SHOW PREVIEW | INTERNATIONAL WORKBOAT SHOW
PUTTING THE WORK IN
With the advent of winter comes one of the most popular events in the marine calendar – the International WorkBoat Show. DLM collates the highlights in our comprehensive preview guide.
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he International WorkBoat Show has been an industry tradition for more than 40 years. It combines a trade show
and conference for commercial vessel owners, operators, builders, and the vendors and suppliers who support them. The event includes a well-regarded conference programme and popular networking opportunities. Of course, the star is the show floor and this year’s exhibitor line-up is no exception. It includes plenty of crane and material handling equipment for port and terminal operators.
Key details A popular fixture in the exhibition and conference calendar, this year it takes place from 2–4 December at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Along with the exhibition hall, there are several seminar and networking sessions of note. Content on the Main Stage and Groundbreakers Stage is free to all attendees. Content in classrooms requires an upgraded pass, available when you register to attend. However, regular visitors should be aware that
they have changed locations. The Main Stage and Groundbreakers Stage are now located in the exhibit hall, while the WorkBoat Classrooms have moved to rooms R02 and R03, located behind the 100 aisle near the escalators. Now in its third year, the Women in Maritime Summit will open with a presentation on a new international workforce development initiative led by the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. This will be followed by an interactive discussion on how advanced technologies are changing the way maritime professionals work. Attendees can participate in a brief roundtable discussion, before a panel of industry leaders takes the stage. For port and terminal operators, other seminars
of interest include Diversification by Design: The Resilient Port Playbook. This will explore how diversification has become one of the most important words in port planning. The terminals positioning themselves to thrive in the long-term
are building the flexibility to serve several markets at once, so they can adapt as demand moves rather than being tied to any one source. Led by Chett Chiasson, executive director
of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, this session will share how ports are planning, financing and building multi-use waterfronts that support many uses, including a mix of traditional and renewable energy, vessel construction and repair, commercial cargo and defence.
Exhibitor highlights These are some of the suppliers that DLM recommends you visit while in New Orleans.
ABB Marine and Ports – booth 829 ABB Marine and Ports specialises in supplying technologies that drive the evolution of sustainable shipping. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimise vessel operations. Electrical propulsion, data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry.
Accutrans – booth 2753
Accutrans offers a range of services in the Gulf region, including bulk material handling and shipment. The company coordinates and schedules the safe transport of bulk materials based on each customer’s specific needs.
AdvanTec Marine – booth 3929 AdvanTec supplies cranes designed to handle a variety of lifting and loading tasks on ships, offshore platforms and dockside operations. It says that its cranes are built to withstand harsh marine environments, featuring robust construction and corrosion-resistant materials to ensure durability and longevity. Fitted with the latest technology, its cranes offer precise control and enhanced safety, making them ideal for efficient cargo handling. AdvanTec offers various types and configurations including knuckle boom, telescopic and lattice boom cranes. This means that it can customise marine cranes to meet the specific needs of different maritime applications.
AJ’s Power Source – booth 4037 AJ’s Power Source (AJPS) designs and manufactures rugged power supplies and power distribution systems for military, aerospace, industrial and commercial applications. With decades of power engineering experience, AJPS provides custom solutions including AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, UPS systems, vehicle power systems and rack-mounted power solutions engineered for demanding environments. It says that its products can meet all industrial power standards including UL, CSA, IEC and EN certification.
Alatas offers field service engineers for inspection, maintenance and repair.
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Alatas Americas – booth 1154 Alatas helps ports maximise crane performance by delivering predictable costs and uninterrupted operations. Services include crane upgrades and modernisation;
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