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PORT SOUNDINGS
EVENT
Ro/Ro Rodeo Provides Opportunity
for Workers to Showcase their Skills
Tons of precious cargo move through the Port of Baltimore every day. As a result, it’s imperative that local workers have the skills to navigate the heavy equipment to move these goods.
That’s one of the reasons why the MDOT MPA’s Quality Cargo Handling Action Team (QCHAT) developed the Ro/Ro Rodeo. The two-day program is aimed at training longshore workers on the correct operation of the vehicles that cross the piers at the Port.
On May 8-9, several manufacturers took part in the rodeo. They sent representatives to the Dundalk Marine Terminal, along with the latest models of equipment — from combines to bulldozers. There were about 25 pieces of equipment to try in all, and the program was once again a rousing success.
Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the event. 􏰀
(Above) Longshore workers begin two days of training at the recent Ro/Ro Rodeo. (Top right) David Eister provides Barbara Killen with pointers on how to drive a Komatsu HM300. (Middle, left) Sean Manigault, of WWL, instructs Carlos Worshan on the CAT 323F. (Middle, right) Piotr Ryzner lashes a vehicle as instructor Walter Clarkvelenis observes. (Bottom) The Ro/Ro Rodeo features the latest state-of-the-art equipment.
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May/June 2017