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Portland, Oregon Resources
The following resources are available to mariners in the Portland, Oregon area.
Lodging
These motels are listed because they have reasonable prices and are located along an easy
driving route to and from Columbia Pacific Maritime. There are dozens of additional choices
available.
USCG Approved Training Schools
Although there are several part-time training programs that offer limited selection of USCG
approved courses once a year, there are only two full-time USCG approved training schools
located in the Portland, Oregon area.
First Aid and CPR Training
Standard First Aid with CPR is required for an original issue of any USCG license. The course must
have been completed within one year of the date of the application and must be from either the
American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or from another USCG recognized training
program. In the Portland area I recommend Metro CPR. Trent Morrison has been very cooperative
in providing the required training on a flexible schedule for my students, just let him know you are
taking it for a USCG license and he will set you up with the correct course.
FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit
An FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit is required for USCG licensed operators who operate
towing vessels over 26 feet in length and all inspected vessel operators. The Marine Radio
Operators Permit exam consists of 24 questions taken for Element 1 of the FCC exam questions.
Passing score is a minimum of 75% correct, or 18 out of 24 questions. A workbook containing the
entire pool of FCC Element 1 questions and several sample exams is available for purchase in the
Online Store. National Radio Examiners have two commercial examiners in the Portland, Oregon
area.
Merchant Marine Physical and DOT Drug Testing
A Merchant Marine Physical Exam and DOT Approved Drug Screening is required to be submitted
with every application form except when requesting an endorsement. The physical exam can be
administered by any doctor or physicians assistant, but having it administered by a physician who is
familiar with USCG forms and procedures can save you time. In the Portland, Oregon area I
recommend the CONCENTRA Medical Center located at Swain Island. This is a drop-in clinic that
can handle both the physical exam and DOT Drug Screening.
The following resources are available to mariners in the Portland, Oregon area.
Lodging
These motels are listed because they have reasonable prices and are located along an easy
driving route to and from Columbia Pacific Maritime. There are dozens of additional choices
available.
- Comfort Suites 1477 NE 183 Ave. Portland, OR (503) 661-2200
- Hampton Inn 3039 NE 183 Ave. Portland, OR (503) 669-7000
- Quality Inn & Suites 2323 NE 183 Ave. Portland, OR (503) 492-4000
- Nordic Motel 11942 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, OR (503) 253-6427
USCG Approved Training Schools
Although there are several part-time training programs that offer limited selection of USCG
approved courses once a year, there are only two full-time USCG approved training schools
located in the Portland, Oregon area.
- Columbia Pacific Maritime LLC 13211 NE Thompson CT Portland, OR (503) 841-6066
- Fryar's Maritime Service 6108 NE Highway 99 Suite 104 Vancouver, WA (360) 737-8022
First Aid and CPR Training
Standard First Aid with CPR is required for an original issue of any USCG license. The course must
have been completed within one year of the date of the application and must be from either the
American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or from another USCG recognized training
program. In the Portland area I recommend Metro CPR. Trent Morrison has been very cooperative
in providing the required training on a flexible schedule for my students, just let him know you are
taking it for a USCG license and he will set you up with the correct course.
- Metro CPR (503) 869-4581 Website http://www.metrocpr.com/
FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit
An FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit is required for USCG licensed operators who operate
towing vessels over 26 feet in length and all inspected vessel operators. The Marine Radio
Operators Permit exam consists of 24 questions taken for Element 1 of the FCC exam questions.
Passing score is a minimum of 75% correct, or 18 out of 24 questions. A workbook containing the
entire pool of FCC Element 1 questions and several sample exams is available for purchase in the
Online Store. National Radio Examiners have two commercial examiners in the Portland, Oregon
area.
- Richard Bass Milwaukie, OR (503) 860-3777
- Allen Shelby Aloha, OR (503) 642-1366
Merchant Marine Physical and DOT Drug Testing
A Merchant Marine Physical Exam and DOT Approved Drug Screening is required to be submitted
with every application form except when requesting an endorsement. The physical exam can be
administered by any doctor or physicians assistant, but having it administered by a physician who is
familiar with USCG forms and procedures can save you time. In the Portland, Oregon area I
recommend the CONCENTRA Medical Center located at Swain Island. This is a drop-in clinic that
can handle both the physical exam and DOT Drug Screening.
- Concentra Medical Center 3449 N Anchor Street Ste. 300A Portland, OR (503) 283-0013
Seattle Area Resources
Edmonds, WA (425) 778-1923
Seattle, WA (206) 285-3383
Edmonds, WA (425) 778-1923
Seattle, WA (206) 285-3383
Defense Attorney
Captain Alan Spears
Attorney at Law
www.alanspears.com
www.captainalanspears.com
Captain Spears represents
cases involving personal injury
and license suspension or
revocation proceedings.
I have personally sailed with
Captain Spears and am happy
to recommend his services.
Captain Alan Spears
Attorney at Law
www.alanspears.com
www.captainalanspears.com
Captain Spears represents
cases involving personal injury
and license suspension or
revocation proceedings.
I have personally sailed with
Captain Spears and am happy
to recommend his services.