3 DAYS OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT STREAMING

Day One — Tuesday, Nov. 17

Making Waves: Offshore Wind Power & Commercial Fishing
11 a.m. Pacific Time

What’s the future of offshore wind power? How is the industry engaging with commercial fishing and other maritime industries in the United States? What can we learn from European installations? Our panelists will dig into the current status of offshore wind energy as its focus expands to all coasts.

Speaker: Annie Hawkins, Responsible Offshore Development Alliance executive director
Moderator: Kirk Moore, National Fisherman associate editor
Host: Jessica Hathaway, National Fisherman editor in chief

Sponsored by:

Workforce Development: Resources and Partners
2 p.m. Pacific Time

This workshop will offer businesses the opportunity to learn about regional workforce training programs and partnership opportunities. Check out programs that will pay for your apprenticeships. Learn about student training programs. See how easy it is to become a mentor, create an apprenticeship program, successfully reach out and engage communities of color and women for your workforce, and get your business involved with creating the next generation of workers.

Sponsors: Youth Maritime Collaborative, Port of Seattle and Seattle Propeller Club

Gain exclusive access by becoming a
FREE NationalFisherman.com Member!

Your free membership will grant you access to:

Day Two — Wednesday, Nov. 18

Maritime Economic Forecast Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Pacific Time

This annual event is one of the hottest tickets at Pacific Marine Expo. This year, you can join free online to hear commercial fishing and other maritime and seafood industry leaders discuss the year ahead for the Port of Seattle and beyond. (Breakfast not included.)

Sponsors: Seattle Propeller Club and Port of Seattle

Presenting Partners: North Seattle Industrial Association, American Waterways Operators, Northwest Marine Trade Association, Transportation Institute, Seattle Marine Business Coalition and King County maritime businesses with National Fisherman and Pacific Marine Expo


Vessel Design & Gear Technology
11 a.m. Pacific Time

The U.S. boatbuilding industry has been running strong throughout 2020. We’ll look at what’s on the horizon for builders and outfitters of commercial fishing and workboats on the West Coast and in Alaska.

Moderator: Paul Molyneaux, National Fisherman Boats & Gear editor
Host: Jessica Hathaway, National Fisherman editor in chief

Sponsored by: 

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act: Funding Repower Partnerships for Commercial Fishing Businesses
2 p.m. Pacific Time

The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act replaces older diesel engines with those fitting higher standards, including marine engines. Since 2008, fleets at marine and inland water ports have been a priority for funding, with $93 million going to ports projects from 2008-2013.

While some of DERA’s overall grants have specifically addressed commercial fishing vessel engine repowers, there is immense opportunity to further collaborate with Tribes, fishing communities, fishing associations, and engine manufacturers to look to the future of clean diesel powering sustainable seafood harvesting in the United States.

In this webinar we'll discuss how industry partnerships and federal funds can support an ongoing effort to upgrade power systems for America's commercial fishing vessels, and ensure a responsible seafood economy.

Speaker: Brett Veerhusen, Founder, Ocean Strategies