WorkBoat Professional Series Keeps Marine Businesses on Top of Industry Trends and Regulatory Issues

    NEW ORLEANS, LA, September 25, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- With tiered programming focusing on Business Management, Legal and Regulatory Issues, Marine Safety and Security, and Technical Issues/Advancements, this year's WorkBoat Professional Series promises to be best ever. The Professional Series will be held in conjunction with the 34th International WorkBoat Show, North America's largest commercial marine trade show and conference, which will be held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center from Wednesday, October 9, through Friday, October 11.

"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 David Krapf, editor in chief of WorkBoat magazine and WorkBoat.com.

A Professional Series Conference Pass, which includes access to all sessions and entrance to International WorkBoat Show, is $250 if purchased before October 8 and $275 at the Show. Individual session passes can also be purchased for $65 prior to October 8 and for $90 per session at the Show.

To register or for further information, visit www.WorkBoatShow.com.

The Professional Series features the top commercial marine industry leaders. The 2013 full conference program and speaker biographies can be found here.

Wednesday, October 9 Highlights
- Solving Subchapter M Compliance Issues- Solving Subchapter M Compliance Issues
- Progress in Propulsion Technology- Progress in Propulsion Technology
- Mix-Speed Hybrid Propulsion for Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels
- Human Impact Exposure on Fast Boats- Human Impact Exposure on Fast Boats

Thursday, October 10 Highlights
- Dynamic Positioning Systems; Classifications Update
- Designing Hybrid Systems, Fitting the Operational Profile
- Complying with New Emissions Regulations
- Integrating Technology to Increase Efficiency and Effectiveness of Welding Training
- LNG; The Preferred Off Shore Vessel Fuel
- The Impact of US Domestic Tonnage Regulations on Design, Maintenance and Manning

Friday, October 11 Highlights
- Working with the Media After an Incident
- The Next Wave of ASD Tug Construction
- Workboat Design and Optimization Based on Operational Profile
- The Changing Face of the Supply Vessel Industry in the US Gulf

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Ken Saunderson, (206) 282-6858
[email protected]

International WorkBoat Show
The International WorkBoat Show is North America's largest maritime trade show and conference. For 33 years, the WorkBoat Show has proven to be the premier marketplace for businesses working on the coastal, inland and offshore waters.

The 34th International WorkBoat Show will be held at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, will be held October 9-11.

To attend the show, pre-register online at www.workboatshow.com or call 800-454-3007. Pre-registration for the exhibit hall is free, onsite price is $50. To exhibit call Chris Dimmerling at 207-842-5666

The International WorkBoat show is produced by Diversified Business Communications.

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