b'MEMBERNEWSRewarding a Culture of SafetyEach year, the PVA Safety andRoger Murphy National Marine Safety AwardSecurity Committee and the PassengerThis award is named in honor of PVA Past President Roger Murphy, Vessel Foundation recognize andthe founder of the PVA Safety and Security Committee and is given honor individuals and vessel operatorsto a deserving employee of a PVA member, as recognition for dem-who exemplify actions and behaviorsonstrating, enhancing or contributing to the overall safety of their that create a strong, sustainable safetycompany or organization and the passenger vessel industry.culture within the passenger vessel industry.How to ApplyTwo awards are presented at theTo apply for the Captain Elizabeth Gedney Passenger Vessel Safety Award or PVA Annual Convention at MariTrendsthe Roger Murphy National Marine Safety Award go to the Awards page at the to the persons and operators whoPassenger Vessel Foundation website at pvfoundation.com. Nominations for both displayed the best examples of safetyawards are due by November 30. nin the previous 12 months. If you have crewmembers who deserve recognition for outstanding safety acts and/or long-term safety culture behaviors, nominate them for an award. Captain Elizabeth Gedney Passenger Vessel Safety AwardThis award is named in honor of Captain Elizabeth Beth Gedney, who was PVAs Director of Safety, Security and Risk Management for many years and also worked in the passenger vessel industry as an operator. The award is presented annually to recognize actions by PVA Vessel members and their employees through safety training, seamanship, and dedication to the best standards of the passenger vessel industry that have resulted in a signifi cant, positivePLEASE DO NOToutcome. More simply, actions taken in response to a crisis or emergency, resulting in a substantial, and possiblyREMAIN SEATEDlife-saving, impact (i.e. man-over-board). Do not switch of all electronics. Please move around freely. And above all, do not miss the spectacular beauty off the sea. With Cat high performance engines, the total time of your CREW SAFETY REMINDERjourney could be the same as flying. Only with better views.FROM THE COAST GUARD And without the leg cramps.The U.S Coast Guard and the Bureau of Safety Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) recently reminded those working in maritime industry of hazards related to open grates,See the video atstoriesfromsea.comgaps, and open holes in areas where employees members work. Proper signage and hard barricadesSee our complete offer for ferries and cruise ships at marine.cat.comshould be placed wherever potential 2017 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, BUILT FOR IT, their respective logos, Caterpillar Yellow, the Power Edge hazards lie to avoid injury.n trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.AUGUST 2019FOGHORN 39cat_ad_ferries.indd 1 08/01/18 22:30'