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 32SEPTEMBER 2016 • FOGHORN 23 BUSINESSMATTERS About the Author Bob Shaw is a veteran industry executive, having led over 100 vessels responsible for over 10 million passengers a year. He can be reached at shawrw@gmail.com. they trained, waters they’ve sailed on, plus all the minutia of our engines, bow thrusters, navigation and harbor activity. What better way to see a city than from the rivers and waterways that wind though a city? Our people are the best. We attract thousands who genuinely want to take care of others, who are authentic, reliable and hardworking. I’d take any of our teams for their can-do and in- novative spirits. We get immense pride in watching our young management teams grow over time and become leaders of dynamic organizations. And think of all the weddings between crewmembers, children who then follow and sometimes even join us in the business too. We get to meet so many people in our cities and literally become civic ambassadors. We know all the key leaders, movers and shakers, plus meet so many interesting people. At every cocktail party people want to hear our sea stories and adventures, finally quieting the drones of attorneys or bankers. Best of all, we create memories for our guests and teams. The excite- ment when you combine great food, warm service and entertainment on a sleek clean ship on the great harbors of our country is unmatched. That’s the magic of those special occasions and mentoring that eager crew with bright futures. Sometimes we get paid in the coin of a different realm: gorgeous sunsets, stunning vistas of nature and great cities and the sound of laughter and joy. I can’t imagine a more satisfying business. Enjoy every day the sights, smiles and challenge. n PVA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS MARINE GROUP B o a t w o r k s Marine Group Boat Works is the finest California boatbuilder and repairer of steel and aluminum high-speed ferries, catamarans and passenger vessels up to 220 feet-long.Operating two shifts, six days per week for fast turnarounds and minimized vessel time out-of-service. marinegroupbw.com | leah@marinegroupbw.com | [619] 621-2220 MAKING ROOMFORTHE NEXTGENERATION BEFORE INTERIOR REFITTING AFTER INTERIOR REFITTING MVGeminiSanFranciscoFerryUpgrade,SubchapterTtoK Samehull.Freshlook.Extrapassengers. MAKING MAKING ROOMFORTHE ROOMFORTHE NEXTGENERATION NEXTGENERATION M MVGeminiSanFranciscoFerryUpgrade, VGeminiSanFranciscoFerryUpgrade,SubchapterTtoK SubchapterTtoK Samehull.Freshlook.Extrapassengers. Samehull.Freshlook.Extrapassengers. Great Northern & Southern Navigation Co. LLC Avondale, LA Mr. Christopher Kyte Vessel Member www.frenchamericaline.com Ocean Joy Cruises, Hawaii Kapolei, HI Mr. Shane Griffin Vessel Member www.oceanjoycruises.com San Juan Cruises Bellingham, WA Captain Drew Schmidt Vessel Member www.whales.com/ Shaker Village Harrodsburg, KY Ms. Mary Norton Vessel Member www.shakervillageky.org/ Viking Fleet Montauk, NY Captain Paul Forsberg Vessel Member www.vikingfleet.com