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 competing 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.

 

Register: Select Your Division

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  • PROFESSIONAL DIVISION is Maritime Throwdown (Main Division – Active Deckhands) For active deckhands up to first-issue master’s license. Core competition with full-scale industrial skill requirements. 
  • LEGACY DIVISION is for captains, office staff, service providers, and veterans with prior deck experience. Honors skill and tradition, keeping experienced mariners engaged.
  • JUNIOR DIVISION is for high school students (10th–12th grade). Introduces younger students to maritime fundamentals and safety culture.
  • CADET DIVISION is or maritime academy and training program students. Prepares cadets for industry-level skill testing and allows upward mobility into the Pro Division.

 

Industrial Maritime Challenge Nine Years And Going:

39+

Maritime Challenge Events

290+

Deck Hands Trained

$80,000+

Price Monies Awarded 

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Schedule (as of March 19, 2026)

Maritime Throw Down Competitions

2026 QUALIFIER TOURS:

  • March 23 Portland, OR - Regional Qualifier at FOSS
  • March 25 Seattle, WA - Regional Qualifier at MITAGS
  • April 10, 2026 Port of New York - Regional Qualifier
    • Possible Boston MA, Portland OR,  Phila. PA events
  • April 30, 2026 WIMOS Skeet-Shoot Event, Katy, TX

2026 FINAL:

  • May 28, 2026 Nashville's Music Center - IMX'26
    • Professional + Legacy Division National Championships
     

2027 QUALIFIER TOURS:

  • June 12-14, 2026 Yorktown, VA 250th Celebration Event
  • July 11-14, 2026 NOLA Event
  • September 24-26, 2026 Paducah, KY BBQ on the River Event
  • October 18, 2026 Madisonville Event
  • Nov 19-21, 2026 Pacific Marine Expo Seattle WA 
  • December 2-4, 2026 New Orleans' Workboat Event 
    • Junior + Cadet Division National Championships