Shipping 301: 2022 The Marine Highway

Online Webinar Series

June 2022

Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm

We are committed to providing our members and community a flexible opportunity to learn from local industry experts. 

June 1: Our Marine Highway

June 8: Columbia River Resources

June 15: Up River Ports

June 22:  River Tracking

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 the four course in the Shipping Education Series! Courses can be taken in any order, and are designed for both new and experienced Maritime industry professionals.

Agenda

SESSION 1: Our Marine Highway

Wednesday, June 1 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Introduction and Welcome
Mary Wiley, 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

Wednesday, June 8 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Introduction and Welcome
Mary Wiley, 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: Upper River Ports

Wednesday, June 15 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Introduction and Welcome
Mary Wiley, Merchants Exchange

Port Spotlight: Port of Pasco

Port Spotlight: Port of Hood River

Port Spotlight: Port of TBD


SESSION 4: River Tracking 

Wednesday, June 22 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Introduction and Welcome
Mary Wiley, Merchants Exchange

Tutorial of AIS by Sii Tech
Presented by Carl Bertapelle, Merchants Exchange

Registration

Our online classroom will be hosted through Microsoft Team Meetings! Event links will be sent to registrants closer to the session’s date. 

Please RSVP by June 1, 2022, to be registered for this four-part series. No cancellations or refunds after June 1, 2022. Substitutions permitted.

Webinar Cost

Members : $120

Non-Members : $160

Your reservation package includes:

– Four sessions of our online class, taught live by industry experts.
– Recordings of each session for one month.
– Digital student guide with all presenter slides.
– Certificate upon completion  

Contact

For more information on this
or other Shipping Education Series classes,
please contact: Mary Wiley, wiley@pdxmex.com

Shipping 301: 2022 The Marine Highway