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
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