Keynotes by Capt. Nick Sloane and Coach Terry Bowden, Comprehensive Conference Program, and Nearly 200 Exhibitors Highlight New WorkBoat Maintenance & Repair Conference and Expo Starting Tuesday

    NEW ORLEANS, LA, April 13, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The inaugural WorkBoat Maintenance & Repair Conference and Expo, which features an info-packed, three-day conference and expo with technical sessions, roundtables, product demonstrations, happy hours, and keynotes, starts Tuesday in New Orleans. The WorkBoat Maintenance & Repair Conference and Expo is the only commercial marine industry event dedicated to vessel maintenance and will help fleet managers, port captains and operators keep vessels in top working condition.

WHERE:
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Hall J

WHEN: April 14- 16, 2015
Tuesday, April 14: Conference Program, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 14: Preview of exhibit hall, 4:30-6:30 PM
Wednesday, April 15: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, April 16: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

PRESS REGISTRATION:
Press may pick up badges at the Information Counter, located in the registration area just inside Hall J. Press must provide credentials and a business card.

SHOW CONTACT IN NEW ORLEANS:
Karyn Gilbert, Show Marketing Director, 1-207-415-6097

ATTENDANCE:
More than 1,500 attendees. The inaugural WorkBoat Maintenance & Repair Conference and Expo is expected to have an economic impact of $5 million.

ABOUT:
The WorkBoat Maintenance & Repair Conference and Expo features an info- packed three- day conference and expo with technical sessions, roundtables, product demonstrations, happy hours, and keynotes by Capt. Nick Sloane, Salvage Master for the wreck removal of the Costa Concordia, and legendary football coach Terry Bowden.

The Conference will offer three in-depth programming tracts: Structure and Hull, Power and Propulsion and Regulations. Nearly 200 exhibitors will have the latest products and services for vessel maintenance and repair.

Capt. Nick Sloane will deliver the first keynote address at noon on Wednesday, April 15. Capt. Sloane was the salvage master for the most challenging and largest wreck removal in history, the 114,500-ton Costa Concordia, off Isola del Giglio, Italy. Capt. Sloane has over 27 years in the salvage and offshore oil and gas business. During his career, he has been the salvage master for many operations around the world.

Legendary coach and former college football analyst Terry Bowden will deliver the second keynote address on Thursday, April 16. After spending time as a head coach at Auburn and Division II North Alabama, Terry Bowden became one of the top studio analysts in college football at ABC Sports. He is currently the coach at the University of Akron.

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

About Diversified Communications
The WorkBoat Maintenance & Repair Conference and Expo is the newest addition to the Diversified Communications portfolio of commercial marine events, publications and e-media products. WorkBoat delivers high quality information to all segments of the marine industry in North America and keeps qualified buyers and leading suppliers connected through publications and events.

The annual, award-winning International WorkBoat Show, with 14,000 attendees, has been held in New Orleans for 35 years. The 2015 Show, will be held from December 1-3 at the Morial Convention Center.

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