NMC Continues to Reduce Processing Times
Effective immediately, complete mariner credential applications submitted to the National Maritime Center (NMC) are expected to be processed within f [...]
Celebrating America250
America’s 250th anniversary was a once-in-a-generation celebration, and PVA members shared how they helped make it memorable in communities across th [...]
PVA Safety Programs in Full Swing
The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) has historically provided a broad range of benefits and services to its members. This list of important member [...]
Testing for Impairment.
An Update On Oral Fluid Tests.Marijuana prohibition is ending. In April, the Justice Department moved FDA-approved marijuana products and state-l [...]
The Maritime IRA
Passenger vessel operators have had a powerful financing tool sitting in plain sight for decades, and most of them could not use it. The Capital Cons [...]
Promises Made. Promises Kept.
In the early 1970s, Brian R. D’Isernia made a very unusual career move—he went from practicing law to building fishing vessels. After falling in love [...]
Let’s Go Holoholo
Lush emerald sea cliffs tower 4,000 feet above crystal-clear water. Waterfalls cascade into the ocean teeming with spinner dolphins, green sea turtle [...]
Getting Your New Boat Built
Key Lessons From Hybrid And Electric Ferry ProjectsFerry operators throughout North America are actively investing in low and zero-emission t [...]
A Seat at the Table
The value of a trade association like PVA is often measured by the laws it helps pass. In reality, some of the most important advocacy happens long b [...]
Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors Apparent Low Bidder for New AMHS Vessel
Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, L.L.C. was identified as the apparent low bidder for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities’ [...]