Author: Foghorn Magazine Editor
Major Win for Small U.S. Shipyards
Last week the president signed a FY26 federal funding package that included $35 million for the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Small Shipyard Gran [...]
The Ninth Annual Passenger Vessel Foundation Silent Auction is Live
The Passenger Vessel Foundation (PVF) is hosting its Ninth Annual Silent Auction at MariTrends 2026, with several high-value offerings to bid on.[...]
Credit Card Competition Act Reintroduced in Congress
The Credit Card Competition Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. Congress with bipartisan sponsorship and renewed momentum following public statemen [...]
BTS Announces SafeMTS Near-Miss Reporting Webinar
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) will be hosting a 45‑minute webinar on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, (11:00–11:45 a.m. EST) to mark the relea [...]
PVA Welcomes New Members (January 2026)
NEW VESSEL MEMBERSBig Rock Charters LLCAnnie ClappMorro Bay, Calif.chabliscruises.comVictory Cruise LinesJohn WaggonerNew Albany, Ind.vict [...]
Over 20 million Riders and Plans for More Ferries
In 2025, Washington State Ferries (WSF) saw its ridership increase by nearly a million passengers, pushing the year’s total ridership to 20.1 million [...]
Kryska Begins Tenure as New Steamship Authority General Manager
Beginning January 12, Alex Kryska has stepped into the role of general manager for the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authorit [...]
ABS and Siemens Energy Launch Joint Lithium-ion Battery Safety Project
ABS and Siemens Energy, both PVA members, have signed a joint development project (JDP) to advance the understanding of thermal runaway in lithium-io [...]
Northern Lights Strengthens Leadership Team With Key Appointment
Middleton, recently serving as executive vice president and general manager, will lead strategic direction and operations across Northern Lights mari [...]
Marine Group Boat Works Awarded Navy Grant to Certify Welders in Shipbuilding
Marine Group Boat Works, a full-service shipyard based in San Diego, has been awarded a Navy Grant to establish a maritime welding program designed t [...]