b'PHOTO:GRAND LADY CRUISES S erving commuters and overnight travelers, traveling inland rivers and along coastal waters, aboard glass bottomed boats and massive urban ferries, passenger vessel operators from all corners of the country have come together to be a part of PVA. Operators connect with one another to discuss common challenges, exchange ideas and experiences, hear fresh perspectives from peers, find support throughout the U.S. Coast Guard inspection process, and develop life-long relationships. A longtime member of PVA, the New York State Tour Boat Association plays a similar role on a regional scale in the lives of its members.21 JUNE 2024'