b'OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONPRESIDENTMARCH 2025 Convention Review VOL. 24, NO. 2Steve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet,Pittsburgh, Pa.VICE PRESIDENT Andrew Sargis, Wendella Sightseeing Boats,FeaturesChicago, Ill.SECRETARY/TREASURER John Lake, Hornblower, Alexandria, Va. 8 MariTrends 2025BOARD MEMBERSThe PVA Annual Convention atChris Anglin, Cross Sound Ferry, MariTrends 2025 was a jump start to New London, Conn. the year with members, industry leaders, Ben Bernstein, BB Riverboats, Newport, Ky. and partners gathering in Savannah, Ga.Erik Bombard, Catalina Express,San Pedro, Calif.Jenna Deegan-Brown, Grand Lady Cruises, Inc.,18Creating Maritime Leaders Buffalo, N.Y. in an Ever-changing WorldJenny Gezella, Naples Princess, Naples, Fla. Vice Admiral (Ret.) William Dean Lee Carol Hill, Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry,spoke to convention attendees, drawing Key West, Fla. on experiences from his decades-long Christian Myers, Interstate Navigation Company,About the CoverWakefield, R.I. career to illustrate what it means to be aWith growing attendance andSarah Pennington, Classic Harbor Line, successful leader. an expanding exhibit floor,New York, N.Y. the convention was bustling with Tim Ratcliffe, Argosy Cruises, Seattle, Wash. 24Man Overboard action throughout the week.ASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVESThis years honoree of the Story on page 8. / Peter Duclos, Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding,Photo: Sarah FerrettiSomerset, Mass. Captain Elizabeth Gedney Passenger Tosca Pinder, USI Insurance Services, Vessel Safety Award was recognized for Seattle, Wash. actions that saved a fellow crew member. PVA PAST PRESIDENTS Bob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, Fla.30A Captains Compass Jim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge, A commitment to safety, a steadyHighway and Transportation District,San Francisco, Calif.demeanor, and a willingness to alwaysColumnsPatrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet, help are just a few of the traits that San Francisco, Calif. define the recipient of this years Roger4Presidents LetterEXECUTIVE DIRECTORMurphy National Marine Safety Award.John R. Groundwater 7Executive Directors LetterSENIOR LEGISLATIVE ADVISOR36 Legislative ReportEdmund Welch 38Safety MattersLEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR Richard Patch 41Legal MattersREGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANT42NewswirePeter Lauridsen 46U.S. Coast Guard DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Leslie Kagarise 51Member News DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS 64Advertisers IndexAND RISK MANAGEMENT Eric ChristensenGENERAL COUNSEL Steven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and PrestonDIRECTOR OF MARKETINGAND COMMUNICATIONS Katie Hill 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 2025 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'