World Cup Excitement Hits the Water
Soccer fever has officially taken over. FIFA World Cup 2026 games are being held in U.S. cities from coast to coast and fans from around the world ha [...]
PVA’s Quality Partnership Meeting and the Future of Coast Guard Safety
On May 7, 2026, the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) and the U.S. Coast Guard held the spring Quality Partnership meeting in Alexandria, Va. These [...]
The Best Alaska Cruise for Fishing
Rob Taylor, founder of the websites 2TravelDads and MyAlaskaTrip, recently called The Boat Company the “best Alaska cruise for fishing” in a story af [...]
Lifejacket Inspection Reminder
A PVA Member recently had to replace more than 200 Type I lifejackets during a U.S. Coast Guard inspection after inspectors determined the lifejacket [...]
Mariner Credential Extension and Improving Processing Times
PVA crew members that have credentials impacted by the 2026 lapse in appropriations and continued processing delays will get some relief. The U.S. Co [...]
Positive Summer Forecasts for Domestic Travel and Tourism
Despite increased oil prices and inflation concerns, the outlook for U.S. domestic travel this summer looks positive according to travel experts. Tra [...]
When the Threat Is Closer Than You Think
It is a perfect day on the water. The kind of day that makes you remember why you chose this work. Passengers are smiling, the sun is cutting across [...]
Modern Valuation Methods for Passenger Vessels
The passenger vessel industry operates in a dynamic environment shaped by regulatory changes, shifting tourism patterns, fuel costs, environmental m [...]
120 Years on the St. Croix River
For over a century, visitors to the St. Croix River have experienced one of the Midwest’s most breathtaking landscapes from the decks of Taylors Fall [...]
From Binders to Living Safety Systems
On most passenger vessels, safety isn’t an abstract value—it’s a daily operating condition. It shows up in the morning brief, in the engineer’s log, [...]