Top Maritime Industry and Government Leaders Set to Speak During International WorkBoat Show Conference in New Orleans, Dec. 3-5

    NEW ORLEANS, LA, November 14, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- With top industry and government leaders speaking at 18 wide-ranging programs and three keynote addresses, this year's WorkBoat Professional Series Annual Conference promises to be the best ever.

"Through keynote addresses and panel discussions, this year's program features a very strong and comprehensive professional series that will help marine businesses keep on top of the latest industry and regulatory issues," said Show Director Bob Callahan, Diversified Communications.

The WorkBoat Professional Series Annual Conference will be held alongside the International WorkBoat Show at the New Orleans Morial Convention from Wednesday, December 3, through Friday, December 5. Registration for the WorkBoat Show and Annual Conference is available at www.workboatshow.com.

Highlights of the 2014 conference include:

Wednesday, December 3:

- Marine LNG Fuel Systems
- Inland Waters Rescue and Survival
- Think You're Prepared for Disaster? Think again
- Meeting USCG Medical Certificate Requirements: What to Know
- International Regulatory Creep: How do U.S. and International Regulations Compare?

Thursday, December 4:

- Reaching the Size Limit: Challenges for Small to Medium Yards
- Reducing your Fleet's Carbon Footprint
- Understanding Ballast Water Treatment Systems
- Financing Jones Act Vessel Assets
- Vessel Efficiency and Your Operations: Incorporating the Right Power Solutions to Improve Your Bottom Line

Friday, December 5:

- Training for Mariners
- Doing Business with the United States Navy - How to Improve Your Chances for Award

Details on all programs are available at http://www.workboatshow.com/2014-program.

"By successfully bringing together thousands of people who want to buy, with thousands of businesses selling the latest products and technologies, and by offering strong conference programs, the WorkBoat Show has become the premier event for the commercial marine industry," said Callahan.

About Diversified Communications
Diversified Communications, 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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