About

WorkBoat delivers high-quality information to all segments of the North American maritime industry through WorkBoat Magazine, WorkBoat.com, and the International WorkBoat Show and Annual Conference. These three pillars define the WorkBoat brand in-person, in print and online.

WorkBoat Magazine and WorkBoat.com is produced by the team that brings you The International WorkBoat Show. WorkBoat Magazine and WorkBoat.com are the only maritime industry media resources dedicated exclusively to the U.S. commercial marine market, providing in-depth reporting to WorkBoat industry professionals on scores of topics.

WorkBoat.com provides the latest news and information about the U.S. WorkBoat industry. The site includes articles and blogs on the latest hot topics pertaining to the WorkBoat industry.

The meaningful insights, actionable takeaways, Q+A opportunities, and group problem solving sessions from the WorkBoat Annual Conference Program flows into and out of the content both online and in the magazine. Additionally, many of the Think Tank sessions are directly related to the topics covered on the site.

You can see all of the news and coverage from our most recent event here, as well as get a sense of how topics like meeting EPA Tier 4 standards and the state of maritime security are highlighted at the event.

The WorkBoat brand has been connecting qualified buyers with leading suppliers for more than 75 years. WorkBoat magazine has covered everything from President Truman signing the Independent Offices Appropriation bill into law to how steel strikes can impact barge traffic to the delivery of the Portland Pilot to Portland, Maine, where the WorkBoat magazine is headquartered.

As the maritime industry has changed WorkBoat has changed with it. We’ve covered the many technological advancements that have redefined expectations for professionals, which includes the way that autonomous technology has helped drive an increased emphasis on safety and more efficient fleet operations.

Additionally, over the past few years, sectors like offshore oil & gas have shrunk while others like offshore wind have grown. Additionally, since 9/11, there has been an increased emphasis on security (US Coast Guard, municipalities, state/local governments) and cybersecurity. Port and vessel security is still affected by 9/11 and security operations continues to evolve

Autonomous technology, fleet management, safety and offshore wind will continue to dominate headlines over the next few years, and they’ll all be covered in-depth and detail across the WorkBoat brand.

Any operations manager or higher who is in charge of WorkBoat fleets and their day-to-day activities. This is someone who makes purchasing decisions for replacement gear (engines, genesis, controls, marine transmissions, electronics, deck equipment etc.) Also, the person who is in charge of newbuilds and repairs. It could be the same person or someone else, such as a port captain or shipyard liaison. Vessel captains that have decision-making authority also stand to gain by visiting the WorkBoat Show and reading WorkBoat and WorkBoat.com.

The main sectors covered by WorkBoat include the coastal and inland waterways, shipyards/vessel construction and repair, tugs and towing, offshore energy (offshore service vessels to service traditional offshore oil and gas operations, and crew transfer vessels for the emerging offshore wind power sector) and passenger vessel operations.

Among the top issues and trends covered by WorkBoat are:

• Regulations and laws: The Jones Act (Passenger Vessel Services Act), Coast Guard Subchapter M inspection, admiralty law, EPA diesel engine emissions, WRDA, Oil Pollution Act, etc.
• Offshore wind market
• Autonomous vessels and technology
• Cyberattacks, cyberthreats, data breaches
• Port security
• Hybrid/green technology, environmental issues
• Safety in the workplace
• Manpower shortages across all sectors, including a shortage of qualified mariners, aging of the maritime workforce.
• Inland waterways infrastructure (aging locks and dams)
• Marine training
• Military, government

• Engines (inboard\outboard)
• Waterjets
• Propulsion
• marine gear
• shafts
• controls
• deck machinery (winches, capstans, etc.)
• electronics
• fire suppression equipment,
• gensets
• lighting
• cooling systems
• cordage
• wireless connectivity
• coatings
• radar
• drones
• satellite communications
• life rafts

The WorkBoat editorial team features writers and editors from all across the country. You’ll see numerous names and insights across the magazine and website.