Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 364 AUGUST 2016 • FOGHORN A Rich History of Safe Operations I always look forward to receiving the Safety issue of FOGHORN as it contains a wide range of helpful and instructive safety advice for passenger vessel operators. Over the years, PVA members and staff have written articles and offered valuable advice about how to continuously improve safety practices and I have incorporated many of their recommendations in my operation. These sugges- tions have greatly enhanced my crew training programs and strengthened our company’s overall safety record. As you know, PVA has a rich history in the safety arena and it is still at the core of our mission today. The PVA Safety and Loss Control Committee (today the PVA Safety and Security Committee) brought together the best and the brightest of PVA members to develop training programs and guidelines for members to use in their op- erations. This dedicated committee developed manuals such as the PV A Training Manual for Passenger Vessels and the Risk Management Manual for Passenger Vessel Safety. Under the scrutiny of PVAPast President Roger Murphy, the safety committee constantly expanded its offerings to members and identified safety topics that ensured that PVA members were constantly informed. Through Roger’s vision and leadership PVA’s investment in safety increased dramatically. Over the years, the committee continued to expand its training offerings. A full host of training videos were developed for PVAmembers to use in their crew training programs. Each year the committee added a new training video for member use. Today, members access training videos with titles such as Firefighting, Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls, Line Handling Personal Safety for the Crew Member and Introduction to Lifesaving Equipment. Learn more about these critical tools and resources on page 26. At the same time, the committee expanded its work with the Coast Guard to emphasize the good work and solid safety results that were being achieved by passenger vessel operators nationwide. This initial work has borne fruit as the passenger vessel industry has fostered a safety record that is second-to-none. Current Coast Guard safety data shows that the passenger vessel operators have safe operations that protect the well-be- ing of both passengers and crew. Recently, PVA and the Coast Guard agreed to form a working group to study and develop guidelines to help reduce slips, trips and falls aboard passenger vessels. I am pleased with this cooperative effort because it involves experts from industry and government who will take a non-regulatory approach to solving this problem. We all can agree that there is too much regulation, and this activity is certainly a good example of how we can work together without lopping on unnecessary regulatory burdens. In cooperation with the Passenger Vessel Foundation, PVA works to identify and recognize PVA members who have taken steps to improve or enhance safety. Along these lines, each year the Passenger Vessel Foundation, PVA and the PVA Safety and Security Committee presents two presti- gious safety awards, which were created by the PVA Safety and Security Committee and sponsored by the Passenger Vessel Foundation, to well-deserving recipients who have demonstrated extraordinary actions that result in a safer marine environment. I encourage you to nominate qualified personnel for one of the following PVA safety Awards: Roger Murphy National Marine Safety Award This award is named in honor of PVA Past President Roger Murphy and is given annually to a deserving employee of a PVA member as recognition for demon- strating, enhancing or contributing to the overall safety of their organization and the passenger vessel industry. Captain Elizabeth Gedney Passenger Vessel Safety Award This award is named in honor of Captain Elizabeth “Beth” Gedney, who was PVA’s Director of Safety, Security and Risk Management for many years. It is presented annually to recognize actions by PVA Vessel members and their employees through safety training, seamanship, and dedication to the best standards of the passenger vessel industry that have resulted in a signifi- cant, positive outcome. Nominations for both safety awards are due by November 30, and can be submitted at www. pvfoundation.com. Winners will be selected by the PVA Safety and Security Committee and awards will be presented at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2017 in Seattle, WA. I encourage you to take advantage of all that PVA has to offer you in the safety arena. I have benefited from PVA’s many safety programs and I know that you will benefit also. Sincerely, Sincerely, Margo Marks President n LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Margo Marks