That evolution was emphasised further this year when the organisers took to the famed Plaza Hotel beside Central Park for the day, capping off the event with a cocktail party in the ornate Oak Room.

The special occasion was the release of the book “Dynasties of the Sea” by Lori Ann LaRocco, producer of cable network CNBC’s “Squawk Box” show. It was published by Marine Money, which staged the reception with co-sponsorship from TradeWinds and the Marshall Islands registry.

LaRocco’s