Maritime Throwdown

Maritime Throwdown MARITIME THROWDOWN is an INDUSTRIAL MARITIME SKILLS COMPETITION, we increase safety and skill through competition.

Separate yourself form the crowd, Sign up today Maritime Throwdown is the caffeine and creatine to your company’s already great training programs.


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An industrial maritime line handling competition can be a valuable training and development opportunity for professionals working in the maritime industry. Here are a few potential benefits of s

uch a competition:

1. Improved skills and knowledge: Line handling competitions can provide an opportunity for professionals to practice and hone their line handling skills in a safe and controlled environment. This can help them develop a deeper understanding of proper techniques and best practices, which can ultimately improve safety on the job.

2. Enhanced teamwork: Line handling competitions often require teams of individuals to work together to complete tasks. This can help participants develop communication skills and strengthen teamwork, which can be essential in the maritime industry where safety often depends on effective collaboration.

3. Increased confidence: Participating in a line handling competition can help professionals build confidence in their abilities and feel more prepared to handle real-world challenges. This can be especially important for those who are new to the industry or who are looking to expand their skillset.

4. Improved safety culture: A line handling competition can help reinforce the importance of safety in the workplace and foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning. This can ultimately lead to a safer and more efficient working environment. Overall, an industrial maritime line handling competition can be a valuable tool for improving skills, teamwork, and safety in the maritime industry. It can provide a fun and engaging way for professionals to learn and grow, while also helping to ensure that they are prepared to handle the challenges they may encounter on the job. Passionate mariners will Run the official MTD course with an approved course official to put a score on their respective MTD leaderboard. ( Student/ Deck crew/ Wheelman)
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The event will consist of a timed line handling course, with judging criteria that will include time penalties for safety violations and unsafe work practices.
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Location
Inland Marine Expo (IMX) May 31, 2023 Music City Hall Nashville, TN

If you are interested in competeing or sponsorship at this event please email [email protected]

06/04/2026

🏆 2026 MARITIME THROWDOWN CHAMPION 🏆

Congratulations to spencer of Businelle Towing!

After qualifying at the , Gavin battled through the best line handlers in the industry and claimed the 2026 Maritime Throwdown Championship at Inland Marine Expo in Nashville.

💰 $7,000 Cash Prize🏆 MTD Championship Trophy⚓

His name is now etched into Maritime Throwdown history!!

Turn Services was represented well! Thank you guys for standing behind your crews 🤙🏽
06/02/2026

Turn Services was represented well! Thank you guys for standing behind your crews 🤙🏽

06/01/2026
Check out these awesome pics 🤙🏽😎
06/01/2026

Check out these awesome pics 🤙🏽😎

Save the Date for , May 11-13 in Nashville. The Inland Marine Expo is designed specifically for the inland & intracoastal marine transportation industry.

05/28/2026

Meet the 2026 Champ !!!

05/27/2026

IMX 2026 finals !!

05/27/2026

2026 Maritime Throwdown jerseys are IN and they came out 🔥⚓️

Big shoutout to the supporters, sponsors, and believers helping us keep this thing rolling down the river! From workforce development to giving mariners a stage to compete, none of this happens without y’all backing the mission. 💪🚢

Now it’s time to put these jerseys to work. Nashville… we’re ready. 😤🏆
Inland Marine Expo Yale Cordage UMC Marine HealthWorks Medical, LLC We Work the Waterways Living Lands and Waters WorkBoatTowWorks, LLC The Waterways Journal American Waterways Operators

Huge appreciation to our supporters 🤝⚓️Because hauling the MTD Pro Rig across America so grown men can competitively thr...
05/27/2026

Huge appreciation to our supporters 🤝⚓️

Because hauling the MTD Pro Rig across America so grown men can competitively throw lines at metal objects gets expensive fast. 😂

For real though… every sponsor, supporter, and company backing Maritime Throwdown is helping us recruit, train, and retain the next generation of mariners.

We’ll be in Nashville from May 27–29 for the Inland Marine Expo (IMX) 2026, the annual gathering for the marine transportation and logistics industry focused on strengthening commerce, building relationships, and moving the inland waterways forward.

We’ll be there alongside Maritime Throwdown, who we’re proud to sponsor, and looking forward to connecting with partners, customers, and others across the industry to talk through the challenges and opportunities shaping operations from the Great Lakes down to the Gulf.

If you’re attending, stop by and see us at booth #1220!

05/25/2026

NASHVILLE BOUND ⚓️🔥

Why do we have a KNK Kandy Machine and a custom MTD / RBP Turtlebox Grande giveaway at ?

Because Towboaters support Towboaters. Period. 💪

Big shoutout to Riverbank Professionals and Capt. Gerald for backing the movement and putting up this custom branded@turtlebox Grande for one lucky winner! 🎶⚓️

Here’s how it works:🎯 Step up and throw line with Maritime Throwdown🎟️ Earn tickets through crowd participation🏆 Get entered into the drawing for the custom MTD / RBP Turtlebox Grande

Powered by KNK Kandy Machine 🍬Keigan Seth Istre Supporting another towboater-founded company!

📍 IInland Marine Expo Nashville, TN📅 May 28, 2026⏰ Time TBD

Built by towboaters. Backed by the river. ‘mmm m

05/23/2026

Brooklyn brought the energy. 🔥⚓️

Maritime Throwdown rolled into in Brooklyn, NY for a hands-on safety training day with a million dollar view of New York City in the background. 🗽

This wasn’t a sit-down class with a slideshow.
This was on your feet, line in your hands, crew behind you cheering, learning through action type training. 💪

We reinforced the safety culture these crews already hear every day… just from a different angle. Real scenarios. Real reps. Real engagement. From line handling and communication to awareness around line of fire, pinch points and teamwork, the goal is making safer mariners through experiential learning.

The competition side is just the catalyst. The real win is getting crews engaged, working together, and building confidence while having fun doing it. 🎯

Big respect to the team at Red Hook Terminal. Great attitudes, great participation, and a crew willing to learn and compete. Also appreciate the support from members of The Signal Group helping push safety initiatives that actually connect with mariners. 👏

And yes… scores are officially hitting the leaderboard. 👀🏆
UMC Marine Yale Cordage

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