The Apprentice Deck Mechanic works a 15-day on / 15-day off work schedule consisting of 6-hours on / 6-hours off shift rotations while onboard a vessel. This position is responsible for: conducting all deck operations aboard the tug as well as the barge tow, maintaining the engine room and mechanical systems of the vessel, and performing all routine inspections and house duties as required by the operation.
February 2025 marks Clean Rivers Cooperative Operations Manager Carl Boelter’s 15-year anniversary with the Cooperative. We are proud to celebrate Carl this month and spotlight his service and dedication to the Cooperative.
The 19th Annual MCC Golf Tournament at Lewis River Golf Club is on Thursday, June 25th 2025.
Join us for the 2025 State of the Ports at the Double Tree Hotel.
In April 2025 – We will present the third course of our Shipping Education Series during 4 webinar sessions.
These associations which are managed by Merchants Exchange will be at this event to answer questions about their missions and opportunities.
Join the Maritime Commerce Club once again for its annual celebration of the individuals who have worked so hard over the years for the maritime community.
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is advancing a pivotal agreement with port employers for member ratification. Spanning 14 ports and covering 25,000 dockworkers, the contract promises wage increases and job protections tied to automation, setting a transformative precedent for labor relations in the maritime sector.
The Clean Rivers Cooperative Operations and Training Facility in NW Portland underwent a remodel project in 2024. The construction started mid-July and finished up at the end of November.
Left to Right: Cooperative General Manager Vanessa Green, John Hartup, Jerry Holmes, Cooperative Operations Manager Carl Boelter
