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A PUBLICATION OF THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE OF PORTLAND

MAY 2016

QUARTERLY

INDUSTRY ON THE RIVER PORT REPORT | 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 2

MERCHANTS EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MERCHANTS EXCHANGE EXCELLENCE AWARD

PORT REPORT

INDUSTRY ON THE RIVER

COMM CENTER CORNER

GRAIN GOLF TOURNAMENT

ASSOCIATION UPDATE 13

MARITIME FIRE & SAFETY ASSOCIATION & FPAAC

CLEAN RIVERS COOPERATIVE

MARITIME COMMERCE CLUB

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

PACIFIC NORTHWEST GRAIN & FEED ASSOCIATION

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.

COLUMBIA RIVER STEAMSHIP OPERATORS ASSOCIATION

LOWER COLUMBIA REGION HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEE

Liz Wainwright

Executive Director Merchants Exchange of Portland

NOTE FROM THE EDITORS:

© 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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BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN REPORT

INDUSTRY CALENDAR Cover photo courtesy of Vigor.

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Merchants Exchange

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

“Strengthening the maritime industry through education and engagement.”

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FUTURE.

Did you choose Maritime Affairs or International Trade as your field of study?

Have you demonstrated academic achievement & have exemplary qualities in personal character?

Are you a current student pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree at an accredited institution of higher education?

2.5

Have you maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA?

APPLY BY MAY 31 TO THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE 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. Scholarship awards are up to $2,000, and can be used for tuition, fees, or books. Previous scholarship recipients are able to reapply. By offering the scholarships, the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund hopes the recipients will utilize the opportunities to become more involved in the maritime industry as they pursue their education and further their careers. www.pdxmex.com/scholarship May 2016 • The Exchange Quarterly • 2

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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.

Garrett Costello (2019) President Columbia Grain, Inc.

Ken Anderson (2018) Shaver Transportation Company

Philip Brotherton (2018) Vice President Transmarine Navigation Corporation

Randy Click (2019) ACGI Shipping Inc

Mike Morgan (2017) Treasurer Columbia Export Terminal, LLC

Bart Goedhard (2019) Ports America

Mark Jensen (2018) Secretary Temco

Frank Burg (Ex Officio) Board President, Clean Rivers Cooperative Owens Corning

Wayne Yim (2017) Cascade Marine Agencies Sebastian Degens (2017) Port of Portland Kristin Meira (2018) Pacific Northwest Waterways Association

Term expires (listed in parenthesis) in February of the given year

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Richard Vincent (Ex Officio) Board President, Maritime Fire & Safety Association Port of Portland Capt. Rick Gill (Ex Officio) Columbia River Pilots Legal Counsel: Tyson Calvert Lindsay Hart LLP

MEET THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE BOARD VICE PRESIDENT

PHILIP BROTHERTON

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION, TRANSMARINE WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

I am from Darien, Connecticut originally. I moved to California to attend university and settled in the Pacific Northwest.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING IN THE MARITIME INDUSTRY?

I graduated from the California Maritime Academy in 1986 and worked on both tankers and tug boats after graduation. In 1987, I came ashore to work for General Steamship in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland offices. In 1994, I joined Transmarine Navigation and have been here since.

WHAT IS YOUR JOB TITLE AND WHAT DO YOU DO?

I am the Vice President of Administration. I am responsible for all infrastructure items in the company: human resources, office spaces, company autos, insurance, and training. I also provide Port Captain services for breakbulk cargo operations.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE MARITIME INDUSTRY?

My favorite thing about this industry are ships, followed by working with a group of people to make positive change. The maritime industry is unique because people on the street don’t think about ships but when you bring it up, it is considered a romantic trade.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A PERSON INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY? My advice for someone joining the industry is that this has to be a part of their life and not just a job. The other most important thing is learning to communicate effectively because the system only works if people are communicating.

Merchants Exchange Excellence Award

Call For Entries Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Merchants Exchange Excellence Award.

This award is presented annually to recognize the significant and valuable leadership and contributions of an individual or company active in the Merchants Exchange of Portland, who has served for the betterment of the Pacific Northwest intermodal transportation system and related business interests for domestic and foreign commerce.

Deadline Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Any Merchants Exchange Member in good standing is eligible for this award.

To make a nomination, please visit us at pdxmex.com.

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PORT REPORT

Upgrades to Willow Grove Park and Boat Launch are under way.

PORT BEGINS FIRST ROUND OF WILLOW GROVE IMPROVEMENTS With the beautiful weather upon us, the Port of Longview has eagerly begun improvements to Willow Grove Park and Boat Launch. The Port officially took over management of the popular park from Cowlitz County this month and, after a lengthy planning process and multiple public outreach actvities, the first phase of upgrades is in full swing. Aging picnic shelters, tables, playground equipment and restrooms are being repaired and/or replaced as needed, and a general clean-up of the entire park is also being performed. Aside from general repairs and maintenance, the Port is also focusing on security at Willow Grove. Beginning later this month, round-the-clock security patrols will be routine and a new Park Host will soon be appointed to assist with maintenance, security and other issues on a 24/7 basis. “Taking on a project of this scope is an exciting new chapter in the history of the Port of Longview and we are determined to make Willow Grove Park and Boat Launch a more popular destination than ever before,” stated the Port’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, Norm Krehbiel.

AMENDMENT TO VANCOUVER ENERGY LEASE On April 15, the Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to the port’s lease with Vancouver Energy, the proposed oil transfer facility at the port. The amendment extends the Conditions Precedent Outside Date (CPOD) to March 31, 2017, with automatic three-month extensions after that date unless either party provides written notice of termination. The CPOD is the date by which both parties must be satisfied that conditions such as permits to operate and environmental baseline work are met. If either party is not satisfied that these conditions are met on or before March 31, 2017, the lease can be terminated. If no action is taken, the lease continues for another three months.

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PORT OF VANCOUVER END-OF-YEAR NUMBERS The port celebrated another record-breaking year, as 2015 was the best year for revenue and tonnage in the port’s 104-year history. The port reported a record $38.2 million in operating revenue in 2015, up from the previous record of $37.5 million in 2014. Tonnage -- total import and export cargo -- was at 6.95 million metric tons, a nearly 5.4 percent increase from 2014. Because of a broad-based commodity portfolio, the port is able to keep goods moving despite fluctuations in the world market. While handling these market fluctuations, tenants and port staff continue to take advantage of upticks in commodities such as automobiles and grain.

Steel imports at the Port of Vancouver USA.

The grain elevator at the Port of Vancouver USA.

STEEL IMPORTS In 2015 at the Port of Vancouver USA, steel imports totaled 770,627 metric tons, growing an impressive 30.6 percent over the previous year. In 2014, the port recorded 590,170 metric tons of imported steel, a 495 percent increase over 2013. Steel imports continue to increase at the Port of Vancouver USA because of the port’s many advantages including location, unique capabilities, talented logistics experts, excellent customer service and ample storage. The port boasts more undercover storage than any other U.S. Pacific Northwest port and is located in the center of a regional metals cluster, with excellent access to the Columbia River, Class I rail lines and interstate highways.

TELEVISION, RADIO SPOTS The Port of Vancouver USA added television and radio advertising to its already robust community outreach program this year to help raise awareness of the port, its projects and its local partnerships. Before launching the campaign, the port commissioned a district-wide poll to provide benchmarks for public awareness and perception. Eighty-five percent of those polled support the port’s mission to provide jobs and economic benefit to the community. The port began running local advertisements in February to broaden public understanding of it’s mission, economic benefits and major projects. WANT TO BE FEATURED IN THE PORT REPORT? EMAIL US AT NEWSLETTER@PDXMEX.COM.

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INDUSTRY O

INDUSTRY ON THE RIVER

Over 30 million tons of foreign t the Columbia-Willamette-Snake Over

40,000 local jobs

WHO DO YOU WORK FOR? BAR PILOTS & RIVER PILOTS CUSTOMS BROKERS

MEDICAL SERVICES MERCHANTS EXCHANGE

TERMINAL OPERATORS TUGS

DIVING & SALVAGE

PORTS/HARBORS

U.S. COAST GUARD

FREIGHT FORWARDER

STEAMSHIP AGENTS

U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION

INSURANCE & LEGAL

STEVEDORES

U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE

MARITIME FIRE AND SAFTEY ASSOCIATION

SURVEYORS

VESSEL BROKERS

In Portland alone, 1 in 7.4 jobs is supported by the harbor’s industrial district. 7 • Merchants Exchange of Portland • May 2016

ON THE RIVER

trade is transported each year on e River system. This translates to: #1 U.S. Wheat export gateway

TOP 5 VESSEL CALLS* in 2015 424

191

#2 U.S. soy export gateway

106

#1 West Coast wood exports

156

#1 West Coast mineral bulk exports #2 West Coast auto imports and exports

BULK CARGO

$24 billion in cargo value

(grain, soda ash, potash, coal)

BREAKBULK CARGO (machinery, parts, cargo on pallets)

*Imports and exports

LIQUID CARGO (crude oil, gasoline, chemicals)

RO/ROs (car carriers)

Sources: Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, Working Waterfront Coalition, and the Merchants Exchange of Portland, Oregon.

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INDUSTRY ON THE RIVER

INDUSTRY ON THE RIVER For many locals that live on the waterways of the Columbia River system, the maritime industry is more of a background presence. They might be aware of some of the environmental issues, or have an acquaintance who works on the river, or even spend time watching the ships. However, when it comes down to the industry knowledge, often people are unaware of the sheer amount of work the maritime industry does to create jobs and support a thriving economy along the river communities. Over 40,000 local jobs are directly dependent on the maritime trade industry along the Columbia River; not including the number of induced and indirect jobs supported by the harbors along the Columbia, Willamette and Snake Rivers. The Columbia River system is a unique and significant place for the maritime industry. Strategically it offers a lot of options – it is located on railways and major interstate highways. The inner river system reaches far and wide. Stakeholders here come together to address issues in ways that are not seen in other maritime locations. It is a pervasive interconnected system of intermodal transportation that supports West Coast farmers, overseas car imports, mineral exports, the logging industry and every person that lives in the area. It touches each and every consumer’s life, whether they know it or not. For example, the Columbia-Willamette-Snake River system is the number one export gateway of wheat in the United States. In 2015, 45% of all vessel calls last year were grain. That’s 424 import and export vessel calls! Farmers from across the western half of the United States and Canada participate in the Columbia-Willamette-Snake River system and support the local industry. All that grain had to get to the river somehow. The intermodal transportation system includes the railways, barges and trucks that help move commodities and cargo along the river and to and from ports. Another Pacific Northwest specialty is wood exports. Most loggers probably would not consider themselves part of the maritime industry, but much of their product gets shipped overseas. Last year, 106 vessel calls were for log exports and this river system ranks first in West Coast wood exports. Mineral exports, car carriers, energy exports and mixed cargo all play a major role in the maritime industry along the river as well. From the moment a bar pilot sets foot on a ship while it is still out on the ocean, that ship becomes part of the river system and an integral part of the local industry. It starts even before that with lawyers, banks and agents to arrange costs, details and information. Once the ship takes a river pilot and heads to a local destination on the Columbia or Willamette, the Merchants Exchange, Maritime Fire & Safety Association, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard, tugs and lines have become involved. Launch boats, linesmen, stevedores, terminal operators, port authority, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and medical services can get added to that list. Each industry player has an essential role that cannot be taken for granted. Since the channel deepening was completed in 2010, the industry has seen over one billion dollars in public and private investment. The federal government continues to fund infrastructure projects and make commitments that demonstrate the importance of the maritime industry. Ports and local maritime companies are working hard to improve docks, services and create new jobs, while maintaining a commitment to ways that are environmentally responsible even as the industry is scrutinized continually by both state and federal governments.

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As the maritime industry looks to the future, it is incredibly important that industry players work together whether it is through associations, meetings, multi-company projects or legislation. It matters that there is collaboration – that ideas and information are shared and continue to be shared. Presenting and developing unified messages of the maritime industry’s work that reach the different communities along the river continues to be beneficial for all parties. Groups like Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, the Working Waterfront Coalition, Columbia River Steamship Operators Association, Maritime Commerce Club and the Merchants Exchange all play integral roles in helping to do that. Special thanks to Heather Stebbings at Pacific Northwest Waterways Association and the Merchants Exchange Shipping 101 Committee.

Courtesy of the Columbia River Bar Pilots.

Courtesy of the Port of Vancouver USA.

Courtesy of Pacific Northwest Waterways Assocation

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COMM CENTER CORNER CALL JOBS ON THE RIVER Have you ever wondered who was responsible and involved in a Call Job? Or what a Call Job is? How they are handled and what purpose they serve? Call Jobs involve ship movements that occur outside of regular Columbia River Pilot Dispatch Hours. A Call Job occurs when the an after hours vessel movement time is uncertain prior to 1600 hours, typically because it is unknown when the vessel will complete operations – either loading or discharging. In these cases the agent will arrange a tentative Call Job through the Columbia River Pilot dispatcher for the vessel to move, and firm up or “set the job” once the completion time is more certain. Between 1630 and 1700 hours each day the Columbia River Pilots Dispatch desk transfers and confirms the Call Job orders, as well as any set night move orders, with the Merchants Exchange Communications Center. This procedure is unique to Merchants Exchange of Portland* and the Columbia River Pilots; other Marine Exchanges do not offer this service.

SHIP AGENT

THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER

RIVER PILOTS, BAR PILOTS (IF THE JOB IS A SAILING)

FOSS OR SHAVER TUGS, LAUNCH BOATS (IF NEEDED)

LINEMEN, PORT SECURITY

Call Jobs affect many facets of maritime operations. When a Call Job is set, many industry players need to be notified in order for the vessel movement to go off without any delays or problems. Here’s how a Call Job works:

Agent Joe Smith has a vessel called the Atlantic Diamond at Berth 411 at the Port of Portland. Joe does have some restrictions on this or any Call Jobs—they must set in a timely manner, giving Communications Center time to call out all of the parties involved, especially the pilot. For vessels in the Portland/Vancouver area, two hours is needed. For vessels in the Kalama/Longview area, three hours are needed. The vessel has a sailing Call Job pending for 0300 hours. Ideally, Joe will call the Exchange with at least a few minutes remaining before the cut off time to call the pilot. After Joe firms up the Call Job, the Communications Center operator then calls out all parties involved in the movement: the pilot, the tugs, linemen, port security, launch boats (if needed) and the bar pilots (if the vessel is sailing). *Please note that the Merchants Exchange does not set or arrange Call Jobs out of the Astoria Anchorage.

JULY

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The Merchants Exchange Grain Committee Welcomes your participation in the

31st ANNUAL INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Friday, June 3, 2016 OGA Golf Course 1:00 pm Shotgun Start * *Stroke Play (play your own ball)

5:30 pm Buffet & Reception

RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, June 1st Tournament to benefit the MEX Scholarship Fund! About the Scholarship Fund: Profit from this tournament goes to the Merchants Exchange Scholarship fund. Scholarships are awarded to multiple students who are pursuing careers in the Maritime Industry. Monetary donations will also be accepted and greatly appreciated. The Scholarship Fund is a 501(c) (3) organization and all direct donations are tax deductible. For more information: www.pdxmex/scholarship

OGA Golf Course 2850 Hazelnut Drive Woodburn, OR 97071 (503) 981-6105 www.ogagolfcourse.com

THIS YEAR WE WELCOME: Japanese Grain Importers Association (JGIA) Thank you for your support! SPONSOR LOGOS WILL BE LISTED BELOW Call Margerie @ 503.220.2093 or email today

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ASSOCIATION UPDATE

MARITIME

MFSA PLAN ACTIVATION IN 2016

The Maritime Fire & Safety Association (MFSA) first developed its Umbrella Vessel Response Plan (the Plan) for the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in 1991. The laws and practices that have come about since the advent of Federal and State oil pollution laws have resulted in FIRE & SAFETY many changes – as an industry we are better prepared not only to respond to oil spills after ASSOCIATION they happen, but the emphasis on prevention has resulted in significantly fewer spills. For example, during the calendar years 2013 and 2014 there were only a handful of incidents that MFSA responded to with a total release of less than five gallons. During that same time period there were more than 3,200 vessels that enrolled for coverage. This reflects an amazing level of stewardship within the commercial maritime community. The MFSA Plan – available to any vessel over 300 gross tons for coverage which meets the Oregon and Washington state rules – has experienced peaks and valleys in responses over the years. There have been years when there were as few as two plan activations in an entire calendar year. Since January 2016, there have been several opportunities for the MFSA to practice our response skills. The Plan has been activated six times during the first four months of the year – half of those were for incidents that carried a threat of a spill, but no pollution reached the water. All responses have been prompt and well managed in conjunction with the United States Coast Guard and state agencies. As part of coverage under the Plan, the MFSA staffs the initial spill management team and has equipment staged throughout the area to be deployed upon notification. The MFSA will manage the response for up to the first 24-hours, giving time for the vessel’s owner/operator to mobilize their spill management team to take over. MFSA and Clean Rivers maintain well-trained staff and its equipment is appropriately staged, well maintained and efficiently operated. It is one part of the MFSA mission – 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.

Clean Rivers Cooperative regularly participates in supporting its members through various response roles during tabletop exercises. During an April 14 worst case discharge tabletop exercise in Portland, Oregon, Clean Rivers staff performed functioning roles in Truth, Operations and Planning/Resource Tracking. This tabletop exercise walked through the process and proper response to a simulated 77,000 barrels of diesel fuel being released. The exercise continued through the initial hours of the simulated release and was successfully completed at the planning meeting for the next operational period. These exercises are vital to ensure that all those required to work together in a spill emergency understand their role and the proper processes to successfully mitigate an accident.

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ASSOCIATION UPDATE FIRE PROTECTION AGENCIES ADVISORY COUNCIL (FPAAC)

FPAAC SUMMIT

tection Agen Pro ci re Fi

Annually, FPAAC members gather and hold a Summit to discuss a wide range of topics that relate to the maritime region. The meeting convened on April 13 in Longview, Washington. Presentations were given by members of FPAAC Fire agencies, the U.S. Coast Guard, Lower Region Harbor Safety Committee and more. The items discussed included: fire boats on the Lower Columbia River; foreign flagged vessels and crew members responsibility to the vessel; the LCRHSC Harbor Safety Plan; federal on-scene coordinator responsibilities; FPAAC Administrative Policies and Procedures review; MFSA Resources for fire and oil spill response, and an FPAAC goal planning session for 2016 and beyond.

Fire personnel establishing water supply to the ship.

RIT Exercise inside the ship.

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Fire personnel and the crew of the Ionic Katana.

Fire personnel reviewing shipboard fire plans.

TECHNICIAN LEVEL TRAINING On March 23, FPAAC held its first quarter technician level training. This training is part of an annual program developed to provide key fire personnel throughout the region with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the complex and varied risks that are present in a shipboard fire. This training focused on the areas of: Reconnaissance, Search and Rescue, Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) and Water Supply. It was conducted at the Temco facility in Kalama, Washington, and in partnership with a working vessel, the M/V Ionic Katana, and its crew 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.

www.mfsa.com

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STATE OF

THE PORTS

THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS

Over 100 members and non-members joined the Maritime Commerce Club at the State of the Ports breakfast at the Sentinel Hotel on April 27.

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.

The Northwest Seaport Alliance, Port of Lewiston, Port of Portland, Port of St. Helens, Port of Umatilla, and Port of Vancouver USA provided updates on the latest news, challenges, current projects and opportunities in the coming year. Thank you to all who participated and making this the most successful educational event yet!

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11TH Annual

MCC Golf Tournament & Member Meeting

Thursday, June 23, 2016 Stone Creek Golf Club Start Times 11:30 a.m.

Early Check-In

All Players Must be Checked In By 1:00 p.m.

12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Putt for Dough Shot-Gun Start MCC Annual Meeting Dinner & Raffle

Registration Fees

MCC Members: $125 Non-Members: $135

All-In-One Package Includes... • • • • • • •

Golf Fees Cart Rental Range Balls Hole-In-One Contest 2 Raffle Tickets 2 Drink Tickets Dinner

14603 South Stoneridge Drive Oregon City, OR 97405 503-518-4653 www.stonecreekgolfclub.net

Other Contests! Putt for Dough, Shoot for Dough and Long Drive

Registration cut-off is Monday, June 20, 2016 Reserve your foursome today! Cancellations must be received no later than Wednesday, June 8, 2016. No-shows will be billed. Questions? For more information about MCC events, please contact Hannah Zaayer, Association Administrator at (503) 220-2092 or zaayer@pdxmex.com.

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2016 Schedule of Events: 3rd Annual Southern Idaho Pesticide Conference

Burley Inn & Convention Center Burley, Idaho May 20, 2016

Best Western Plus Burley Inn & Convention Center

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

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

Campbell’s Resort

Clear Lake Country Club

Tentative Agenda Wednesday, June 15 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm Welcome Reception Join us for hors d’oeuvres & cocktails; All family members welcome to attend! **Seeking Welcome Reception sponsors; contact Margerie Thursday, June 16 8:00 am —11:00 am — PNWGFA Board Meeting 11:00 — 3:00 pm — Alternate Event: Chelan Wine Tasting 12:00 pm — 5:00 pm — Golf @ Bear Mountain Golf Course 5:30 pm — 9:00 pm — Reception & Dinner * AUCTIONS: Silent Auction & Back Cover Live Auction! **Seeking sponsors for Hospitality Room, contact Margerie

99th Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments June 15-17, 2016 Campbell’s Resort — Chelan, WA Reservations: (800) 553-8225

Friday, June 17 8:30 am — 10:00 am — Breakfast & Annual Member Meeting 1:00 pm — 5:30 pm — Honorary Member Golf Tournament @ Lake Chelan Municipal Golf Course 6:00 pm — 8:30 pm — Honorary Member Presentation Presidents’ Farewell Reception & Dinner

Room block guarantee ends 5/15 Make your reservations ASAP!! Registration Form:

http://www.pnwgfa.org/media/events/16_conv-reg.pdf

(*Sponsorships available! Contact Margerie)

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Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association 99th Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments Wednesday, June 15 — Friday, June 17, 2016

Information & Agenda Join us for another great trip to Chelan, Washington! Don’t miss this opportunity to golf, network and visit with old and friends alike!

Accommodations: Campbell’s Resort Reservations call (800) 553-8225 or (509) 682-2561 Traditional Rooms Deluxe Rooms

$220/nt + tax $343/nt + tax

Relax!

Room Guarantee ends May 15 - make your reservations today! For more information, visit www.campbellsresort.com

Tentative Agenda: Wednesday Activities — June 15 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm — Welcome Reception Join us for light appetizers & cocktails All family members welcome to attend! **Seeking Welcome Reception sponsors; contact Margerie

Enjoy!

Bear Mountain GC

Lake Chelan GC

Thursday Activities — June 16 8:00 am - 11:00 am — PNWGFA Board Meeting 11:00 am - 3:00 pm — Alternate Event: Wine Tasting & Lunch (Details TBD) 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm — Golf at Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course (Shotgun) 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm — Reception & Dinner AUCTIONS: Silent Auction & Live Back Cover Auction! **Seeking sponsors for Hospitality Room or Cruise options; contact Margerie Friday Activities — June 17 8:30 am - 10:00 am — Breakfast & Annual Membership Meeting 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm — Honorary Member Golf Tournament at Lake Chelan Municipal Golf Course (Shotgun) 6:00 pm — Honorary Member Presentation & President’s Farewell Reception & Dinner

Annual Convention Golf Committee: Darrell Booth, PNW Farmers Coop; Jason Hamlin & Jeff Young, Industrial Systems & Fab., Inc.

200 SW Market Street, Suite 190 w Portland, OR 97201 May 2016 • The Exchange Quarterly • 18 Phone: (503) 227-0234 w Fax: (503) 227-0059 w E-mail: margerie@pnwgfa.org

AR 2015– 2016

Thursday 4/14 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Industry Luncheon/ Membership Mtg 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 12:00—1:30 pm Columbia Edgewater Country Club

Thursday Thursday 2/11 Industry Luncheon/ Membership Mtg 6/9 12:00—1:30 pm

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

Saturday Tuesday 3/5 Spring Fling 8/9 6:00 pm Cocktails

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

Tuesday CTORS 2015– 2016

Tuesday 10/11

2016 NATIONAL HARBOR SAFETY CONFERENCE Industry Luncheon/ Annual Mtg 12:00—1:30 pm 21ST CENTURY WATERWAYS: Columbia Edgewater Country Club

CRSOA CALENDAR 2015– 2016

10/11 Randy Click – Vice Chair

ACGI Shipping Inc. Industry Luncheon/ Annual Mtg 801 C Street, Suite 200 12:00—1:30 pm Vancouver, WA 98660 Columbia Edgewater Country Club (360) 735‐9083 (Office) (503) 367‐6697 (Mobile) John Coyle ‐ Chair Email: rclick@acgishipping.com Blue Water Shipping 7646 SW Mohawk Street Rob Rich Christmas Luncheon/ Membership Mtg Tuala�n, OR 97062 Shaver Transporta�on 12:00—1:30 pm (503) 595‐4520 (Office) 4900 NW Front Avenue Columbia Edgewater Country Club (503) 860‐2203 (Mobile) Portland, OR 97210 Email: coyle@bluewatershipping.com (503) 228‐8850 (Office) (503) 781‐7635 (Mobile) Geoff Doerer Email: rdr@shavertransporta�on.com Tidewater Barge Lines 6305 NW Old Lower River Road Vancouver, WA 98660 (360) 693‐1491 (Office) (503) 679‐0027 (Mobile) Email: geoff.doerer@�dewater.com

Thursday Tuesday THE CHANGING TIDE OF HARBOR SAFETY Thursday 4/14 10/11 SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2016 Industry Luncheon/ Membership Mtg Industry Luncheon/ Annual Mtg 12/8 PORTLAND, OREGON 12:00—1:30 pm 12:00—1:30 pm

Christmas Luncheon/ Membership Mtg Columbia Edgewater Country Club Columbia Edgewater Country Club Region Harbor Safety Committee in 12:00—1:30 pm Please join partners of the Lower Columbia sponsorship of the upcoming national conference this fall in Portland, Oregon. This Columbia Edgewater Country Club is organized by the Transportation Research timely maritime transportation event 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 Industry Luncheon/ Membership Mtg Christmas Luncheon/ Membership Mtg to be a premier gathering of more than 300 waterways stakeholders from private 12:00—1:30 pm industry, government and academia. 12:00—1:30 pm Columbia Edgewater Country Club Columbia Edgewater Country Club This three-day event enables professionals from across the nation to discuss policy and regulatory issues, engage with government regulators and develop partnerships that support the maritime industry. Join us for this great opportunity to demonstrate your support for harbor safety.

Thursday 6/9

Thursday 12/8

Tuesday 8/9

Industry Luncheon/ Membership Mtg SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE 12:00—1:30 pm Bo McCall – Secretary Columbia Edgewater Country Club Foss Mari�me Company For more information, please visit the LCRHSC website: www.lcrhsc.org, or contact 9030 NW St. Helens Road Bekah Canfield, Administrator, canfield@pdxmex.com. Portland, OR 97231 (503) 978‐6598 (Office) REGISTER NOW! (503) 333‐0861 (Mobile) Randy Click – Vice Chair Bo McCall – Secretary Email: bmmcall@foss.com Foss Mari�me Company ACGI Shipping Inc. 801 C Street, Suite 200 9030 NW St. Helens Road Phil Brotherton ST Vancouver, WA 98660 Portland, OR 97231 Transmarine Naviga�on (360) 735‐9083 (Office) (503) 978‐6598 (Office) 1610 C Street, Suite 203 (503) 367‐6697 (Mobile) (503) 333‐0861 (Mobile) Vancouver, WA 98663 Email: bmmcall@foss.com Email: rclick@acgishipping.com (360) 553‐3920 (Office) (503) 490‐6506 (Mobile) Rob Rich Phil Brotherton Email: p.brotherton@transmarine.com Shaver Transporta�on Transmarine Naviga�on 4900 NW Front Avenue 1610 C Street, Suite 203 Join us as the LCRHSC hostsVancouver, WA 98663 the Portland, OR 97210 (503) 228‐8850 (Office) 16th Biennial National Harbor (360) 553‐3920 (Office) Safety (503) 781‐7635 (Mobile) Committee Conference! (503) 490‐6506 (Mobile) Email: rdr@shavertransporta�on.com Email: p.brotherton@transmarine.com

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Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Ray Gebauer Bo McCall – Secretary General Steamship Foss Mari�me Company 1500 NE Irving, Suite 1500 The Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Associa�on’s 9030 NW St. Helens Road LOCATION RED LION-JANTZEN BEACH Portland, OR 97232 909 N. HAYDEN ISLAND DRIVE mission is to facilitate trade, provide business Portland, OR 97231 (503) 228‐7214 (Office) PORTLAND, OR 97217 (503) 978‐6598 (Office) (503) 225‐9310 (Fax) leadership, exercise principles of environmental r WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CRSTEAMSHIP (503) 333‐0861 (Mobile) stewardship, serve as an industry focal point, and Email: ray.gebauer@gensteam.com Email: bmmcall@foss.com promote opera�ng policies and prac�ces that are safe, www.lcrhsc.org The Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Associa�on’s reliable, efficient, and cost‐effec�ve. Phil Brotherton mission is to facilitate trade, provide business Transmarine Naviga�on leadership, exercise principles of environmental 19 •1610 C Street, Suite 203 Merchants Exchange of Portland • May 2016 Mickelson ‐ Execu�ve Director Vancouver, WA 98663 Kate stewardship, serve as an industry focal point, and

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MERCHANTS EXCHANGE BCDRP BCDRP COMMUNICATIONS EXERCISE AND AFTER ACTION SESSION

On March 10, 2016, the Merchants Exchange held a Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Plan (BCDRP) Communications Exercise at our office. The exercise was conducted in a Table-Top, Facilitated Discussion format. The Merchants Exchange staff was joined by 12 participants from six partner organizations. In addition, two facilitators led the exercise, and four evaluators observed and assessed the process. The Columbia-Willamette-Snake River System Consolidated Risk Management Plan identified interagency communications as a critical vulnerability of the Maritime Transportation System. This exercise was conceived and developed in order to evaluate, and identify ways for improving those communications processes involving the Merchants Exchange. The focus of the exercise was on communications used to coordinate ship moves and services.

Participants in the March 10 Communications Exercise.

The exercise scenario involved a combination of protesters, which forced the evacuation of Merchants Exchange staff from its offices for an extended period of time, and a subsequent maritime incident that raised the MARSEC (Maritime Security) level and caused disruptions to vessel movements. Simulated documents and events were used to guide the exercise play. All participants actively engaged in the discussions, which were centered on the Merchants Exchange’s communications processes with the vessel operators on the Lower Columbia-Willamette Rivers. On April 28, 2016, the Merchants Exchange held a follow-up After Action Session. The session was open to members and industry in addition to the exercise partners. After presenting a summary of the exercise and highlights of feedback and lessons learned, the After Action Session facilitators led a group discussion about the key themes of the exercise and asked the group for guidance on next steps. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BCDRP OR UPCOMING MERCHANTS EXCHANGE EXERCISES CONTACT ROBIN WRIGHT AT WRIGHT@PDXMEX.COM.

THANKS FOR ATTENDING SHIPPING 101 ON MARCH 30!

THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE WAS EXTREMELY PLEASED TO HAVE OVER 50 STUDENTS ATTEND THE SECOND SHIPPING 101 CLASS ON MARCH 30! THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE PLANS TO OFFER A SHIPPING 101 CLASS ANNUALLY. LOOKING TO EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE MARITIME INDUSTRY? A SHIPPING 202 CLASS IS IN THE PLANNING STAGES FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2016! LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION IN UPCOMING ISSUES OF THE EXCHANGE !

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MISSION OF THE MERCHANTS EXCHANGE 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.

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