How to Navigate Maritime Energy Efficiency Mandates is Topic of WorkBoat.com Webinar on September 18; Donald MacPherson, HydroComp Inc., will be Featured Speaker

NEW ORLEANS, LA, September 15, 2012 (Press-News.org) Today, the topic of energy efficiency and fuel savings dominate conversations of naval architects, shipbuilders, operators and propulsion equipment manufacturers.

To help provide clarity and guidance to the maritime industry on this topic, WorkBoat.com has scheduled a September 18 webinar "How to Navigate Maritime Energy Efficiency Mandates." The webinar is scheduled for Noon (EDT). The cost to attend the webinar is $59. To register, visit www.WorkBoat.com.

"The webinar will help separate practical and cost-effective methods from the marketing hype," commented Sam Pfeifle, WorkBoat Online Editor, who will moderate the webinar. "Through case studies and discussion, the webinar will provide guidance in the documentation, design and management of energy assets."

Donald MacPherson, Technical Director, HydroComp Inc., will be the featured speaker during the webinar. HydroComp, Inc. was established in 1984 and provides software products and consultancy services for the performance analysis and design of marine vehicles to industry, research and government clients. MacPherson, who helped found the company, is a frequent speaker to conferences, technical societies and trade groups, A graduate of Webb Institute and author of many noted journal articles and technical papers, MacPherson is also the Instructor of Naval Architecture in the Ocean Engineering Department at the University of New Hampshire.

The popular WorkBoat.com webinar series allows the marine industry to stay on top of what's going on in the industry and what's in store for the future -- from business management to marine industry specific topics.

Individuals can purchase the WorkBoat Professional Series Online Pass for $159 and get 12 months of webinars for one low price, as well as access to every webinar that has been offered on WorkBoat as an on-demand webinar.

The ProPass can be used for individuals as well as groups (webinar participation must be from one location). This allows a company to educate an entire team.

For more information visit www.WorkBoat.com.

For more information:
Lisa Keller
Diversified Business Communications
LKeller@DivCom.com
Phone: (207) 842-5624

About the WorkBoat Professional Series
The webinar is presented as a part of the WorkBoat Professional Series and is designed to keep the commercial marine business community informed and on top of what's going on in the industry today and what's in store for the future.

WorkBoat.com is the largest commercial marine member-supported website, with over 30,000 members. Each registrant for the webinar receives a free membership in WorkBoat.com.

For more information visit www.WorkBoat.com.