On the Water – Astoria, Oregon
Maritime Hawai‘i had the opportunity to ride along on board Foss Maritime’s pilot boat Connor Foss, based at the pilot station in Astoria, Oregon.
Captain Leroy “Splash” Schlecht. 21 April 2023.
Connor Foss approaching NYK Line car carrier Cygnus Leader (2007, IMO 9381249). 21 April 2023.
Cygnus Leader outbound on the Columbia River. She has visited Hawai‘i in the past. 21 April 2023.
Cygnus Leader crew members. 21 April 2023.
Columbia River Pilot disembarking from Cygnus Leader. 21 April 2023.
Cygnus Leader heading under the Astoria-Megler Bridge. 21 April 2023.
View of the collapsed roof of the Buoy Beer Company’s building. 21 April 2023.
Deckhand Curtis Dawson. 21 April 2023.
Connor Foss heading out to Rigel Leader. 21 April 2023.
Connor Foss alongside inbound NYK Line car carrier Rigel Leader (2012, IMO 9604940). 21 April 2023.
Connor Foss alongside Rigel Leader. 21 April 2023.
Mahalo nui loa to Foss Maritime. Special thanks to Captain Whit Olson III, Mark Grantor, Captain Samuel Diedrick, Captain Neal Feustal, Captain Leroy “Splash” Schlecht, Billy Johnson, Captain Jackson Mininger, Curtis Dawson.
