Category: Newswire

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.[...]
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 Urges Senate Committee to Support Programs Bolstering Domestic Shipbuilding
In October, the Passenger Vessel Association submitted a statement in strong support of PVA members and America’s small shipyards when the Senate Com [...]
Calling all PVA Members!
We are seeking members eager to share their expertise as presenters at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2026 which is taking place Feb. 22-25, [...]
Recognize Above and Beyond Performance
Nominate your crew by Nov. 30 for the PVA Safety Awards for lifesaving actions or implementing safety practices that have strengthened the passenger [...]
Senate Confirmation Hearing for MARAD Nominee Steve Carmel
The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a nomination hearing in late October for Steve Carmel, the president’s nominee t [...]