b'LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTPVA Green WATERS Program AT THE HELMParticipants E orts Continue to Support Environmental SustainabilityCOLLEEN STEPHENS // PRESIDENTO nApril22,2009EarthDayPVAofficiallylaunchedaSince the PVA Green voluntary best green business practices program. Within hours, Capt. Drew Schmidt of San Juan Cruises became the fi rst PVAWATERS Program initially Vessel member to participate in an environmental program that recognizesdebuted, it has continued vessel operators who strive to reduce harmful environmental impacts.to grow. Today, the PVA ThePVAGreenWATERS(WeAreTakingEnvironmentalGreen Fleet has more 350 Responsibility/Stewardship) Program was developed by PVA staffand a group of PVA members who volunteered their time and expertise tovessels, which collectively create a program specifi cally for passenger vessel operators to protect andcarry nearly 75 million preserve Americas waterways and marine life.A manual was created withriders annually.Challengeexamples of how vessel operators can reduce paper, energy, water, fuel, and more aboard vessels and in shoreside facilities. In his original application, Capt. Schmidt demonstrated that his operationenvironmental stewardship and responsibility, a value we share with ourEverythingwas already heavily involved in numerous activities aimed at signifi cantlycustomers who travel to Alaska to experience the states majestic splendor reducing his carbon footprint and eff orts to curb harmful pollutants. Inand incredible wildlife. addition, his companys green team had worked to off er sustainable foods,If you have not yet looked into the PVA Green WATERS Program, I inviteWeve spent more than a century investing in solutions that deliver more comply with environmental laws and regulations, and having a recyclingyou to do so now. Participation is free, and its easy to get involved. Simply gopower, reliability, and fuel savings. Leveraging the R&D resources andprogram to reduce waste. to the PVA website at www.passengervessel.com, and click on the Memberproven experiences of the Volvo Group to bring our customers to theBut, thats not the end of his commitment to being a good steward.Resources tab to access the WATERS Manual and Checklist. After you join,forefront of sustainable driveline technologies.Over the past 12 years, San Juan Cruises has continued to work to doyoull notice that your participation is noted in the new consumer-facing even more. According to Schmidt, vessels have been refi tted with LEDmarketing campaign, Ahoy.us, with the Green WATERS logo appearingWe dont just do things for the sake of doing them, and we know youlighting and low energy appliances. Paperless confi rmations and check-insnext to your company name on that new website, if youre participatingdont either. Together, lets rethink the possibilities and take your Lower Total CostFuel Service and save trees (thanks, he says, to his PVA friends at Starboard Suite). And,in that exciting new opportunity. This indicates to prospective customersof Ownership Efficiency Support his terminal facility, run by the Port of Bellingham, is part of the localthat your operation cares about healthy, clean waterways. Even during theoperationsand bottom lineto the next level. Better Value in Reduce YourGlobal DealerCOVID-19 pandemic, consumers of an IBM surveyconducted last yearThe Long Run Operational Cost Network with EnviroStars program and has just installed the largest solar energy systemin the height of the shutdownindicated that environmental sustainabilityVisit volvopenta.us/challenge to learn more about why Volvo Penta Local Expertiseon a public building in Whatcom County, WA.is important to eight out of 10 consumers. is the best engine supplier partner for your business.ItsnosurprisethatSchmidtisastrongproponentofthemarineFinally, I want to thank Karen Rainbolt, FOGHORN Managing Editor environment. Like many PVA members, San Juan Cruises, which operatesand developer and the spirit behind the PVA Green WATERS Program. in Bellingham, WA, off ers cruises to passengers who want to enjoy theKaren has dedicated years of service to the Association, and after more natural beauty of our coastal waterways, in his case, the scenic San Juanthan 24 years with PVA, she has announced her retirement. Those of you Islands. Bird watching cruises are particularly popular with his guests.who have worked closely with Karen know that she is going to be a hard SincethePVAGreenWATERSPrograminitiallydebuted,ithasact to follow.Karen, we appreciate your dedication to our industry and the continued to grow. Today, the PVA Green Fleet has more 350 vessels,years of helping us all operate more safely and wisely.PVA leadership will which collectively carry nearly 75 million riders annually (in normal years).ensure that the benefi ts of the FOGHORN and the PVA Green WATERSContact your nearest Volvo Penta Power Center to discuss your power needsIm proud that my company, Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises,Program will continue to serve PVA members. has been participating in the PVA Green WATERS Program since 2017.Atlantic Detroit Diesel-AllisonHelmuts MarinePacific Power GroupStewart & Stevenson 732-309-3410(415) 453-1001(253) 854-0505(713) 751-2700 You may recall from an article that I wrote last year that my late father,Servicing: CT | NJ | NY | VT AZ | CA | HI | NV | UT | GuamAK | ID | OR | WATX Stan, was operating vessels in Valdez, AK in 1989 when the Exxon Valdezspilled about 11 million gallons of crude oil into the Prince WilliamColleen Stephens, Cullen Diesel PowerInterstate Power SystemsPower ProductsWajax Power Systems Sound. 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