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An industrial maritime skills challenge that tests the skills, physical and mental strength, and endurance of vessel crews. It is typically held in a obstacle course format, with competitors compete in a series of physical challenges that may include tasks such as coiling and lifting heavy lines, carrying rigging, throwing and securing lines, and donning safety equipment.

@maritimethrowdown Discover the MTD Course! Our mission at #maritimethrowdown is to elevate skills and promote a safety-first culture within the inland maritime industry. By doing so, we're shining a positive light on this sector to attract and inspire the next generation of maritime professionals. Join us in our journey! 8 line handling obstacles, 3 knots, suitcase line, donn a type 1 . All throws are 10’!! You heard it 10 FOOT!! Finals Hosted by Inland Marine Expo at Music City Hall in Nashville!! $10000.00 on the line thanks to @UMC Marine and other supporters ♬ Fighters - OctaSounds

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Industrial Maritime Challenge Seven Years And Going:

30+

Maritime Challenge Events

200+

Deck Hands Trained

$50,000+

Price Monies Awarded 

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Schedule (as of March 24, 2025)

Maritime Throw Down Competitions

2025 QUALIFIER TOURS:

  • March 27, 2025 Houston's WIMOS Event
  • April 12, 2025 New Orleans' Plaquemines Parish Event
  • May 13-14-15, 2025 Great Lakes Invitational, Chicago 

 

2025 FINALS TOUR:

  • May 28, 2025 Nashville's Music Center - IMX'25

 

2026 QUALIFIER TOURS:

  • TBD 2025  New York, NY Area
  • October 19-20, 2025 Madisonville, LA Event
  • November 8, 2025 Yorktown, VA Event
  • December 3, 2025 New Orleans' Workboat Event
"Nothing brings a bigger smile to me than presenting the Finalist Champion this award. The men and women deck hands on Tug and Barges or Commercial Passenger Vessels perform an incredibly important role in our Maritime Transportation System.  The Industrial Maritime Challenge continues to touch more communities, attract more new workers and positively shine a light on our livelihood"
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Captain Kenny Brown, Founder Maritime Throw Down - Industrial Maritime Challenge, LLC