Mariners for America Conference 2027

April 5 – 7, 2027 | Baltimore, MD

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Shaping the Future of the U.S. Maritime Workforce: 2026 Recap

From March 30 to April 1, leaders, operators, and policymakers gathered at MITAGS for the inaugural Mariners for America Conference. Together, we explored bold solutions to our industry’s most pressing workforce challenges.

Watch the Recap

Voices from the Bridge & The Boardroom

The Vision for the Future

“MITAGS has established a pivotal event with the potential to become the nation’s premier annual forum for maritime workforce development. The inaugural conference was both engaging and informative—a valuable foundation for the industry to build upon.”

— Zander Parker, Maine Maritime Academy

The Strategic Alignment

“Events like this reinforce the critical importance of aligning training and career pathways to meet the evolving needs of our industry. It was an honor to engage in such a timely conversation focused on strengthening the U.S. maritime workforce.”

— Allen Scott, Training & Credentialing Manager, Washington State Ferries

The Industry Perspective

“The Mariners for America Conference provided a premier platform to address the topics our industry cares about most. We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important dialogue and for the work MITAGS continues to do.”

— John Prell, General Counsel, VIKAND