Merchants Exchange March 2016 Newsletter

EXCHANGE THE

A PUBLICATION OF THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE OF PORTLAND

MARCH 2016

QUARTERLY

PORT OF PORTLAND CELEBRATES 125 YEARS

PORT REPORT | USCG UPDATE | ASSOCIATION UPDATES MERCHANTS EXCHANGE OF PORTLAND, OREGON WWW.PDXMEX.COM

WELCOME TO THE

EXCHANGE Note from the Executive Director:

With the backing of our members, commitment of our Board of Directors and the knowledge and dedication of the staff, the Merchants Exchange continues to serve our members and the maritime transportation industry with our mission “To be the leading provider of information and related services to all stakeholders of the Pacific Northwest intermodal transportation system and to support related business interests for domestic and foreign commerce.”

The Exchange Quarterly 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!

We look forward to each opportunity to continue to serve our members in 2016 and beyond.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

CONTENTS 3

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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MEET THE MEX BOARD PRESIDENT

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PORT REPORT

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GRAIN REPORT/PORT OF PORTLAND

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USCG REPORT

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COMM CENTER CORNER

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GRANT REPORT

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ASSOCIATION UPDATE

Liz Wainwright Executive Director Merchants Exchange of Portland

Note from the Editors:

Bekah Canfield and Katrina Dahlke are co-editors of The Exchange and would love to hear from you!

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. © 2016 by Merchants Exchange of Portland, Oregon All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without prior written permission from the Merchants Exchange of Portland, Oregon.

All persons and/or companies who contributed material to this book are entitled to full © Copyright protection of their statements, pictures, and project works that were submitted. None of their material may be redistributed without the original creator’s written permission.

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MARITIME FIRE & SAFETY ASSOCIATION & FPAAC

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CLEAN RIVERS CO-OP

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MARITIME COMMERCE CLUB

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST GRAIN & FEED ASSOCIATION

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COLUMBIA RIVER STEAMSHIP OPERATORS ASSOCIATION

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LOWER COLUMBIA REGION HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEE

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MEX SCHOLARSHIP FUND

INDUSTRY CALENDAR Cover photo credit: Bruce Forster/Port of Portland.

THANK YOU! To all those who attended the 92nd Merchant’s Exchange of Portland Stockholders’ Meeting on Feb. 24, 2016!

At the meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing Board of Directors President Randy Click discuss the improvements and enhancements the Exchange made in 2015, and how the organization has remained financially strong, maintaining its diligent work to provide and increase the value of services to mempership and associations. He highlighted the addition of the Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee to the associations group; the launch of Shipping 101; and the completion of the first five-year strategic planning cycle. The Merchants Exchange continues to proactively develop and train its staff; to promote whenever possible from within to ensure talented individuals are retained and works to keep the culture at the Exchange current.

During the Annual Business Meeting, the following individuals were confirmed for the Merchants Exchange Board of Directors, each serving a three-year term: Garrett Costello of Columbia Grain, Randy Click of ACGI Shipping, and Bart Goedhard of Ports America. These terms carry through 2019, and are eligible for renewal.

We appreciate the participation and dedication of our members, and look forward to serving you in the coming year.

SHIPPING 101 THE BUSINESS OF SHIPPING

MARCH 30, 2016

200 MARKET BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM PORTLAND, OREGON 0800 - 1700

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Garrett Costello (2019) President Columbia Grain, Inc. Philip Brotherton (2018) Vice President Transmarine Navigation Corporation Mike Morgan (2017) Treasurer Columbia Export Terminal, LLC Mark Jensen (2018) Secretary Temco Wayne Yim (2017) Cascade Marine Agencies Sebastian Degens (2017) Port of Portland Kristin Meira (2018) Pacific Northwest Waterways Association Ken Anderson (2018) Shaver Transportation Company Randy Click (2019) ACGI Shipping Inc Bart Goedhard (2019) Ports America Frank Burg (Ex Officio) President, Clean Rivers Cooperative Owens Corning Richard Vincent (Ex Officio) President, Maritime Fire & Safety Association Port of Portland Capt. Rick Gill (Ex Officio) Columbia River Pilots Legal Counsel: Tyson Calvert Lindsay Hart LLP Term expires (listed in parenthesis) in February of the given year

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THE PRINCIPAL ROLE OF A BOARD MEMBER

IS STEWARDSHIP. THE DIRECTORS OF THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE ARE ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE EXCHANGE. THIS REQUIRES ACTIVE PARTICIPATION. THE BOARD MUST ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS OPERATED FOR A NONPROFIT PURPOSE; IT MAY NOT BE OPERATED FOR PRIVATE BENEFIT. PROPER STEWARDSHIP REQUIRES THAT THE ORGANIZATION’S ASSETS BE HELD “IN TRUST” TO BE APPLIED TO ITS MISSION.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE BOARD PRESIDENT

GARRETT COSTELLO HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING FOR COLUMBIA GRAIN/OR IN THE GRAIN INDUSTRY? I have worked in the agricultural industry for 14 years. After graduating from Montana State University I moved around the country several times before discovering Portland, which is a place I really enjoy.

WHAT IS YOUR JOB TITLE AND WHAT DO YOU DO? I am the Special Projects Manager at Columbia Grain for going on five years now. I am responsible for numerous activities including financial analysis, capital projects, risk management and safety.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST BENEFIT TO THE GRAIN TRADE HERE IN THE PACIFIC NW, AND THE PORTLAND REGION SPECIFICALLY? The PNW has access to some of the highest quality wheat in the world. The Portland region’s port infrastructure also plays an important factor.

IF SOMEONE WAS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN YOUR INDUSTRY, WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU COULD GIVE THEM? My advice to someone pursuing a career in the Agricultural field is to identify what one enjoys and then job shadow several fields. There are many different fields to consider in this industry that range from sales, merchandising, operations, risk management, accounting to environmental health and safety.

Garrett and his wife reside in Tualatin with their three children – a 3-year-old daughter and twin boys that are a year old.

THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A THANK YOU TO: Randy Click, ACGI Shipping, for serving as Merchants Exchange Board President for 2014 and 2015; and Mike Schiller, Port of Vancouver USA, for serving on the Merchants Exchange Board from 2012-2016.

We appreciate your service to the Merchants Exchange!

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PORT REPORT

NEW PORT OF VANCOUVER USA RAIL ENTRANCE WINS ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD The Port of Vancouver USA’s new rail entrance won a 2016 Engineering Excellence Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Oregon.

The rail entrance is a watertight, grade-separated concrete trench along the Columbia River. Part of the port’s West Vancouver Freight Access project, the trench reduces regional rail congestion by as much as 40 percent by providing a second dedicated rail entrance into the Port of Vancouver and eliminating conflicts with the east-west BNSF Railway mainline.

The annual ACEC Engineering Excellence competition recognizes engineering achievements that demonstrate the highest degree of merit and ingenuity. Entries are evaluated on criteria such as original or innovative application of new or existing design techniques; future value to the engineering profession; perception by the public; social, economic and sustainable design considerations; complexity; and successful fulfillment of project objectives.

PORT OF VANCOUVER USA REQUESTS PROPOSALS FOR WATERFRONT MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT On Feb. 24, the Port of Vancouver USA released a Request for Qualifications for a proposed mixed-use development at the port’s waterfront property. The port is seeking proposals from development teams capable of designing, permitting and constructing office, retail, housing, and parking in a portion of the port’s 10-acre site on the downtown Vancouver waterfront.

The port’s property on the Columbia River is a key part of the ongoing revitalization of Vancouver’s waterfront and city center. The port is taking steps to redevelop this gateway property at the entrance to Washington State into a vibrant, sustainable, urban and mixed-use waterfront. The property, which includes the port’s original marine terminal, will connect to a new waterfront development by the City of Vancouver and Columbia Waterfront LLC, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, the City of Vancouver Renaissance Bike Trail and the Columbia River.

The port recently announced it would be evaluating the mixed-use development as a potential site for its new headquarters.

PORT OF VANCOUVER USA SUBMITS COMMENTS ON VANCOUVER ENERGY DEIS On Jan. 22, the Port of Vancouver USA submitted its formal comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed oil transfer facility at the port. Known as Vancouver Energy, the proposed facility would bring up to 360,000 barrels of North American crude oil by rail to the port daily. The oil would then be transferred to U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged and U.S.-staffed marine vessels for shipment to refineries in Alaska, California and Washington.

The Washington state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council began reviewing the Vancouver Energy proposal in August 2013 and released the project DEIS for public comment on Nov. 24, 2015.

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The port and other involved parties are currently preparing for the next step in the EFSEC process: the adjudicatory proceeding.

During this process, EFSEC hears from official parties with various views of the project. Concurrently with this process, EFSEC will review and respond to the comments on the DEIS and issue a Final EIS. The council considers the information collected in the adjudicatory proceeding and the EIS process, and writes an administrative order containing its findings of fact, conclusions of law and a recommendation to the governor.

The governor then has 60 days to consider the information and the council’s recommendation, and make a decision on the proposal.

The governor can approve the recommendation, reject the application or direct the council to reconsider aspects of the project. This decision can be appealed to the Supreme Court.

SUNLIGHT SUPPLY CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLD HEADQUARTERS AT PORT’S CENTENNIAL INDUSTRIAL PARK Sunlight Supply Inc./National Garden Wholesale broke ground Jan. 6 on a new 306,000 square-foot facility at the Port of Vancouver USA. The locally owned company, which manufactures and distributes gardening supplies, will build its world headquarters on 15.5 acres it purchased at the port’s Centennial Industrial Park (CIP) on Northwest Lower River Road. The facility will consolidate Sunlight’s operations and provide a mix of warehouse, office, manufacturing and greenhouse space.

Sunlight Supply has been a Port of Vancouver tenant since 2010, leasing about 90,000 square feet in one of the port’s existing buildings on Kotobuki Way. Like many growing companies in our region, Sunlight struggled to find space as it expanded. Sunlight found what it needed to stay close to home, expand operations and keep 265 people employed in our community.

Sunlight estimates it will invest $32.6 million to construct its world headquarters. This includes the property purchase, permitting, sales tax, construction costs and annual property tax. Operations are estimated to bring tens of millions of dollars in economic benefit to the region annually.

Construction is underway, with completion scheduled for 2017.

Sunlight Supply constructing new world headquarters.

Port of Vancouver USA requests proposals for waterfront.

Want to be included in the Port Report? Contact us at newsletter@pdxmex.com.

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GRAIN REPORT GRAIN AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST: A Celebration of the Port of Portland’s 125TH Anniversary

20142014 5 Vessel Agentscalls) (vessel calls) 2015 2014 RankRank Top 5 VesselTop Agents (vessel 2015 2014 Transmarine Navigation

Transmarine Navigation General Steamship General Steamship Wilhelmsen Ships Service Wilhelmsen Ships Service Inchcape Shipping Service Inchcape Shipping Service ACGI Shipping ACGI Shipping

296 160 146 117 109

296 323 1 323 160 208 2 208 146 145 4 145 117 110 110 109 99 5 7 99

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The Columbia, Williamette and Snake River System is a vital transportation link for the states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The economies of these four states rely on the trade0and commerce that flows up and down the most important commercial waterway of the Northwest. Early Willamette Valley wheat farmers relied on the river system to get their product to market, just as farmers today do. Our river system holds the distinction of being the #1 U.S. wheat export gateway and the #2 U.S. soybean export gateway. (Source: PNWA.net) Agricultural commodities such as these and the ability to transport them to markets far and wide are vital not only to the health of our regional economy but that of our nation as well. We have continued to experience growth in vessel calls here in the Lower Columbia Region as grain exports continue to be strong.

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Top 5 Cargos (vessel calls) Grain Autos Top 5 Cargos (vessel calls) Petrol Barge Logs Grain Soda Ash

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PORT OF PORTLAND

MERCHANTS EXCHANGE AND THE PORTLAND GRAIN EXCHANGE In 1879, Boss Shenck’s Saloon on the Portland waterfront was an early gathering place for the maritime trade. News of ship arrivals were posted by patrons and the establishment became the birthplace of the Merchants Exchange. Since that time, the Merchants Exchange has grown and expanded in order to keep pace with the ever-changing maritime trade and advancing technology.

Operating 24-hours a day, seven days a week, the Exchange is an integral part of the maritime industry providing the Lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers’ maritime and harbor communities with valuable information and services. In addition to providing 24-hour vessel intelligence, answering service and vessel and cargo statistics, the Exchange also provides extensive association management.

The Portland Grain Exchange, established in 1927, was the first association client of the Merchants Exchange. The Portland Grain Exchange, a futures trading market, remained in operation through the end of 2002.

Remnants of the Portland Grain Exchange, and the history of the grain and commodities trade here in Portland can be seen on display at the Merchants Exchange offices.

PORT OF PORTLAND 125TH ANNIVERSARY

2016 marks the 125th Anniversary of the Port of Portland, established in February 1891, making it the second oldest seaport on the West Coast. San Francisco, established in 1863, is the oldest.

Today, the port is number one in U.S. Wheat exports, and more than 10 million tons of total cargo move through its marine facilities annually. Before being established as the Port of Portland, the Port was known as the Commission of Public Docks. The Commission held the honor of being one of the very first members of the Portland Grain Exchange and the Merchants Exchange. Today, that relationship continues.

We, at the Merchants Exchange, would like to congratulate the Port of Portland for 125 years of service in our community. We continue to work closely together as we serve the Lower Columbia and Willamette Rivers maritime community!

In 1976 the port began construction of a modern grain elevator at Terminal 5.

Today it is operated by Columbia Grain, Inc. Source: Port of Portland.

Explore the Port of Portland’s history here.

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USCG UPDATE

LEGALIZED MARIJUANA DOES NOT MEAN SMOOTH SAILING

Maui Wowie. Rasta. Jolly Green. Whatever you like to call it, state initiatives or enacted laws allowing the possession or medicinal use of cannabis are prohibited for all merchant marine personnel. In simpler terms, stay away from pot.

UBIQUITOUS USE ON LAND DOES NOT APPLY AT SEA Mariners living in an entirely legalized state, both recreational and medicinal marijuana, may be influenced to join in due to its ubiquitous use among their neighbors in their environment. Nevertheless, federal regulations—specifically Department of Transportation regulations—state that marijuana remains a drug listed as Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. This prohibits mariners from marijuana use.

INCIDENT SETS EXAMPLE OF MARIJUANA USE MISFORTUNE A recent investigation found that the captain of a passenger ship was under the influence of marijuana when the mariner ran aground, subsequently damaging the vessel’s hull and placing the crew and passengers in danger. Fortunately, this grounding resulted in no deaths or injuries.

During the investigation several contributing factors to the grounding were revealed, but the captain’s positive Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) drug test played a fundamental factor in the grounding. The effects of THC impaired his body movement and led to difficulties in his decision-making. He could have made several more prudent decisions, avoided the grounding and ensured safety of all personnel onboard the vessel if not under the influence. Unfortunately, not all casualties result in little to no injuries or deaths.

CONSEQUENCES OF OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE After the grounding, the captain believed his Merchant Mariner’s Credential would be suspended. He was somewhat accurate.

A mandatory drug test is required after a serious marine incident, and as stated before, the THC test in this case was positive.

The U.S. Coast Guard took the case before an Administrative Law Judge seeking revocation, not suspension, and the captain’s Merchant Mariner’s Credential was indeed revoked. When the Coast Guard takes action against a Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC) in these circumstances, a settlement agreement for a lesser sanction is not permitted by Coast Guard policy.

But what if a mariner refuses to take the test knowing he or she is under the influence? Generally speaking, if a mariner refuses a required DOT drug test for dangerous drugs, the U. S. Coast Guard will still seek revocation, the appropriate remedial action.

As the holder of a Federal MMC, mariners remain prohibited from using any dangerous drugs, even if the states have “legalized” certain dangerous drugs. The Coast Guard promotes a drug-free and safe work environment for the safe passage of embarked passengers and for carriage of cargo on U. S. waterways. Don’t get smoked by the Coast Guard for a high.

If you or know someone who is in need of substance use disorder treatments and services, the U. S. Coast Guard recognizes treatment facilities associated with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration . You may seek assistance at 1877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727).

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COMM CENTER CORNER THE GRAIN BULLETIN The Merchants Exchange puts a Daily Grain Bulletin together every weekday. This Bulletin includes the latest prices for various grain settlements all over the country. Have you ever wondered what types of wheat we report on? Let’s look at them in a little more detail, there are six classes:

Hard Red Winter The dominant class in U.S. exports and the largest class produced each year. It is produced in the Great Plains states, a large interior area extending from the Mississippi River west to the Rocky Mountains and from Canada to Mexico. It possesses a wide range of protein content. Used to produce bread products and to a lesser extent sweet goods and all-purpose flour. Major foreign buyers of HRW include Russia, China, Japan, Morocco, and Poland.

Hard Red Spring Contains the highest percentage of protein, making it an excellent bread wheat with superior milling and baking characteristics.

The majority of this crop is grown in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. HRS is exported largely to Central America, Japan, the Philippines, and Russia.

Soft Red Winter SRW is grown primarily east of the Mississippi River. It is high yielding, but has relatively low protein. This wheat is used for flat breads, cakes, pastries, and crackers. The largest importers are China, Egypt, and Morocco.

Durum The hardest of all U.S. wheat and consistently the class with the lowest export volume, Durum accounts for less than 5 percent of all U.S. wheat exports. It is grown in the same northern states as Hard Red Spring, although 70-80 percent of the U.S. annual production comes from North Dakota. Durum is used to make semolina flour for pasta production. The largest importer is Algeria.

Hard White Wheat The newest class of wheat to be grown in the United States is Hard White Wheat.

This class of wheat is closely related to the red wheats except for its color genes.

Hard White has a milder, sweet flavor, equal fiber and similar milling and baking properties to the reds. It is used mainly in yeast breads, hard rolls, bulgur, tortillas, and oriental noodles. It is also used primarily in domestic markets, although it is exported in limited quantities.

Soft White Wheat This class of wheat is used much in the same way as Soft Red Winter- for bakery products other than bread. It is grown mainly in the Pacific Northwest and to a lesser extent in California, Michigan, Wisconsin, and New York. SWW has a low protein, but is high yielding. It produces flour for baking cakes, crackers, cookies, pastries, quick breads, muffins, and snack foods. This wheat is exported mainly to the Far East Asian region.

Learn more about the Daily Grain Bulletin and other reports put out by the Communications Center on our website. Or sign up for daily distriubtion of the bulletin by emailing marine.room@pdxmex.com.

Source: The Wheat Grower/Chicago Board of Trade.

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GRANTS GRANT MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES The Merchants Exchange is offering our experience in grant management and administration as a service to all grant funding applicants.

For the grant fiscal years 2007 Supplemental through 2011, the Merchants Exchange has gained direct experience in grant management and administration as the designated Fiduciary Agent and Direct Recipient for the Port Security Grant Program funds for the Columbia-Willamette-Snake River Port Area.

Our practices have been proven through the successful application and award to FY-2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 PSGP applicants. Our knowledge and skill in grant management and administration is further evident in our FEMA Region X Financial Monitoring Reports that resulted in zero findings. The Merchants Exchange stays current on changing regulations, providing programmatic and financial compliance for grant recipients.

Seize the opportunity to reduce the administrative responsibilities associated with being the steward of Federal funds and focus on the core operations of your project or investment.

Visit pdxmex.com/grantadmin or contact Michael Moreno at moreno@pdxmex.com or (503) 220-2095 for more information.

FY-2016 PSGP FUNDING OPPORTUNITY The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY-16 PSGP was announced on 2/16/16. All entities, both public and private, in the Columbia-Willamette-Snake River Port Area are encouraged to begin the application process for to fund eligible investments.

In FY-16, the total amount of funds under this grant program is $100,000,000. The FY-16 PSGP focuses on enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA); port resilience and recovery capabilities; training and exercises; cybersecurity; enhancing Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE) prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities; and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation.

A maximum of five percent (5%) of PSGP funds awarded may be retainable by recipients for Management and Administration (M&A) associated with the grant award. The period of performance for the PSGP is thirty-six (36) months. PSGP investments must address USCG and Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) identified vulnerabilities in port security. Applications are due 4/25/16.

For more information and application documents, visit pdxmex.com/psgp2016.

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ASSOCIATION UPDATE

MARITIME FIRE & SAFETY ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL MEETING - JANUARY 26, 2016 On January 26th members and associates of the Maritime Fire and Safety Association convened to take part in the 32nd Annual Meeting. Seventy-six members of the local maritime community were present to hear reports on the Maritime Fire & Safety Association’s activities from 2015 while enjoying lunch at the Jantzen Beach Red Lion. MFSA members and staff, FPAAC agency representatives, state and federal regulators, representatives from Oregon and Washington congressional offices, shipping agents and others made up the list of attendees.

The meeting featured Capt. Dan Travers, United States Coast Guard Commander, Sector Columbia River/Air Station Astoria Captain of the Port, who gave a presentation of the various aspects of USCG rescue and operations in the Pacific Northwest. The MFSA federal representative, Peter Friedmann of Lindsay Hart/FBB Federal Relations also spoke about the example that MFSA provides as the alternative to partisanship and bureaucracy that can get in the way of the incredible results that the MFSA has achieved. It was a great event in which all who attended were provided the opportunity to review the work done in the past and the path toward the future.

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On March 23rd, FPAAC will be hosting its first quarter technician level training. This training is part of a program developed to train key personnel throughout the region with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the Ad l v i so r y C o u n c i complex and varied maritime. This training will focus on the areas of: Reconnaissance, Search and Rescue, Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) and Water Supply. It will be conducted at a local facility in partnership with a working vessel in order to provide the closest sense of realism that can be attained during these trainings.

The effort put into the planning, preparation, execution and review of these exercises are all part of the collaborative dedication to ensuring safe and effective response to fire incidents.

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FPAAC Technician Training in 2014.

8-HOUR HAZWOPER REFRESHER On March 15 and 17, Clean Rivers Cooperative hosted an 8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher course at its Operations Facility. This training was presented to Clean Rivers Membership and MFSA ISRCs. Eighty-eight personnel were registered to attend. Training included a combination of classroom and hands-on exercise. Classroom training covered the following: Laws & Regulations, Hazard Communication, Air Monitoring, an SDS Exercise, Sorbent & Boom Basics, General ICS and Hazardous Waste Disposal.

Participants then rotated through stations that covered Vac Truck familiarity, PPEs/Decontamination overview and application, detail of absorbent and hard boom, and available trailered assets.

This annual training is part of the Clean Rivers Cooperative’s commitment to provide resources and training that not only meet the required standards of operation, but provide a level of excellence and preparedness to handle any situation that may arise.

For further information, please contact Curtis Cannizzaro, Administrative Coordinator, at 503-220-2084 or cannizzaro@pdxmex.com.

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UPCOMING LUNCHEONS YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS! THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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The Maritime Commerce Club Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank our annual sponsors for their support. Without the support of these companies, many of the benefits which the membership enjoys would not be possible.

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$40 MCC MEMBER $55 NON-MEMBER

STATE OF

THE PORTS Join Maritime Commerce Club for the annual State of the Ports Breakfast!

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Sentinel Hotel, Billiards Room - Portland, Oregon 8:00 am — Networking

8:30 am - 11:00 am — Program

SPEAKERS:

Steve Balaski, Sr. Manager, Business Development, The Northwest Seaport Alliance Mark Wilson, Executive Director, Port of Kalama David Doeringsfeld, Port Manager, Port of Lewiston Norman G. Krehbiel, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Port of Longview Sebastian Degens, Director of Marine Business Development, Port of Portland Patrick Trapp, Executive Director, Port of St. Helens Kim Puzey, General Manager, Port of Umatilla Alastair Smith, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Port of Vancouver USA

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2016 Schedule of Events: 36th Annual Country Elevator Council Meeting & Golf Tournament *PNWGFA/HACCP & FSMA Workshop Added!

Historic Davenport Hotel Dowtown Spokane, Washington April 20 - 22, 2016 Historic Davenport Hotel

3rd Annual Southern Idaho Pesticide Conference

Burley Inn & Convention Center Burley, Idaho CHANGED: MAY - TBD! Best Western Plus Burley Inn & Convention Center

99th Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments Campbell’s Resort Chelan, Washington June 15 - 17, 2016

Campbell’s Resort

Annual Idaho Trout Fry & Golf Scramble Clear Lake Country Club Buhl, Idaho September 29, 2016

Clear Lake Country Club

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2016 PNWGFA ANNUAL DIRECTORY

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Over the last 67 years, the PNWGFA Annual Directory has grown into a 200-page publication providing the most comprehensive agri-business directory in the region. The Directory lists 1,000+ member and non-member companies handling grain, feed, seed processing and allied industry suppliers in the Association’s four state region and beyond.

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Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

20162016 NATIONAL HARBOR SAFETY CONFERENCE CRSOA CALENDAR 2015– AR 2015– 2016

Thursday 2/11 4/14

Industry Luncheon/ Membership Mtg 12:00—1:30 pm Columbia Edgewater Country Club

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Saturday Thursday 3/5 6/9

Spring Fling Industry Luncheon/ Membership Mtg 6:00 pm Cocktails 12:00—1:30 pm 7:00 pm Dinner Columbia Edgewater Country Club Columbia Edgewater Country Club

Tuesday 8/9

Industry Luncheon/ Membership Mtg 12:00—1:30 pm Columbia Edgewater Country Club

Tuesday

WATERWAYS:

Thursday 21ST CENTURY Tuesday Tuesday THE CHANGING TIDE OF HARBOR SAFETY 4/14 10/11 10/11

Industry Luncheon/ Membership Mtg Industry Luncheon/ Annual Mtg SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2016 Industry Luncheon/ Annual Mtg 12:00—1:30 pm 12:00—1:30 pm PORTLAND, OREGON Columbia Edgewater Country Club Columbia Edgewater Country Club secure and efficient harbors to support our As an industry built on water, we rely on

nation’s economy. With technology moving to the waterways and increased international attention on cargo movements, it’s more important than ever that the maritime industry is ready for the 21st Century Waterways: The Changing Tide of Harbor Safety.

Industry Luncheon/ Membership Mtg Christmas Luncheon/ Membership Mtg Christmas Luncheon/ Membership Mtg Please join partners of the Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee in 12:00—1:30 pm 12:00—1:30 pm 12:00—1:30 pm sponsorship of the upcoming national conference this fall in Portland, Oregon. This Columbia Edgewater Country Club Columbia Edgewater Country Club Columbia Edgewater Country Club timely maritime transportation event is organized by the Transportation Research

Board of the National Academies and local harbor safety committee, under advisement

of the U.S. Coast Guard. In its 16th biennial, this conference continues to be a premier

Thursday Thursday 6/9 12/8

Thursday 12/8

Tuesday gathering of more than 300 waterways stakeholders from private industry, government 8/9 and academia.

Industry Luncheon/ Membership Mtg 12:00—1:30 pm As hosts, the Lower Columbia region is focused on a program that highlights issues of Columbia Edgewater Country Club national importance, while providing models for best practices in collaboration, safety, technology and Maritime Domain Awareness and Training. Conference sessions include:

BOARD DIRECTORS 2015– 2016 CTORS 2015–OF2016 • Managing the Rights of Waterways Users 10/11

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John Coyle Industry Luncheon/ Annual Mtg Randy Click‐ –Chair Vice Chair Blue Water Shipping 12:00—1:30 pm ACGI Shipping Inc. 7646 SW Mohawk Street Columbia Edgewater Country Club 801 C Street, Suite 200 Tuala�n, OR 97062 Vancouver, WA 98660 (503) 595‐4520 (Office) (360) 735‐9083 (Office) (503) 860‐2203 (Mobile) (503) 367‐6697 (Mobile) Email: coyle@bluewatershipping.com Email: rclick@acgishipping.com

Thursday 12/8

Christmas Luncheon/ Membership Mtg Geoff Doerer Rob Rich 12:00—1:30 pm Tidewater Barge Lines Shaver Transporta�on Columbia Edgewater Country Club 6305 NW Old Lower River Road 4900 NW Front Avenue

Vancouver, WA 98660 Portland, OR 97210

(360) 693‐1491 (Office) (503) 228‐8850 (Office) (503) 679‐0027 (Mobile) (503) 781‐7635 (Mobile) LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Email: geoff.doerer@�dewater.com Email: rdr@shavertransporta�on.com

Ray Gebauer General Steamship 1500 NE Irving, Suite 1500 Portland, OR 97232 (503) 228‐7214 (Office) (503) 225‐9310 (Fax) Bo McCall – Secretary WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CRSTEAMSHIP Email: ray.gebauer@gensteam.com m Foss Mari�me Company

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Randy Click – Vice Chair Bo McCall – Secretary Bo McCall – Secretary • Cyber Security and Cyber Safety ACGI Shipping Inc. Foss Mari�me Company Foss Mari�me Company 801 C Street, Suite 200 9030 NW St. Helens Road • The Evolving Energy Seascape: 9030 NW St. Helens Road How Energy is Driving Changes in Vancouver, WA 98660 Portland, OR 97231 Portland, OR 97231 America’s Waterways (360) 735‐9083 (Office) (503) 978‐6598 (Office) (503) 978‐6598 (Office) (503) 367‐6697 (Mobile) • Maritime Rx: Substances on the (503) 333‐0861 (Mobile) Waterways (503) 333‐0861 (Mobile) Email: bmmcall@foss.com Email: rclick@acgishipping.com Email: bmmcall@foss.com • Collaborative Waterway Management (Response/Technology/

Education) RobBrotherton Rich Phil Brotherton Phil Shaver Transporta�on Transmarine Naviga�on Transmarine Naviga�on • Preserving Mariner Competency in a Digital Age 4900 NW Front Avenue 1610 C Street, Suite 203 1610 C Street, Suite 203 Portland, OR 97210 Vancouver, WA 98663 Vancouver, WA 98663 • Port Resiliency: Learning from the Past and Planning for the Future (503) 228‐8850 (Office) (360) 553‐3920 (Office) (360) 553‐3920 (Office) This three-day event enables professionals from across the nation to discuss policy (503) 781‐7635 (Mobile) (503) 490‐6506 (Mobile) (503) 490‐6506 (Mobile) and regulatory issues, engage with government regulators and develop partnerships Email: rdr@shavertransporta�on.com Email: p.brotherton@transmarine.com Email: p.brotherton@transmarine.com that support the maritime industry. Join us for this great opportunity to demonstrate

your support for harbor safety.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. For more information, please visit the LCRHSC website: www.lcrhsc.org, or contact Bekah Canfield, Administrator, canfield@pdxmex.com.

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9030 NW St. Helens Road The Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Associa�on’s Associa�on’s Portland, OR 97231 The Columbia River Steamship Operators’ (503) 978‐6598 (Office) mission is to facilitate trade, provide business mission is to facilitate trade, provide business leadership, exercise principles of environmental 19 •(503) 333‐0861 (Mobile) Merchants Exchange of Portland 2016 of environmental • March leadership, exercise principles Mickelson ‐ Execu�ve Director Email: bmmcall@foss.com Kate stewardship, stewardship, serve as an industry focal point, and serve as an industry focal point, and

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APPLY NOW, DON’T WAIT Up to $2,000* January 1st - May 31st Maritime Affairs and/or International Trade Majors Apply! WWW.PDXMEX.COM/SCHOLARSHIP The mission of the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund is to support the educational goals of students seeking careers in Maritime Affairs and/or International Trade, in order to ensure the future prosperity of the Maritime industry.

The scholarship is awarded to those who have demonstrated academic ability and possess qualities in personal character that exemplify their drive to obtain their education goals.

By offering the scholarships, the Merchant Exchange hopes the recipients will utilize the opportunities to become more involved in the maritime industry as they pursue their education and further their careers.

*The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, and books.

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INDUSTRY EVENT CALENDAR

March

April

May

30 Merchants Exchange Shipping

13 FPAAC Summit

17 USCG Industry Breakfast -

31 Maritime Commerce Club

20-22 36th Annual Country

19 3rd Annual So. Idaho Pesticide

21 USCG Industry Breakfast - MSU

26 Maritime Commerce Club

27 Maritime Commerce Club

31 Merchants Exchange

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Educational Luncheon -Grain Report

Elevator Council Meeting

Portland

State of the Ports Breakfast

28 Merchants Exchange Lessons Learned Discussion

MSU Portland

Conference

Luncheon

Scholarship Applications Close!