In recent years, the number of whales sighted in the San Francisco Bay has grown significantly, reaching unprecedented numbers. It’s positive news fr [...]
Earth Day was celebrated this month on April 22. When it was first held in 1970 the event was estimated to have involved more than 20 million America [...]
After several years of tight funding, 2026 is shaping up to be a significant year for the U.S. Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grant Program. Congress d [...]
Spring is a time when many PVA vessel members begin the process of staffing up for the busy operating season. Among the many onboarding actions, there are critical ver [...]
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 [...]
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has released its FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for federal ferry programs, making approximately $657 million avai [...]
Marine Group Boat Works to Build Multi-Deck Live Fire Training Simulator
Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW) was awarded a new contract by the San Diego Unified Port District to design, fabricate, and install a state-of-the-art [...]
Senesco Marine Launches and Christens Battery Steele for Casco Bay Lines
Senesco Marine recently celebrated the launch and christening of Battery Steele, a 164ʹ, double-ended ferry built at its North Kingstown shipyard for [...]
PVA Members Dominate USA TODAY’s Top Dinner Cruise Rankings
The passenger vessel industry received national recognition as members of the Passenger Vessel Association claimed nine top ten spots in USA TODAY’s [...]
Eastern Shipbuilding Group Maritime Academy Partnership
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, in collaboration with Gulf County and regional partners, recently hosted Florida’s Secretary of Commerce and a delegation [...]
ABB Will Supply a Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System for New DRBA Ferry
Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) selected an integrated hybrid-electric propulsion system from ABB the new vessel in the works for the operato [...]
