b'COAST GUARD REPORTCOAST GUARD REMINDER: Implementation of the5th Revision of the PVA ASP is Due by Nov. 8O nAug.8,2022,U.S.CoastGuardCoast Guard may limit vessel or facility opera- and feedback from PVA members over the last Headquarters approved the 5th revi- tions until the PVA ASP is fully implemented. five years. This revision continues to ensure that sion to the PVA Alternative Securitythis ASP offers solutions that are both reason-Program (ASP). PVA is required to update andThe PVA ASP is available as an exclusive benefitable and achievable for PVA member operators. renew the ASP every five years to comply withto PVA members in good standing, for use in the U.S. Coast Guard approval requirements.complying with the Maritime TransportationHIGHLIGHTS OFAll PVA members that use the PVA ASP wereSecurity Act of 2002 for both vessels and facili- THE REVISED ASP INCLUDE:emailed the revised document, supporting in- ties. This revision includes new Coast Guard re-Addition of Mandatory Cybersecurityformation, tools to implement, and the newquirements and policy guidance, and providesGuidelines and Assessment Toolspassword on Aug. 15, 2022. clarificationbasedonreal-worldexperiencesAddition of Seafarer Access Requirements Members that use the PVA ASP will need to ensure that all assessments for vessel, facility,The implementation TWIC Reader Updates and cybersecurity are completed; any changes included in the 5th revision are incorporateddeadline for PVA ASP Editorial Changes to Clarify the use of theinto your operations; that you are operating inusers is Nov. 8, 2022.ASP by Regulated Facilities WITH EPA TIER 4,accordance with the revised program; and no-tifications have been made to the Coast Guard Updated Vessel, Dock, and Cyber Marine Safety Center (MSC) and the LocalAfter that date, Assessment ToolsCoast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), asthe local Coast GuardThe5threvisionwillremainineffectuntilAS ALWAYSappropriate, by Nov. 8, 2022.may limit vessel orSept. 12, 2027 (five years after the expiration of We understand there has been some confusionthe 4th revision).regarding the compliance date of the cybersecu- facility operations rity assessments. After requesting clarity fromuntil the PVA ASP isFor questions, please contact Eric Christensen atYOUR BUSINESS IS Coast Guard Headquarters, PVA received wordvia email at echristensen@passengervessel.com,that the implementation deadline for PVA ASPor by phone at 703-518-5005 ext. 26 (office) or users is Nov. 8, 2022. After that date, the localfully implemented. 703-853-0003 (cell).OUR BUSINESS.ADVERTISERS INDEXABB Marine, Inc. 43 DeJong and Lebet . 23 Metal Shark . 29 We develop new propulsion systems that make your vessels cleaner and All American Marine . 28 Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding .5 Rigidized Metals Corporation 39 stronger at the same time. So you can transport more passengers on the worlds Arcadia Alliance . 20 Furuno USA, Inc. . 15 RocketRez 13 most regulated waters. Whatever your needs, we provide solutions that work.BAE Systems 22 Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding. 20 Rolls Royce Solutions America, Inc. Bay Ship and Yacht . 11 GPLINK LLC 33 mtu Branded Products . 45Beurteaux 34 Hamilton Jet 23 R.W. Fernstrum Co 40BMT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Humphree USA . 11 Scania USA . 15BRIX Marine . 40 IMTRA Corporation 27 Starboard Suite 26Burger Boat Company 21 Incat Crowther 35 Thrive Payments . 15Carus Cruise Inc 38 John Deere Power Systems 42 Twin Disc, Inc. 19Caterpillar Marine . 30 Kongsberg 37 UES Seating 31Cojali 39 Marine Jet Power 31 Volvo Penta 2Cummins Sales & Service 6MCM/Assured Partners 19 Yanmar . 32www.mtu-solutions.com FOGHORN 44'