Dec 3-5, 2025  •  Morial Convention Center  •  New Orleans, LA

Maritime Luncheon

What’s Going On With the U.S. WorkBoat Sector?

Thursday, December 4 | 11:45AM – 1:00PM | R Rooms (R2-R5 second floor), Morial Convention Center

Sal Mercogliano
Join Sal Mercogliano—maritime historian, professor, policy expert, and creator of the popular YouTube channel What’s Going On With Shipping (with over 500,000 subscribers)—for an insightful discussion on the current state of domestic shipping, shipbuilding, policy shifts, and the Jones Act market.
 
With near-daily developments reshaping the maritime landscape, many in the U.S. workboat sector are asking: What’s next? Sal will share his insights on these rapid changes, their potential impact on the industry, and the lessons history can offer for navigating the path ahead.
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable context—and perspective—on where the U.S. maritime sector is headed and What’s Going on With Shipping.
 
Your ticket includes lunch.
 

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