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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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As we welcome in a new year, we extend our gratitude to all of our members and community partners for their continued dedication to our industry. Once again, we have made it through a year filled with exceptional challenges but the work of the Merchants Exchange and the maritime industry of the Columbia River never stopped. We are pleased to present this Year In Review issue and celebrate all of our shared accomplishments over 2021.

Shipping Education Series

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2021 Year in Review

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Staff Greeting

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The Port Report

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Port of Portland

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Port of Vancouver

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We wish you good health and a prosperous new year.

Port of Kalama

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Liz Wainwright, Executive Director Merchants Exchange

Association Updates

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Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee

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NOTE FROM THE EDITORIAL TEAM

Clean Rivers Cooperative

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Maritime Fire & Safety Association

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Merchants Exchange Scholarship

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Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund

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Maritime Commerce Club

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Friends of the Exchange

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Merchants Exchange

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Contact Us

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The Exchange is the bi-monthly newsletter of the Merchants Exchange. We are pleased to share the work being done by staff and the direction we are going, as well as community news and reports from industry stakeholders.

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.

Editorial Team >> Mary Wiley - wiley@pdxmex.com >> Bekah Brinkmeier - brinkmeier@pdxmex.com >> Anthony O’Reilly - oreilly@pdxmex.com

Cover Image: courtesy of Port of Portland, HHClick, Harold Hutchinson © 2022

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 Todd Krout (2023) President Port of Vancouver USA

Roger Hsieh (2024) Treasurer BNSF Railway Company

Chris Cummins (2024) Vice President General Steamship Corp

Alex Scott (2023) Secretary Anchorage Launch Co.

Geoff Doerfler (2024) Tidewater Barge Lines

Adrian Burkard (2022) Jones Stevedoring Company

Earl Dixon (2024) United Grain Corp

Eric Kastner (2022) Cascade Marine Agencies LTD

Gary Hodson (2023) ACGI Shipping

Ryan Statz (2022) Columbia Grain, Inc.

Jim Cockrell (Ex Officio) Board President, Clean Rivers Cooperative Owens Corning Mat Cusma (Ex Officio) Board President, Maritime Fire & Safety Association Schnitzer Steel Capt. Jeremy Nielsen (Ex Officio) Columbia River Pilots Legal Counsel: Tyson Calvert, Esq. 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 nominees and is eligible 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 Membership • 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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HIPPING EDUCATION SERIES EDUCATION IN 2022 SHIPPING 201 February 2022

Wednesday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• Feb 2 • Feb 9 • Feb 16 • Feb 23

SHIPPING 202 April 2022

Wednesday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• April 6 • April 13 • April 20 • April 27

**NEW** SHIPPING 301 June 2022

Wednesday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• June 1 • June 8 • June 15 • June 29

SHIPPING 101 October 2022

Wednesday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• October 5 • October 12 • October 19 • 4

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Come join us!

Whether it is to become more skilled and proficient in your current role or to create promotional opportunities or gain recognition as an industry leader, participation in the Shipping Education Series can benefit you.

A well-trained and well-educated workforce helps companies achieve long-term viability and profitability. Be a company that is recognized and respected as a leader in the industry. Let us help you be more successful.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

The Shipping Education Series evolved out of a need identified by the maritime community to provide a quality educational program that would be specific to the Columbia Rier Basin with a focus on the Columbia, Willamette and Snake River systems. The key goal of this program is to focus on filling the gaps by providing useful maritime information and sharing industry resources.

Since 2015, we have meticulously expanded the program to meet the interests of maritime professionals in our region. After six years, over 300 students have attended at least one course in the Shipping Education Series. We look forward to continued growth in the educational platforms that we offer our members and the maritime community.

PROGRAM PLAN

Currently, each course is offered as four weekly two‑hour virtual meetings. Previously, each course was a one‑day session. After COVID restrictions are removed, we will offer a hybrid option with thee sessions virtual and one session in-person followed by a networking luncheon to meet the presenters and attendees. All sessions are presented by leading professionals in the maritime industry.

The series has four installments which focus on various aspects of our industry. Students do not necessarily need to take the classes in order or complete the entire series.

CONTINUED GROWTH

Professional development is a lifelong process. Whether participants want to learn more about a specific subject or increase their general understanding, continuing education can be a positive career builder.

We bring in the best of the best in the industry to share their knowledge.

There are opportunities for maritime experts to be part of the program, building presentation skills and becoming recognized as an industry leader.

There is no doubt that continuing education benefits employers and employees in many ways. Whether it is to improve proficiency or increase employee promotion options, continuing education has many benefits.

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EDUCATION IN 2022

SHIPPING 101: 101: Business of Shipping The focus of this seminar is to provide an overview of the maritime industry and summary of the various sectors within the Columbia River Intermodal Transportation System.

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Our speakers get you started with an overview of the Columbia River Basin’s history and how it grew into today’s thriving maritime industry. We start with an overview of the river infrastructure, ports & terminals, imports and exports, cargo categories, modes of transportation and vessel types. Then we move on to the business of shipping with a summary of key shipping terms and documents, required and involved parties, regulations and regulators, service providers and trade associations.

SHIPPING 201: Movement of a Ship

The focus of this seminar is the business of shipping from the perspective of the ship.

We explore requirements and regulations as well as the important roles that agents, pilots, insurance and law play in enabling a ship to move from port to port.

We start with the ship. Our presenters describe the vessels and vessel traffic on our waterways with maritime experts providing details on piloting and navigation of vessels. Then we move on to the roles of vessel agents and regulators in regard to the ship. And finally, we learn about the role maritime insurance and maritime law plays in enabling a ship to move from port to port.

SHIPPING 202: Movement of Cargo

The focus of this seminar is the business of shipping from the perspective of cargo. We cover the scope of people and services it takes for cargo to move safely, efficiently and environmentally responsibly.

We begin by identifying the cargos that are commonly transported in our region. Our presenters introduce supply chain logistics and labor relations to ensure cargo keeps moving while meeting regulatory compliance. Then we explain various transportation modes, including railway, pipeline and barges. In conclusion, we evaluate the economic impact of cargo to the river system, navigation and infrastructure as well as reviewing the individual Ports and the cargo they specialize in.

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SHIPPING 301: Marine Highway

The focus of this seminar is the operations and navigation of the Columbia River as a navigable waterway and its’ role as an American Marine Highway.

We look at operations and impacts of maintaining the Columbia River Marine Highway. We will feature the operations and regulations of dams, locks, dredging, and water navigation to optimize maritime movements on the river. Addionally, featuring our up river Ports and their impact to their regional economies.

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021 YEAR IN REVIEW

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2021: 147 2020: 140 2019: 174

POTASH DECREASE

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2021:79 2020: 85 2019: 77 WINDMILLS DECREASE

25% 2021: 24 2020: 30 2019: 16

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2021: 557 2020: 563 2019: 477

CONTAINER INCREASE

174% 2021:74 2020: 27 2019: 0

SODA ASH INCREASE

19% 2021: 111 2020: 93 2019: 119

LOGS DECREASE

10% 2021: 51 2020: 56 2019: 54

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Norton Lilly

Southport Agencies

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Inchacape Shipping

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COVID 19 RESPONSE: MERCHANTS EXCHANGE COVID 19 Response - Existing Framework For Response: BCDRP with Public Health Scenario - Robust Existing Procurement Practices + vendor relationships for securing high-demand items Timeline - January 27, 2020: USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) notice regarding Coronavirus precautions - February 18, 2020: CDC updates Interim Guidance for Ships regarding Coronavirus - March 17, 2020: Flexible work site and flexible hours implementation - March 23, 2020: BCDRP activated and initiated Incident Management Team (IMT) meetings - Incident Management Team (IMT) Meetings continue to occur monthly - 16 Staff Safety Updates with guidance and protocol recommendations Stakeholder Engagement - Information Hub: eblast notices and COVID-19 Information website - 48 Notices emailed to stakeholders - Maritime Virtual Roundtable launched (May, June, July 2020) - Shipping Education Series moved to Virtual (2020)

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STAFF SAFETY UPDATES

Following state and federal regulations, we implemented a inoffice staff safety protocol including mandatory masks and encouraged vaccinations.

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Email us at: wiley@pdxmex.com. We share member’s job postings on our website and social media.

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We are grateful for our members, partners, and the maritime community.

Thank you for your continued support.

We wish you a festive, safe, and prosperous 2022!

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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.

Will Isom Executive Director Port of Astoria

Sean Clark Executive Director Port of Columbia County

Mark Wilson Executive Director Port of Kalama

Dan Stahl Chief Executive Officer Port of Longview

Curtis Robinhold Executive Director Port of Portland

Juliana Marler Chief Executive Officer Port of Vancouver USA

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PORT OF PORTLAND

PDX ADDED TO MSC’S U.S.- CHINA ROTATION

The Port of Portland has been added to the rotation of MSC’s Mustang service connecting China and the U.S., the ocean carrier announced Monday.

Scheduled to depart Shanghai on Dec. 26, MSC Bhavya on voyage UV152A is set to be the first sailing on the latest rotation, which also includes South Korea’s Busan and Los Angeles.

“We will extend coverage of the U.S. West Coast by adding a call in Portland with a view to increasing much needed capacity into this market,” MSC said in a statement.

MSC said that this service complements the company’s Rose service, which also makes stops at Portland.

The ocean carrier’s announcement is the latest in a series of new services coming to the Port of Portland’s Terminal 6 over the last two years, including the expansion of South Korea-based carrier SM Line and an increase in new private charter vessels and domestic 53-foot containers.

Photos courtesy of Port of Portland, photo credit to Harold Hutchinson of HHClick

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ORT OF VANCOUVER funds to one or more projects that meet program goals and are located within port district boundaries.

PORT OF VANCOUVER USA OPENS COMMUNITY FUND PROGRAM FOR 2022

“The port awarded funds to three terrific projects in 2020-21 and we are glad we have a program in place to provide some financial help,” said Julie Rawls, Community Relations Manager. “We are making funds available again in 2022 and are excited to see what kind of projects we can assist.”

The Port of Vancouver USA has a community fund program to support projects and programs that align with the port’s mission of trade promotion, tourism generation, economic development and workforce development.

The application is currently available on the port’s website and submittals are due Monday, January 31, 2022. Successful applications have one year from the date of the award to spend the funds. In 2020-21 the port awarded funds to Clark College International Day, Vancouver Public Schools Career and Technical Education and Partners in Careers.

The port has budgeted $5,000 for the program in 2022. Through a competitive application process, the port will award

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The port has a yearly budget of $5,000 for the program. Through a competitive application process, the port will award funds to projects that meet program goals and are located within the port district boundaries.

The program overview and application are available for groups and individuals wishing to apply for funds. Applications for 2022 are due at close of business on Monday, January 31.

For questions, contact Julie Rawls, Community Relations Manager, at 360448-8615 or at jrawls@portvanusa.com.

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PORT OF KALAMA

AMERICAN CRUISE LINES DOCK NEARS COMPLETION

After years of planning, the Port’s new American Cruise Lines dock is nearing the finish line; the first of three major projects designed to boost tourism and spending in Kalama.

On a frigid morning last December, workers attached a 121-foot section of gangway to what will become the Port’s new American Cruise Lines (ACL) dock; one of three ongoing projects that together will create a new tourism boom in Kalama. When construction wraps later in February, it will mark the end of a near decade-long effort between the Port and ACL to create a dock specifically for their use. Of course, ACL’s unique vessels are no stranger to the Port of Kalama. Popular cruise liners like the Queen of the West are common sites to most locals—and ACL has been parking their vessels at the Port for many years—but having a dedicated dock means their vessels can now stay overnight.

The overnight stay is a key difference between the current ACL passenger experience in Kalama and what will happen when the dock is complete. Vessels now park a half mile down at Ahles Point, with passengers disembarking and boarding buses for tours of Mt. St. Helens and other area attractions while spending little to no time in Kalama.

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outside dollars into Kalama without straining the city’s limited parking areas.

“The result of our collaboration with the team at American Cruise Lines promises to bring substantial economic benefit to our community, as well as improve passenger accessibility to Kalama,” said Port Commissioner Troy Stariha.

Anticipating the new boom in tourism, Port Commissioners authorized the construction of two more exciting features. The first of these will be the Mountain Timber Market. Work is slated to begin this summer on the new facility, which will be loaded with vibrant shops and dining options; further cementing Kalama as a ‘must see’ tourist draw in the region.

The third and final project designed to complement the new cruise dock and public market will be the Kalama Crossing. The new ADA-compliant footbridge will replace the existing span over the railroad tracks and include elevators on each side, providing an easier and safer means for people of all ages to cross between the Port and downtown.

When all three projects are complete the resulting economic benefits will ripple through our community by creating jobs, strengthening small businesses and improving the quality of life for our citizens.

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES Clean Rivers Cooperative Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee Maritime Fire and Safety Association Maritime Commerce Club Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund Merchants Exchange

NOAAHARBOR OFFICE OF COAST SURVEY LOWER COLUMBIA REGION SAFETY COMMITTEE 1) Announcement of virtual public meeting, March 9-10, 2022, NOAA Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) Federal Advisory Committee 2022 Meeting Calendar d

Please register for NOAA HSRP Spring meeting, March 9-11, 2022: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4379173811123072784

Meeting information will be posted here: https://www.nauticalcharts. noaa.gov/hsrp/meetings.html

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January: Virtual Meeting

Due: April 15, 2022;

March 10: Virtual Meeting

Term date: January 1, 2023 for 4 years

Request to help identify a pool of very well qualified candidates who may be interested to submit a nomination to the NOAA Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP), a Federal Advisory Committee that advises the NOAA Administrator. The NOAA Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP) announces the 2023 Call for Nominations.

May 12: Virtual Meeting July 14: Virtual Meeting

- The full nominations information is here: https://www.nauticalcharts. noaa.gov/hsrp/call-application.html

September 1: Virtual Meeting

- The Federal Register Notice (FRN) including the 5 questions for HSRP Call for Nominations: https://www.federalregister.gov/ documents/2021/12/23/2021-27844/hydrographic-services-review-panel

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The panel advises NOAA on operations and research issues related to navigation, hydrographic surveying, nautical charts, tides and currents, geodetic and geospatial data and measurements, Arctic priorities and coastal data and resilience. Applicants should have expertise in marine navigation, port administration, maritime shipping or other intermodal transportation industries, cartography and geographic information systems, geodesy, geospatial data, physical oceanography, coastal resource management, including coastal resilience and emergency response, or other science-related fields.

You can also request to be added to the announcements for the next HSRP public meeting. Meeting information is here: https://www. nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/hsrp/hsrp.html

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CLEAN RIVERS COOPERATIVE Marco Skimming Vessel:

CLEAN RIVERS COOPERATIVE YEAR IN REVIEW What a year 2021 has been for Clean Rivers Cooperative! Facing a number of external challenges spurred from the ongoing pandemic, the team at Clean Rivers has adapted and executed an impressive list of accomplishments this past year.

Although the list is quite extensive and the successes could all be reviewed, here are just a few highlights of 2021 in review:

Swiftwater Training Course:

Clean Rivers Cooperative had the opportunity to host swift water training, provided by Whitewater Rescue Institute in April. This training was focused on safe operation of jet boats, safety of personnel, understanding water hydrology, practice loss of power and man overboard in a swift water environment. Participants engaged in classroom training to explore the complexities of these situations before applying these learned skills in the field.

Coordination with Clackamas River Water Providers and Clackamas River Water provided the ability to test two GRP's on the Clackamas River to protect water intakes. They were, CR-3.3R and CR-0.8R. Trainings such as this one are critical to continue the readiness for Clean Rivers staff and its partners.

Clean Rivers Cooperative completed outfitting a new vessel as a critical component for response readiness in the region.

Acquired in 2020, staff have been working diligently to complete fabrication and installation of the final components needed for the vessel to be fully operational. This 30-foot Kvichak Vessel incorporates a Marco Skimming Belt System able to recover oil from the water. Powered by Twin 90 hp outboard engines this vessel is capable of conducting skimming operations independently or in coordination with additional vessels and boom to increase its effectiveness. The vessel has 24 barrels of onboard storage and can transfer recovered product directly to a storage barge or other portable storage while in operation.

Compressed Tabletop Exercise Schedule:

Implementation of virtual tools to share information and handle a simulated response effectively were critical for success in a compressed Tabletop Exercise Drill Season. 10 exercise days in the month of October bringing the fourth quarter of 2021 to a total of 14 exercise days. Clean Rivers trained on many of the tools used by membership as well as developing a number of different tools internally. Many of these items will be used in a different capacity once the standard in person exercises resume, but many of the developed tools will still provide benefit and enhance capacity for response management.

The concentrated repetition of drills allowed the Cooperative to identify commonly dispatched resources for similar type responses. These identified resources have been built into our response plans and will allow for more streamlined response strategies to be activated and communicated to our membership.

A strong reliance on teamwork and advanced planning allowed the team to deliver exceptional support to our membership and we look forward to continuing to support membership in the coming year!

For more information, please visit our website: www.cleanriverscooperative.com Curtis Cannizzaro, General Manager: cannizzaro@pdxmex.com Carl Boelter, Operations Manager: boelter@pdxmex.com Spencer Paul, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor: paul@pdxmex.com Mason Sullivan, Administrative Coordinator: sullivan@pdxmex.com THE EXCHANGE | WWW.PDXMEX.COM

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ARITIME FIRE & SAFETY ASSOCIATION

Due to surging COVID-19 cases and the extreme contagious nature of the current variant, the Maritime Fire & Safety Association (MFSA) has decided to cancel its Annual Meeting luncheon. Instead, a remote-only member business meeting held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

MFSA Members received invitations with information on how to log on to the meeting.

Hopefully, we’ll see you all in person next year!! Thank you to all our members: Chevron Columbia Grain International, LLC Columbia Pacific Bio-Refinery CRSOA EGT, LLC Emerald Kalama Chemical LLC Kalama Export Company Kinder Morgan Inc. McCall Oil and Chemical Group Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company NuStar Energy, LP Port of Astoria Port of Columbia County Port of Kalama Port of Longview Port of Portland Port of Vancouver, USA Schnitzer Steel Products Temco United Grain Corporation Vigor Industrial/ Cascade General WestRock Longview LLC Weyerhaeuser Co.

The Maritime Fire & Safety Association’s Vessel Response Plan (Plan) has once again received full approval from Washington and Oregon. The Plan is an umbrella plan that provides an economical way for commercial vessels calling on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers to meet the state requirements for both states. This plan approval is good for five years.

One of the most critical components of MFSA/FPAAC is the periodic training of marine firefighting personnel that is offered to its member agencies. The FPAAC Training Program consists of the following elements: 1. Awareness Level Training 2. Operations Level Training 3. Technician Level Training 4. Marine Fire Command Level Exercises

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Screenshot from a recent Awareness Level Training Awareness Level Training is offered annually and typically delivered by way of a presentation from the FPAAC Training Coordinator. It is also available for use by member agencies at any time in the form of a selftaught PowerPoint located on the MFSA website.

Marine Firefighter Awareness prepares personnel to assist with firefighting operations, but not to enter an immediately dangerous to life or health atmosphere.

A responder with this level of training could be expected to support operations land-side or on the weather deck of a vessel, depending on the level of safety risk assessed on-scene.

Operations Level Training is offered as a part of the annual training program, typically delivered in a classroom setting, and may involve the use of specialty equipment or a vessel tour.

Operations Level personnel are trained to the most basic shipboard interior operations, which allows them to perform safely and efficiently in a tactical role at a vessel incident, recognize and report hazards through the chain of command, and take appropriate actions when those hazards become life threatening.

Technician Level Training is offered quarterly and consists of four eight-hour hands-on training modules.

This can be delivered in a classroom setting, though it is usually more focused on the use of specialty equipment. Ultimately, the curriculum is determined and administered by the FPAAC Training Coordinator in conjunction with the FPAAC Program Manager.

Technician Level personnel are considered the leaders of Operations and Awareness Level, directing actions as needed. They are familiar with vessel design and construction and their relation to the fire suppression activities. Technician Level personnel are also familiar with the best practices of incident strategies and can serve as advisers to the incident commander or to the general staff if needed.

Marine Fire Command Exercises are offered annually and are typically held in a classroom setting.

The Incident Commander (IC) is the key to the plan’s success. The IC must understand all training levels and how to use each level in mitigating a largescale incident. By recognizing present and potential hazards, the IC can support the mitigating strategies by assigning tasks appropriately, delegating responsibilities based on the incident size and complexity.

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SCHOLARSHIP FUND

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM The Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund is excited to invite industry and individuals to join our new Annual Sponsorship Program.

The importance of the Maritime Industry has never been more clear.

Demand for seafarers in 2021 has outpaced supply again, with the 2021 Seafarer Workforce Report projecting a shortfall of 26,000 qualified officers by as soon as 2026, while Bloomberg Business recently announced that the next shipping crisis will be due to a maritime labor shortage. The growing challenges facing maritime students and advancing professionals are just as obvious.

Since 2003, the Merchants Exchange Scholarship has supported nearly 60 students with nearly $80,000 in assistance. With your help we hope to see this number grow!

As our Annual Sponsor, your support would be proudly recognized in every communication we share. Our peak audience is during our applicant window, from December 20 to May 31. Our network of friends and supporters includes almost one thousand maritime professionals, including educators, mentors, students and advancing professionals across the country.

Curious? Please let us know!

“Strengthening the Maritime Industry through education and engagement.”

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2021-2022 ANNUAL SPONSORS PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

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U O Y K N A H T SPONSORSHIP TIERS

PLATINUM: $750+ GOLD: $500 - $749 SILVER: $200 - $499

ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS From October 1, 2021, through Sept 30, 2022 All sponsorship levels include:

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Proportional name & logo placement on all Scholarship Fund announcements and related event materials.

• Company Name, logo and website linked on the Scholarship Fund Sponsors page.

• Logo on Sponsor Banner at the Merchants Exchange Annual Open House & Bocce Tournament.

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2021 Annual Raffle - Online Congratulations Winners!

Grand Prize: Astoria Ahoy!

Drawing date: 12-15-2021

Winner: Todd Millett

Vanport Marine & Industrial

#1: Chef’s Delight

Drawing date: 11-05-2021

Drawing date: 11-12-2021

Winner: Richard Hunt,

Winner: Mathew Cusma

Winner: Julianna Moore,

Greenbrier Gunderson

Schnitzer Steel

#4: Gorge-ous Vacation

Port of Vancouver USA

#5: Golf for Days

Drawing date: 11-19-2021

Drawing date: 12-03-2021

Winner: Becky Karns

Winner: Tom Rodman,

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#3: Relaxation

#2: Desert Dream

Drawing date: 10-29-2021

TEMCO, LLC.

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2021 Raffle Sponsors:

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ARITIME COMMERCE CLUB

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FRIENDS OF THE EXCHANGE Highlighting organizations and companies that support Merchants Exchange and the maritime community.

Click LOGOS to link to their websites and learn more about our Friends of the Exchange.

Columbia Riverfront Hotel 909 N. Hayden Island Drive (formerly Red Lion)

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FRIENDS OF THE EXCHANGE Get your company featured

We would like to invite our community partners along the River to join in our mission to support and promote the maritime industry with our “Friends of the Exchange” program.

Show your support to our maritime industry and raising awareness within our community.

The following benefits are included with an annual support of $150:

in our newsletter, Social Media, Website • One (1) feature article or (3) three small advertisements in our newsletter and one (1) social post featuring your organization annually and

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• Invitations to our Member/Networking Events: Open House, Annual Bocce Tournament, Shipping Education Series, and other special events • Discounted Member Rate for our Shipping Education Series *

• Subscription to “The Exchange,” bi-monthly newsletter, Daily News Bulletin, and industry email updates • Service Directory Listing and Career Opportunity Post shared with our membership * Please note: Friends of the Exchange are not members of the Merchants Exchange and therefore are not eligible to receive member rates for any services or reports associated with membership, with the exception of the member rate to the Shipping Education Series. For more information contact: Mary Wiley, Marketing and Membership Manager at wiley@ pdxmex.com or call (503) 220-2515 or online at www.pdxmex.com/about-member/friends.

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MERCHANTS EXCHANGE Thank You to our Members Click company name for additional information.

ACGI Shipping Company Alexander Gow Anchorage Launch Service Co. Blue Water Shipping B.R. Anderson Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association Cascade Marine Agencies Ltd. Columbia Export Terminal Columbia Grain Columbia River Bar Pilots Columbia River Launch Service Columbia River Pilots Crowley Maritime Corporation Degesch America Duncan Shoemaker & Associates, LLC Durham & Bates Agencies EGT Executive Security Service Foss Maritime Company Fujitrans USA General Steamship Agencies Geo. S. Bush & Company Great Western Malting Haglund, Kelley LLP Inchcape Shipping Services International Registries, Inc Interport PNW Jones Stevedoring Company Kalama Export Company Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals Kinder Morgan Energy Kirby Offshore Marine K-Line America Lindsay Hart LLP McCall Chemical McDonald - Pelz Commodities Mid Columbia Producers Monarch Inspection Services THE EXCHANGE | WWW.PDXMEX.COM

National Cargo Bureau North American Shipping Agencies Norton Lilly International Olympic Tug & Barge / Centerline Logistics Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality Overseas Merchandising Pacific International Maritime Medical Services Pacific Maritime Association Port of Astoria Port of Kalama Port of Longview Port of Portland Port of Vancouver USA Portland Lines Bureau San Pedro Harbor Ship Supply Sause Bros. Ocean Towing Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Seaport Marine Surveys Shaver Transportation Company Ship to Shore Water Taxi Southport Agencies T. Parker Host Talon Marine Services Temco LLC Terra Hydr Tesoro Maritime Company Tidal Transport & Trading USA Tidewater Barge Lines Toyota Tsusho America TradeWest Brokerage Company Transmarine Navigation Transversal International United States Customs Service United Grain Vanport Marine Washington Department of Ecology West Coast Marine Cleaning Western Bulk Chartering Wilhelmsen Ship Service 29

CONTACT US 24/7 Marine Operations Services Department (503) 228-4361 ContactUs@pdxmex.com

200 SW Market Street Suite 190 Portland, OR 97201

STAFF

Aaron Garber-Paul Anthony O’Reilly Bekah Brinkmeier Carl Bertapelle Carl Boelter Chann Noun Curtis Cannizzaro Dayle Brinton Ellen Wax Holly Robinson John Cordasco Jonathan Nichol Kara Estabrook Liz Wainwright Lisa Pomasl Margerie Vis Mary Wiley Mason Sullivan Shauna Dallas Shawn Kubitza Spencer Paul Thomas Semrau

EMAIL

garberpaul@pdxmex.com oreilly@pdxmex.com brinkmeier@pdxmex.com bertapelle@pdxmex.com boelter@pdxmex.com noun@pdxmex.com cannizzaro@pdxmex.com brinton@pdxmex.com wax@pdxmex.com robinson@pdxmex.com cordasco@pdxmex.com nichol@pdxmex.com estabrook@pdxmex.com wainwright@pdxmex.com pomasl@pdxmex.com vis@pdxmex.com wiley@pdxmex.com sullivan@pdxmex.com dallas@pdxmex.com kubitza@pdxmex.com paul@pdxmex.com semrau@pdxmex.com