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]

06/13/2026

🚢⚓ Visit Yorktown, Virginia… we’re excited to be here! 🇺🇸
The 250th Celebration is making history, and Maritime Throwdown is proud to host our first Wildcard Qualifier for the 2027 season! 🏆

Industrial mariners, this is your chance to put your score on the 2027 Leaderboard and take the first step toward the Finals. 💪🔥

👋🏼Stop by, meet John McDermott with Maritime Throwdown, check out the rig, and see what the movement is all about. Colonial National Historical Park

Thank you, Yorktown, for the warm welcome. Let’s make some history together! ⚓🇺🇸

06/13/2026

Get out there today !! is out and slanging lines today !! in YorkTown, VA!

06/12/2026

🚨 The road to the 2027 Maritime Throwdown Finals starts in Yorktown, Virginia! 🚨

Come out and meet MTD’s John McDermott!

We’re excited to bring Maritime Throwdown to Yorktown for the first time ever as an Official Wildcard Qualifier for the 2027 season.
🏆 Win the Wildcard. Stamp your ticket to the 2027 Finals.

📍 Event Hours:�Friday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM�Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM�🎉 Wildcard Winner announced at 5:00 PM Saturday�Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Don’t miss your chance to be the first competitor to punch their ticket to the 2027 Championship. Step up, throw down, and make history in Yorktown!
Norfolk Tug Company Vane Brothers Foss Maritime Company McALLISTER TOWING 🤙🏽

06/10/2026

Tomorrow 6/10/26 at 8:00 AM we're headed to Arco Canazzaro Fleet and Condo Fleet for another Safety Training Day.

This is your chance to put your score on the 2027 Maritime Throwdown Leaderboard.
Every throw, every knot, and every skill counts toward earning your spot on the road to the Finals.

Train hard. Compete safe. Make your mark.

06/09/2026

🥉 Congratulations to Sullivan Benson and Turn Services on an impressive 3rd Place finish at the 2026 Maritime Throwdown Finals!

Sullivan earned his spot through the MTD Leaderboard, where scores from our hands-on company training days and Wildcard Qualifiers are tracked all season long.
Companies that bring us in to train aren't just building safer, more skilled crews—they're giving their mariners a chance to compete for a spot in the Finals.

Congrats, Sullivan and Turn Services! 👏

WorkBoat

06/08/2026

Congratulations to and the entire Martin Marine, a division of Martin Operating Partnership on an outstanding 2nd Place finish at the 2026 Maritime Throwdown Finals! 🥈🔥
Path to finals winner at Houston Wildcard annual s***t shoot.

Kamron represented Martin Marine with skill, professionalism, and grit on one of the biggest stages in the inland marine industry.

You’ll be seeing a lot more of Martin Marine. They’ve chosen to invest in their crews by bringing Maritime Throwdown in for hands-on safety and skill training that strengthens line handling, teamwork, and real-world deck skills.

That investment goes beyond their own company. It helps fuel the Maritime Throwdown mission to recruit, train, and retain the next generation of mariners while raising the standard of safety and professionalism across our industry.

Congratulations again to Kamron and the entire Martin Marine team. We’re proud to be part of the work you’re doing to build stronger, safer crews.

Yale Cordage UMC Marine

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!!

06/02/2026

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

06/01/2026

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