2026 International WorkBoat Show
December 2-4, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana | booth location #3943
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Showcasing the future of maritime innovation
The Washington state delegation at the International WorkBoat Show
Washington state is where maritime tradition meets the future of marine innovation—and where the next big thing begins. From commercial fishing and shipbuilding to clean technology, advanced manufacturing and global logistics, Washington’s maritime industry connects companies to customers and markets around the world.
Washington’s maritime sector generates nearly $46 billion in annual business revenue and ranks among the nation’s leaders in marine GDP and marine employment*. Our collaborative ecosystem brings together vessel operators, ports, manufacturers, researchers and entrepreneurs to advance the technologies and partnerships shaping the future of maritime commerce.
The International WorkBoat Show provides a global platform to showcase Washington’s maritime expertise, strengthen industry relationships and connect companies with customers, suppliers and investors from across the commercial marine sector. Join the Washington companies exhibiting with the Washington delegation and discover how ingenuity, collaboration and a global gateway create opportunities for growth.
*Source: The Washington Maritime Federation
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If your company or organization is interested in joining our Washington state delegation at the International WorkBoat Show, please view and download our 2026 co-exhibitor flyer (PDF) to learn more.
Washington state delegate companies at the International Workboat Show
Stay tuned, as our participating companies grow.
B&G Industrial Machine
B&G’s rise to the top didn’t happen overnight, it took decades. We started as a small camshaft shop back in the 1950′s, growing along with Northwestern oil and gas and mining exploration. As our capabilities grew, so did our customer base. Today, our state-of-the art facilities in Seattle spans nearly 80,000 square feet and provides us the ideal location from which to build, re-manufacture and service industrial diesel engines from across North America, Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific Rim.
Products and services:
B&G provides a full scope of industrial diesel component re-manufacturing and machining services for industrial diesel engines from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, Isuzu, John Deere and Komatsu, as well as nearly all other major diesel engine manufacturers.
Contact:
Johnny Bianchi
CEO
Phone: +1 (206) 498-6893
email: johnny@industryspaceseattle.com
Beluga Strategy
Beluga Strategy is a boutique, Seattle-based consulting firm built for the maritime industry, working with shipyards, ship owners and operators, marine equipment suppliers and industry investors. Founded by a former BCG consultant with over a decade of global shipyard experience, Beluga brings strategy, business development and operational rigor to a complex, capital-intensive industry. Our vision: a more competitive, resilient U.S. maritime sector, built through sharper strategy and the smart adoption of new technology.
Products and services:
- Strategy and growth planning: market positioning, competitive analysis, go-to-market strategy, fundraising and pitch development, pipeline assessment & strengthening
- Operational improvement and cost management: CAPEX & OPEX planning, process optimization, performance management, turnaround support, third-party spend and cost reduction
- Transformation planning: ambition setting, transformation office setup, roadmap development, communications planning
- Digital and AI implementation: digital baseline, use case identification, customized tool development, deck-plate training and execution
- Investment diligence support: market mapping, expert interviews, customer satisfaction surveys, forecast modeling
- Maritime Intelligence Platform: subscription intelligence portal tracking naval and commercial shipyards, programs, and contracts (live demo at the show)
Contact:
Kyle Manis
Owner & Principal Consultant
Phone: +1 (619) 850-3400
email: kyle@belugastrategy.com
Dockstar Thrusters
DOCKSTAR’s Smart Thruster System empowers owners, operators and builders with compact, high-efficiency smart platform thrusters designed for on-demand precise maneuverability and operational reliability. By integrating proven marine engineering with common sense intelligent control systems, we lead the maritime industry with smarter, safer, compact and more efficient modular propulsion solutions. We bridge traditional vessel performance with next-generation innovation to enhance low-speed control while maximizing vessel capability, system reliability and sustainable fleet operations.
Products:
- Smart Thruster system
Contact:
Tom Huebner
Co-owner, COO
Phone: +1 (360) 930-6622
email: admin@dockstarthrusters.com
Yukie Huebner
Co-owner
Phone: +1 (360) 536-6876
email: admin@dockstarthrusters.com
Ellsworth Ridge Fabrication, LLC
Ellsworth Ridge Fabrication is a metal fabrication company in Roy, Washington. We specialize in commercial fishing equipment like fish transfer pumps, small automatic feeders for fish farming, custom fabricated de-water boxes and Transvac replacement parts.
Products and services:
Large and small fish/shrimp pumps, hoses, hose assembly parts, replacement parts for older systems, de-water boxes, counter systems, and other custom metal fabrication.
Contact:
Daniel Ellsworth
Owner, President
Phone: +1 (253) 569-0796
email: daniel.erf24@gmail.com
Emerald Nuclear, Inc
Emerald Nuclear Inc is US-based Gen-4 nuclear reactor and systems OEM focusing on the maritime industry. Emerald Nuclear’s objective is to become a trusted partner to the maritime industry by delivering state-of-the-art nuclear-electric marine energy and propulsion systems, integrating reactor and power generation technologies seamlessly into vessel infrastructure and onboard systems. Our business model is marine electric energy as a service.
Products and Services:
Our Nuclear-Electric Energy-as-a-Service (NEaaS) model enables shipowners to purchase reliable, zero-emission electricity through long-term energy supply agreements (5 + 5 + 5 years). Energy pricing is targeted at parity with marine diesel oil (MDO) on a per-MWh basis (including projected CO₂ costs), providing long-term cost certainty, predictable operating expenses and full compliance with future environmental regulations—without requiring shipowners to own or operate nuclear assets.
Contact:
Wesley Deason
Co-Founder and CEO
Phone: +1 (206) 889-8177
email: wd@emeraldnuclear.com
Maritime Blue
Maritime Blue is committed to the development of maritime business, technology, and practices that promote a sustainable future contributing to economic growth, ecological health, and thriving communities.
Products and services:
- Quiet Sound – Voluntary initiative to reduce acoustic impacts from large commercial vessels on Southern Resident killer whales. Workforce development programs for youth and maritime employers focused on serving young adults.
- Joint Innovation – Projects and strategic initiatives developing new Blue Economy markets.
- Blue Ventures – Entrepreneurship programs for early and mid-stage startups including accelerators and incubators.
Contact:
Cassidy Fisher
Program Director of Joint Innovation
Phone: +1 (360) 218-4743
email: cassidy@maritimeblue.org
MER Equipment
Since 1964, MER Equipment has designed, built and supported reliable power solutions for the commercial marine industry. Our Seattle-based team manufactures marine generator sets, hydraulic power units, power take-offs and integrated electrical power systems, with an emphasis on quality, serviceability and long-term support. With commercial mariners on our team, we understand the demands of life at sea and build equipment around the people who depend on it.
Products and services:
- MER Equipment designs, manufactures and supports marine and industrial power systems, including:
- BOLLARD marine and industrial generator sets
- SeaDrive power take-offs (PTOs)
- Hydraulic power units (HPUs)
- Main switchboards and switchgear
- Generator paralleling and power management systems
- Electrical and control cabinets
- Engine controllers and integrated control systems
- Exhaust mufflers, flex sections and related components
- Replacement parts, technical support and field service
Contact:
Tyler Allen
COO/Engineering Director
Phone: +1 (206) 280-1093
email: tyler@merequipment.com
Mike Orlik
email: mike.orlik@merequipment.com
Ness-Sea Consulting
Ness Sea is a strategic advisory firm working at the intersection of maritime and innovation, helping clients navigate innovation from the ocean floor to the many verticals of commercial shipping and maritime defense. Rooted in the Pacific Northwest, the firm draws in naval architecture, commercial shipping operations and defense technology. Founded by Caitlin Hardy, a naval architect (USNA) and MBA (UW Foster) who previously led Kongsberg Discovery’s U.S. business, Ness Sea guides organizations at every point in the value chain — from the deckplates to the C-suite — while accounting for the regulatory bodies and government affairs that shape the sector.
Contact:
Caitlin Hardy
Founder and Managing Director
Phone: +1 (206) 792-9374
email: caitlin@ness-sea.com
SEAVIEW
Seaview designs and manufactures premium marine electronics mounting solutions and APEX by Seaview vehicle and overland products. For more than 25 years, we have built rugged, modular mounts, cable pass-throughs, charging products, and accessories engineered for harsh environments. Our purpose is to make electronics installation cleaner, stronger, and more reliable while supporting OEMs, dealers, installers, and distributors with durable products made for demanding real-world use.
Capabilities:
- Marine electronics mounts
- Starlink antenna mounts and accessories
- Waterproof cable seals and cable pass-throughs
- Wireless chargers
- USB-C power products
- Custom and private-label mounting solutions
- OEM manufacturing support.
Contact:
Jason Romesburg
President
Phone: +1 (800) 655-7922
email: jr@seaviewglobal.com
Ian Smith
Vice president
email: is@seaviewglobal.com
Suspension Systems Technologies
Current industry-standard air-suspension seats have not sufficiently evolved to meet the challenge of adequately protecting vehicle operators from harmful shock and vibration—and their employers from the resultant, costly injuries and lost productivity. At half the height, CounterRide® efficiently and cost-effectively fills this market void, reducing harmful vibration exposures by up to 50% relative to industry-standard air-suspension seats.
Products:
- CounterRide, our cost-effective, high-performing, low-profile suspension technology for protecting land, water and aircraft operators and their occupants from shock and vibration.
Contact:
Peter W. Johnson
CEO
Phone: +1 (206) 294-8633
email: Pete.Johnson@suspension-systems.com
Tri-Tec Manufacturing (TTM)
Tri-Tec Manufacturing (TTM) is a leader in engineering, designing, testing and manufacturing fluid system components for use in the world’s most demanding environments. Founded in 1972, our lines of valves, actuators and Flux Drive magnetic couplings are built to last. They are 100% designed and manufactured in house, built to exacting US Navy requirements. We provide extensive engineering services for your needs. TTM is certified small business, ISO 9001:2015 registered, and CMMC level 2 ready.
Products and services: All products and services are 100% US made
Actuators
- Quarter-Turn and Multi-Turn options
- 901 and 993 series for legacy electric needs
- CE, SE, LE, NE2, HE, and MTE series for modern electric needs
Fire-safe ventilation valves
- Round sizes: 2.5” up to 36” o Obround sizes: 2.5”x5” up to 20”x30”
- Fire-Qualified up to 1800° F
- Pressure-rated 15 PSI at 200° F, and pressure tested up to 30 PSI with no leaks
- 316 Stainless Steel body and disks
- Low operation torque
Flux drive “SmartCOUPLINGs”™
- Magnetic Couplings
- World’s only “Drop-In” solution as form-fit-function replacements of existing couplings
- Provides energy and maintenance savings
- No alignment required
- Proven reliability including enhancing pumps, blowers, and auxiliary systems
Engineering Services:
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware (controls) expertise
- Design, model, and rapid prototyping for naval applications
- Reverse-engineer legacy components for sustainment
- Solution provider to solve the “What keeps you up at night?” challenges
- Technical support and oversite during installation and commissioning
- Troubleshooting and field service support
- Development of solutions tailored for legacy, hybrid and new construction
Contact:
Jason Romesburg
President
Phone: +1 (800) 655-7922
email: jr@seaviewglobal.com
Ian Smith
Vice president
email: is@seaviewglobal.com
Meet our team
Our Export Assistance team helps businesses statewide with a range of support services, including advocacy, consulting, risk mitigation, market research, trade missions and trade show support and more — all to help Washington companies open doors and expand into international trade or increase their exports and sales overseas. Our Business Development team helps you do business in and with Washington state. Whether you want to locate a new facility or find a partner, we will help you expand.
Tammy Deets
International Trade Specialist
Washington State
Department of Commerce
email: Tammy.Deets@commerce.wa.gov
Sarah Wilcox
Business Development Manager
Washington State
Department of Commerce
email: Sarah.Wilcox@commerce.wa.gov
Apply for an export voucher and reduce your export-related expenses
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Export Voucher Program provides direct cash assistance to qualifying small businesses to help them expand their international sales.
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration and in accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328, State’s total STEP program cost is $1,200,000 of which 75% is Federal Share of $900,000 and Non-Federal Share of $300,000.