The Exchange Mar/April 2023

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WELCOME TO THE EXCHANGE LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Welcome to our March/April edition of the The Exchange!

In this issue we are honored to feature the Maritime Fire and Safety Association and its Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council “FPAAC” in recognition of 40 years of continuous training that contributed to the on scene rapid, well-coordinated and effective response to the recent M/V Breeze shipboard fire. The response is a testament to the foresight of the Columbia River region public and private partnership that established MFSA in 1983.

Also in this edition is information on education opportunities – ICS Practicum, Exchange Shipping Series, and Maritime Commerce Club, Columbia River Grain Report Luncheon – as well as upcoming events and The Port Report.

Thank you for your continued support and we wish you a safe and healthy Spring!

Liz Wainwright, Executive Director Merchants Exchange

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Board of Directors

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Membership

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MFSA / FPAAC

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Statistics

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The Port Report

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Port of Astoria

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Port of Longview

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Port of Portland

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Port of Vancouver USA

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Association Updates

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Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee

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Clean Rivers Cooperative

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Merchants Exchange

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Maritime Commerce Club, Columbia River

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Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund

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Friends of the Exchange

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Merchants Exchange

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Contact Us

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Todd Krout (2026) President Port of Vancouver USA

Roger Hsieh (2024) Treasurer BNSF Railway Company

Chris Cummins (2024) Vice President General Steamship Corp

Alex Scott (2026) Secretary Anchorage Launch Co.

Geoff Doerfler (2024) Tidewater Barge Lines

Adrian Burkard (2025) Jones Stevedoring Company

Earl Dixon (2024) United Grain Corp

Eric Kastner (2025) Cascade Marine Agencies LTD

Gary Hodson (2026) ACGI Shipping

Ryan Statz (2025) Columbia Grain, Inc.

Jeff Hibner (Ex Officio) Board President, Clean Rivers Cooperative NuStar Energy Kent Cash (Ex Officio) Board President, Maritime Fire & Safety Association Port of Vancouver 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: vessel agents and 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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FSA / FPAAC

RESPONDING TO SHIP BOARD FIRES ON THE COLUMBIA RIVER TRAINING TO KEEP OUR RIVER SAFE On the afternoon of January 31st, a vessel loading grain in the Portland harbor experienced a fire onboard. Portland Fire & Rescue responded immediately with crews that are trained for just this type of emergency.

Portland Fire & Rescue crew aboard the M/V Breeze (Photo courtesy of PF&R)

Many things came together to keep this event from becoming a tragedy. The fire was in a storage area near the laundry, not the engine room. The facility had completed loading the grain onto the ship and the cargo holds were closed. The fire was quickly noticed, and crew responded according to their training. Notification was made via 911 immediately. The facility was in close proximity to a well-staffed fire station who responded quickly and appropriately with highly trained personnel.

There are export grain elevators dotted up and down the Columbia-Willamette River system. They can be seen in Portland, Vancouver, Kalama, and Longview. In addition to grain elevators there are many other maritime facilities where ships dock.

Facilities handle container operations and bulk commodities such as potash, soda ash, cement, fertilizer, and grain. In addition to all of these facility docks, there are 11 designated anchorages where ships await their turn at the dock.

Back in 1982 there was a shipboard fire at one of these other facilities. The response did not go as well as it did last month on

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the M/V Breeze. In that case, a fire in the engine room destroyed the M/V Protector Alpha. That fire took the life of one U.S. Coast Guardsman and paralyzed a local fire fighter.

One of the few photos taken of the M/V Protector Alpha incident

WHAT’S HAPPENED OVER THE LAST FORTY YEARS? In 1983, port authorities, private companies, federal and state agencies, counties, and fire districts responded to the tragedy, coming together to form the Maritime Fire & Safety Association (MFSA), to promote fire protection, safety, and enhancement of navigation on the lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Two states – Oregon and Washington – are involved, as the lower Columbia River forms the boundary between them. Public Ports and private facilities are located on both sides of the river; many counties and cities are also affected.

Both private and public entities had significant vested interests to ensure and enhance a sustained response and preparedness level. Furthermore, after the fire that destroyed the M/V Protector Alpha, took one life, and injured a second person, motivation was high. The result was the establishment of a basic structure: a mechanism to generate financial THE EXCHANGE | WWW.PDXMEX.COM

support and an association to manage the coordination of specialized training and equipment for land-based firefighters to respond to shipboard fires. The MFSA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to be the leading provider and advocate of safe, environmentally responsible, and costeffective response services to commercial vessels for the Columbia Willamette River Marine Transportation System.

In 1983 the MFSA created what is known as FPAAC – the Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council. FPAAC is made up of 13 fire agencies along the river: Astoria Fire Department, Clark County Fire District No. 6, Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue, Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District, Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Cowlitz County Fire District No. 1, Cowlitz County Fire District No. 5, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, Longview Fire Department, Portland Fire & Rescue, Port of Portland Airport Fire & Rescue, Scappoose Rural Fire District, Vancouver Fire Department as well as the U.S. Coast Guard. They are joined through a mutual aid agreement which allows participating agencies to request assistance abating a marine fire emergency located within its jurisdiction.

“The value of MFSA/FPAAC to the Columbia River was clearly evident in the recent response on the fire on the 623-foot M/V BREEZE by the Portland Fire & Rescue,” stated Chief of the Inspections Division with USCG Sector Columbia River, LCDR Eugene Chung. “The excellent training directly contributed to the on scene team’s rapid, well-coordinated and effective response to the unique shipboard fire and prevented a catastrophic disaster to the vessel, its crewmembers, the waterfront facility, the port and the environment.”

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WHERE DOES THE SUPPORT COME FROM? FPAAC is supported by the agencies with their time and expertise. The Council itself consists of representatives from each participating fire agency, two standing sections (Planning and Logistics), a Chairperson, a vice-chair and MFSA staff.

This group meets quarterly to review and discuss a variety of relevant needs including; recent and future trainings, equipment schedules, annual budgets for training and equipment, best practices for mitigating maritime emergencies by working with outside agencies, and FPAAC management policies/documents. In addition to the many levels of support detailed above, FPAAC also provides maintenance of specialized shipboard firefighting equipment housed at member agencies.

“As a Fire Chief and a proud member of MFSA’s FPAAC, I can confidently say that we are actively preparing and training for marine emergency situations. The FPAAC training program has played a crucial role in equipping us with the necessary skills and equipment to respond to marine emergencies safely and effectively.” said the Chair of FPAAC, Chief Steve Sharek.

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“It would be a challenging feat for smaller departments such as Clatskanie,” Sharek adds, “to meet the manpower capabilities that larger agencies are able to, and that is why it’s vital for FPAAC to include all agencies along the Columbia River.”

“The training and commitment from FPAAC agencies and partners have allowed us to grow exponentially in terms of our confidence and abilities to respond to marine incidents. Our success as an organization is attributed to the collective efforts of everyone involved in a response.

This not only includes fire agencies, but also the ports, terminal managers, salvage organizations, training instructors, and vessel crews. It takes each and every one of us to come together and ensure our abilities in a response.”

FPAAC is supported by MFSA’s membership.

“TEMCO is proud to support MFSA/FPAAC,” said Tom Rodman, Plant Manager for TEMCO’s two regional facilities, “which has been a valuable resource for enhancing safety in commercial marine operations. As a grain facility, we are keenly aware of the potential risks and challenges associated with shipboard fires. We believe that TEMCO’s participation in FPAAC will greatly benefit the facility by providing access to high-quality training and support in the event of a shipboard emergency. Through FPAAC, TEMCO will be better equipped to safeguard the vessels we service.”

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One of the critical factors that came out of the formation of the MFSA was the decision by member facilities to assess a fee to vessels calling at their dock to support the program. This source of revenue allowed the newly created MFSA to build the administrative framework needed to manage the programs. MFSA also relies on the significant support from the members in other ways. Many offer up their facilities to support trainings and exercises.

When FPAAC personnel can train at local facilities they gain familiarity with the dock areas, have opportunity to work on and around ocean going vessels and develop relationships with port and facility operators.

MEETING UNIQUE TRAINING NEEDS There are many inherent physical conditions and hazards in marine firefighting which differ from fighting fires in buildings. Marine firefighters require specialized skills and knowledge to combat marine fires safely and efficiently. To support the member agencies MFSA/FPAAC provides a variety of focused trainings.

All fire fighters go through hours of training with their agencies. This training, however, does not address the challenges of a shipboard fire.

Local agencies, especially smaller, rural ones, don’t have the budget to absorb these additional training hours.

This is where grant funding is critical.

In 2022 over 2300 hours of training were attended by agency personnel. FPAAC has received FEMA support through the Port Security Grant Program awards to help offset these expenses. The funds have allowed FPAAC to provide reimbursement to agencies to attend certain classes.

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Technician Training at TEMCO Kalama local firefighters to Texas A&M’s Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) for a week of training.

FPAAC has different levels of training, depending on the role and expected participation.

AWARENESS – The Awareness Level curriculum covers basic information needed to operate safely in the shipboard environment and was developed to be a two‑hour classroom-based lesson. All FPAAC Agencies have access to the curriculum and trainers.

During 2022, there were two in-person Awareness classes hosted by FPAAC’s training coordinator. Enrollment this year was higher than normal due to turnover seen by some agencies. MFSA has also extended their outreach for this training to non-member agencies that are interested – especially those who neighbor a member agency and have mutual aid agreements.

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Technician Training at MERTS

Technician Training at Columbia Pacific Bio-Refinery

OPERATIONS – The Operations Level curriculum addresses more intermediate topics and tactical skills for shipboard firefighting. It is a full-day course consisting of six classroom hours and a vessel tour.

The ability for responders to board and tour a commercial ship is crucial to aid in their understanding of the challenges.

knowledge alongside other firefighters with an Operations or Awareness level of understanding. This training accounts for nearly 1400 of the 2300 hours spent during the year.

At the Operations Level class held last year, six agencies combined to send 39 firefighters to be trained. MFSA staff works with local ports and shipping agents to coordinate the availability of a vessel to board.

TECHNICIAN – FPAAC Technician Level training includes instruction and practice with equipment that is unique to ship fire response and not used in structural firefighting. Although the number of participants fluctuates, FPAAC has committed to support up to 42 personnel to receive and maintain Technician Level training, which requires four full-day trainings each year and ensures consistent learning, practice, and reinforcement of hands-on marine firefighting techniques.

This level of training demonstrates the largest commitment by agencies. The Technician training fills a critical role in a response – providing the specialized 8

COMMAND EXERCISES – The required training to manage the unique complexities of command of a marine fire incident is critical and unique. In Marine Fire Command exercises, company officers from FPAAC agencies participate alongside FPAAC Technicians in a guided tabletop exercise designed to represent a significant marine fire incident. The officers learn the tactics specific to managing a marine response, as well as resources and responsibilities specific to the region.

There are no other training programs in the Pacific Northwest providing the depth of tactical training for shipboard response found in the FPAAC training program. Its development enables FPAAC agencies to receive training locally, providing a regional asset of trained Technician Level marine firefighters, using tools and equipment available in the Columbia River response system.

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FPAAC Technicians at Texas A&M’s Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) training facility.

“The Port of Longview has been a long-time supporter of the maritime fire protection program,” said Port of Longview Operations Manager Larry Landgraver. “We take every opportunity to participate in trainings that better prepare fire agencies to respond to shipboard emergencies along the river.

While the main objective is preserving life and safety, it’s important to note that ports like Longview are owned by the local community. FPACC is a critical line of defense in preserving public assets.”

“The Columbia River is a critical trade gateway and the FPAAC program is one of many safeguards in place to ensure it remains open for business,” states Landgraver.

The M/V Protector Alpha and the M/V Breeze are examples of shipboard fire responses on opposite ends of the spectrum.

MFSA and FPAAC exist to ensure that the capabilities are in place for a well-organized response should the need arise. Chief Sharek said, “Thanks to MFSA, we have a much safer response capability, as we are equipped with the knowledge of what to do and what not to do in a marine incident.”

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FIRE PROTECTION AGENCIES ADVISORY COUNCIL (FPAAC) • Astoria Fire Department • Clark County Fire District No. 6 • Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue • Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District • Columbia River Fire & Rescue • Cowlitz County Fire District No. 1 • Cowlitz County Fire District No. 5 • Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue • Longview Fire Department • Portland Fire & Rescue • Port of Portland Airport Fire & Rescue • Scappoose Rural Fire District • Vancouver Fire Department

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STATISTICS The auto market saw a dip in deliveries in the Spring of 2020 due to COVID-19. Our data show that the remainder of 2020 held steady, while 2021 and 2022 saw increased fluctuation. Total auto carrier vessel calls for 2020, 2021, and 2022 are 141, 147, and 130 respectively.

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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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ort of Astoria

PORT OF ASTORIA MOVES FORWARD WITH PIER 2 WEST REHABILITATION PROJECT

The rehabilitation of Pier 2 West is the Port’s highest priority right now. Built in the 1940s, Pier 2 is an elevated timber dock fronting a finger of land and retained by a vertical steel bulkhead wall. The dock and the seawall are in poor condition.

Weight restrictions have been imposed, and sections of the dock cordoned off and prohibited from use because of bearing loss. It is estimated that the last major renovation work was completed in the 1960s.

The fish processing operations that Pier 2 West makes possible provide over $130 million in total economic output to the state of Oregon – over $100 million to Clatsop County alone. Moreover, Astoria was ranked 6th in the nation for fish landings (182 million pounds) and 23rd for value of fish landed ($43 million) in 2020; Pier 2 West provides almost half of those landings. The loss of this pier would be catastrophic to the region.

Despite very limited funds, the Port is moving this project forward. Major activities completed to date include the following: • Structural Assessment of Pier 2 West and preliminary feasibility analysis of various repair options; • A detailed Alternatives Analysis, with rough cost estimates, for five different rehabilitation options; • Thirty percent design documents for the Port’s preferred option (from the Alternatives Analysis); • Completion of the procurement process for a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC).

The Port is pursuing multiple sources of federal and state funding for the rehabilitation. Concurrent with these efforts, and with the assistance of Bergerson Construction and Campbell Environmental, the Port continues to push ahead with preconstruction phase activities.

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Port of Longview

PORT OF LONGVIEW PROJECTS UNDERWAY No port is immune to the changing needs of a customer, so it’s more important now than ever for ports to have strong, reliable infrastructure to attract cargo that secures jobs and economic benefits for their communities.

Customers are looking for a port that can safely and efficiently discharge their cargo and get it on its way quickly. This means looking at infrastructure such as rail, available equipment and storage needs that will best accommodate cargo needs. The Port of Longview has these features and more, making it an appealing destination for customers’ cargo. However, competing ports also have strong features, making the West Coast one of the most competitive markets for cargo movement.

The Port of Longview works hard to maintain its facilities and infrastructure to attract cargo from around the world for the benefit of the community. Port projects underway include the expansion of the Port’s Industrial Rail Corridor and redevelopment of Berth 4.

The original Industrial Rail Corridor, completed in 2004, connected the Port of Longview directly to mainline rail service, spurred exponential growth and attracted the nation’s newest grain terminal. Nearly 20 years after its initial construction, a major expansion is necessary to keep up with customer and market demands.

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The multi year expansion project builds new tracks next to the existing corridor and increases the length of the current tracks by 1,000 feet. Completion of the expansion will double freight capacity through the corridor, capitalize on the Port’s geographic location and generate significant economic benefits for the local community.

The Port is also looking to redevelop its Berth 4, previously home to Continental Grain. Built in 1928, the grain elevator complex played a critical role in the early growth and development of the Port.

After receiving several additions and improvements throughout its lifetime, until the facility shut its doors in 1989.

The Port first began redevelopment of the site in 2012 with the demolition of the original dock and the construction of a new layberth. In 2022, the Port was granted the final permits to move forward with the demolition of the complex and its adjacent facilities.

Once the demolition is complete, the Port will pursue securing a new tenant that will help the Port continue to grow.

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ort of Portland

NEW AUTO IMPORT BUSINESS AT THE PORT OF PORTLAND’S TERMINAL 6 BRINGS QUALITY JOBS TO COMMUNITY A new auto import business launched at the Port of Portland's Marine Terminal 6. Longshore workers unloaded approximately 3,100 General Motors vehicles from the Dong-A Metis at Berth 601, the majority of which will be routed to points inland in the U.S. via rail. The Port anticipates welcoming 4 ships per month, bringing approximately 160,000 GM vehicles through Portland each year.

This new auto import business supports living-wage jobs in the region and takes advantage of the Port’s connections to river-grade transport that offers importers speed and business efficiencies.

“This business will have positive effects in the community, said Keith Leavitt, Chief Trade & Equitable Development Officer at the Port of Portland.

“From the longshore workers unloading the ships to the folks moving the imports to rail cars destined for the Midwest, this new business further solidifies the Port as a premier auto gateway.”

Last week’s shipment included the Buick Envision, Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trailblazer. Vehicles were built in both China and Korea. After Auto Warehousing Company (AWC) receives the shipment, most cars are routed to inland points throughout the U.S. via the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific rail connections at Terminal 6.

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“We couldn’t be happier with the expansion of our 30-year long relationship with the Port of Portland and with GM, as their largest single-import customer on the west coast”, said Ben Seher, Co-President of Auto Warehousing Company.

“We've partnered with the Port in the automotive logistics business for three decades. Their excellent port facilities and access to reliable rail infrastructure and service mean quick and efficient shipping corridors to GM’s customers in the Midwest and Eastern U.S. We are also happy to continue our partnerships with GLOVIS shipping, BNSF and UP railroads, and are grateful to our AWC associates and members of the ILWU who move these products through the Port seven days a week in all sorts of conditions. Without their commitment to providing the best service in the industry, none of this business is possible."

Terminal 6 is a critical link between multiple modes of transportation, including truck, rail, barge and ship; the terminal provides unparalleled access for Oregon businesses and a breadth of job opportunities in the import and export industries.

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Port of Vancouver USA

PORT OF VANCOUVER USA ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF 2023 COMMUNITY FUND

Projects involving tourism, small business training and job development in the trades receive funding The Port of Vancouver USA announced the recipients of its 2023 Community Fund. The Community Fund assists programs and projects in the local community that share the port’s mission of economic development, workforce training and tourism. The Community Fund will disburse $10,000 among the following projects and programs in 2023: Vancouver Farmers Market – The market will receive $2,500 to continue its Market Assistance Program which provides free booth space and training to nontraditional and marginalized entrepreneurs. This program aims to help these small businesses become successful at the market and beyond. In its pilot phase in 2022, the program served 10 new businesses that generated $26,400 in revenue during 34 selling days.

WHY Community– The WHY Community will receive $2,500 from the port to support approximately 100 free registrations for a variety of community runs and fitness events held during the year. These events bring 15,000 people to the Vancouver community and generate over $5 million in local economic activity.

Port funds will be used to provide free registrations for children, veterans, cancer survivors and other at-risk groups.

Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools – Career and Technical Education – The Construction Trades Program at Hudson’s Bay High School will receive $5,000 from the port toward construction of a tiny home. Students will work with industry professionals to learn all aspects of construction including electrical,

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plumbing, and HVAC. Last year the students completed construction of a shed on campus with the help of the Community Fund, and are tackling a more ambitious project this year.

The port launched the Community Fund in 2020.

For its 2023 award consideration, the Community Fund received eight applications requesting a total of $57,000.

“We continue to be very pleased with all the applications we received for the Community Fund,” said the port’s Chief of External Affairs, Ryan Hart.

“All of the applicants were deserving of the funds which made the job of the selection committee all that more difficult. We congratulate all the organizations receiving funds and believe each fits well with port priorities to generate economic opportunities, prepare our local workforce and strengthen tourism here in Vancouver,” he added.

Several ports in Washington state operate community funds and the port drew from that expertise in developing its own guidelines. Port of Vancouver’s program supports its Strategic Plan and a stated community goal of: Pursuing opportunities to share port resources with community partners to advance shared goals.

The port will solicit applications for the 2024 round of funding later this year.

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

The LCRHSC held our March (virtual) meeting of the Board and General Membership on March 8, 2023.

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January 11, 2023: Virtual Meeting March 8, 2023: Virtual Meeting May 10, 2023: Hybrid Meeting Port of Vancouver USA July 12, 2023: Virtual Meeting September 13, 2023: Hybrid Meeting MSU Portland November 8, 2023: Virtual Meeting a

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Board of Directors : 1330-1405 hrs General Membership: 1415-1530 hrs

Josie Clark, Remedial Project Manager from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented a status update on the Portland Habor Superfund Site Anticipating Cleanup. Learn more at: https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/ cursites/csitinfo.cfm?id=1002155 The U.S. Coast Guard also presented an update at the meeting and reminded all in attendance about the importance of subscribing to the free Local Notices to Mariners alert system.

To receive weekly emails regarding the USCG Local Notices to Mariners and other critical maritime information (free of charge) go here - https://www.navcen. uscg.gov/subscribe-email-rss-feeds Local Notice to Mariners Local Notice to Mariners are issued by each U.S. Coast Guard District to disseminate important Information affecting navigational safety within that District. This Notice reports changes and deficiencies in aids to navigation maintained by the Coast Guard. Other marine information such as new charts, channel depths, naval operations, and regattas is included. 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 such information.

NAVCEN is expanding availability of near-real-time Maritime Safety Information (MSI) to all U.S. waterways. Coast Guard districts and sectors will be added steadily over the next year with the intention of expanding to all types of MSI, such as Captain of the Port messages, Urgent Marine Information Broadcasts (UMIB), and other bridge and waterway data once the initial implementation is complete.

Through the free online subscription service, Gov Delivery, mariners can subscribe to selected topics and receive via email, Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM) in their chosen geographical area. The online subscription service is in addition to the standard VHF BNM broadcasts which, traditionally, were the only way to receive this vital navigational information. Mariners can now use the subscription service to plan for underway periods and receive updates to navigational hazards in near-real-time without having to wait on scheduled VHF broadcasts. To receive BNMs via email for your waterway of choice, go to our RSS feed page and select the district or individual sector link, of your choosing and enter your email address - https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/subscribe-email-rssfeeds.

For more information, please visit our website: www.lcrhsc.org Bekah Brinkmeier, Association Administrator: brinkmeier@pdxmex.com Ashley Ros, Association Account Specialist: ros@pdxmex.com Anthony O’Reilly, Administrative Specialist: oreilly@pdxmex.com THE EXCHANGE | WWW.PDXMEX.COM

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RECEIVING THE 202 BRIEFING, DEVELOPING STRATEGIES & TACTICS FROM THE 202 TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE 234

TARGETED SECTIONS: OPERATIONS & PLANNING

TARGETED SECTIONS: OPERATIONS & PLANNING

SESSION 3 – April 18, 2023

SESSION 4 – May 2, 2023

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TACTICS & PLANNING MEETINGS

ORDERING, TRACKING AND REPORTING RESPONSE RECOURCES. ESTABLISHING A BURN RATE.

PREPARING THE 215 AND 215a. DELIVERING HIGH LEVEL BRIEFINGS TO THOSE OUTSIDE OF OPERATIONS

TARGETED SECTIONS: OPERATIONS, PLANNING, LOGISTICS & FINANCE

TARGETED SECTIONS: OPERATIONS, LOGISTICS, PLANNING & SAFETY

SESSION 5 – May 16, 2023

SESSION 6 – May 23, 2023

DELIVERING BRIEFINGS & LEADING MEETINGS

SIMULATED TABLETOP EXERCISE

UNDERSTANDING MEETING FLOW, FOLLOWING AGENDAS AND SUPPORTING OBJECTIVES. WHAT TO FOCUS ON AND WHAT TO AVOID.

STARTING WITH A 201 BRIEFING AND MOVING THROUGH THE 202, 234, 215, 215a & 213RR. SIMULATED RESOURCE ORDERING, BRIEFINGS AND PLANNING MEETINGS

TARGETED SECTIONS: OPERATIONS & PLANNING

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Since 2003, the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund has distributed over $80,000 in assistance to students.

These funds directly support the education of our future colleagues and industry leaders by defraying the cost of tuition, books, and course fees. With the rising cost of a college education, not every student is fortunate enough to find aid to further his or her career goals.

The Scholarship Fund annually awards financial grants to students seeking or advancing careers in Maritime Affairs and/or International Trade.

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Association Manager, Margerie Vis: vis@pdxmex.com Association Account Specialist, Ashley Ros: ros@pdxmex.com 20

www.pdxmex.com/scholarship

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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 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.

in our newsletter, social media, website and

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

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

REACH OVER 1,000+ MARITIME

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

PROFESSIONALS!

• Subscription to “The Exchange,” bi-monthly newsletter, Daily News Bulletin, and industry email updates

Become a Friend of the Exchange TODAY!

• Service Directory Listing and Career Opportunity Post shared with our membership

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

• Discounted Member Rate for our Shipping Education Series *

* 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 ACGI Shipping Company Alexander Gow Anchorage Launch Service Co. Blue Water Shipping B.R. Anderson Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association (CRSOA) 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 LLC 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 International Transport Workers Federation Interport PNW Jacob Engineering Group John R Dudrey LLC Jones Stevedoring Company Kalama Export Company Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals Kinder Morgan Energy K-Line America Lindsay Hart LLP McCall Companies McDonald - Pelz Commodities Mid Columbia Producers Monarch Inspection Services National Cargo Bureau THE EXCHANGE | WWW.PDXMEX.COM

North American Shipping Agencies Norton Lilly International Olympic Tug & Barge / Centerline Logistics Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality Overseas Merchandising (OMIC) Pacific Intern’l Maritime Medical Services Pacific Maritime Association Port of Astoria Port of Columbia County 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 Tioga Group Toyota Tsusho America TradeWest Brokerage Company Transmarine Navigation Transversal International United States Customs & Border Service United Grain Vanport Marine Vigor Industrial Volunteer Ship Ministry Washington Department of Ecology West Coast Marine Cleaning Wilhelmsen Ship Service 23

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

200 SW Market Street Suite 190 Portland, OR 97201

STAFF

EMAIL

Anthony O’Reilly Ashley Ros Bekah Brinkmeier Ben Robinson

oreilly@pdxmex.com ros@pdxmex.com brinkmeier@pdxmex.com brobinson@pdxmex.com

Carl Bertapelle Carl Boelter Chann Noun Curtis Cannizzaro Ellen Wax Holly Robinson John Cordasco Jonathan Nichol Jonathan JT Tuom Kara Estabrook Liz Wainwright Lisa Pomasl Margerie Vis Mary Wiley Mason Sullivan Philip Miller Polly Hyke Shawn Kubitza Thomas Semrau

bertapelle@pdxmex.com boelter@pdxmex.com noun@pdxmex.com cannizzaro@pdxmex.com wax@pdxmex.com robinson@pdxmex.com cordasco@pdxmex.com nichol@pdxmex.com tuom@pdxmex.com estabrook@pdxmex.com wainwright@pdxmex.com pomasl@pdxmex.com vis@pdxmex.com wiley@pdxmex.com sullivan@pdxmex.com miller@pdxmex.com hyke@pdxmex.com kubitza@pdxmex.com semrau@pdxmex.com