The Exchange: January/February 2019

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2018 EXCELLENCE AWARD...Winner Announced!

Year End Statistics

Merchants Exchange Annual Meeting

Upcoming Association Events

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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Merchants Exchange was born out of Boss Shenck’s Saloon in 1879, a local gathering place on the Portland Waterfront where news of ship arrivals were posted by patrons and trade information was presented. Here we are, 140 years later, and our core function has remained the same: tracking the movement of the vessels that transit our waterways and reporting that information to those who are responsible for the movement of a ship from port to port.

We are very thankful for our members and we look forward to celebrating 140 years of service to the Columbia River maritime community on several occasions throughout the year.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Liz Wainwright, Executive Director Merchants Exchange

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR The Exchange shares the work being done by staff and the direction we are going, as well as reports from industry stakeholders that we hope our membership will enjoy!

In this issue, we are very excited to announce our Excellence Award winner and celebrate her many achievements and contributions to the Columbia River maritime system.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Membership 3 2019 Annual Meeting 4 Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund 5 Excellence Award 6 2019 Grant Administration 8 Year End Reports & Statistics 9 Port News 10 The Port Report 12 Association Updates 13 Clean Rivers Cooperative 13 Maritime Commerce Club 14 Maritime Fire & Safety Association 15 Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council (FPAAC) 15 Pacific Northwest Feed and Grain Assoication 16 Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee 20 140th Anniversary of the Exchange 21 Board of Directors

Members: If you have an article or an announcement that you would like to be included in future issues of The Exchange, please contact us: newsletter@pdxmex.com.

Bekah Canfield, Editor Merchants Exchange

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Cover Image Photography by: Ray Guimary (Albers-Interstate -Mersey Docks circa early 1950’s) © 2019 by Merchants Exchange All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without prior written permission from the Merchants Exchange.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ryan Statz (2019) President Columbia Grain Inc

Bart Goedhard (2019) Ports America

Todd Krout (2020) Vice President Port of Vancouver USA

Mark Jensen (2021) TEMCO

Mike Morgan (2020) Treasurer Columbia Export Terminal, LLC Carl Bertapelle (2020) Secretary Talon Marine Services, LLC Roger Hsieh (2021) BNSF

Chris Cummins (2021) General Steamship Corp Geoff Doerfler (2021) Tidewater Barge Lines David Nagel (2019) Cascade Marine Agencies Ltd.

Doug Lenz (Ex Officio) Board President, Clean Rivers Cooperative Columbia Pacific Bio Refinery Andrew Holbrook (Ex Officio) Board President, Maritime Fire & Safety Association Kinder Morgan Energy Partners Capt. Steve Dobbins (Ex Officio) Columbia River Pilots Legal Counsel: Tyson Calvert Lindsay Hart LLP

MEMBERSHIP Our membership makes up the core of the local marine shipping community. Our members include, but are not limited to: steamship operators, admiralty attorneys, customs brokers, tug and barge companies, freight forwarders, stevedores, ship repair service facilities and port authorities.

The Exchange is a provider of vessel and cargo information. It serves as a hub for local industry

education as well as association management and networking activities. Our members enjoy a direct relationship with the Merchants Exchange and its services. Each member company is able to vote for Merchants Exchange board of director nominations and is eligibile for board membership. All of our services and activities are member focused.

Vessel and cargo information services that are currently offered include: • Vessel Reporting • Communication Support Service • Vessel and Cargo Statistics • Daily Grain Bulletin • Grain Committee Membersh • Answering Service • Special Reports and Services

The Merchants Exchange caters its services to the ever-changing needs of local industry. We are constantly working to develop new ways to help our members do business. If the service you need is not listed, ask us and we can work to develop it for you.

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2019 ANNUAL MEETING

SAVE THE DATE FEB. 27, 2019

Merchants Exchange Annual Meeting Registration is now open!

Members and Stakeholders are welcome!

MERCHANTS EXCHANGE SHIPPING EDUCATIONAL SERIES SHIPPING 101 The Business of Shipping October 2, 2019 SHIPPING 201 The Movement of a Ship February 6, 2019 SHIPPING 202 The Movement of Cargo April 10, 2019 Strengthening the maritime industry through engagement and education.

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We invite leaders in the maritime industry to share their knowsledge and insights with students to develop a broader understanding of the critical role the maritime industry plays in our region.

SHIPPING 101: THE BUSINESS OF SHIPPING We will provide an overview of the business of shipping on the Columbia River. The class will explore the history of the River, the infrastructure, ports and terminals, and the economic impact of the imports and exports to this region. Furthermore, we will review the types of vessels that travel the River and introduce the maritime industry parties and their essential roles to shipping.

SHIPPING 201: THE MOVEMENT OF A SHIP We will look at the business of shipping from the perspective of the ship, exploring the requirements and regulation of a ship and the important roles agents, pilots, regulatory agencies, insurance and laws play in enabling a ship to move from port to port.

SHIPPING 202: THE MOVEMENT OF CARGO We will look at the business of shipping from the perspective of the cargo. We will detail the types of cargo, labor demands, and various forms of transportation from rail, barge, to pipeline as well as, present the needs of supply chain, logistics, and regulatory compliance as it effects the economy of the Columbia River.

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OUR SCHOLARSHIP: The Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund supports the educational goals of students seeking, or advancing, careeris in Maritime Affairs and/or International Trade. Each year this scholarship is awarded to up to ten individuals with demonstrated interest in the Maritime industry, academic ability, personal character, and the drive to obtain their education goals. Apply today!

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“Strengthening the Maritime Industry through education and engagement.”

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EXCELLENCE AWARD

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Excellence Award On behalf of the Merchants Exchange Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce that

Kim Aeby

Louis Dreyfus Company (Retired) has been awarded the 2018 Merchants Exchange Excellence Award!

Forty-two years ago, armed with some wicked typing, ten-key, and shorthand skills, I applied for a secretarial job at a Japanese trading company then named Toyomenka America Incorporated. At the time, I had no idea what exactly a JTC was, but it was a question that would be answered by a man who later became my first boss at Louis Dreyfus, Dennis Kasubuchi. My four-years at Toyomenka involved something I was marginally familiar with, the shipment of grain, and as my dad liked to say, “the world’s gotta eat”.

I suppose it shouldn’t surprise me so much that I ended up in the grain industry. Debbie Zecic (LDC co-worker, now at EGT) mentioned that my departure from Dreyfus after 38 years marked the end of an era, and I sort of brushed her comment off. I got to thinking about it, and her comment had a lot of truth to it. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, my father, Darrell Guthrie, and I reminisced about his 25 years at LDC and the fact that my departure from this beloved industry marks the end of almost 70 years that a Guthrie has been involved in some way in the shipment of grain.

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Two of my great uncles, Victor and Curtis Guthrie, were employed (post WWII) by the Oregon State Department of Agriculture as Grain Inspectors and Weighers; their brother (my grandfather Darrell Guthrie) followed them and ended his career in Astoria, Oregon arranging vessel hold inspections. His son (my father) would follow and became the youngest person to pass the grain grader and weigher exam; he was employed by the State of Oregon for 11 years before being hired away by LDC in 1966 to work at the O’Dock elevator.

One early morning in 1965, my father bundled up his young family to witness a bit of history; the largest vessel ever to load grain out of the PNW was docking and he wanted us to see it. That vessel was the SS Manhattan, loading a part cargo of wheat I believe for India. As a seven year old, all I remember in those pre-dawn hours was a monster wall coming at the dock, sitting so high on the water that you could barely see the deck. Talk about a steep gangway!

When I was in grade school, I remember working on a “seed board” project - we were supposed to gather as many different examples of seeds that we could. Did I have an ace in the hole on this one....I’m probably the only kid who had as examples exotic ones such as Barley, Milo, and likely every USDA class and subclass of grain. I’m pretty sure I got an “A” on this project.

At one time during my high school years, my father was Vice President of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS). Here began the honing of my secretarial skills; my dad would bring an office typewriter home so I could type his correspondence and speeches for him.

So, I guess you could say this industry was sort of in my DNA. Thirty-eight years ago, I was invited to apply for a job at LDC and I jumped at the opportunity to learn the whole picture of grain export, from origination all the way to loading on a ship. I was employed as an Export Department Clerk at the tail-end of a hiring boom in September of 1980, and with it came the introduction to one of my best friends, Dru Bourgeois. She and I and several others would go on to share up to five different addresses in downtown Portland, and amazingly the same phone number for almost 38 years. Many of these years included the dynamic leadership of a man named Arnie Schaufler, who would demand the very best of his team and receive it. I was also honored with an invitation to serve at the Merchants Exchange Board of Directors and got the chance to collaborate with others in the industry.

The years have been full of the stuff of life-not only the ebbs and flows, consolidations, lay-offs, promotions, every shipping term and acronym known to man, introduction of technology, and geo-politics of the industry, but marriages, divorces, births, deaths of colleagues, life’s celebrations, and now, retirements, including my own.

Sometimes, I pinch myself because each and every day I learned and grew, rubbed shoulders with some great people, and loved my job.

Kim will be presented with the Excellence Award during the Merchants Exchange Open House on July 25th, 2019. Please join us in celebrating Kim! If you would like to include a note of congratulations, please email Bekah Canfield at: canfield@pdxmex.com to be included.

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2019 GRANT ADMINISTRATION

Interested in federal funding or Port Security Grants in 2019?

To be eligible for federal funding, your company must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. To be prepared to apply for funding, companies are encouraged to register well in advance of Port Security Grant Program and other funding announcements—otherwise the ability to apply is not guaranteed.

SAM.gov has changed the requirements to annually update SAM registration to better protect entities using the system. The process will take more time than it has in the past. Not only is online registration required as it was in the past, but a notarized letter designating the Entity Administrator must be mailed to SAM.gov before the annual registration is activated. Copies of the templates to use for the letters and accompanying instructions can be found online here. In some cases, a new login might be required.

Additionally, as of February 1, 2019, entities will be required to review “Reps & Certs” when logging in to update their records. This is part of the federal assistance process and is required for activation. The intention is to verify entity compliance with award requirements before application in order to streamline the process.

If you have questions about this or funding opportunities, contact Katrina Dahlke at dahlke@pdxmex.com or call 503-220-2095.

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YEAR END REPORTS & STATISTICS

CARGO TRENDS OVER THE LAST 18 YEARS

2018 CARGO Report

2018 Vessel Activity

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PORT NEWS

Vestas delivers wind turbine parts through Port of Portland’s Terminal 6

Vestas is partnering with the Port of Portland to move wind turbine tower sections through Terminal 6. The sections for approximately 50 towers will be used on a windmill project in Eastern Oregon.

It’s the first time wind turbine parts, also referred to as “breakbulk” cargo, have been handled across the docks at Terminal 6. Portland-based Omega Morgan, which specializes in moving complex, heavy equipment, is a key logistics partner in handling the shipment.

“We are focused on moving more breakbulk through Terminal 6 as we continue to serve shippers at our multiuse terminal,” said Keith Leavitt, Port of Portland Chief Commercial Officer. “The local partnerships needed to complete this work complement a project that will bring renewable energy to the state.”

“With our North American headquarters in Portland, we’re especially proud to be part of bringing the supply chain benefits of wind energy to the Port of Portland for a new wind project here in the state,” said Arturus Espaillat, Senior Manager, Transportation for Vestas North America. “The Port’s ability to accommodate turbine components of this size was key to effectively and economically delivering the components to the project.”

The shipments will arrive from Korea during three separate ship calls to the terminal. The first shipment arrived Jan. 17. Due to its large size, the cargo will be moved by truck during evening hours to its destination to minimize traffic impacts on the highway.

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Port of Kalama commences work on T-barge Facility Project at north end of the marina

The Port of Kalama board of commissioners awarded the contract for the Port T-barge Facility Project to Bergerson Construction late December. Work on the project commences at the north end of the marina next week.

The $1,131,871 contract—including Washington sales tax— includes the removal of steel and timber piles and placing new steel piles to prepare for placement of the T-barge purchased by the Port to create a commercial dock space.

The contract work includes all labor, material, tools, equipment, permitting and supervision for the installation of components of the long-planned Port of Kalama T-barge Facility Project including: • • • •

Demolition and removal of select timber and steel pipe piles Relocation of select steel pipe piles and existing log boom Installation of a new pier and gangway Paving a parking area

“We want the public to be aware of the work going on at the north end of the marina so they can plan accordingly,” says Liz Newman, marketing manager, Port of Kalama. “The project is the first step to installing the Port’s long-planned commercial dock facility to better serve marine commerce.”

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THE PORT REPORT The Columbia River Maritime Transportation System has 23 Ports over the course of 3 waterways. We are pleased to provide an outlet for local ports to share their news with our membership.

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Jim Knight Executive Director Port of Astoria

Juliana Marler Chief Executive Officer Port of Vancouver USA

Curtis Robinhold Executive Director Port of Portland

Norman G. Krehbiel Chief Executive Officer Port of Longview

Mark Wilson Executive Director Port of Kalama

Doug Hayes Executive Director Port of Columbia County

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Clean Rivers Cooperative

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Maritime Fire & Safety Association

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Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee

CLEAN RIVERS COOPERATIVE JANUARY CONTRACTOR TRAINING On January 22nd, Clean Rivers conducted contractor training at the Portland Operations Center. This training session covers key aspects of land-based training including set-up of Clean Rivers Shoreline Response Trailer, Decon, portable skimmers, storage tanks, Shallow Water Recovery Barge Skimming system and Operations Center familiarization. A similar training will be conducted on February 26th at the Tongue Point Equipment Depot in Astoria, OR. These monthly contractor training ensure that Clean Rivers and their contractors are always prepared to respond to any type of oil spill emergency in the river system.

UPCOMING--ANNUAL HAZWOPER TRAINING Clean Rivers will also be conducting its annual HAZWOPER Refresher course March 19 and 21.

This course, offered to its members, is intended to ensure that personnel remain trained and certified for OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations. This training ensures that our members are prepared to immediately respond to a spill scenario in a safe and rapid manner. Our members are the first responders in any environmental emergency and their continued excellence in initial response actions is critical in mitigating any impacts from threats of oil spills.

For more information, please vist our website: www.cleanriverscooperative.com Casey Comer, General Manager: comer@pdxmex.com Carl Boelter, Operations Manager: boelter@pdxmex.com Curtis Cannizzaro, Administrative Coordinator: cannizzaro@pdxmex.com THE EXCHANGE | WWW.PDXMEX.COM

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MARITIME COMMERCE CLUB

2019 Winter Event and Old Salt Celebration Dinner Thursday, February 28, 2019 Restaurant - Portland, The Maritime Commerce Chart Club House is honored to present the Oregon 2019 Old Salt Award to:

2019 Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Event and Winter Old Salt Celebration Dinner Cocktails at 5:30 pm Dinner at 6:00 pm

Dave Bartz

We hope you will join the Maritime Commerce Club in celebrating our 61st annual Old Salt Award recipient with dinner and cocktail reception at the Chart House on Thursday February 28th.

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Chart House Restaurant - Portland, Oregon Cocktails at 5:30 pm Dinner at 6:00 pm

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IncludeS BuFFeT dInneR & TWO dRInK TIcKeTS Dave Bartz (Schwabe, Williamson& Wyatt) helps trans-

portation and construction businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest resolve disputes, gain approvals and kept projects moving forward for over 35 years. Few individuals in the Northwest are more integrated and committed to preserving maritime commerce than he has been throughout his storied career. An accomplished trial lawyer, Dave’s extensive experience includes representing clients in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies including the US Environmental protection agency (EPA), Washington Dept of Ecology, and the OR dept of Environmental Quality. Dave has been involved in many of the most complex and high-profile projects in the region, including the deepening of the Columbia River channel and the West Coast National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) relocation to Newport, Oregon.

Dave is known throughout the industry for his ethical, fair, and zealous efforts to promote the interests of his clients and colleagues. He is a former chair of the Propeller Club, trusted counsel for CRSOA, and represented nearly all metro industry members in his 35+ years in the industry, and has been a steady, guiding hand Schwabe’s maritime practice during his career. A name brand for creative problem solving; Dave’s deep industry background involvement allows him to understand the big picture and find innovative strategies that work for the long term. His creative, bold ideas gave rise to the phrase, “let’s Bartz it!” for clients and colleagues who face challenging issues.

Please join us in celebrating Dave as only the Pacific Northwest maritime industry can...

and “let’s Bartz it!” www.pdxmex.com/mcc

Are you interested in becoming an Event Sponsor for a Maritime Commerce Club?

Contact Aaron at garberpaul@pdxmex.com to learn more!

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MARITIME FIRE & SAFETY ASSOCIATION FIRE PROTECTION AGENCIES ADVISORY COUNCIL (FPAAC) 2019 MFSA ANNUAL MEETING On January 29, 2019 MFSA conducted its Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon. The 78 attendees heard from MFSA Executive Director Elizabeth Wainwright, who welcomed participants to the Annual Meeting and highlighted special guests—including representatives from our Congressional delegation, who were in attendance. In addition, MFSA Board President Andrew Holbrook announced that membership reviewed and approved regular business items and amended the organization’s Bylaws. Peter Friedmann from FBB Federal Relations, MFSA’s federal representative since 1987, provided an update on activities in our nation’s capital and the efforts being made to maintain and enhance the maritime industry. The membership of MFSA includes a wide range of organizations with varying individual organizational goals and objectives. Each year MFSA honors recipients in three categories: Vessel, Facility and Community. This year, the Vessel Recipient was Norton Lilly, Facility Recipient was the Port of Vancouver, and Community Recipient was Lorraine Churchill of Cowlitz County Dept. of Emergency Management. MFSA also recognized Richard Vincent, Port of Portland, who has served on the Board of Directors since 2009, including two years as President of the Board.

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The FPAAC Annual Summit is scheduled to occur April 9, 2019. This gathering of Fire Agencies and regional Stakeholders offers presentations on FPAAC activities and coordination throughout the region. United States Coast Guard, CAPT Jeremy C. Smith Commander, Sector Columbia River, Captain of the Port is scheduled to deliver a presentation on The Maritime Commerce Strategic Outlook. This is the Coast Guard’s longterm vision for enabling maritime commerce. It formally recognizes the important economic impact that the worldwide maritime community has on US economic health. The CG’s role is to safeguard the domestic Maritime Transportation System to ensure smooth and reliable maritime commerce. The Outlook effectively communicates how the CG will execute its responsibilities and what resources are required. The MCSO is the first step in ensuring the safety and security of our vital maritime commerce.

Registration is now open and the agenda is being coordinated.

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST FEED AND GRAIN ASSOICATION

2019 Schedule of Events: 52nd Annual Warehousemen’s Conference & Trade Show Northern Quest Resort & Casino - Spokane, WA February 20*-22, 2019 (*Rail Loading/Unloading Safety Seminar 2-20) Northern Quest Resort & Casino

5th Annual Southern Idaho Pesticide Conference Burley Inn & Convention Center - Burley, ID 2019 - TBD Best Western Plus Burley Inn & Convention Center

39th Annual Country Elevator Council & Golf Tournament Northern Quest Resort & Casino - Spokane, WA April 24-26*, 2019 (*NGFA Regional Compliance Seminar 4-26) 102nd Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments Grouse Mountain Lodge - Whitefish, MT June 19 - 21, 2019 Clear Lake Country Club

Annual Idaho Trout Fry & Golf Scramble Clear Lake Country Club - Buhl, Idaho September 26, 2019

Grouse Mountain Lodge

2019 PNWGFA ANNuAl Directory For the past 70 years, the PNWGFA Annual Directory has grown into a 200+-page publication providing the most comprehensive agri-business directory in the region.

The Directory lists 1,000+ member and non-member companies handling grain, feed, seed processing and allied industry suppliers in the Association’s four state region and beyond.

The 2019 Annual PNWGFA Directory is available for purchase! $50 member $100 non-member Order your 2019 edition today Contact Margerie: (503) 227-0234 margerie@pnwgfa.org https://1o0iz0d6qwj2nwvy8wh8qe19-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/ Add or update your company’s listing HERE.

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52nd ANNuAl WAreHouSeMeN’S coNFereNce & trADe SHoW FeBruAry 20-22, 2019

This popular annual event provides necessary pesticide credits and awareness to warehousemen and pesticide applicators in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The conference also provides a venue for the industry to network, socialize and share ideas.

The 2019 event will be at Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Spokane, Washington. We will kick-off this year’s event with a 4-hour rail loading & unloading Safety Seminar hosted by Northern Plains rail company (a certificate of completion for all attendees provided), followed by two full days of seminars resulting in 7-8 pesticide credits for our attendees. Our industry Trade Show runs concurrently with the conference, further allowing networking and commerce within the industry. The PNWGFA Trade Show has grown into a leading industry trade show opportunity in the Pacific Northwest. We are a full house with 37 exhibitors this year!

It’s not too late to register! REGISTRATION FORM HERE Contact Margerie at 503-227-0234 with questions.

2019 Country Elevator Council Registration is open early - reGiSter toDAy!

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LOWER COLUMBIA REGION HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEE 2019 MEETING CALENDAR JANUARY 9 MILLENNUM BULK TERMINALS

17th Biennial National Harbor Safety Committee Conference

Safe, Shared Waterways: From Conversation to Action June 25-27, 2019 Houston, Texas

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he Transportation Research Board, the Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee, and the South Texas Waterways Advisory Committee in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, are excited to announce the 17th Biennial National Harbor Safety Committee Conference being held from June 25-27, 2019 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel and Conference Center in Houston, Texas.

MARCH 13 MSU PORTLAND

This three-day event enables HSCs from all parts of the nation to come together on a national basis to share best practices, discuss policy and regulatory issues, highlight solutions, dialogue with government agencies, and form relationships that enable a robust transfer of ideas in between gatherings. The conference typically draws between 200-350 maritime professionals from throughout North America.

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The conference will include panel sessions, keynote addresses from high-level officials, and networking opportunities for waterways stakeholders and service providers from across our nation. The panel sessions are designed to be highly interactive, allowing an ongoing conversation between the presenters and the attendees.

JULY 10 COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM SEPTEMBER 11 PORT OF PORTLAND NOVEMBER 13 PORTLAND SPIRIT MANAGING BOD: 1330-1415HRS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP: 1430-1530HRS WWW.LCRHSC.ORG

Topics to be addressed at the 2019 conference include: The Future of Navigation and Shipping; Cybersecurity; Disaster Preparedness; Harbor Safety Committee Management; Communication, Coordination, and Collaboration; Community Outreach; The Role of the Waterways Stakeholder in Vessel Traffic Safety and Security; Innovations in Training, Education, and Exercise.

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140TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EXCHANGE

Back in 1879, Boss Shenck’s Saloon on the Portland waterfront, was an early gathering place for the maritime trade.

News of ship arrivals was posted by patrons and the establishment became the birthplace of the MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.

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Today 140 years later, the MERCHANTS EXCHANGE is still the leading provider of maritime information.

We track & monitor -We notify & report -We know & share -We are committed to the strength and expansion of our industr y in our region.

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