Author: Eric Christensen // PVA Director of Regulatory Affairs & Risk Management
Eric Christensen is the PVA Director of Regulatory Affairs & Risk Management
Thirty Years On: The QP Continues to Provide Opportunities for Improvement
On May 7, 2026, the PVA/U.S. Coast Guard Quality Partnership (QP) met in person in Alexandria, Va. In the weeks leading up to the meeting there was b [...]
Bring on the New Hires (and Seasonal Employees)
Spring is a time when many PVA vessel members begin the process of staffing up for the busy operating season. Among the many onboarding actions, ther [...]
Recognizing Committee Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Challenges
The PVA Regulatory and Safety and Security Committees met in person on Feb. 20, 2026, at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2026 in Covington, K [...]
SASH Update: Definition of Harassment and 2024 Annual Report
Eric Christensen // PVA Director of Regulatory Affairs & Risk ManagementOn Dec. 18, 2025, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for F [...]
New Coast Guard Cybersecurity Training Requirements
On July 16, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard updated its maritime security regulations contained in 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 101 Subpart F by e [...]
Crew Training and Drills: Preparing Equals Performance
Fire safety has been a topic of discussion at PVA region meetings and conventions since the loss of the M/V Conception in September 2019. At each of [...]
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