b'FOGHORN FOCUSA Path to New OpportunitiesTHE PASSENGER VESSEL FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAMA life on the water seems like a dream for many people, and for those looking to transform that into reality, the passenger vessel industry offers a myriad of career opportunities. Some folks may have grown up on or around boats and join a crew with previous expe-rience in maritime. Others find themselves on the deck of a ship for the first time the day they begin a job with an operation. For those who discover that being on a vessel, part of a crew, and looking out each day across a river or coastal waters feels like home, finding a way to build a life-long career in maritime becomes a must. PHOTO: ISLAND PACKERSEight captains on the crew at Island Packers in Ventura, Calif., used Passenger Vessel Foundation grants to secure their license, including Laura picture right guiding guests on an excursion. FOGHORN 28'