Registration is Open for 46th Annual Pacific Marine Expo, the West Coast's Largest Commercial Marine Trade Show; Show set for Seattle from November 20-22

    SEATTLE, WA, September 05, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Pacific Marine Expo, the West Coast's premier commercial marine trade show returns to CenturyLink Field Event Center in Seattle from Wednesday, November 20, through Friday, November 22 and there will be no better place for commercial mariners to get geared up for 2014.

"It's the show for the industry to check out the latest in equipment, propulsion, builders, suppliers and new products," said Bob Callahan, Pacific Marine Expo Director from Diversified Business Communications. "The Expo is the largest and longest running commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast."

To register and for further information, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com.

Callahan said the Expo serves all aspects of the market, including commercial vessels owners, commercial fishermen, boat builders, workboat operators and seafood processors.

"Last year, the Expo continued its strong growth," noted Callahan. "We filled the entire exhibit hall with nearly 450 exhibitors and we attracted 7,975 visitors from 40 states and 24 countries." Callahan noted that 81% of visitors are involved in or influence purchasing decisions and 62% of visitors intend to make purchases during or after attending the Expo.

"We always write new orders and see commitments for purchases from fishermen and commercial marine operators," said Fred Fink, Lunde Marine Electronics. "If you are in the marine industry, you should be here."

From Boatyard Day to free Conference programs and from a container ship full of free special events to the latest equipment and products, the 2013 Pacific Marine Expo promises to be the right place for commercial mariners to get geared up for 2014.

Third Annual Boatyard Day
The 3rd Annual Boatyard Day, sponsored by National Fisherman and WorkBoat magazines, is set for Thursday, November 22.

At 2:45 p.m., Bruce Buls, Technical Editor for WorkBoat magazine and Jes Hathaway and Michael Crowley, Editors of National Fisherman, will kick off the annual Boatyard day with a 2013 Year in Review for both work boats and fishing boats. Then learn the 2013 National Fisherman Boats & Gear Award winners.

Frank Foti, CEO & President, Vigor Industrial LLC, will present a keynote address on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry in 2014 at 3 p.m. Over the past 18 years, Foti has led the company's transformation from a single, struggling shipyard to a thriving, increasingly diversified industrial company with 2,000 employees, seven locations and more than $500 million in annual revenue.

Conference Program
Pacific Marine Expo's free conference programming will offer a variety of sessions featuring industry leaders on topics such as Marine Safety and Security, Business Management, Legal and Regulatory Issues, and Technical Issues/Advancements.

"Through keynote addresses and panel discussions, this year's Show features a very strong and comprehensive professional series that will help marine businesses keep on top of the latest industry and regulatory issues," said Hathaway, Editor In Chief of National Fisherman.

National Fisherman Profitable Harvest
"How Does Public Perception Affect Your Bottom Line?"

That will be a topic of the National Fisherman Profitable Harvest Conference, which will be held from 8 a.m. to Noon on Friday, November 22, at Century Link Field Event Center. The conference will feature three panels: The Economic Effects of Fisheries; Teaching the Consumer; and, Getting the Most From Your Boat.

The $50 registration fee includes breakfast with the editors of National Fisherman.

Special Events
2013 Pacific Marine Expo special events include Fisherman of the Year Contest, a free Happy Hour in the Beer Garden sponsored by ZF Marine, entertainment by Fisher Poets, and an Author's Corner and Bookstore presented by Pro Star Publications, Inc..

The popular Fisherman of the Year Contest is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, November 22 in the Keynote Area. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners of a series of fishing skill tests. Finalists advance to the competitive survival suit round to vie for the title of Fisherman of the Year and the grand prize of a personalized jacket.

Exhibiting
If you are interested in exhibiting at Pacific Marine Expo, contact Chris Dimmerling, Sales Director, [email protected] or (207) 842-5666. For exhibitor information, visit www.pacificmarineexpo.com/en/exhibit.

Attending
To register and for further information, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com.

About Pacific Marine Expo
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 vessels owners, commercial fishermen, boat builders, workboat operators and seafood processors.

The Expo gives exhibitors and attendees the opportunity to meet face-to-face to discuss the hottest products, innovative ideas and new services for a business. Annual special events include Fisherman of the Year Contest, a free Happy Hour in the Beer Garden sponsored by ZF Marine, entertainment by Fisher Poets, and an Author's Corner and Bookstore.

For further information, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com.

Pacific Marine Expo is produced by Diversified Business Communications.

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