Online Webinar Series
June 2024
Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm
We are committed to providing our members and community a flexible opportunity to learn from local industry experts.
June 5: Our Marine Highway
June 12: Columbia River Resources
June 19: River Tracking
June 26: Up River Ports
In Shipping 301, we look at the maritime highway of the Columbia River. Presenting information on the infrastructure, operations, and maintenance of the river system.
Shipping 301 is the fourth course in the Shipping Education Series! Courses can be taken in any order and are designed for both new and experienced Maritime industry professionals.
This is a continuing education course for professional development presented by industry subject matter experts.
Agenda
SESSION 1: Our Marine Highway
Virtual/Online – Wednesday, June 5 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction and Welcome
Merchants Exchange
What is America’s Marine Highway
Presented by U.S. Dept of Transportation, Marine Administration
Managing our Columbia River
Presented by U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
SESSION 2: Columbia River Resources
Virtual/Online – Wednesday, June 12 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction and Welcome
Merchants Exchange
Northwest rivers navigation and forecasting
Presented by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
How BPA Supports River Commerce
Presented by Bonneville Power Administration
SESSION 3: River Tracking
Virtual/Online – Wednesday, June 19 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction and Welcome
Merchants Exchange
Tutorial of AIS by Sii Tech
Presented by Carl Bertapelle, Merchants Exchange
SESSION 4: Upper River Ports
Virtual/Online – Wednesday, June 26 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction and Welcome
Merchants Exchange
Port Spotlight: Port of Pasco
Port Spotlight: Port of Hood River
Port Spotlight: Port of Morrow
Registration
Please RSVP by June 4, 2024, to be registered for this four-part series. No cancellations or refunds after June 5, 2024. Substitutions permitted.
Webinar Cost
Members : $150
Non-Members : $200
“Friends” of the Exchange : $150
Non-Members can become a “Friend of the Exchange” to recieve Member pricing for the Shipping Education Series. Click here to learn more about Friends of the Exchange.
Your reservation package includes:
– Four (4) ONLINE classes in 2-hour sessions for 8.0 hours of instruction.
– Taught live by industry subject matter experts.
– Access to recordings of each class for the following four weeks.
– A digital student guide with all presentation materials (in PDF).
– Certificate upon completion.
This course is for professional development and is not certified by an accrediting organization. Please consult with your accrediting organization to confirm if this course will be accepted for continuing education units (CEUs). CEUs are issued at 1.0 CEU per 1.0 hour of professional development activity.
Contact
For more information on this or other Shipping Education Series classes,
please contact: info@pdxmex.com