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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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We are very thankful for our members. We have enjoyed celebrating 140 years of service to the Columbia River maritime community on several occasions throughout 2019. Thank you for celebrating with us.

Membership

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Merchants Exchange: A New Decade

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Looking Back

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2020 marks the beginning of a new Five Year Strategic Plan year for the Merchants Exchange. We invite all of our members and stakeholders to join us at our Annual Meeting on February 26 to learn about the exciting plans we have in store.

Year End Statistics

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Year in Review

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Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund

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Thank you for your ongoing support!

Shipping Education Series

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The Port Report

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Association Updates

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Maritime Fire and Safety Association

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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 focus on our commitment to furthering the maritime industry through outreach and education!

Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council (FPAAC) 21 Maritime Commerce Club

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Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee

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Friends of the Exchange

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Thank You To Our Sponsors

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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

Cover Image provided by Merchants Exchange Š 2020 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 (2020) President Port of Vancouver USA

Matt Huffman (2021) TEMCO

Carl Bertapelle (2020) Vice President Talon Marine Services

Chris Cummins (2021) General Steamship Corp

David Nagel (2022) Treasurer Cascade Marine Agencies LTD Roger Hsieh (2021) Secretary BNSF Railway Company Mike Morgan (2020) Columbia Export Terminal

Geoff Doerfler (2021) Tidewater Barge Lines Ryan Statz (2022) Columbia Grain, Inc. William Monroe (2021) Ports America

Jerry Henderson (Ex Officio) Board President, Clean Rivers Cooperative Chevron Marketing Terminal Andrew Holbrook (Ex Officio) Board President, Maritime Fire & Safety Association Kinder Morgan Energy Partners 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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MERCHANTS EXCHANGE: A NEW DECADE 2019 was a big year for the Merchants Exchange.

We celebrated our 140th anniversary of service to the Columbia River throughout the year, culminating in an Industry-wide Gala that raised over $16,000 for the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund, to inspire and support the next generation of maritime professionals.

We completed every action item on our 2015-2019 Five Year Strategic Plan and got a head start on outlining our 2020-2024 Strategic Plan through a Strategic Planning Workshop with participation from our Board of Directors and members.

We continued to support our members and stakeholders with custom reports and statistics— providing historical data and tracking current trends in both vessel traffic and cargo.

Our Shipping Education Series, highlighted in this edition of The Exchange, continued to provide our community with opportunities to learn from industry experts, network with colleagues, and gain a deeper understanding of the nuances and roles of the shipping industry, vessel movements, and cargoes.

We updated the software in our Marine Operations Services Department to better manage call volume and continue to provide the excellent service that our industry expects: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you need us, we’re here for you.

As we close out this decade and welcome in a new one, we want to say thank you to our members, our industry stakeholders and partners, and each person who makes up this maritime community. The Merchants Exchange is proud to have served you for the last 140 years and we look forward to the next 140!

Happy New Year from all of us!

Liz Wainwright, Executive Director Aaron Garber-Paul, Bekah Canfield, Carl Boelter, Casey Comer, Chann Noun, Curtis Cannizzaro, Ellen Wax, Holly Robinson, Jen Tran, John Cordasco, Jonathan Nichol, Katrina Dahlke, Margerie Vis, Mary Wiley, Mason Sullivan, Rindy Primeau, Samantha Steerman, Shauna Dallas, Shawn Kubitza, Thomas Semrau

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LOOKING BACK

2019 Open House & Bocce Tournament

Photography by Harold Hutchison

140th Anniversary Gala

River Activities

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YEAR END STATISTICS

Merchants Exchange Year End Statistics

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Grain

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Autos

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Petroleum Barge

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Soda Ash

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Potash

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Steel Products

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Chemicals

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Petroleum Tanker

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Petcoke

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Merchants Exchange Year End Statistics

2019

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Kalama

Vancouver

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Astoria

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Kalama Export

Temco, Kalama

United Grain

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Columbia Grain

Temco, Portland

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Transmarine Navigation

General Steamship

Inchcape Shipping

Wilhelmsen

Transversal Shipping

Norton Lilly

Bluewater Pacific

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YEAR IN REVIEW

Merchants Exchange Year in Review

2019 Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund

$16,000+ raised during the 140th Anniversary Gala & Auction

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$64,000+ AWARDED in support to over 40+ STUDENTS SINCE 2003

Columbia River maritime community service Mission: Leading provider of information, promoting knowledge and education

Shipping Education Series Shipping 101: The Business of Shipping Shipping 201: The Movement of a Ship Shipping 201: The Movement of Cargo 50

50 Presenters

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Leading Maritime speakers from top companies and organizations in Pacific Northwest.

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Participants from non-member partners: Port Commissioners, Federal and State Agencies, Universities and more.

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Merchants Exchange Year in Review

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Mission: Leading provider of information, sharing knowledge and education www.pdxmex.com

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California Maritime Academy Commencement Ceremony

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Apply Online at www.pdxmex.com / Scholarship * Minimum 2.5 GPA or equivalent Due by May 31, 2020 | Notification by September 2020

Students awarded from institutions across United States, including: California Maritime Academy | George Fox University | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Portland State University | Southern Methodist University | State University of New York | Texas A&M University | U.S. Merchants Marine Academy | University of Alaska | University of California | University of Oregon | University of South Carolina | University of Virginia | University of Washington 10

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APPLY ONLINE: WWW.PDXMEX.COM/SCHOLARSHIP The Merchants Exchange Scholarship helps students seeking or advancing careers in a Maritime field and/or International Trade to receive resources for continued education. The scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated interest, commitment, and the ability to succeed in this industry.

Our scholarship program is dedicated to helping students reach their Maritime industry career goals.

To qualify for this award, applicants must: • Be seeking or advancing a career in the Maritime Industry, International Trade, or related field.

• Have a GPA of at least 2.5.

• Be entering your Junior or Senior year in a 4 year program OR any year of a 2 year program OR any year of a Graduate program, OR any year of a US Coast Guard Program.

APPLY ONLINE!

• Complete our application - available online!

Previous recipients of the Exchange Scholarship Fund are eligible to apply again!

The deadline for applying for these awards is May 31, 2020!

“Stregthening the maritime industry through education and engagement”

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SHIPPING EDUCATION SERIES MERCHANTS EXCHANGE SHIPPING EDUCATION SERIES

SHIPPING 201 Movement of a Ship February 12, 2020 SHIPPING 202 Movement of Cargo April 15, 2020 SHIPPING 101 Business of Shipping September 2020

BENEFIT TO THE MARITIME COMMUNITY “The Shipping Education Series offers a unique insight into the local maritime community as it brings together key industry components through education, connection and purpose. It is a great opportunity for students seeking a career in the maritime industry to explore the vast opportunities and perspectives from some of the most dynamic industry leaders.”

- Lisa Harris, Durham & Bates Insurance “The Shipping Education Series is beneficial for everyone, from students to employees of any company working with or in the maritime industry. There are many facets we may not know about, and there isn’t another way to find out more. SES not only makes everyone well rounded in our industry, but well rounded in the community as a whole.”

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“The Shipping Education Series is a cost-effective way to help employees better understand the international trade corridor we have on the Columbia, Snake, and Willamette Rivers.

With minimal time out of the office, participants become knowledgeable about infrastructure, policy, industries on the rivers, agency roles, and so much more. New and seasoned employees alike will learn about the waterways which bring us all together, and will be even more effective as a result.”

- Kristin Meira, Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) “A common type of feedback I’ve received from attendees who might be only peripherally involved with the international trading component of their respective organizations or who have been passively deferring to the vendors in their supply chain is that they simply didn’t know what they didn’t know. It’s been helpful for folks to better understand not only the critical role of the Customs Broker or Freight Forwarder in the global supply chain, but just as importantly, where their role begins and ends with respect to compliance or various international transportation and documentation functions.”

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SHIPPING EDUCATION SERIES 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 Basin with a focus on the Columbia River, Willamette River, 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.

Many highly respected industry leaders collaborated to develop this incredible educational program. After brainstorming ideas, the Education Committee determined the objectives and goals of the program and initiated the program development.

Since 2015, we have meticulously expanded the program to meet the interests of maritime professionals in our region. After five years, 220 students have attended one or all of the courses 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

Each seminar is a one-day session presented by leading professionals in the maritime industry. Additionally, the day includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and a tour of the Merchants Exchange Marine Operations Service Center. Each student receives a booklet and USB of all materials presented during the day for future reference.

“Even after two decades in the shipping industry, I found myself learning so much from the SES classes. The Merchants Exchange does a great job packing information into these single day classes, with a wide range of knowledgeable public speakers. Absolutely a must attend for folks in maritime business or companies that provides services and support to the maritime industry.”

- Randy Fischer, Port of Portland

The series has three 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.

Another critical element of this program is the opportunity to network with colleagues and industry leaders. We leave plenty of time for participant engagement with fellow students and presenters.

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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“The Merchants Exchange is the leader for providing up to date and real-time information to the maritime community.

The Shipping Education Series is true to form, allowing for insight into the industry beyond one’s own area of expertise.

In addition, this created the opportunity for me to build valuable relationships within the industry that I may not have been able to otherwise.”

- Todd Krout, Port of Vancouver 13

SHIPPING EDUCATION SERIES “This series of local maritime economy overview and operation is the best possible way for a person new to our industry to quickly expand their knowledge and understanding of our system. As a long time advocate for marine mentoring and education, I was amazed how much I have learned myself from this series ” - Rob Rich, Shaver Transportation

SHIPPING 101: 101: Business of Shipping

The focus of this seminar is an overview of the maritime industry and summary of the various sectors within the Columbia River Intermodal Transportation System.

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, exploring the 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.

“The Exchange has done a great job of tailoring their Shipping Education Series to meet the needs of our regional industry. They are sincerely focused on providing content that is relevant and specific to our river system all while taking into account how difficult it is to make time for training. The courses are taught by subject matter experts with real-world experience in our industry.

I highly recommend that organizations check out their offerings – there’s something for everyone. ” - Holly Robinson, MFSA

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 regards 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 covering the breadth of people and services to 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, infrastructure as well as a review of the individual Ports and the cargo they specialize in.

Come join us!

Whether it is to become more skilled and proficient in your current role or 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 to 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.

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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

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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Port of Vancouver USA establishes new community fund program VANCOUVER, Wash. – January 14, 2020 The Port of Vancouver USA has established a new 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 port has budgeted $5,000 for the inaugural year of the program. Through a competitive application process, the port will award funds to one or more projects that meet program goals and are located within port district boundaries.

The program overview and application are currently available on the port’s website and submittals are due February 7, 2020. The port plans to announce award recipients no later than February 28, 2020. Successful applications have one year form teh date of the award to spend the funds. At the end of the 2020/2021 program year, staff will assess the program and its effectiveness and may request additional program funding for future years.

The Port of Vancouver USA is one of the major ports “Over the years, the port has recieved requests from on the Pacific Coast, and its competitive strengths include school groups and others to help with educational available land, versatile cargo handling capabilities, and development programs, but we have never vast transportation networks, a skilled labor force and had a mechanism to provide assistance,” said Ryan an exceptional level of service to its customers and Hart, Chief External Affairs Officer. “We hope community. For more information, please visit us at this new program will allow some very deserving www.portvanusa.com projects in our community to move forward and we are excited to see what kind of applications we receive.”

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Port Takes Legal Action To Compel Timely Review of Kalama Methanol Project KALAMA, Wash. – December 23, 2019

• Treating the project’s shoreline permits as new applications and ignoring the permits that were The Port of Kalama filed a petition with the in place and reinstated by order of the Cowlitz Cowlitz County Superior Court to prevent the County Superior Court; Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) • Reversing course on what constitutes an from further delaying review of the Kalama adequate scope for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) impact Methanol Manufacturing and Export Facility. The analysis; and petition for a constitutional writ of certiorari asks • Calling a 100 percent Voluntary GHG the court to order Ecology to cease preparation Mitigation Program inadequate when they of an unnecessary second supplemental previously required only a 1.7 percent mitigation environmental impact statement (SEIS) on the measure.

Kalama Methanol Manufacturing and Export Facility and to comply with the timeline required When Governor Inslee reversed his position about by law. Under state statute Ecology was required this project, he promised that his stance would not to decide within 30 days of Cowlitz County’s change the state’s regulatory process and objective (County) transmittal to Ecology on September 11, review of this and similar projects. But now 2019.

Ecology intends to conduct an unwarranted second SEIS at taxpayers’ expense, likely duplicating “After a great deal of consideration of the options existing work and creating needless delay. Last available, the Port reluctantly filed this action week, the Governor’s budget request for Ecology against Ecology. The existing environmental review included $600,000 of funding to “supplement” of the project is more than adequate, exceeding the SEIS. The size of this request creates questions all requirements and addressing all of Ecology’s around the intended scope of the review. comments and questions,” said Mark Wilson, Executive Director of the Port of Kalama. “The Wilson added, “Ecology cannot hide behind Port, the County and the project proponent, repeated calls for more analysis, when the Northwest Innovation Works (NWIW) are entitled comprehensive review that the Port and the County to have the existing documents reviewed and a have completed in the SEIS and the 100 percent decision made.” mitigation offered by NWIW exceeds anything ever done in the state—including anything ever done by The Port’s lawsuit outlines a variety of Ecology. It’s time to decide.” inconsistencies in Ecology’s standards: THE EXCHANGE | WWW.PDXMEX.COM

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SM Line makes first container service call at Port of Portland’s Terminal 6 PORTLAND, Oregon. – January 14, 2020 On January 14, South Korea-based container carrier SM Line made its inaugural vessel call at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 6, bringing weekly container shipping service back to Portland.

The 4,360 TEU vessel, the Qingdao, left the Port of Ningbo in China on December 22. As part of SM Line’s Pacific Northwest Service, the vessel made stops in Shanghai, Pusan, Vancouver and Seattle before calling in Portland. SM Line will complete its rotation with stops in Pusan and Kwangyang.

“We are excited to welcome SM Line’s maiden voyage to Portland. Their weekly container service provides an important option for regional shippers and will better connect Oregon businesses to global markets,” said Curtis Robinhold, the Port of Portland’s executive director. “It is such an encouraging sign to see Terminal 6 busy and productive.”

The first vessel call included nearly 200 containers being imported, more than 70 export containers heading to Korea, and 330 empty containers for local shippers to utilize for exports on future vessel calls.

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imports that arrive on containers.

In addition to weekly container service, Terminal 6 will continue to operate as a multi-use facility that can handle containers, auto imports and exports, and breakbulk cargo – large items unloaded piece by piece, rather than in bulk like grain or in containers.

Along with the new SM Line service, the Port moves autos, grain and other bulk items at its three marine facilities. The Port also continues to partner with BNSF Railway and air cargo partners like Cathay Pacific Cargo and ANA Cargo to move goods via rail and air.

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES Clean Rivers Cooperative Maritime Fire and Safety Association & FPAAC Maritime Commerce Club Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee

LAND BASED SPILL RESPONSE FRENCHMAN’S BAR DEPLOYMENT On October 2, 2019 Clean Rivers conducted a deployment at Frenchman’s Bar to simulate the deployment of collection boom in high current conditions. Deployment included the Clean Rivers Command Post, Skimming System, High Current Boom, FRV Columbia Responder and the FRV Liz Furse. This was the first deployment of the newly recapitalized Liz Furse since returning to service.

On December 12, 2019 Clean Rivers Response Manager responded to assist in containing a land based spill on a member facility. The spilled material was successfully diverted from impacting storm drains or the environment.

The full service capabilities of Clean Rivers above and beyond when a marine spill takes place is a huge value for their members. Clean Rivers continues to grow additional service and expertise in Spill Response, Prevention and Compliance.

For more information, please visit 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 FIRE AND SAFETY ASSOCIATION

MFSA FOCUS: OIL SPILL RESPONSE & PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE

The Maritime Fire & Safety Association’ mission is to be the leading provider and advocate of safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective response services to commercial vessels in the Columbia Willamette River Marine Transportation System.

A crucial part of meeting that challenge is maintaining a strong working relationship with the various stakeholders and partners in our industry and region. One of the ways we perform that outreach is our Oil Spill Response and Preparedness Committee (OSRPC). This group had its start in the founding days of our Contingency Plan—as an ad hoc group of ports, agents, operators, regulators and industry.

The OSRPC meets six times a year and the agenda includes discussion of recent pollution events, updates from ports, industry, agencies and pilots on their recent and upcoming activities, especially as they support preparedness.

Our current industry members are: Cale Karrick, Transmarine – Chair Capt. Steve Dobbins, Columbia River Pilots Bowman Harvey, Olympic Tug & Barge Ken Mishler, Port of Vancouver Richard Vincent, Port of Portland

Sean Clark, Port of Columbia County Carl Bertapelle, Talon Marine Ross McDonald, Sause Bros.

Kate Mickelson, CRSOA Mark Price, Port of Longview

Representatives from the USCG, Oregon DEQ and Washington DOE also participate. MFSA staff, MFSA contracted Interim Spill Response Coordinators and Clean Rivers Cooperative personnel round out the group. For more information on the OSRPC or the MFSA Vessel Contingency Plan, please go to our website at www.mfsa.com.

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FPAAC 4Q 2019 Technician Training Summary The FPAAC fourth quarter Technician Level training session was held on November 21, 2019 at the Temco, LLC grain export facility in Kalama, WA. Twenty five participants attended the one day training that focused on the Port of Kalama’s industrial sites.

Deputy Chief Sammy Brown, Cowlitz County Fire District #5, (Kalama) welcomed the group and gave a brief overview of the day’s activities and schedule.

Participants became familiar with the Port of Kalama access points, staging areas; the facilities; types of vessels present; access equipment; firefighting capabilities; water supply; securing the scene on/around the incident so that the vessel can be safely boarded if necessary; fire apparatus positioned so that hazards will be avoided and access for later arriving vehicles will not unnecessarily blocked.

The use of foam equipment for the exercise required participants to use proper techniques for deploying foam from shore, through a pumping apparatus (engine) and discharge of foam onboard the vessel. Empty totes were filled with water and no actual firefighting foam was used in the training.

This quarter’s training featured guest speakers including: •Temco’s Matt Huffman played a significant role in developing the day’s events and started with a mandatory safety briefing.

•Liz Newman, Port of Kalama’s Public Information Officer who gave an overview of the port’s operations.

•Temco’s Plant Manager, Tom Rodman gave us a presentation on the operations of the facility.

•Kalama Emerald Chemical – Tim Hislop gave an overview of their operations.

Participants engaged in verbal discussions regarding the proper procedures for accessing a ship, verifying a request for assistance, quick vessel stability assessment and contacting the appropriate ship’s officer or representative. Discussion focused on gathering and relaying appropriate information on the type, size and complexity of the incident, determining crewmember accountability and the status of the vessel’s extinguishing system(s) to the Incident Commander.

For more information, please visit our website: www.mfsa.com Holly Robinson, General Manager: robinson@pdxmex.com Curtis Cannizzaro, Assistant Manager cannizzaro@pdxmex.com THE EXCHANGE | WWW.PDXMEX.COM

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FPAAC 2020 Annual Summit

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T u e s d a y, A p r i l 7 , 2 0 2 0 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

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Cowlitz County Events Center 1900 7th Ave. L o n g v i e w, W A 9 8 6 3 2

The FPAAC Summit is an annual event that focuses on fire agency and regional stakeholder response to shipboard fires. Presentations from a wide range of speakers on various topics help to increase regional understanding of the many facets of shipboard firefighting.

This event is a great way to bring these participants together for networking and information sharing.

200 SW Market St. STE 190 Portland, Oregon 97201 Tel 503.220.2084

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31st Annual Children’s Christmas

2019 Industry Sponsors:

Shopping Spree Saturday, december 7

GOLD West Lynn

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2020

Winter Event and Old Salt Celebration Dinner Please join us for a special night celebrating the maritime industry, and recognizing a special individual’s dedication and service. The annual Winter Event and Old Salt Award!

The Old Salt award is presented each year to someone who has advanced the Willamette and Columbia River maritime industry.

Don’t miss out on this honored annual tradition!

Thursday, February 27, 2020 Chart House Restaurant - Portland, Oregon Cocktails at 5:30 pm Dinner at 6:00 pm

TICKETS

$70 Member/non-member $525 Table of 8*

INCLUDES BUFFET DINNER & TWO DRINK TICKETS Seating for the event is limited, so reserve your table today! *Based on Availability - First come, First served

Cancellations must be received no later than Friday, February 21, 2020.

Substitutions okay; No-shows will be billed.

Questions? For more information about MCC events, please contact Aaron Garber-Paul at (503) 220-2092 or garberpaul@pdxmex.com.

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The 62nd Annual

Old Salt Award Nomination Request

The Maritime Commerce Club is calling for nominations for the 2020 Old Salt Award.

A long-standing annual tradition, the Old Salt Award is presented to an individual, who through years of service and dedication has advanced the Willamette and/or Columbia River maritime industry. Nominees should be contributors to the maritime community and have made a significant effort to progress the industry outside of 2015 their regular job activities.

For a nomination letter to be considered, it must be accompanied by a detailed biography of the individual that includes the nominee’s industry involvement.

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aritime OmmerCe lub Please email your nomination to garberpaul@pdxmex.com OR in an envelope marked “CONFIDENTIAL” to: Old Salt Committee Chairperson c/o Maritime Commerce Club 200 SW Market Street, Suite 190 Portland, OR 97201 The winner will be announced prior to the Maritime Commerce Club Winter Event on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Chart House Restaurant.

Questions? Please contact Aaron Garber-Paul at garberpaul@pdxmex.com or (503) 220-2092.

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LOWER COLUMBIA REGION HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEE 2020 MEETING CALENDAR

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USCG & NOAA Updates

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The Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee website has a new feature: Resources & Industry Notices which features timely updates and information from our Federal partners: USCG and NOAA.

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At our January 8th meeting at Marine Safety Unit Portland, all Committee members were encouraged to sign up for the Local Notice to Mariners email list that is sent out by the USCG. Local Notice to Mariners is issued by each U.S. Coast Guard District to disseminate important information affecting the navigational safety within that District. This Notice reports changes and deficiencies in aids to navigation maintained by the Coast Guard, as well as other marine information such as: new charts, channel depths, naval operations, and regattas.

Since temporary information of short duration is not included in the weekly Notice to Mariners, the Local Notice to Mariners may be the only source of information.

To receive weekly emails regarding the USCG Local Notices to Mariners and other critical maritime information (free of charge) please sign up here: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=Bullet inSubscription Please visit our website to RSVP to meetings, get past meeting information and other industry resources!

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5 Things to Know about the End of Traditional NOAA Paper Nautical Chart Production 1.

A five-year process to end all traditional paper nautical chart production will shut down all other raster chart products and services associated with traditional NOAA paper nautical charts, including: Print-on-demand (POD) paper nautical charts Full-size chart PDFs BookletChart™ PDFs NOAA raster navigational charts (NOAA RNC®) NOAA RNC tile service Online RNC viewer The expected cancellation date of these products and services is January 2025.

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NOAA is seeking feedback from chart users and companies that provide products and services based on NOAA raster and electronic navigational chart (NOAA ENC®) products. This information will shape the manner and timing in which the product sunsetting process will proceed. Comments may be submitted with the ASSIST feedback tool at https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/customer-service/assist. A Federal Register Notice soliciting comments will also be released shortly.

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NOAA is undertaking a three-pronged sunsetting process to ease the transition to ENC-based products while continuing to support safe navigation: • Improving data consistency and providing larger scale coverage of NOAA's primary chart product, the ENC. • Providing access to paper chart products based on ENC data, either through the NOAA Custom Chart web app or third-party commercial data providers.

• Shutting down all traditional paper and associated raster chart production.

Efforts to improve ENCs and develop the NOAA Custom Chart web app have been ongoing for several years now. The cancelation of some paper and raster charts may start as early as mid to late 2020. NOAA does not have the resources to continue maintaining both traditional paper nautical charts and ENCs.

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Paper Charts from ENC data can now be created with the NOAA Custom Chart web app at https://devgis.charttools.noaa.gov/pod. Users can create charts from the latest NOAA ENC data, then download, view, and print the output to get a paper or digital backup for GPS-enabled chart displays or other electronic chart systems.

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Historical editions of nautical charts - suitable for framing - back to the mid-1800s, may be downloaded for free at https://historicalcharts.noaa.gov.

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FRIENDS OF THE EXCHANGE

FRIENDS OF THE EXCHANGE The Merchants Exchange, founded in 1879, is proud to be a cornerstone of the maritime industry with 140 years of service to the Lower Columbia Region. We provide the information, statistics, and operational services that help keep commerce moving along our Rivers. 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.

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Become a FRIEND OF THE EXCHANGE

As a Friend of the Exchange, you are showing your support to our maritime industry and raising awareness within our community. Friends of the Exchange are offered the following benefits with their annual support of $150: • Invitations to our Member/Networking Events: Open House, Annual Bocce Tournament, Shipping Education Series, and other special events throughout the year.

• Discounted Member Rate for our Shipping Education Series * • Subscription to “The Exchange,” bi-monthly newsletter, Daily News Bulletin, and industry email updates • Recognition on our website as a “Friend of the Exchange” * 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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