b'LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORTake Advantage AT THE HELMof All That PVA Has to OfferJOHN GROUNDWATER // EXECUTIVE DIRECTORP VA leaders and staff are hard at work planning, developing, andCommunications Toolsimplementing programs and tools to assist members as they op-Media Relations Policyerate their businesses. From online crew training tools to a new Crisis Communications Plandigital marketing program, the benefits of being a PVA member have never been better. The question ishave you taken advantage of allFlagship Safety Management Systemthat PVA has to offer? PVA Flagship SMS Coast Guard Letter of AcceptanceIf you are unsure of the answer to this question, I encourage you to Flagship Toolboxgo to PVAs website and click on member resources to log in to the member portal. Once there, you will see an extensive list of mem- I encourage you to take advantage of these exclusive members-only bers-only tools and programs that have been developed specificallybenefits and I hope that you will check back often as this list of resourc-for PVA members.es is constantly expanding.The following PVA resources are available to you literally at the clickPVA 2022 REGION MEETING SUCCESSESof your mouse: As you know, PVA is in the midst of holding its fall Region Meetings. To date, attendance numbers have been strong and PVA members have Safety and Crew Training Tools thoroughly enjoyed gathering to compare notes, share ideas and knowl- Access the Online Learning Management System Portal edge. If you have not yet registered to attend a PVA Region MeetingRail Jumper Note from the U.S. Coast Guard and reconnect with your fellow members at passengervessel.com. Rail Jumper Safety Guidance PVA Member Employee Handbook PVA REGION MEETING SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE Reporting Close Calls with Recreational Boaters Thanks very much to the PVA members who are currently sponsor- Marine Employers Drug Testing Guidance ing one or more of the PVA Region Meetings. If you have not reservedHAZMAT Training Acceptance Letter your sponsorship, there is still time to do so. A sponsorship will giveHAZMAT Training Presentation your company visibility throughout each event. Click here to lock in your region meeting sponsorship. Security Tools Download the Alternative Security Program Request Form MARITRENDS 2023 EXHIBIT BOOTHS NOW ON SALECoast Guard ASP Renewal Approval letter This month, PVA began selling exhibit booths for the PVA AnnualSecurity Drill Tools and Guidance Convention at MariTrends 2023, Feb. 2-5 at the Long Beach Conven-DHS Action Guides and Information for Active Shooter tion and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, Calif. The response and Other Attacks by PVA Associate members has been overwhelming and foreshadowsVessel and Dock Security Assessments what we believe will be a highly successful convention next year. WeForm CG-6025 hope that you will include exhibiting at MariTrends 2023 in your com- Sample Breach of Security Report panys marketing plans. There is no better way to interact face-to-faceCyber Risk Management Guidelines with key players in the passenger vessel industry. Cyber AssessmentPurchase an exhibit booth space here.Regulatory Compliance Tools PVA Manual For Compliance with the Vessel SAVE AS A PVA BUNDLED ASSOCIATE MEMBER General Permit The- PVA Bundled Associate Membership Program makes it easy toAmericans with Disabilities ActDOT Rule secure all of your PVA marketing in one bundled purchase. In doingAmericans with Disabilities ActDOJ Rule so, you not only save time and effort, but you will also receive signifi- Coast Guard Inspection Forms and Checklists cant savings on your membership, advertising and exhibiting costs. A growing number of associate members are benefiting from their partic-Green WATERS Program ipation in the PVA Bundled Associate Membership program.Green WATERS Program Page Green WATERS Best Green Business Practices Manual Click here to review PVA Bundled PlansGreen WATERS Best Green Business Practices Checklist(program enrollment form) Questions? Contact Leslie Kagarise at lkagarise@passengervessel.com.Continued on page 407 OCTOBER 2022'