b'FOGHORN is a monthly publication of thePassenger Vessel Association. Copyright 2019.All rights reserved.PRESIDENTBob Lawler, Boston Duck Tours, Boston, MAVICE PRESIDENTBob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, FLSECRETARY/TREASURERColleen Stephens, Stan Stephens Glacier and Wildlife Cruises, Valdez, AKBOARD MEMBERSRichard Davison, Paradise Cruise Ltd., Honolulu, HIJed Dixon, North Carolina Department ofVolume 18, Number 11DECEMBER 2019Transportation - Ferry Division, Manns Harbor, NCJim DeSimone, Staten Island Ferry, Staten Island, NYSteve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet, Pittsburgh, PA FOGHORN Focus:John Loke, Entertainment Cruises, Alexandria, VAPatrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet, Security and VesselSan Francisco, CAAlison Nolan, Boston Harbor Cruises, Boston, MA Review/PreviewHoyt Purinton, Washington Island Ferry Line,Washington, Island, WIJim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, San Francisco, CA 6 Q&A with Tim Nease on Safety ASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE and Security in the Passenger Rob McMahon, Pinnacle Marine Corporation, Vessel IndustryStoddard, WI Mass shootings are everyones nightmare. PAST PRESIDENTS Is your operation prepared for an Gus Gaspardo, Padelford Packet Boat Co., attack? Captain Tim Nease offers tips forAbout the Cover Saint Paul, MNprevention and preparedness.Tazlina, a new ferry for Jeff Whitaker, Hudson River Cruises, Inc., Alaska Marine Highway Kingston, NY 10Compliance Exams: Ports,System, was built by Vigor Margo Marks, Charlevoix, MI Waterways, and Coastal Securityand designed by Elliott Bay EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR is a Vital Mission of the CoastDesign Group. This is just John R. Groundwater Guard one of the many new vessels LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR Having a security plan is required, butthat entered service in 2019. Story, page 16. Edmund Welch how well does your crew know its ins and REGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANT outs? Betty McMenemy explains why CoastColumnsPeter Lauridsen Guard compliance exams are important. 4 Presidents LetterDIRECTOR OF FINANCE 5 ExecutiveLeslie Kagarise 16Number of New Vessels EnteringDirectors LetterDIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS Service Demonstrates U.S.24Membership MattersAND DEVELOPMENT Passenger Vessel Market Continues26Business MattersJennifer Wilk to Grow 28Safety MattersDIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS The strength of the U.S. passenger vessel AND RISK MANAGEMENT industry is evident by the large number of31PVA WelcomesEric Christensen new vessels coming to market.New MembersMANAGER, SPECIAL PROJECTS 32Legislative ReportZackery Reed 36How PVA Benefits YouGENERAL COUNSEL 38NewswireSteven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and Preston 40Member NewsEDITORIAL OFFICES 42Advertisers IndexManaging Editor: Karen Rainbolt pvafoghorn@aol.comPRINTED WITH2771 Houston Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402SOY INKTEL: (571) 388-7752CONTRIBUTING EDITOR:Richard Purinton: richard@wisferry.com Washington Island Ferry Line, Washington Island, WIADVERTISING AND BUSINESS OFFICES PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONPublisher: Peter Philips, peter@philipspublishing.com tel: 1 (800) 807-8360fax: (703) 518-5151pvainfo@passengervessel.comADVERTISING SALES: FOGHORN (USPS Number 023-702) is published monthly except combined January/February by Philips Bill Forslund: bill@philipspublishing.com Publishing LLC, 4257 24th Avenue W, Seattle WA 98199. Periodicals postage paid at Seattle, WA and 4257 24th Avenue W, Seattle, WA 98199at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to FOGHORN, c/o Passenger TEL: (206) 284-8285 FAX: (206) 284-0391 Vessel Association, 103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314. Copyright 2019 by the www.philipspublishing.com Passenger Vessel Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Passenger Vessel Association.DECEMBER 2019FOGHORN 3'