LIVE EVENT!
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
9 AM - 4 PM
We look at the business of shipping from the perspective of the ship, exploring the requirements and regulation of a ship and the important roles agents, pilots, and regulatory agencies play in enabling a ship to move from port to port.
Shipping 201 is the second course in the Shipping Education Series! Courses can be taken in any order, and are designed for both new and experienced Maritime industry professionals.
Please RSVP by March 9, 2026, to be registered for this live event. No cancellations or refunds after March, 3, 2026. Substitutions permitted.
Agenda
Sessions Include:
What vessels work our river?
How do vessels travel our river?
What groups support vessels that calling on the river?
Who regulates vessels that travel on our rivers?
Featuring Presentations From:
Columbia River Pilots
Columbia River Bar Pilots
Foss Maritime
Maritime Fire and Safety Association
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
And More!
Contact
For more information on this or other Shipping Education Series classes, please contact: info@pdxmex.com
Registration
Registration Cost:
Members: $150 *
Non-Members: $200
Friends of the Exchange: $150
Students: $25
*Government Employees are Eligible for Member Pricing
If you are unable to use a credit for payment at the time of registration, please contact info@pdxmex.com.
Non-Members ineligible for Merchants Exchange membership can become a “Friend of the Exchange” to receive Member pricing. Click here to learn more about Friends of the Exchange.
Your reservation package includes:
– Morning refreshments and lunch.
– Complimentary valet parking.
– Taught live by industry subject matter experts.
– A digital student guide with all presentation materials (in PDF).
– Certificate upon completion.