b'HOW PVA BENEFITS YOUMass GatheringsTake Charge of- Training Presentation forAs you develop and review Your Personal Safety companies to use for preparing crewyour companys security training, (These documents are availablewith suggestions for screening pro- also remember that PVAs online through the Safety and Securitycedures in accordance with eachtraining portal already hosts a Committee or on the membersMaritime Security (MARSEC) levels number of security resources from the only page of the PVA website) - List to post for customersTransportation Security Administration National Terrorism Advisory Systemtailored for marine operators including:Active Shooter Workshops In Your(NTAS) Quick Reference Handout -Security Awareness for Passenger AreaCreate and Enhance YourVessel EmployeesCurrent Training Program NTAS communicates terrorist threat Mr. Breor also encouraged PVA toinformation to the industry.WORKING FOR YOU, CONTINUED ON PAGE 39reach out to his counterparts around the country known as Protective Security Advisors (PSAs) who provide direct assistance to operators in their area. This nationwide team of securitywww.rigidized.com/marine.phpspecialists engage with governmentmarine@rigidized.compartners and the private-sector stake-holder community with the mission of enhancing security to the nations critical infrastructure. The PSAs support this goal through planning, co-ordinating, and conducting voluntary security surveys and assessments; planning and conducting outreach ac-tivities; supporting National Special Security Events and Special Event Activity Rating events; responding to incidents; and coordinating and sup-porting improvised explosive device awareness and risk mitigation training. PSAs also advise and assist state, local,providing durability and beauty to NYCs newest ferriesand private sector officials and critical infrastructure facility owners and operators.Tools Specifically for Passenger Vessel OperatorsAlso at the meeting, Ms. Tanya Rawson of the U.S. Transportation Security Administrations Office of Maritime Security Programs, also addressed the Board. Ms. Rawson provided an update on the work her office is doing, including the develop-ment of new training materials specifi-cally for passenger vessel operators. She has shared a preliminary version of these training materials with the PVA Safety and Security Committee requesting their review and feedback. Upon final agency approval these items will be available to all PVA members. These include: Guidance on Recommended Prohibited Items DECEMBER 2019FOGHORN 37'