The energy was unmistakable the moment we stepped onto the floor of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Over 14,000 maritime professionals from six continents had converged for the 45th International WorkBoat Show (December 3-5, 2025), filling nearly every square foot of exhibit space with 1,000+ exhibitors-including 200 companies appearing for the first time. For our team from MD Electric Group and Fail-Safe Electric, this wasn't just another trade show. I