b'professional qualification standards for our marine inspector work- secure, and sustainable marine transportation system. Continued dia-FOGHORN FOCUS force to address shifting technologies, standards, and industry trends. logue between PVA members and their local marine inspection teams are key to success. Remaining engaged in all of the processes, whether To meet the increased demands on our marine safety missions, weits responding to a proposed rulemaking, attending a public meeting, continue to add Marine Inspector positions to our busiest ports andor participating in one of our advisory committees, is essential.focus on ensuring our feeder ports have high quality marine inspector training officers and senior verify officers. Open, transparent, and frequent communication is even more critical now given the incredibly fast pace of change in the maritime environ-The Coast Guard also chartered a Prevention Workforce Planningment. Being fully informed and having robust conversations will help Team (PWPT) to transform prevention workforce development sys- us keep pace with change in the maritime community. tems to better manage emerging risks that threaten the marine trans-portation system.Admiral Fagan, how did your time with the New Orleans Steam-boat Company influence you as a regulator? These lines of effort are not just an investment in the Coast Guard, but an investment in the passenger vessel industry that will result in directAs a marine safety officer in New Orleans, I had the opportunity to and tangible improvements in the services that our regulators provide.spend six months with the New Orleans Steamboat Company. Oppor-tunities to participate in passenger vessel industry training are critical How can PVA assist in the professional development of the pre- to the development of Coast Guard marine inspectors. Industry time vention workforce?afforded me the chance to fully immerse myself in all aspects of a pas-senger vessel company. In New Orleans, I participated in every part The Coast Guard appreciates the longstanding partnership with PVA.of company operationsfood and beverage, ticketing, engineering, We share a common purpose to promote safety and a secure maritimeoperationsall of it. I gained a deeper understanding of the drivers operating environment for passenger vessel operators, crews, and theand complexities of a maritime company that we regulate as an agency. public at large. I still have fond memories of my time with the New Orleans Steamboat Company in the early 90s. Although I didnt play the calliope (steam Wemustencourageengagementandtransparency.Collaborationpipe organ) while I was onboard, it was a foundational experience of is the first and most critical step to achieve our shared goal of a safe,my prevention career and role as a marine inspector.LET ASSUREDPARTNERS MCM MANAGEYOUR INSURANCE SO YOU CANFOCUS ON YOUR VOYAGEAssuredPartners MCM is a leading independent insurance brokerage based in the Pacic Northwest. Our combined experience placing insurance and managing the marine industrys unique risks.Whether were working with vessel operators, builders, AssuredPartners MCMContact: Damon L. NasmanDirect Line: 206.262.6375Damon.Nasman@assuredpartners.comwww.assuredpartnersmcm.comFOGHORN 12'