo ships and tankers between the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River, negotiating the Astoria bridge. Their job is to make that voyage often and make it safely, so you'd better believe they're paying attention to what happened in Baltimore.

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