April WorkBoat Maintenance & Repair Conference and Expo to Feature Hands-on Product Demonstrations

    NEW ORLEANS, LA, February 23, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A series of hands-on product demonstrations will be featured during the 2016 WorkBoat Maintenance & Repair Conference and Expo, the only educational series dedicated solely to the needs of owners, port captains, fleet managers, engineers and mechanics responsible for commercial vessel maintenance.

"This new addition to the Expo is designed to give attendees the opportunity to learn new techniques and update their skills," said David Krapf, editor in chief of WorkBoat magazine. The Conference and Expo is set for the Morial Convention Center from April 12-14.

Krapf said that attendees can save $100 by registering today for the Conference. The All Access Pass includes the complete 15-session conference program, and a full three day Expo & Events Pass, with daily happy hours, hands-on workshops and general sessions, the job fair and job advice centers, product demonstrations, workshops, daily breakfast, and all speakers.

Register for the All Access Pass at www.workboatmaintenanceandrepair.com. The All Access Pass is $495 if purchased by March 13, $545 between March 13 and April 12, and $595 thereafter.

This year's hands-on demonstrations include sessions on Magnetic Drilling, Confined Space Non-Entry Rescue, and Fire Extinguisher Techniques.

Magnetic Drilling
Tuesday, April 12: 1 - 2 p.m.
Learn, or get a refresher, on the methods of drilling to create efficiency and accuracy. Presented by Hougen.

Confined Space Non-Entry Rescue
Wednesday, April 13: 2:30 - 3 p.m.
Survival strategies are vital and knowledge is power when it comes to knowing what to do in an emergency. Learn how to complete a confined space non-entry rescue with multiple people.
Presented by Bayou Supply & Safety.

Fire Extinguisher Techniques
Thursday, April 14: 10:15 - 11 a.m.
Learn proper techniques of an extinguisher and feel like you're putting out an actual fire by aiming this laser-driven fire extinguisher at a digital screen of fire. Presented by: Delgado Community College.

About the WorkBoat Maintenance & Repair Conference and Expo
Based on the success of the 2015 inaugural WorkBoat Maintenance & Repair Conference and Expo, the 2016 event will again bring together professionals from the commercial vessel maintenance and repair industry.

"The Expo will be the best place to connect with people, be introduced to the latest products, and receive information and updates needed to keep up and stay ahead of the curve," said Denielle Christensen, show director from Diversified Communications, which produces the award-winning International WorkBoat Show each year in New Orleans.

The 2015 inaugural event was attended by nearly 2,000 top commercial marine leaders. The 2016 event will build on that success and offer the unique combination of a custom-tailored conference program, a highly focused exhibit hall and extensive networking events. The Expo will also host a free Maritime Job Fair and Job Advice Center from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, as well as safety training and more than 200 exhibiting companies.

This year's featured speakers include Christian Vaccari, Vice President, Gulf Island Shipyards, LLC, who will discuss "Building Stronger Shipyards with Collaboration" on Tuesday, April 12, and Jeff Skiles, Co-Pilot, US Airways Flight 1549 "The Miracle on the Hudson," who will present a keynote address on "Crisis Management - When the Unexpected Happens, You're Ready."

If you are interested in exhibiting at the show, contact Chris Dimmerling, sales director, at [email protected] or (207) 842-5666.

For further information, visit www.workboatmaintenanceandrepair.com.

About WorkBoat
WorkBoat is part of the Diversified Business Communications portfolio of commercial marine events, publications and digital 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 Communications, based in Portland, Maine, provides information and market access through face-to-face events, publications and digital products. 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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