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MARCH 2026
A Week to Remember
MariTrends 2026 set the standard for 
future PVA conventions. Enthusiasm, 
insights, inspiration, and connections 
prevailed throughout the event. If you 
attended this year, thank you for your 
contribution. If you did not, please 
consider taking part in a PVA conven-
tion in the future. 
I look forward to seeing you in Tampa 
for the PVA Annual Convention at 
MariTrends 2027, Jan. 21-24. 
Have You Completed a MariTrends 
2026 Convention Survey
If you attended or exhibited at Mar-
iTrends 2026 you have by now received 
a convention survey seeking your opin-
ions about the event. If you have already 
responded, please accept our thanks. If 
you have not, I encourage you to do so 
as your opinions are extremely import-
ant to us as we plan future conventions. 
Please know that all comments are tak-
en seriously and are factored into our 
decision-making and future planning. 
PVA CONGRESSIONAL FLY-IN 
Scheduled April 21
The annual PVA Congressional Fly-
In is set for April 21, in Washington, 
D.C., and we hope that you will join us 
for this year’s event. This annual PVA 
Fly-In is an opportunity for PVA and 
its members to discuss the issues that 
matter most to you and the passenger 
vessel industry with our nation’s law-
makers. PVA staff organizes meetings 
with members of Congress and their 
staff from your states and Congres-
sional Districts so that your message 
resonates directly with the lawmakers 
who represent you. The fly-in will be 
organized so that you will be a member 
of a team comprised of PVA members 
and staff who will together fan out to 
advocate for our industry.
Let me assure you that you will find 
this event to be extremely rewarding 
and one where you feel that your 
opinions and those of your colleagues 
make a true impact. 
Watch your emails for registration, ho-
tel, and other details. If you would like 
more information or to attend, please 
click on the following links:
Or contact PVA Legislative Director 
Richard Patch, at rpatch@passen-
gervessel.com if you have questions. 
I hope that you will join us in our 
nation’s capital for the PVA Congres-
sional Fly-In. 
In the meantime, let me know when-
ever we can be of assistance to you.
Sincerely,
John R. Groundwater
Executive Director
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