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"All About Ships" Portland Harbor Behind the Scenes Tour
Posted by: jwthomas on Nov 25, 2009FOUND IN:
COMMUNITY CONTENTWhen:
12/12/2009 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
“Wow!” “Holy cow!” “That is amazing!” These are some of the descriptions typically said about the unique vessels seen coming and going at Vigor Industrial's Portland Shipyard. Vigor Industrial owns several subcompanies, including Vigor Marine, Cascade General and US Barge, that specialize in maritime construction and repair. See the eye-opening scale of their operations; hear about what they’re working on; and learn about the people who make a living there.
"Goods to Market: How Port Facilities Work" Portland Harbor Behind the Scenes Tour
Posted by: jwthomas on Nov 25, 2009FOUND IN:
COMMUNITY CONTENTWhen:
12/05/2009 - 10:00am - 12:30pm
They’re big; they’re busy; and they’re mysterious — that’s the extent of what most people know about marine terminals such as the Port’s Terminal 6. The mystery is ironic because there are several public and private terminals within mere minutes of downtown Portland. In an area typically closed to the public due to federal security regulations, you’ll tour among the shadows of towering 16-story cranes and giant multicolored containers stacked up like Legos.
"Exploring the World of Metal Recycling" Portland Harbor Behind the Scenes Tour
Posted by: jwthomas on Nov 25, 2009FOUND IN:
COMMUNITY CONTENTWhen:
12/02/2009 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm
When most people think of recycling, they’re thinking cereal boxes, milk jugs and newspapers. On this behind-the-scenes tour of Schnitzer Steel, however, you’ll see metal recycling on a massive scale (literally!). But don’t worry, we’ll keep a safe distance from the “Texas Shredder.” Like a wood chipper on steroids, this massive piece of machinery has an insatiable appetite for old school buses, refrigerators, tractor trailers, and just about anything else made out of metal.
