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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 9 MIN

The lights you see at night on ships: They hold great meaning, especially for other vessels, Part 1

from The Ship Report · host Joanne Rideout

Today we’ll hear the first of a two-part interview on ship lights from the Ship Report archives, from an interview I did years ago with Columbia River Bar Pilot Captain Robert Johnson. Light colors and placement are not random, and their patterns hold great meaning for other vessels that may see them at night. There […] The post The lights you see at night on ships: They hold great meaning, especially for other vessels, Part 1 appeared first on The Ship Report.

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