I’ve had a version of the same conversation dozens of times with maritime operators across the country. It usually starts something like: “We’ve got [...]
On May 7, 2026, the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) and the U.S. Coast Guard held the spring Quality Partnership meeting in Alexandria, Va. These [...]
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recently approved the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Longterm Development for America’s 250th Act (BUILD Ame [...]
Sometimes persistence pays off. In May 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard updated a work instruction for laid up and inactive vessels that provided much needed direction for det [...]
Since the pandemic, employers, including vessel owners, often receive requests from employees and applicants to work-at-home. Many employers welcome work at- home reques [...]
Every day, passenger vessel crews go above and beyond to protect passengers, coworkers, and their vessels. Whether it’s responding to an emergency, preventing an inciden [...]
World Cup Excitement Hits the Water
Soccer fever has officially taken over. FIFA World Cup 2026 games are being held in U.S. cities from coast to coast and fans from around the world ha [...]
Volvo Penta Introduces New IPS Hybrid for Professional Vessels
Volvo Penta unveiled their new IPS Hybrid propulsion system combining propulsion, electric motors, batteries, energy management, and controls within [...]
PVA Members Recognized for Top Whale Watching Cruises in the Country
The people have spoken and the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are in for the Best Whale Watching Tours—PVA members claimed four of the [...]
Recognizing the Best in the Industry
Sarah Pennington, managing director of Classic Harbor Line in New York City and member of the PVA Board of Directors, was one of 19 New York tourism [...]
NYC Ferry Was the Ride for Knicks in Five
As the New York Knicks rocketed to their first NBA Championship in 53 years, they brought their hometown along for their momentous journey to the top [...]