Category: Newswire
PVA Testifies on Marine Safety Priorities at Congressional Roundtable
PVA 2026 President Andrew Sargis represented the passenger vessel industry at a maritime safety roundtable convened by House Coast Guard and Maritime [...]
Recognize Excellence
Every day, passenger vessel crews go above and beyond to protect passengers, coworkers, and their vessels. Whether it’s responding to an emergency, p [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Medical Marijuana Still Illegal for Individuals Subject to DOT Drug Testing
As laws regarding marijuana have changed across the country, questions have arisen as to how this affects mariners. The U.S. Department of Transporta [...]
$657 Million Available for 2026 FTA Ferry Funding Programs
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has released its FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for federal ferry programs, making approximate [...]
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce FERRIES Act to Increase Federal Ferry Funding
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the FERRIES Act (Federal Enhancement and Revitalization of Reliable Infrastructure for Essential Seawa [...]
NOAA Seeks Input to Modify and Modernize North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rules
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is considering possible deregulatory action to modify and modernize the North Atlantic Rig [...]
MARAD Announces FY 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Funding Opportunity
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program, official [...]
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 [...]