Membership Application

If you have an interest in the Port of New Orleans, the maritime community, or allied industries, you may want to consider joining the Propeller Club – a driving force for growth and progress.

This form is for New Member Applications. If you are renewing your membership, please use our Renewal Form.

Member Info

A Driving Force in the Maritime Industry and in the Community

The Propeller Club, Port of New Orleans is a dynamic organization representing every segment of the maritime industry and associated professions and service.

As a part of a major national organization with chapters throughout the country, the Club’s objectives are:

  • We are a Nominating organization for the Port of New Orleans Dock Board Commissioners.

  • To promote, further and support an American Merchant Marine, including shipyards and other allied industries.

  • To promote waterborne commerce and all segments of the maritime industry.

  • To aid worthy and economically justifiable Great Lakes, river, inland waterways and harbor improvements.

Our local club mission is:

  • To promote maritime education in our local schools and colleges.

  • To create public awareness of the importance of maritime business to the local economy.

  • To create a skilled and educated workforce for our maritime businesses.

  • Provide an annual scholarship.

  • Provide Educational Seminars.

Networking opportunities include:

  • Welcome reception for USCG Heartland District commander held bi-annually

  • Annual Crawfish Boil (May)
  • Annual Golf Tournament (March)

  • Annual Maritime Person of the Year Gala held each fall, when we celebrate the accomplishments of local industry leader

  • Quarterly Lunch and Learns

  • Partnered with NOMMA and local universities and community colleges to form a Student Port Propeller Club

  • Provide timely electronic communiqués such as:

    • current conditions on the Mississippi River
    • funding for dredging
    • industry information regarding conferences and charitable events

  • Advocate in Washington through letters of support for legislation beneficial to the maritime industry and through the participation of several board members who serve on the board of the International Propeller Club headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Membership Levels

Corporate Silver

Corporate Silver Membership $2500 (limit to 5 companies) Includes:

  • Three memberships; to be named on paying annual dues.

  • Additionally sponsors two Student Members ($100)

  • A Golf Foursome

  • Three crawfish boil tickets

  • Three Maritime Person of the Year tickets

  • One all-year website banner

  • One all-year newsletter link/ad

  • Signage and recognition at all events

Corporate Bronze

Corporate Bronze Membership $1500 (limit to 5 companies) Includes:

  • Two memberships; to be named on paying annual dues.

  • Additionally sponsors two Student Members ($100)

  • Choose one:

    • One golf individual
    • One crawfish boil ticket
    • Two Maritime Person of the Year Tickets.
    • Half-year website banner
    • Half-year newsletter link/ad
    • Signage and recognition at all events

Small Business

Small Business Membership $500 Includes:

  • Two memberships; to be named on paying annual dues.

  • Choose one:

    • 1 Maritime Person of the Year Gala Ticket
    • Half-year website banner
    • Half-year newsletter link/ad
    • Signage and recognition at all events

Individual

Individual Membership $125 Includes:

  • Per item purchase of events and promotions
  • Invited to all events
  • Use of Propeller Club logo

Student

Full-time students & first year graduates

  • Complimentary for full-time students & first year graduates – $50 after first year

  • Small nominal charge for outreach events is waived

  • Student Port Liaison
    Jordan Showalter

    j[email protected]

Student Port Program

Embark on an exhilarating journey with The Propeller Club Port of New Orleans’ Student Port program, a distinctive initiative crafted for college students eager to become the next generation of workforce and leaders in the business and industrial world. This program offers a unique window into the vital role of the American merchant marine, illuminating its importance in our nation’s economy.