Industry Leaders to Discuss Critical Maritime Issues at International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans

    NEW ORLEANS, LA, September 15, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Industry leaders will speak at 21 diverse sessions on current rules and regulations, technology and issues that affect the commercial marine industry at this year's International WorkBoat Show Conference program that begins on Nov. 30 in New Orleans.

"Through the keynote address and panel discussions, this year we will present another strong and comprehensive conference program that will help keep marine businesses apprised of the latest industry developments," said David Krapf, editor in chief of WorkBoat magazine.

This year's keynote speakers are Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, highly decorated former Navy SEALs and New York Times best-selling authors, who will discuss team and leadership development. "The pair are well experienced in building, training and leading high-performance teams," said Krapf. "In their talk, the two will provide practical tips aimed at helping your team and company operate at the highest level possible." The keynote address will take place from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Registration is now open for the International WorkBoat Show, North America's largest commercial marine trade show and conference. The 37th edition of the show will be held at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans from Wednesday, Nov. 30, through Friday, Dec. 2. Qualified industry members can attend the WorkBoat Show Exhibit Hall and keynote for free by registering on or before Nov. 29. To register, visit www.WorkBoatShow.com.

By purchasing a Passport for unlimited conference sessions (Wednesday - Friday), visitors will receive free access to the show floor, keynotes and the Passport Lounge. Here you'll enjoy Q&A time with presenters, charging stations, Wi-Fi, meeting space, and complimentary snacks and beverages on all show days. The Conference registration fee is $275 before Nov. 30 and $300 on or after Nov. 30. Refer a colleague and you and your friend will receive discounted Conference pricing.

2016 WorkBoat Conference
The Conference features tiered programming that focuses on technical training, regulatory updates, business practices, and emerging issues. For full details on topics and presenters, event locations and registration, visit www.workboatshow.com/conference-schedule/. Here are the highlights of the conference:

Wednesday, Nov. 30
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
MARINE CASUALTY REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS
TRACK: LEGAL AND REGULATORY

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
STAYING AFLOAT WHEN THE TIDES ARE STRONG
TRACK: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
AUTONOMOUS VESSELS: MAKING THE CONCEPT COMMERCIALLY VIABLE
TRACK: TECHNICAL

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
USING BIG DATA TO DRIVE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENTS
TRACK: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

1:15 PM - 2 PM
IMPROVING SHIPBUILDING SAFETY
TRACK: TECHNICAL

1:15 PM - 2 PM
CREATING AN EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZATION
TRACK: LEGAL AND REGULATORY

3 PM - 4 PM
KEYNOTE: LEIF BABIN & JOCKO WILLINK

4:15 PM - 5 PM
TRAINING FOR CREWS ABOARD LNG-FUELED VESSELS
TRACK: TECHNICAL

4:15 PM - 5 PM
GLOBAL INFLUENCES ON THE WORKBOAT MARKET
TRACK: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Thursday, Dec. 2:
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
SAFETY IN THE DOWN MARKET
TRACK: SAFETY

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
MARITIME CYBERSECURITY AND THE LAST 44,000 MILES
TRACK: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
YOU'VE BEEN ASKED TO REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION: NOW WHAT?
TRACK: TECHNICAL

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
GETTING YOUR MARITIME CONNECTIVITY STRATEGY RIGHT - CHALLENGES AND BEST PRACTICES
TRACK: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
PREVENTING WORKPLACE INJURIES WITH ERGONOMICS
TRACK: SAFETY

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
LNG BUNKERING INFRASTRUCTURE
TRACK: TECHNICAL

4:15 PM - 5 PM
SUBCHAPTER M COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
TRACK: LEGAL AND REGULATORY

4:15 PM - 5 PM
REPURPOSING STACKED OSVs FOR USE AS TRAINING VESSELS
TRACK: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Friday, Dec. 3
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
IMPROVED OPERATIONAL PROFILE AND MANEUVERABILITY
TRACK: TECHNICAL

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
MANAGING MILLENNIALS & MARITIME LEADERSHIP
TRACK: WORKFORCE

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
RIVER LOCKS AND DAMS
TRACK: LEGAL AND REGULATORY

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ONBOARD E-LEARNING TRAINING FOR MARITIME REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
TRACK: WORKFORCE

About the International WorkBoat Show
"The WorkBoat Show is the premier event for the commercial marine industry. It successfully brings together thousands of people seeking to purchase the latest products, technologies and services from more than 1,000 businesses that exhibit at the show," said Denielle Christensen, event director. "It's the top marketplace for businesses that service the coastal, inland and offshore waters."

Christensen expects the 2016 WorkBoat Show and Annual Conference to be another record setting event. The 2015 show attracted over 1,100 exhibitors and nearly 15,000 visitors from 45 states and 27 countries. Trade Show Executive magazine ranked the WorkBoat Show as one of the "50 Fastest Growing Shows of 2014."

The International WorkBoat Show and Annual Conference will take place in Halls B through F in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Registration will be located in the lobby outside of Hall D. The conference and keynotes will take place in the Great Hall, located in Hall A.

For further information, visit www.WorkBoatShow.com.

About WorkBoat
Workboat is part of the Diversified Business Communications portfolio of commercial marine events, publications and e-media products. The WorkBoat brand has been connecting qualified buyers with leading suppliers for more than 70 years. In print through WorkBoat magazine, online at WorkBoat.com, face-to-face at the International WorkBoat Show and through education with the Professional Series, WorkBoat delivers high-quality information to all segments of the marine industry in North America. For more information, visit www.workboat.com.

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

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