b'HOW PVA BENEFITS YOUPVA Working For YouBy Jen Wilk, Director, Public AffairsPVA Participates in Coast Guardand DevelopmentIndustry Days NationwideI ts springtime and operatorsvaluable benefit to operators for apersonnel who cover a variety of areas around the country are rampingnumber of reasons. These events offerincluding inspections or waterways up for a new season ahead. PVAmanagement. Operators also have the knows that for many of its members,Industry Day gatheringsopportunity to hear important policy part of their annual safety tune-upare in many port areasupdates, regulatory changes, or new is attending the U.S. Coast Guardssafety guidance that gives them a Industry Day events. PVA has beennationwide, but there is stillleg-up on preparations for the season asked to participate in many ofroom for growth.ahead. Attendees also have a chance these meetings across the countryto network with fellow operators to by speaking about issues impactingengage in an open exchange of ideas passenger vessel operations.a more casual and friendly setting toand best practices. Industry Days tend Industry Day meetings are aget to know your local Coast Guardto have a roundtable type atmosphere, 38APRIL 2019FOGHORN'