The Ship Report: A look at research vessels

<p><strong>The Ship Report, Monday, August 31, 2026</strong></p><p>Another kind of ship we see fairly often here on the river is the research vessel. It&#39;s cargo is live people: scientists whose mission is the study the oceanographic environment. As it turns out, the Columbia River is an ideal option for ships who are in our region of the Pacific and need to make landfall for various routine reasons.</p><p><br></p>