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PACIFIC MARINE EXPO: The 51st Annual Pacific Marine Expo is the West Coast’s largest commercial marine and fishing trade show, it will be held at CenturyLink Field Event Center in Seattle from November 16 – 18, 2017. Last year’s Pacific Marine Expo attracted more than 8,500 visitors from 40 states and 24 countries and over 500 exhibitors. The Expo serves all aspects of the market, including commercial vessel owner and operators, commercial fishermen, boat builders and seafood processors. Visit: www.PacificMarineExpo.com
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Keynote Address: Chris Oliver, assistant administrator for the National Marine Fisheries Service
3 p.m., Thursday, November 16
As the new national leader of our nation’s fisheries, this will be Oliver’s first opportunity to address fisheries stakeholders. He will discuss the challenges and opportunities in U.S. fisheries, the largest and best-managed commercial fisheries in the world. Oliver was the longtime North Pacific Fishery Management Council executive director.
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Maritime Industry Economic Forecast Breakfast
8 – 10 a.m., Friday, November 17
West Club Lounge, CenturyLink Field Event Center
This year’s breakfast will attract nearly 350 top labor, business, local and federal government and community leaders. Speakers include:
- City of Seattle Mayor-Elect – confirmed
- Tim Engle, President, Saltchuk – confirmed
- VADM Fred Midgette, U.S. Coast Guard, Pacific Area Commander – confirmed
- Port of Tacoma Commissioner Clare Petrich, NW Seaport Alliance Update – confirmed
- The Economic Value of Alaska’s Seafood Industry Study – Andy Wink, The McDowell Group – confirmed
- Workforce Development 2018
Washington Rep. Gael Tarleton – confirmed
Nicole Grant, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, M.L. King County Labor Council – invited
Sarah Scherer, Youth Maritime Collaborative, 2018 Maritime Intern Program – confirmed
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Annual Conference Program
The free education program is designed to provide essential updates to the industry, while offering an environment for open discussions and networking with other members of the industry. Overall, 18 conference sessions are planned, including:
Thursday, November 16
- Breaking the Ice: The Future of Polar Waterways, 1-1:45 p.m.
- Women on the Water,11 a.m. – Noon
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Friday, November 17
- Is Pebble Mine Back,1- 1:45 p.m.
- Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Annual Update,10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
- Is Ocean Acidification Taking a Toll on Salmon?11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- A Pipeline for the Maritime Workforce,1 – 1:30 p.m.
- The State of the Shipyard,3-3:45 p.m.
- Building Your Dream from Idea to Launch,3-3:45 p.m.
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Saturday, November 18
- Changes to Coast Guard Safety Regulations,9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Speakers, details and the complete education program can be found at http://www.pacificmarineexpo.
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Pacific Marine Expo: Special Events
2017 Pacific Marine Expo special events include the recording of KIRO Radio’s Seattle Kitchen program (1-3 p.m., Thursday), a performance by the Fisher Poets (10:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday), Fisherman of the Year Contest (Noon, Saturday), and a free daily Happy Hour in the Beer Garden.
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Pacific Marine Expo: Brand New – The Alaska Hall
The Alaska Hall will be a one stop shop for everything that comes from Alaska. In this brand-new feature, you will not only find all the Alaskan Exhibitors you need to see, the Main Stage and the popular Happy Hour.
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To Register
Qualified members of the industry can attend the Exhibit Hall, education program sessions and keynote for free by registering on or before Nov. 15. At-show registration is $30.00 per qualified attendee. Non-exhibiting suppliers can register for $50. To register, visit www.PacificMarineExpo.com
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