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Season 1 – America's Port

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An inside look at the operations and those who keep things moving at the Port of Los Angeles, the United States' largest container port and one of the most vital trade gateways in the world.
America's Port — Season 1

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Thom Beers

Narrator

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 6, 2008 Missing Man The chief port pilot steers a freighter into its berth after encountering engine problems; longshoremen rise to the occasion, offloading 4,000 containers; the Port Police dive team begins an underwater search for a missing man. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 7, 2008 Bomb Sweep Anticipation of the Queen Victoria's maiden voyage puts Port Police on high alert for terrorist attacks. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 14, 2008 CSI on the Water Port Police investigate rape allegations; former President Jimmy Carter visits; a crane operator races against time to get a ship out on time. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 21, 2008 15 Million Dollar Gamble A ship with a towering crane must be carefully navigated under a bridge; Frank Pisano has $20 million riding on TraPac's container business expansion being approved; the Coast Guard and Port Police stop an erratic sailboat at sea. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 28, 2008 Stolen Explosives Capt. Rubino has some hairy moments trying to board a ship; a surprise Coast Guard inspection puts a fruit ship terminal behind schedule; hazardous materials evacuation drill. Details Episode 6 Aired May 5, 2008 Bomb Scare Port Police perform an underwater hull inspection; the first female captain of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship battles high winds; a bomb scare in a cruise ship terminal prompts an evacuation and stops traffic in the main channel. Details Episode 7 Aired May 12, 2008 Rush Hour in the Harbor Port pilots battle morning rush hour on the waterways; APL Terminals deal with a late ship and several broken cranes; a new anti-terrorism roboship. Details Episode 8 Aired May 19, 2008 Black Market Bust Rubino has a close call with a fishing vessel; a hybrid ship plugs into shore-side power and produces no air pollution; a mammal rescue center and the Coast Guard rehabilitate sea lions. Details

Season Info

Network
National Geographic
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 6, 2008