Category: At The Helm
PVA Safety Programs in Full Swing
The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) has historically provided a broad range of benefits and services to its members. This list of important member [...]
Testing for Impairment.
An Update On Oral Fluid Tests.Marijuana prohibition is ending. In April, the Justice Department moved FDA-approved marijuana products and state-l [...]
PVA’s Quality Partnership Meeting and the Future of Coast Guard Safety
On May 7, 2026, the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) and the U.S. Coast Guard held the spring Quality Partnership meeting in Alexandria, Va. These [...]
Positive Summer Forecasts for Domestic Travel and Tourism
Despite increased oil prices and inflation concerns, the outlook for U.S. domestic travel this summer looks positive according to travel experts. Tra [...]
PVA Goes to the Hill: Advocating for Safety, Infrastructure, and America’s Maritime Future
The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) returned to Washington this spring for our annual Congressional Fly-In, and the urgency was palpable. Our memb [...]
PVA/Coast Guard Quality Partnership Turns 30
The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) and the U.S. Coast Guard have a long history working together on the nation’s waterways. Their interactions ha [...]
Earth Day 2026 and PVA
Earth Day was celebrated this month on April 22. When it was first held in 1970 the event was estimated to have involved more than 20 million America [...]
Ferries Are Part of the Climate Solution
The passenger vessel industry has always been a good-faith partner in protecting America’s waterways. We invest in cleaner fuels and electrification, [...]
MariTrends 2026: Providing Insight, Inspiration, and Connections
The PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2026 was an energizing experience for PVA members from far and wide who gathered in Covington, Ky., for this [...]
Sharing Ideas, Exploring Innovations, and Building Momentum
The maritime industry is currently navigating a period of exciting transformation, and the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2026 served as a defin [...]