Author: Foghorn Magazine Editor

Thoma-Sea Lays Keel for First of Two NOAA Vessels
At the beginning of December, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leadership and partners celebrated the keel-laying for Navigator [...]
Making Waves
From dinner cruise boats to sightseeing vessels, from overnight cruise ships to passenger and vehicle ferries, 2025 saw several new vessels join PVA [...]

Under Construction
A look ahead at Vessels to be delivered in 2026 and beyond [...]

PROP Worldwide and Artemis Technologies Partner on Zero-Emission Ferry Service
PROP Worldwide, formerly PROP SF, recently announced its official launch and expansion beyond the Bay Area, marking a major milestone in sustainable [...]
Are the Islands Anchored to the Bottom of the Lake?
We’ve all done it, said something without really thinking first. It can lead to goofy comments or questions being blurted out, which at the best of t [...]
From Coast to Coast
Last week PVA members and partners gathered in Chattanooga, Tenn., for the PVA Rivers Region Meeting, the last region meeting of 2025. The meetings w [...]
Senate Confirmation Hearing for MARAD Nominee Steve Carmel
The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a nomination hearing in late October for Steve Carmel, the president’s nominee t [...]
Recognize Above and Beyond Performance
Nominate your crew by Nov. 30 for the PVA Safety Awards for lifesaving actions or implementing safety practices that have strengthened the passenger [...]
Calling all PVA Members!
We are seeking members eager to share their expertise as presenters at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2026 which is taking place Feb. 22-25, [...]