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A 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 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 2017 and beyond. Thank you for your ongoing support!
Liz Wainwright Executive Director Merchants Exchange of Portland
A Note from the Editor: Bekah Canfield is Editor 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.
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Contents 1
Merchants Exchange Updates
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Merchants Exchange Board of Directors
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Shipping 101 - April 5th
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Merchants Exchange Open House
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Annual Meeting Recap
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Port Reports
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The Pacific Northwest & Wheat
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Grant Management & Administration
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Association Updates Table of Contents
Merchants Exchange 2016 Annual Report
The Merchants Exchange 2016 Annual Report is available online at our website! Contact Bekah Canfield at canfield@pdxmex.com for a print copy.
Welcome, Shauna! Shauna Dallas recently joined the team at the Merchants Exchange as a Communication Specialist at the end of February. Shauna was born and raised in Oregon City, Oregon. For the last four and a half years, Shauna lived in Tucson, Arizona, where she lived with her grandmother while attending college. In 2005, she graduated from Carrington College (Apollo) for dental assisting. Later, in 2014, she graduated from Pima Medical Institute for medical assisting. In Shauna’s free time, she likes to spoil her one and only nephew, read, do puzzles, spend time with her family and friends, explore new places, and go camping. You can contact Shauna at dallas@pdxmex.com or (503) 228-4361.
2017 Merchants Exchange Excellence Award Mr. Amer Badawi Vice President, Columbia Grain Inc. Mr. Amer Badawi was nominated for the 2017 Merchants Exchange Excellence Award by colleague Garrett Costello, Columbia Grain Inc. In his letter, Garrett wrote, “Amer has been instrumental in advancing the mission and goals of the Merchants Exchange of Portland and the intermodal transportation system in the Pacific Northwest.” Mr. Badawi served in senior management positions with a number of multinational organizations. He has 30 years of experience with focus on export operations, risk management, trade & contracts, maritime law, fleet management, supply chain, labor negotiations and terminal operation. Amer’s active industry participation includes having served as Board-President of the Merchants Exchange, the Maritime Fire & Safety Association, as Commissioner on the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots, Vice-Chair of the North American Export Grain Association Contract Committee, and he is a NAEGA approved arbitrator. Amer is currently Vice President at Columbia Grain and heads the Export & Chartering Departments at the firm. Columbia Grain is a leading world exporter located in Portland, Oregon. They supply superior quality western grain to service both US domestic markets and Amer Badawi at the export markets worldwide. Their supply lines include the western region of the Merchants Exchange US, well known for its high quality wheat, feed grains, and pulses. With extensive Annual Meeting receiving origination facilities, Columbia Grain is able to supply reliable and quality products his Excellence Award to meet their customer’s needs. April/May 2017
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Merchants Exchange of Portland Board of Directors Mark Jensen (2018) President TEMCO
Bart Goedhard (2019) Ports America
Ken Anderson (2018) Vice President Shaver Transportation Company
Carl Bertapelle (2020) Talon Marine Services, LLC Chris Cummins (2019) General Steamship Corp
Mike Morgan (2017) Treasurer Columbia Export Terminal, LLC
Todd Krout (2020) Port of Vancouver USA
Ryan Statz (2020) Secretary Columbia Grain Inc.
David Nagel (2019) Cascade Marine Agencies Ltd.
Kristin Meira (2018) Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
Doug Lenz (Ex Officio) Board President, Clean Rivers Cooperative Columbia Pacific Bio Refinery Andrew Holbrook (Ex Officio) Board President, Maritime Fire & Safety Association Kinder Morgan Energy Partners Capt. Rick Gill (Ex Officio) Columbia River Pilots Legal Counsel: Tyson Calvert Lindsay Hart LLP
Merchants Exchange of Portland Membership What our members are saying:
“As a major provider of ship assist services for the river, Shaver relies on the Merchants Exchange for its valuable call job management, as well as keeping us connected to agents and pilots after regular business hours” - Rob Rich, Vice President; Shaver Transportation
Our Industry Members:
Our membership makes up the core of the local marine shipping community. Our members include, but are not limited to: steamship operators, admiralty attorneys, customs brokers, tug and barge companies, freight forwarders, stevedores, ship repair service facilities and port authorities.
Benefits of Membership:
The Exchange is a provider of vessel • Vessel and Cargo and cargo information. It serves as Statistics a hub for local industry education • Grain Bulletin as well as association management and networking activities. Our • Grain Committee members enjoy a direct relationship Membership with the Merchants Exchange and its services. Each member company is • Answering Service able to vote for Merchants Exchange • Special Reports and board of director nominations and Services* is eligibile for board membership. All of our services and activities *The Merchants Exchange caters its are member focused. Vessel and services to the ever-changing needs cargo information services that are of local industry. We are constantly currently offered include: working to develop new ways to • Vessel Reporting help our members do business. If the service you need is not listed, ask us • Communication and we can work to develop it for you. Support Service
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SHIPPING 101 THE BUSINESS OF SHIPPING
April 5, 2017
200 MARKET BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM PORTLAND, OREGON 0800 - 1700
The Merchants Exchange of Portland is pleased to hold another Shipping 101 on April 5!
Industry education is a direct key component of the Merchant Exchange 2015-2020 Strategic Action Plan, as well as a direct response to industry requests. Shipping 101 is the beginning of our educational series. The objective for this course is to summarize various sectors within the Columbia River maritime transportation system and provide general information regarding what these sectors do and how they relate to our local/marine transportation system. TOPICS COVERED: Columbia River History Import and Export Facts & Commodities River Infrastructure Columbia River Ports & Terminals Vessel Types & Classifications
Cargo Types Key Shipping Terms & Documents Required Parties Potential Service Providers Regulators, Regulation & Oversight
Safety, Environment & Security Industry Associations Columbia River Treaty
Continental breakfast, lunch and educational materials provided.
PRICE:
$145 MERCHANTS EXCHANGE MEMBER $245 MERCHANTS EXCHANGE NON-MEMBER $145 GOVERNMENT AGENCY $95 STUDENT
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Merchants Exchange 2017 Annual Member Meeting Thank you to all who attended the 93rd Merchants Exchange of Portland Annual Member Meeting on February 22nd, 2017. During the Annual Business Meeting, the following individuals were confirmed for the Merchants Exchange Board of Directors, each serving a three-year-term: Agent: Carl Bertapelle Talon Marine Services Terminal: Mike Morgan Columbia Export Terminal Port: Todd Krout Port of Vancouver USA These terms carry through 2020, and are eligible for renewal. During the Annual Meeting, we were also very honored to award the 2nd Annual Merchants Exchange Excellence Award to Mr. Amer Badawi of Columbia Grain. Congratulations, Amer! The 2017 Merchants Exchange Excellence Award will be open for nominations beginning in May. Check the May edition of the The Exchange for further information! We also had the pleasure of presenting former Board of Directors President, Garrett Costello with a commemorative plaque for his services to the Merchants Exchange. Thank you, Garrett!
2nd Annual Merchants Exchange Excellence Award Mr. Amer Badawi
Former Merchants Exchange Board of Directors President Mr. Garrett Costello
We appreciate the participation and dedication of our members, and look forward to serving you in the coming year. April/May 2017
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Port Reports Port of Portland #1 for Auto Exports on U.S. West Coast The Port of Portland, a premiere auto gateway, is a leader on the U.S. West Coast for auto exports. In 2016, more than 50,000 exports moved through Portland. The numbers, compiled in the Port’s annual year-end report, represent an 11 percent increase over 2015. “With our proximity to Asia, Portland has become a leading auto distribution hub,” said Keith Leavitt, the Port’s chief commercial officer. “We’ve seen significant growth in exports since 2012 and expect that positive trend to continue in 2017.” “Vehicle imports and exports provide more than 600 direct local jobs for dockworkers, processors and others working in distribution and transportation throughout the supply chain,” Leavitt said. “Each vehicle imported brings an estimated economic benefit of $275 to the region.”
Port of Longview’s Industiral Rail Corridor Handling cargo bound for Guatemala, the Port of Longview discharged railcars at its designated dry bulk facility, highlighting several benefits that come with doing business at the Port of Longview. Arriving off the mainline via the Port’s dedicated Industrial Rail Corridor (IRC), nearly 5,000 metric tons of Canadian malted barley loaded to vessel at the Port’s Berth 2 dry bulk facility. Berth 2 allows cargo to be dumped from railcars onto a conveyor and directly loaded to vessel without interruption or excess handling. The IRC stretches 1.5 miles along the perimeter of the Port, allowing trains to move directly from the mainline into the Port without waiting and is serviced by both BNSF and UP railroads. The barley originated from Canadian Malting Company in Calgary and is bound for Cevecería Centro Americana, also known as Central American Brewing.
Sebastian Degens 2017 Old Salt Award Following a 33-year career at the Port of Portland, Sebastian Degens was honored on February 23rd with the Maritime Commerce Club’s Old Salt Award. The award is given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service to the maritime industry and has impacted and shaped the Pacific Northwest region.
Sebastian retired as the Director of Marine Business Development in January. Keith Leavitt, the Port’s Chief Commercial Officer, Sebastian’s former supervisor commented: “Around the Port of Portland Sebastian is a leader, a mentor and a respected contributor on all aspects of the Port's maritime business.”
Sebastian reminisced about his time at the Port of Portland, saying: “After all these years, this is like asking to pick my favorite child. I find it astounding that I started at the Port before Xerox machines, Award recipients are nominated by their peers, internet and computers. These are the basic tools and are chosen by the Executive Director of the of business processes now, but we used carbon Merchants Exchange of Portland, the President of paper and blue-lines from hand-drawn engineering the Maritime Commerce Club, and the out-going designs and circulated mimeograph copies to get “Old Salt” recipient. office work done. But we're still moving wheat, sand Sebastian helped the Port to chart a course to and steel in the same manner as we did in 1985.” success when he began as an intern in 1983 while attending Portland State University. -- Melanie Mesoros, Port of Portland 6
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Port Reports Vancouver Energy The Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners voted March 7 to continue the port’s lease with Vancouver Energy. The vote came after a motion by Commissioner Eric LaBrant to terminate the lease. The commissioners then heard nearly three hours of public comment from more than 70 community members on all sides of the issue. After further discussion, Commissioner LaBrant voted yea on the motion, and commissioners Brian Wolfe and Jerry Oliver voted no. The vote means Vancouver Energy’s lease will continue until at least June 30, per the lease amendment unanimously approved by the commission last April. That amendment extended the Conditions Precedent Outside Date to March 31, 2017, with automatic three-month extensions after that date unless either party provides written notice of termination.
Vancouver Energy lease complies with State Environmental Policy Act The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Port of Vancouver USA in an appeal brought by Columbia Riverkeeper and Northwest Environmental Defense Center. The court’s March 16th decision affirmed the Washington Court of Appeals’ ruling that found the port’s lease with Vancouver Energy for a proposed crude oil transfer terminal complies with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). “We’re pleased with the court’s ruling,” said port CEO Julianna Marler. “By ensuring Vancouver Energy’s lease is contingent upon our state’s comprehensive environmental review, we continue to comply with the law while performing our mission of attracting industry and bringing economic benefit to our community. Vancouver Energy is currently moving through the robust Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council process. EFSEC is expected to finalize the project EIS and issue a recommendation to Gov. Jay Inslee within the next few months.
Julianna Marler 1st female CEO at Port of Vancouver The Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners voted 2-1 to approve terms of employment for Julianna Marler, officially installing her as CEO/Executive Director on Feb. 14. Marler is the first female CEO in the port’s 105-year history and one of just a handful of female port CEOs in the U.S. “I’m excited about where the port is going and honored to lead this great team,” Marler said. “I look forward to working with our commissioners to ensure the port continues to be an economic engine and a good partner in building a strong and vibrant community.” Marler’s credentials include a diverse background in logistics, sales, procurement and contracts, and leadership in finance and administration. In her previous role as the port’s Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Marler was instrumental in ensuring the port remained cohesive during significant organizational growth and business expansion.
Clearing the way for redevelopment at Terminal 1 Portions of the former Red Lion hotel at the Port of Vancouver USA’s Terminal 1 will come down this spring to make way for future development, including a new hotel. Crews will demolish and remove 113 rooms in the north and west wings, which were built in the 1970s. The north and west wings encroach on the footprint of the future hotel planned by the port’s developer, Vesta Hospitality. The former Red Lion hotel and adjacent Quay Restaurant closed in October 2015. WareHouse ’23 opened in the restaurant space last July, and the port and restaurant have been keeping the area vibrant as redevelopment plans for Terminal 1 are finalized. The Terminal 1 Concept Development Plan is currently moving through the City of Vancouver’s application process. The port expects to receive application approval this summer. April/May 2017
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The Pacific Northwest & Wheat
Image Source: Wheat Foods Council
Did you know? In the entirety of the world, there is more land planted to wheat than any other crop? Additionally, did you know that wheat provides 20 percent of the world’s caloric consumption, and for the world’s poorest 50 percent, 20 percent of their protein consumption too? (Washington Grain Commission). Furthermore, 40% of the US wheat is handled via the Columbia/ Snake River System! There are six main classifications of wheat grown in the United States:
baking characteristics. 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. Of the total amount of U.S. Hard Red Spring Wheat exported each year, approximately 55 percent leaves the country via Pacific Northwest ports! (North Dakota Wheat Commission)
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 has a wide range of protein content, good for milling and 8
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Soft Red Winter: SRW is grown primarily east of the Mississippi River. It is high yielding, but has relatively low protein. This wheat is April/May 2017
used for flat breads, cakes, pastries, and crackers. extent in California, Michigan, Wisconsin, and The largest importers are China, Egypt, and New York. SWW has a low protein, but is high Morocco. yielding. It produces flour for baking cakes, Durum: The hardest of all U.S. wheat and crackers, cookies, pastries, quick breads, muffins, consistently the class with the lowest export and snack foods. This wheat is exported mainly to volume, Durum accounts for less than 5 percent the Far East Asian region. of all U.S. wheat exports. It is grown in the same northern states as Hard Red Spring, although 7080 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.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture Crop Production Report (August 2016), of the 1.4 billion bushels of winter wheat produced in the United States in 2015, the Pacific Northwest states (Idaho, Oregon, and Washington) produced roughly 181 million bushels combined.
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.
Farm to Table The Oregon wheat industry depends largely on the Columbia Snake River System to carry its product to market. 85-90% of Oregon wheat is exported, largely to Pacific Rim countries. River transport of bulk commodities like wheat is the most efficient way to move produce to the ports! (Source: Pacific NW Waterways Association)
One barge is equivalent to 200-220 truckloads of wheat. Wheat sent down the river from the Port Soft White Wheat: This class of wheat is used of Lewiston, ID via barge takes approximately 50 much in the same way as Soft Red Winter- for hours to traverse the Columbia/Snake River system bakery products other than bread. It is grown to Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA, passing through mainly in the Pacific Northwest and to a lesser 8 locks along the way. (Port of Lewiston)
Measuring Wheat! Wheat is marketed by the bushel in the U.S. but in nearly all other countries, the metric system is used. Helpful conversion rates for measuring wheat: 36.74 bushels = 1 metric ton 1 pound = 0.4536 kilogram 2204.6 pounts = 1 metric ton 2.47 acres = 1 hectare 1 bushel per acre = .06725 metric tons per acre 14.87 bushels per acre = 1 metric ton per hectare
Wheat Goes To Market GRAIN TRAILER
RIVER BARGE
910 bushel capacity —155 mpg per ton*
122,500 bushel capacity —576 mpg per ton*
CONTAINER
RAIL HOPPER CAR
750 bushel capacity
3,600 bushel capacity —413 mpg per ton*
100-CAR TRAIN
350,000 bushel capacity
FOUR-BARGE TOW
490,000 bushel capacity
BULK FREIGHTER
2,400,000 bushel capacity *Amounts are miles per gallon carrying one ton of cargo. Source: Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University, for the US Maritime Administration
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Wheat Facts! What do you do with a bushel? One bushel of wheat weighs approximately 60 pounds and equals approximately 1 million kernels. In the United States, one ACRE of wheat yields an average of 40-60 bushels of wheat. The 2016 National Wheat Yield Contest Winner (National and Oregon!) Dan Mills of Mills Mint Farm yielded 146.5 bushels per acre in the spring wheat-irrigated category. (Source: Oregon Wheat Growers League) An acre of Kansas wheat produces enough bread to feed nearly 9,000 people for one day! A bushel of wheat makes 42 pounds of pasta; or about 210 servings of spaghetti! If you eat pasta three times a week, it would take 70 weeks to eat all the pasta made from 1 bushel of durum. A bushel of wheat yields 42 one and a half pound commercial loaves of white bread OR about 90 one pound loaves of whole wheat bread. A modern combine can harvest 1,000 bushels per hour U.S. Consumers use over 3 million bushels of wheat each day. Resources Consulted for Article: Wheat Foods Council; National Association of Wheat Growers; Oregon Wheat Growers League, unless otherwise stated.
Wheat All About It! Want to know the issues facing Pacific Northwest wheat growers? Wheat All About It! is a podcast sponsored by the Washington Grain Commission that includes episodes on the world market, the impact of Trump’s agricultural policies, the falling number discount, soil pH problems and more. Download the 20 minute podcast to your phone during the day with a fast connection, listen at night. Go to wagrains.org or subscribe to it on iTunes. Search for Wheat All About It. Wheat All About It is also on Facebook. Source: Washington Grain Commission
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FY-2017 Port Security Grant Timeline
(CBRNE) prevention, protection, response, and supporting recovery capabilities
The FEMA Port Security Grant Program awaits the end of the Continuing Resolution on April 28, 2017 for the FY-2017 appropriations for the Federal Government to be announced. After this FEMA will issue its Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY-2017 PSGP grants. All entities, both public and private, in the ColumbiaWillamette-Snake River Port Area are encouraged to begin preparing for the application process prior to the announcement due to the truncated timeline. FEMA expects the total amount of funds under this grant program will likely be as last year -$100,000,000. Anticipated areas of focus are: Enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness Enhancing Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive
Port Resilience and Recovery Capabilities Enhancing Cybersecurity Capabilities Training and Exercises Equipment associated with Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation. The period of performance for the PSGP is thirty-six (36) months. Expectation is that a flat cost share rate of 25% for public and private entities will be required. PSGP investments must address USCG and Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) identified vulnerabilities in port security. Visit pdxmex.com/grant-opportunities and fema.gov/preparedness-non-disaster-grants for more recent information as the application date approaches.
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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-WillametteSnake River Port Area.
Our practices have been proven through the successful application and award to FY-2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 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. Visit pdxmex.com/grantadmin or contact Katrina Dahlke at dahlke@pdxmex.com or (503) 220-2095 for more information. April/May 2017
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The Merchants Exchange Grain Committee Save the Date!
32nd Annual Invitational Golf Tournament Thursday, June 1st, 2017 OGA Golf Course 1:00 pm Shotgun Start * *Stroke Play (play your own ball) 5:30 pm Buffet & Reception Registration Details coming soon! Contact Margerie with any questions at (503) 227-0234 Tournament to benefit the Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund
OGA Golf Course 2850 Hazelnut Drive Woodbum, OR 97071 (503) 981-6105
Association Updates 13 Columbia River Steamship Operators Association 14 Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association 16 Maritime Commerce Club 19 Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund 20 Maritime Fire and Safety Association 21 Clean Rivers Cooperative 21 Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee
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Please Save the Date for the Columbia River Steamship OPERATORS’ Association’s
Spring Fling Saturday, April 22, 2017 Columbia Edgewater Country CLub 6:00 PM Cocktails 7:00 PM Dinner More information to Follow
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Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association
Centennial 1917 - 2017 the pnwgfa board of directors cordially invite you to attend the
1ooth Annual Convention & Golf Tournaments June 14-16, 2017 The Davenport Grand Hotel - spokane, WA
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THE PORTS
Join Maritime Commerce Club for the annual state of the Ports Breakfast! Please join us as Maritime Commerce Club hosts a breakfast presentation by representatives of eight ports: Astoria, Coos Bay, Kalama, Longview, Morrow, Portland, St. Helens, and Vancouver USA.
tuesday, April 25, 2017
sentinel Hotel, Billiards Room - Portland, Oregon 8:00 am — Networking
8:30 am - 11:00 am — Program
SPEAKERS: TBA, Port of Astoria Gary Neal, General Manager, Port of Morrow John Burns, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Coos Bay Mark Wilson, Executive Director, Port of Kalama Norman G. Krehbiel, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Longview Keith Leavitt, Chief Commercial Officer, Port of Portland Paula Miranda, Deputy Executive Director, Port of St. Helens TBA, Port of Vancouver USA
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Cancellations must be received no later than Tuesday, April 18, 2017. No-shows will be billed. Questions? For more information about MCC events, please contact Rachel Perry, Association Administrator at (503) 220-2092 or perry@pdxmex.com.
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Upcoming Events: Save the Dates
TRUMP, TRADE & TRANSPORTATION: Behind the Shouting – What’s Really Happening
Please join us as Maritime Commerce Club hosts a lunch presentation by Peter Friedmann with FBB Federal Relations to discuss President Trump’s first 100 days
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
DoubleTree Lloyd Center - Portland, Oregon 11:30 am — Networking
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm — Program
MCC GOLF TOURNAMENT Please join us as Maritime Commerce Club hosts our annual Golf Tournament.
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Stone Creek Golf Club - Oregon City, Oregon 11:30 am — Early Check-In
12:30 pm - 7:00 pm — Golf & Dinner
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Winter Event and Old Salt Celebration Dinner The industry gathered for the annual Winter Event and Old Salt Celebration hosted by Maritime Commerce Club On February 23. Sebastian Degens, a recent retiree from Port of Portland, was honored the 2017 Old Salt Award. Degens was nominated by industry peers due to his outstanding service to the maritime industry. His 33-year career at Port of Portland strongly impacted and shaped the Pacific Northwest region. Many spoke at the event to share their thanks for Degens’ dedication during his career at Port of Portland. Thank you and congratulations Sebastian! See our previous Old Salts from 1958 to present day here!
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Maritime affairs and/or international Trade Majors apply at www.pdxmex.com/scholarship
Our 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.
POSSIBLE CArEErS: Admiralty Law Tug & Barge Forwarder & Broker Pilot
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A Primer on the Maritime Fire & Safety Association Vessel Response Plan
Although the federal government has contingency planning rules in place that are regulated by the US Coast Guard & EPA, the states of Oregon and Washington each have oil spill response regulations that go beyond federal requirements. These rules apply to defined “Covered Vessels”: - Commercial vessels, including cargo or passenger vessels, over 300 gross tons - All tank vessels (ship or barge), regardless of size Each company may have their own plan, or they may enroll their vessels in a State approved multivessel contingency plan. Plans must specify a response contractor and adequate equipment to effectively respond to spills for a worst-case discharge.
Oregon and Washington, becoming the first vessel contingency plan to receive the approval of both states. The Plan's area of coverage consists of the Columbia River from its mouth (at river mile 0) extending 3 miles into the Pacific Ocean, up to the Glenn Jackson Bridge at I-205 (river mile 113) and the Willamette River from its confluence with the Columbia River up to Willamette Falls. Cargo, tank and passenger vessels calling on ports along the river system typically enroll for coverage through their local agent. For more information on the MFSA Plan, contact the MFSA Oil Contingency Program Manager: Holly Robinson robinson@pdxmex.com (503) 220-2099
To help vessels meet these requirements, the Maritime Fire & Safety Association (MFSA) holds For more information, visit: an Umbrella Vessel Response Plan. The MFSA Washington Department of Ecology Vessel Response Plan has been approved by both Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
MFSA/Fire Protection Agencies Advisory Council (FPAAC) February 21st Technician Level Training
FPAAC, through funding provided by a Port Security Grant, conductied the first Technician Level Training of 2017. The training was offered by representatives from FPAAC Departments covering the pre-established topics for technician level training.
communications fail. Participation took more than an hour as technicians problem solved scenarios.
Longview Fire Department Lieutenant and FPAAC Training Coordinator Don Doyle discussed the importance of Reconnaissance (RECON). LT Doyle set up a scenario of an engine room fire that Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District Fire Chief was extinguished by the vessel’s crew before the Steve Sharek led an open group discussion on fire agency arrival. what are common facility hazards and how to Information a Master avoid them. Explained were the hazards of static or Chief Mate might electricity buildup during the process of loading give was meted out and unloading ethanol, what to look for and steps to the group as they fire service personnel can use to avoid it. asked appropriate Vancouver Fire Department Firefighter Paramedic questions. This was Todd Knoeppel described how vessels are built and used to formulate a how to read vessel fire control plans. Technicians plan of assistance to were asked to find specific items on the fire control the facility and vessel. plans and to identify alternate routes and identify Special thanks is extended to the Port of Longview, secondary means of egress. WA for their hospitality and support in providing a Portland Fire & Rescue Firefighters, Firefighter room to train, food, beverages and the use of their Paramedics and Lieutenants Rose Brock, Ryan facility. Ashley Helenberg, Director of External Ichimura, John Robinson and Tim Crowley Affairs was instrumental in assisting with training covered communications and what to do when materials, expertise and access to a ship. 20
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Clean Rivers Cooperative HAZWOPER Refresher Course On March 21st and 23rd, 2017 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. 47 personnel were in attendance. This classroom training covered the topics of: Laws & Regulations, Hazard Communication, Air Monitoring, a response simulation, Sorbent & Boom Basics, General ICS and Hazardous Waste Disposal. 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.
Randy Legler of NRCES, instructor for HAZWOPER training
Carl Boelter conducting a safety briefing prior to the training
Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee Harbor Safety Plan
Upcoming Meeting - May 10th
The Harbor Safety Plan of the Lower Columbia The next meeting of the LCRHSC is May 10th, at Region Harbor Safety Committee is an the Port of Vancouver. You can RSVP for the informational and educational tool. The Plan General Membership Meeting here. complements existing regulations and advises mariners of unique conditions and requirements that may be encountered in the Lower Columbia Region. Local experts from industry, regulatory agencies, and the public developed these standards to provide guidelines for mariners operating in the Columbia River. The Harbor Safety Plan is available for download at www.lcrhsc.org.
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Upcoming Events April 5th
Merchants Exchange Shipping 101
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PNWGFA Scholarship Deadline
May 2nd
Maritime Commerce Club May Luncheon
June 2nd
MEX Grain Committee Golf Tournament
Harbor Safety 10th LCR Committee Meeting
14th PNWGFA Annual
13th FPAAC Summit
Exchange 25th Merchants Shipping 201
22nd MCC Golf
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th MFSA Drill
22nd CRSOA Spring Fling Commerce 25th Maritime Club State of the Ports Breakfast
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Scholarship Deadline
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