Registration Open for 48th Annual Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle, Nov. 18-20; 'Deadliest Catch' star Capt. Keith Colburn of the Wizard to Deliver Keynote Address

    SEATTLE, WA, August 13, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Registration is now open for the 48th Annual Pacific Marine Expo, the West Coast's largest commercial marine trade show, which will return to CenturyLink Field Event Center in Seattle from Nov. 18-20. This year's show features a keynote address by Deadliest Catch television star Capt. Keith Colburn of the Wizard and a comprehensive conference program with programming in four tracks.

"Last year was a record year for the Expo, with nearly 550 exhibitors in an expanded exhibit hall showcasing the latest in equipment, propulsion, new products, and builder and supplier services," said Denielle Christensen, PME show director. "With the continued growth and strength of the fishing and workboat industries, we expect another terrific year in 2015."

The Expo serves all aspects of the market, including commercial vessel owner and operators, commercial fishermen, boat builders and seafood processors. In 2014, PME attracted more than 8,000visitors from 40 states and 24 countries.

Qualified members of the industry can attend the Exhibit Hall, educational conference sessions and keynote for free by registering on or before Nov. 17. Non-exhibiting suppliers can register for $50. To register, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com.

Keynote Speaker, Conference Program and Special Events
Capt. Keith Colburn will share personal stories and advice for success in today's hyper-competitive commercial fishing business environment. He is known to millions of television viewers as the captain of the Wizard on the hit Discovery Channel television show, "Deadliest Catch."

"As a business owner, Capt. Keith knows the importance of never letting your guard down. Standing a tireless watch over all the details, no matter how small, can make the difference between success and failure," said Jes Hathaway, editor in chief of National Fisherman magazine. "He will provide insights on putting all the pieces of the puzzle in place to create an efficient and successful crew."

The PME Annual Conference program will provide important information on current regulatory issues, marine safety, business management, boatbuilding designs and more.

The annual King County Maritime Economic Forecast Breakfast, which attracts more than 300 industry, government, labor and elected officials, will be held from 8-10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Daily events include live demonstrations, the Fisherman of the Year Contest sponsored by National Fisherman, a presentation by the Fisher Poets and an industry bookstore. Join us for Happy Hour, sponsored by ZF marine, open to all in attendance, at the close of each day on the show floor.

To Exhibit
Companies interested in exhibiting at PME should contact Chris Dimmerling, sales director, at [email protected] or 207-842-5666.

For further information on PME, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com.

About Pacific Marine Expo
Pacific Marine Expo is part of the Diversified Communications portfolio of commercial marine events, publications and eMedia products. Pacific Marine Expo is the largest and longest running commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast and is annually held in Seattle. The Expo serves all aspects of the market, including commercial vessel owners, commercial fishermen, boat builders, workboat operators and seafood processors.

For further information, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com.

About Diversified Communications
Diversified Communications, based in Portland, Maine, provides information and market access through face-to-face events, publications and digital media. Diversified serves a number of industries, including seafood, foodservice, natural and organic products, healthcare, commercial marine industries, and business management. Diversified operates divisions in the US, Australia, Hong Kong, India, the UK and Canada. For more information, visit: www.divcom.com.

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