Shipping 201

By the end of this course, the student will be more familiar with: • Merchants Exchange Overview: An overview of the role of the Merchants Exchange and information services that enable ships on the River system to move from port to port. • Vessels on our Waterways: An overview of Columbia River ship traffic and activity and an overview of the movements of towboats on the River system. • Roles and Duties of a Vessel Agent: An introduction to the Columbia River Steamship Operators’ Association and the role of a vessel agent. An overview of the duties of a vessel agent working for a tramp vessel agency from charterer appointment to post departure. • Pilotage: Columbia River Bar Pilots and Columbia River Pilots: Representatives from both the Columbia River Bar Pilots and the Columbia River Pilots give an introduction to what a maritime pilot does, as well as their organizations and the services they provide. • Regulators Responsibility: Regulators from the U.S. Coast Guard, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Washington Department of Ecology, Maritime Fire & Safety Association come together to provide a summary of the kinds of regulation and responsibility present on the River system. • Maritime Insurance and Law: An introduction to the types and categories of Maritime Insurance and Admiralty Law.