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MARCH 2016 FOGHORN 29 NEWSWIRE Awarding scholarship grants to individuals and non-profits within the maritime industry since 1994 the Passenger Vessel Foundation PVF has reached 100000 in cumulative funding from 2009 through 2016 with its 2016 award distribution. The PVF Scholarship program promotes profession- alism safety and opportunity within the field for those individuals currently employed or who wish to become employed in the segment of maritime service represented by U.S. domestic passenger vessels. Grants are awarded with a focus on educational assistance research training and the improvement of safety within the maritime industry. Were proud to be able to be a steady source of support for the hardworking individuals and organi- zations that will make our maritime industrys future stronger safer and more secure said Robert McMahon PVFs President and Chairman of the Board. Recipients have voiced their appreciation for PVFs support. With my PVF scholarship award I attended a USCG-approved course in vessel company and facility security. I am grateful for PVFs support in improving my understanding of this vital topic as well as making me a more educated trainer for my captains and crew noted Stephen Deschenes Operations Manager Boston Harbor Cruises. The Passenger Vessel Foundation is a 501c3 chari- table organization dedicated to supporting the future leaders of the passenger vessel industry. This organiza- tion awards scholarship grants for continuing education training research and programs that enhance the safety of the industry. In addition to its scholarship mission PVF is dedicated to rewarding high quality merchant mariners for U.S.- flagged passenger vessels through an award program for passenger vessel employees who demonstrate excel- lence in safety and security marine crew training videos and manuals produced in cooperation with the Passenger VesselAssociation and programs of public awareness that address the issues of concern to the industry including but not limited to environmental business and maritime issues. For more information or to donate to the tax-deducta- ble Foundation visit pvfoundation.com. n Foundations Scholarship Award Total Reaches High-Water Mark of 100K gplink.com Put Your Fleet at Your Fingertips gplink_halfpage.indd 1 1142015 33702 PM