Online Webinar Series
June 2023
Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm
We are committed to providing our members and community a flexible opportunity to learn from local industry experts.
June 7: Our Marine Highway
June 14: Columbia River Resources
June 21: River Tracking
June 28: 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 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.
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 7 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
Virtual/Online – Wednesday, June 14 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: River Tracking
Virtual/Online – Wednesday, June 21 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
SESSION 4: Upper River Ports
Virtual/Online – Wednesday, June 28 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 Morrow
Registration
Please RSVP by June 6, 2023, to be registered for this four-part series. No cancellations or refunds after June 7, 2023. Substitutions permitted.
Webinar Cost
Members : $120
Non-Members : $160
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: Mary Wiley, wiley@pdxmex.com