b'OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONPRESIDENTSEPTEMBER 2022 Technology VOL. 21, NO. 8Bob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, Fla.VICE PRESIDENT Jim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge,Highway and Transportation District,San Francisco, Calif.SECRETARY/TREASURERFeaturesPatrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet,San Francisco, Calif. 8 More Than the Eye Can See:BOARD MEMBERS Ben Bernstein, BB Riverboats, Newport, Ky. Looking at AutonomousSystems in Maritime Erik Bombard, Catalina Express,San Pedro, Calif. From completely unmanned vessels to intelligent navigation systems for crewed Jed Dixon, North Carolina Department ships, development of autonomous of TransportationFerry Division,Manns Harbor, N.C. technology continues to evolve. It isseen as a way to make waterways safer, Carol Hill, Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry Key West, Fla. improve performance, and makeSteve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet, operations more efficient.About the CoverPittsburgh, Pa. Cameras keep watch as part of12An App for That: Using TechnologySea Machines AI-ris system. John Lake, Hornblower, Alexandria, Va. to Meet and Exceed Riders Needs The autonomous technology can Sarah Pennington, Classic Harbor Line, In the era of all things digital, moredetect, identify, track, and geolocate New York, N.Y. obstacles in the water. Story on page 8. companies than ever are investing in apps.// Photo courtesy of Sea Machines.Hoyt Purinton, Washington Island Ferry Line, With options to check schedules, keep up Washington Island, Wis. to date on service alerts, find connections Andrew Sargis, Wendella Sightseeing Boats,to other transit, promote special trips, and Chicago, Ill. more, apps not only allow for easy and ASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVEcontactless ticketing, but can enhance theColumnsRob McMahon, Pinnacle Marine Corporation,customers entire experience. Stoddard, Wis. 4Presidents LetterKeeping Workers Safe: How the7Executive Directors LetterJeff Sherman, mtu America, Novi, Mich. 16 PVA PAST PRESIDENTSLongshore and Harbor Workers20 Legislative ReportBob Lawler, Boston Harbor Cruises, Compensation Act Can Help 22 Regulatory MattersBoston, Mass. Many operators will have State Act24Safety MattersColleen Stephens, Stan Stephens Glacier workers compensation and a Protection26Business Mattersand Wildlife Cruises, Valdez, Alaska and Indemnity (P&I) policy to cover their28Member NewsEXECUTIVE DIRECTORemployees. But what about workers who John R. Groundwater are not considered Jones Act seamen and33Green NewsLEGISLATIVE DIRECTORtherefore not covered under P&I. Mark H.37NewswireEdmund Welch Gleason shares information about an 42Advertisers Indexoption to protect staff that are excluded REGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANT Peter Lauridsen from other coverage. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Leslie KagariseDIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRSAND RISK MANAGEMENT Eric ChristensenGENERAL COUNSEL Steven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and Preston FOGHORN is published monthly except combined January/February by theEDITORIAL OFFICESPassenger Vessel Association (PVA)103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, Va., 22314Managing Editor: Sarah FerrettiSend address changes to FOGHORN at pvainfo@passengervessel.com.sarah@passengervessel.comCopyright 2022 by the Passenger Vessel Association. All rights reserved. No part of this571-388-7752 publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Passenger Vessel Association.PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATION PVAINFO@PASSENGERVESSEL.COMPHONE: 703-518-5005FAX: 703-518-5151'