Author: Foghorn Magazine Editor
NYC Ferry Was the Ride for Knicks in Five
As the New York Knicks rocketed to their first NBA Championship in 53 years, they brought their hometown along for their momentous journey to the top [...]
Recognizing the Best in the Industry
Sarah Pennington, managing director of Classic Harbor Line in New York City and member of the PVA Board of Directors, was one of 19 New York tourism [...]
PVA Members Recognized for Top Whale Watching Cruises in the Country
The people have spoken and the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are in for the Best Whale Watching Tours—PVA members claimed four of the [...]
Volvo Penta Introduces New IPS Hybrid for Professional Vessels
Volvo Penta unveiled their new IPS Hybrid propulsion system combining propulsion, electric motors, batteries, energy management, and controls within [...]
PVA Welcomes New Members (June 2026)
NEW VESSEL MEMBERNewburyport Whale WatchChristopher CharosNewburyport, Mass.newburyportwhalewatch.comNEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERM [...]
PVF Grant Program Application Deadline June 30
The deadline for the Passenger Vessel Foundation (PVF) Grant Program is quickly approaching; applications are due June 30.The PVF Grant Program [...]
PVA Approves QMII as Recognized Flagship Organization
The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) is pleased to announce the official designation of Quality Management International, Inc. (QMII) as a Recogniz [...]
Schottel Appoints New CEO
At the start of the new year, Roland Schwandt took over as CEO of Schottel GmbH from Stefan Kaul as part of a succession plan. Christian Bock was app [...]

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 [...]
Senesco Marine LLC Awarded Contract to Build New Diesel-Hybrid Ferry for DRBA
The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) Commission voted to award a contract for the construction and outfitting of a new 75-car passenger/vehicl [...]