Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association, Inc.

09/03/2026

Fresh air. Farm food. Local pours. Fall fun. 🍎🍺🎃

CRSOA members and industry colleagues are invited to step away from the office and join us for Fall at the Farm at Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island.

Enjoy farm food, local cider, wine and beer, along with a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkins and a relaxed opportunity to reconnect with colleagues from across the maritime community.

Thursday, October 1
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Topaz Farm | Sauvie Island

Register here: https://www.crsoa.net/fallatthefarm2026.html

09/03/2026

Join our team at the Vancouver Export Terminal as a Shift Supervisor, helping oversee grain handling, storage, and loading operations while leading crews in a safety-focused environment. This hands-on leadership role plays a key part in keeping grain moving efficiently and maintaining high standards across terminal operations. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4d0gMKH

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Now hiring in Portland!

T. Parker Host is seeking a full-time Operations Assistant to help support vessel agency activities throughout the region. This hands-on role includes coordinating deliveries and documentation, transporting crew members and supplies, boarding vessels, and assisting with other time-sensitive operational needs.

A valid driver’s license is required, along with a current TWIC or the ability to obtain one. Maritime experience is preferred but not required.

View the complete job description and apply online:
https://recruit.hirebridge.com/v3/goto/?c=kvujne

Please share with anyone who may be a great fit!

09/02/2026

We’re always happy to help spread the word when one of our members is growing their team!

CRSOA member SphereMD is hiring a Medical Care Coordinator I at its Vancouver, Washington office. This unique role sits at the intersection of healthcare and maritime operations, helping coordinate care for seafarers aboard commercial vessels and supporting the health and wellbeing of crews working throughout the global maritime industry.

SphereMD is an active and valued member of our Columbia River maritime community, and we’re pleased to share this opportunity with our network. If you know someone who is organized, adaptable, calm under pressure and looking for a meaningful way to support the maritime industry, please pass it along!

Learn more and apply through the link below

Apply for the Medical Care Coordinator I job in Vancouver, WA! Learn more about the job description, salary, and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

09/02/2026

The U.S. Maritime Administration will activate the SUNY Maritime College training ship Empire State for temporary federal service beginning on or about Sept. 1, college President Rear Adm. John Okon s

09/01/2026

Cascadia Tech Academy’s Maritime Technology program is entering its second year, helping Clark County high school students build practical skills and discover career opportunities throughout the maritime industry.

CRSOA was pleased to welcome nearly 20 Cascadia Tech students to our April Industry Luncheon, where they met local maritime professionals and heard directly from representatives of the region’s tugboat and launch-service sectors.

As OPB recently reported, the program is already producing promising results: approximately 10 students from its first graduating class have entered the local maritime workforce, including one hired by CRSOA member Shaver Transportation. Students are gaining experience in welding, soldering, vessel operations, leadership and other skills that can lead directly to well-paying careers after graduation.

Programs like this play an important role in introducing young people to the many career paths available on our waterways—and in preparing the next generation of maritime professionals our region will need.

Cascadia Tech’s maritime program teaches juniors and seniors how to weld, solder, cook and more. It's gaining traction at a critical time for both the region’s students and the maritime industry.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

YOU could lead the future of AMERICAN MARITIME DOMINANCE 🫵🇺🇸

Don’t forget to submit your application to be apart of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy - USMMA Class of 2031! Applications are already up 10% this year. APPLY NOW 🚢

08/28/2026

"Women In Maritime Operations (WIMOs) has appointed Valerie Anderson as executive treasurer of the its national board of directors. She succeeds Laura Lewis, who is stepping down after seven years of leadership and service to the organization.

A business development professional with more than 15 years of experience in the marine industry, Anderson currently serves as business development manager at Allredi, where she works with customers across the Gulf Coast to support fleets, shipyards, and marine and industrial operations. She has been named as one of the Inland Marine Expo’s 40 Under 40, honoring emerging leaders making a significant impact in the maritime industry.

Anderson brings extensive financial stewardship and leadership experience to the WIMOs executive board. Throughout her years of volunteer service, she has served as treasurer for her homeowners association, treasurer of the PTA, and president of the Soccer Booster Club, gaining valuable experience in budgeting, financial oversight, and organizational governance."

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