b'SAFETYAWARDSPVA Committee Seeks Next Industry Giant; Nominations for Roger Murphy National Marine Safety Award Due SoonFor years, PVA Past President Rogercreating solutions to keep crew andplications of vessel operations with Murphy, who passed away in 2001 afterpassengers safe, this enthusiastic groupregards to safety in their own organi-a long career in the passenger vesselof individuals representing vesselzation as well as the entire industry. industry, championed marine safety.and associate members around theThis is intentionally broad to allow for As the founder of Blue & Goldnation also manage the Roger Murphya wide spectrum of safety initiatives to Fleet in San Francisco, CA,National Marine Safetybetter passenger vessel operations. and as an advisor to federalAward. Heres one example: In March agencies investigatingThis award is namedof 2012, Capt. Michael McElroy of maritime incidents, Murphyto honor Roger MurphyWendella Sightseeing Boats in Chicago was a tireless advocate forand is given annually torecommended design systems changes practicing safety for thea deserving employee ofto fi xed carbon dioxide (CO2) fi re ex-passenger vessel industry.a PVA member as recog- tinguishing systems to ensure that To advance an ever-safernition for demonstrating,crewmembers know to look for un-maritime environment, heRoger Murphy enhancing or contribut- intentional discharge or no discharge successfully lobbied PVA toing to the overall safety ofof carbon dioxide. His observations establish what is now called the PVAtheir company or organization and theprompted the release of two national Safety and Security Committee.passenger vessel industry.safety alerts and notification of the Along with being the committeeRecipients of this prestigious awardhazards discovered from the U.S. Coast devoted to identifying issues thatare big picture thinkers who, likeGuards Marine Safety Unit Chicago. impede safe vessel operations andRoger himself, look for the larger im- Also that spring Captain McElroy iden-LET ASSUREDPARTNERS MCM MANAGEYOUR INSURANCE SO YOU CANFOCUS ON YOUR VOYAGEAssuredPartners MCM is a leading independent insurance brokerage based in the Pacic Northwest. Our marine practice group has more than 100 years of combined experience placing insurance and managing the marine industrys unique risks.Whether were working with vessel operators, builders, repair facilities or suppliers, we create specialized solutions that meet each clients needs.AssuredPartners MCMContact: Damon L. NasmanDirect Line: 206.262.6375Damon.Nasman@assuredpartners.comwww.assuredpartnersmcm.com38SEPTEMBER 2020FOGHORN'