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 3218 OCTOBER 2016 • FOGHORN SAFETYAWARDS PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2017 January 29 - February 1 Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA THE PVA SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE, ALONG WITH THE Passenger Vessel Foundation, have been recognizing and rewarding companies and individuals for years who demonstrate a serious commitment to safety through their actions and policies by presenting these remarkable people and op- erations with the Roger Murphy National Marine Safety Award and the Captain Elizabeth Gedney Passenger Vessel Safety Award. The Roger Murphy National Marine Safety Award, named for the late Roger Murphy who was a strong proponent of safety in the passenger vessel industry as well as the 1998 PVAPresident, is presented to one individual or organization who has made a substantial impact on the safety culture of the passenger vessel industry. The Captain Elizabeth Gedney Passenger Vessel Safety Award, which honors the late Beth Gedney, PVA’s Safety and Security Director, a licensed commercial mariner, as well as a member of federal advisory committees, recognizes the heroic actions of a person or crew who has saved the life of someone in distress. “The Safety and Security Committee is proud to partner with the Passenger Vessel Foundation to recognize our outstanding members who have continually improved the safety culture of not only their own company but the entire Passenger Vessel Industry,” said Bob Lawler, Chair of the PVASafety and Security Committee.  “It is this commitment to the safety of their guests and we are continually amazed at the level of training, seamanship, and courage exhibited by our professional mariners in the line of duty.” Rob McMahon, President of the Passenger Vessel Foundation said, “The Passenger Vessel Foundation’s two main objectives are education and safety. We are very appreciative for the support received in regards to the focus on the safety through the two awards, especially since they embody the principles of PVA’s strongest safety advocates: Roger Murphy and Beth Gedney. We are also thankful for all the support PVA members have provided to the Foundation, which in turn, benefits mariners who emphasize and demonstrate safety on the job.” in view in our conference room, it continues to serve as inspiration for Blue and Gold Fleet’s exemplary safety record. It’s a very good reminder that reiterates that our safety management system works for us.” 2015 Winner: Captain Wade Matsuda Paradise Cruises, Honolulu, HI Why I nominated Wade Matsuda for the Roger Murphy National Marine Safety Award. “So few people really make a difference in our ports,” said Richard Davison, Paradise Cruises/Star of Honolulu. “There are lots of mariners, but only a very small percentage are engaged in trying to make things better. Wade is one of those few. He saw and identi- fied a problem, then set out to create a solution to fix it. His solution has now been adopted statewide in Hawaii, making the commercial maritime industry and recreational water sports safer for all. The Captain of the Port thinks that, due to Wade’s efforts, things are safer.” 2016 Winner: Bob Bijur, Island Queen, Miami, FL The prestige of a national award serves to motivate employees and gain a competitive edge. “Recognition fosters productivity and achievement toward the emphasis we have on our safety culture, so in that regard, winning this award has been excellent for our team. And, an unex- pected benefit of winning an award of this stature has assisted us in our bids for new business opportunities, as well as enhanced our standing with our partners who are in a position to recommend our cruises and tours to their clients.” Captain Elizabeth Gedney Passenger Vessel Safety Award 2014 Winner: Captain Tiffany Thomas Alaska Heritage Tours/Kenai Fjords Tours, Seward, AK How nominating Captain Thomas for the first Captain Elizabeth Gedney Passenger Vessel Safety Award has made us better. “Having a recipient of the Beth Gedney Celebrating PVA Safety Award Winners 2013 Winner: Captain Michael McElroy, Wendella Sightseeting Boats, Chicago, IL Measuring safety progress is a company priority. “After I realized that CO2 containers and their storage in unventilated spaces could pose a serious hazard to crew- members inadvertently poisoned by the noxious gas due to leaks, I brought it to the attention of senior manage- ment, who alerted the Coast Guard. I was rewarded by receiving both the Roger Murphy National Safety Award from PVA and the Passenger Vessel Foundation, and a Meritorious Service Award from the Coast Guard. I ap- preciate both of these honors, but I am even more inspired by the efforts that have taken place since my discovery and solution to mitigate the risk of further incidents. In fact, by imple- menting FLAGSHIP, a safety manage- ment system created by PVA, Wendella has determined that we’ve reduced more than 30 CO2 -related issues in one year to just two. Basically, introducing FLAGSHIP company-wide has resulted in continuous improvement and an an- ti-complacency attitude that strength- ens our safety culture. ” 2014 Winner: Blue and Gold Fleet, San Francisco,CA The Roger Murphy National Marine Safety Award serves as a good reminder about the importance of safety on the job. “We operate with a company-wide safety management system and years after first implementing it, we’re still seeing reductions in incidents even while we’ve experienced substantial growth in dockings and passenger counts,” said Patrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet. “Receiving the award boosted the company’s commitment to safety and even now, with the award Roger Murphy National Marine Safety Award