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Episode 3: The Ships, The Tugs, and the Port

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Mar 14, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Lyn Corwatch's Pregnancy

  • Lyn Corwatch, the first American female cargo ship captain, sailed while 8 months pregnant.
  • Her chief mate, having recently delivered his own baby in a car, was excited about the prospect of another shipboard delivery.
INSIGHT

Marine Exchange's Role

  • The San Francisco Marine Exchange, founded in 1849, tracks ships and connects maritime businesses.
  • Originally using semaphore and flags, they now provide neutral services and publish a handbook listing bay area maritime businesses.
INSIGHT

Tugboat Industry Challenges

  • Tugboat companies face challenges due to intense competition among shipping lines.
  • Maersk's strategy of building mega-ships led to overcapacity and plummeting shipping prices.
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