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10 MARCH 2016 FOGHORN FOGHORNFOCUS CONVENTION REVIEW he shared multiple examples of methods and concepts that vessel operators can employ to create success- ful corporate culture and service. Rear Admiral Paul Thomas Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy presented Coast Guard Mission Vision for the Future where he stressed that the Coast Guard faces three challenges on a daily basis congested waterways reducing the environmental footprint and the increased complexity of operations. He explained how the passenger vessel industry and the Coast Guard interact and how to move forward with these issues. After his presentation the RADM Thomas took questions from the audience and later met with the PVA Board of Directors and staff to discuss how PVA and the Coast Guard can work together for the benefit of all. The Honorable Christopher Hart Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB addressed PVA members on safety priorities and challenges faced by the NTSB. He touched on cameras on vessels data collection fatigue personal electronic devices and auto- mation and said that in all areas there is room improvement. Post-convention surveys proved once again that the PVA Industry Specific Conferences rate highly for meeting attendees. The PVA Ferry Conference tackled the many aspects of ferry operation management vessel replacement capital construction funding and federal grants safety as well as the work of Interferry. The PVA Green WATERS Conference superbly addressed the complex issues of building and operating zero emission vessels using hydrogen fuel cells and all-electric ferries as well using the online Vessel General Permit reporting system and a brief discussion on eco- friendly practices on a sailing vessel in the Pacific Northwest. The new PVA Sales and Marketing Conference attracted a large enthusi- astic crowd and delivered a phenom- enal program aimed at taking vessel sales and marketing to the next level. And the New Technologies Conference explored emerging propulsion options and the impact of Tier IV engines on vessel design and operations. New Ofcers and Board Members Elected At the annual PVA Business Meeting members elected its new C M Y CM MY CY CMY K SCA0095A Ad - Foghorn Mar2016.pdf 1 1252016 70026 AM The PVA staff did a great job. Job well done. Like the postmanrain snow or sleet--they delivered. John Groundwater PVA Executive Director you should be proud of yourself and your staff. --2016 PVA Convention Attendee