b'LEGISLATIVEREPORTPVA Testi es to Congress on By Ed Welch, PVA Legislative Director Marine SafetyOn November 14, the House of Representatives Subcommittee onPVAs Roots in SafetyCoast Guard and Maritime Transportation conducted a hearingPVA and the industry that we represent have a respon-entitled, Commercial and Passenger Vessel SafetyChallengessibility to be ever-vigilant in addressing safety concerns. and Opportunities. Invited to present testimony, PVA was repre- An essential reason for PVAs existence is to promote safety sented by Vice President Colleen Stephens. Here are excerpts fromamong its members and indeed among all operators of Colleens statement. domestic passenger vessels. We believe strongly that this is a M y company, Stan Stephens Glacier &Wildlifeprimary mission of our association. To meet this responsibil-ity, PVA develops and offers effective training programs and Cruises, operates two 149-passenger Coast Guard- tools that vessel operators can easily implement. inspected sightseeing vessels. We offer multi-hourAn essential component of PVA is its Safety, Security and cruises to view glaciers and wildlife in Prince William Sound,Risk Management Committee. The committees volunteer Alaska. We have been in business 48 years and carry roughlymembers have produced and released an array of new 18,000 persons each year from May to September.training tools, manuals and guidelines for PVA members Innovative flexible couplings for marine applications USA based production Over 20 unique designs Over 16 million sold Torsional vibration expertsTrust CENTAThe GlobalCENTALINKInnovator Since 1970 Carbon Fiber DriveshaftsCENTA Power trAnsmIssIonLeADIng By InnovAtIon2570 Beverly Dr. #128, Aurora, IL 60502T 630.236.350032DECEMBER 2019FOGHORN'