Author: Richard Patch // PVA Legislative Director
Richard Patch is the Legislative Director of the Passenger Vessel Association.
A Breakthrough Year for the Small Shipyard Grant Program
After several years of tight funding, 2026 is shaping up to be a significant year for the U.S. Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grant [...]
MariTrends 2026: Convention Recap
This year’s Passenger Vessel Association Convention in Covington, Ky., was once again a gathering of friends and colleagues that did not disappoint. [...]
Wrapping the Year With Actions That Will Shape the Industry
As the second session of the 119th Congress gets underway, the House and Senate closed out 2025 with a series of actions that will shape the operatin [...]
GAO Study of Illegal Charter Operations Following PVA Advocacy
Illegal passenger-for-hire vessel operations—often called illegal charters—have emerged as a persistent and damaging challenge to the U.S.-flag passe [...]
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