PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATION tel: 1 (800) 807-8360 • fax: (703) 518-5151 • pvainfo@passengervessel.com MARCH 2019 • FOGHORN 3 About the Cover The annual PVA Region Competition at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2019 served as a fundraiser for the Passenger Vessel Foundation and an opportunity to demonstrate how to deploy a life raft, don a PFD, and emphasize the importance of safety in the passenger vessel industry. PVA and the Foundation gratefully thank Survitec and New Orleans Steamboat Company. Photo credit: Steve Terry. Volume 18, Number 02 MARCH 2019 FOGHORN (USPS Number 023-702) is published monthly except combined January/February by Philips Publishing LLC, 4257 24th Avenue W, Seattle WA 98199. Periodicals postage paid at Seattle, WA and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FOGHORN, c/o Passenger Vessel Association, 103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314. Copyright 2019 by the Passenger Vessel Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Passenger Vessel Association. PRINTED WITH SOY INK FOGHORN is a monthly publication of the Passenger Vessel Association. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. PRESIDENT Bob Lawler, Boston Duck Tours, Boston, MA VICE PRESIDENT Bob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, FL SECRETARY/TREASURER Colleen Stephens, Stan Stephens Glacier and Wildlife Cruises, Valdez, AK BOARD MEMBERS Richard Davison, Paradise Cruise Ltd., Honolulu, HI Jed Dixon, North Carolina Department of Transporta- tion - Ferry Division, Manns Harbor, NC Jim DeSimone, Staten Island Ferry, Staten Island, NY Steve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet, Pittsburgh, PA John Loke, Entertainment Cruises, Alexandria, VA Patrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet, San Francisco, CA Alison Nolan, Boston Harbor Cruises, Boston, MA Hoyt Purinton, Washington Island Ferry Line, Washington, Island, WI Jim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, San Francisco, CA ASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE Rob McMahon, Pinnacle Marine Corporation, Stoddard, WI PAST PRESIDENTS Gus Gaspardo, Padelford Packet Boat Co., Saint Paul, MN Jeff Whitaker, Hudson River Cruises, Inc., Kingston, NY Margo Marks, Charlevoix, MI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR John R. Groundwater LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR Edmund Welch REGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANT Peter Lauridsen DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Leslie Kagarise DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT Jennifer Wilk DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS AND RISK MANAGEMENT Eric Christensen MANAGER, SPECIAL PROJECTS Zackery Reed GENERAL COUNSEL Steven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and Preston EDITORIAL OFFICES Managing Editor: Karen Rainbolt pvafoghorn@aol.com 2771 Houston Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402 TEL: (571) 388-7752 CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Richard Purinton: richard@wisferry.com Washington Island Ferry Line, Washington Island, WI ADVERTISING AND BUSINESS OFFICES Publisher: Peter Philips, peter@philipspublishing.com ADVERTISING SALES: Bill Forslund: bill@philipspublishing.com 4257 24th Avenue W, Seattle, WA 98199 TEL: (206) 284-8285 FAX: (206) 284-0391 www.philipspublishing.com FOGHORN Focus: Convention Review 6 New Orleans Draws Record Numbers to PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2019 The recent PVA convention had it all: excellent speakers, thought-provoking discussions, in-depth presentations, a large exhibition and a terrific destination. 18 Internship “Opens Eyes” to Opportunities in the Passenger Vessel Industry Nick Dellamano shares his perspective of the passenger vessel industry through the eyes of a maritime academy cadet. 20 PVA Recognizes Heroism and Strong Safety Culture Two men were honored by their peers for actions leading to a safer environment. 23 Unused Federal Ferry Grants May Be Taken Back Katie Hulbert explains why unobligated federal ferry funding will be withdrawn and redistributed. Are you affected? 24 The Impact of #MeToo is Deeper than You May Think Recent workplace harassment laws and court cases may impact your vessel operation. Steve Bers explains. Columns 4 President’s Letter 5 Executive Director’s Letter 27 Legislative Report 29 Regulatory Report 32 Safety Matters 34 How PVA Benefits You 36 Newswire 38 Member News 41 New Members 42 Advertisers’ Index