b'OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONPRESIDENTJUNE 2023 Operations VOL. 22, NO. 5Jim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge,Highway and Transportation District,San Francisco, Calif.VICE PRESIDENT Patrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet,San Francisco, Calif.SECRETARY/TREASURERFeaturesSteve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet,Pittsburgh, Pa. 8 Marine Event Permitting:BOARD MEMBERSA Risk Mitigation MethodologyChris Anglin, Cross Sound Ferry, New London, Conn. From regattas to festivals to parades, Ben Bernstein, BB Riverboats, Newport, Ky. waterways throughout the country are Erik Bombard, Catalina Express, prime locations for major events.San Pedro, Calif. When combined with regular local Jed Dixon, North Carolina Department operators, this can lead to very crowded of TransportationFerry Division, and possibly hazardous conditions. Manns Harbor, N.C. U.S. Coast Guard marine event Carol Hill, Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry,About the CoverKey West, Fla. permitting helps to manage situationsTraveling in New York between John Lake, Hornblower, Alexandria, Va. to keep the water safe for everyone. Bay Shore and eight Fire Island communities, Fire Island Ferries, Sarah Pennington, Classic Harbor Line,New York, N.Y. 16The Impact of Weather onlike all operations, must at timesHoyt Purinton, Washington Island Ferry Line, Operational Planning contend with inclement weather. Story on page 16. / Photo courtesy Washington Island, Wis. Whether located along a coast, on a Andrew Sargis, Wendella Sightseeing Boats,lake, or on a river, every operation of Fire Island Ferries.Chicago, Ill. must face the uncertainties of weather ASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVEand the possibility of severe conditions Rob McMahon, Pinnacle Marine Corporation, Stoddard, Wis. which may hamper or even suspend Jeff Sherman, mtu America, Novi, Mich. service. Advanced planning can lessen PVA PAST PRESIDENTSthe operational repercussions due toColumnsColleen Stephens, Stan Stephens Glacier adverse weather conditions. and Wildlife Cruises, Valdez, Alaska 4Presidents LetterBob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, Fla. 20Outcomes Are Key to7Executive Directors LetterEXECUTIVE DIRECTORSuccessful Preventative John R. Groundwater Maintenance Programs 26Legislative ReportLEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR28Regulatory ReportEdmund Welch When maintenance is done on an 30Safety Matters REGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANTas-needed basis it can be not only Peter Lauridsen expensive, but also disruptive to32Newswire DIRECTOR OF FINANCEservice. A more successful approach 38Member NewsLeslie Kagarise is regular maintenanceto keep 48Coast Guard ReportDIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS systems running smoothly and to 50Advertisers IndexAND RISK MANAGEMENT Eric Christensen limit down time and costs. GENERAL COUNSEL Steven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and PrestonDIRECTOR OF MARKETINGAND COMMUNICATIONS Katie Hill FOGHORN is published monthly except combined January/February by theEDITORIAL OFFICESPassenger Vessel Association (PVA)103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, Va., 22314Managing Editor: Sarah FerrettiSend address changes to FOGHORN at pvainfo@passengervessel.com.sarah@passengervessel.comCopyright 2023 by the Passenger Vessel Association. All rights reserved. No part of this571-388-7752 publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Passenger Vessel Association.PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATION PVAINFO@PASSENGERVESSEL.COMPHONE: 703-518-5005FAX: 703-518-5151'