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 32DECEMBER 2016 • FOGHORN 27 HOW PVA BENEFITS YOU Navigating your risks, day and night. As the owner of a passenger vessel you face tough decisions every day, from hiring qualified crew to making sure your vessel is in prime condition. At Aon, we spend day and night thinking about your maritime risks so buying insurance doesn’t have to be another tough decision. We work with you to develop creative approaches and customized solutions that deliver more efficiencies, improved profitability and greater value. For more information, please call 1.800.730.7053 or visit passengervessel.com/member-resources.html#insurance Risk. Reinsurance. Human Resources. Navigating your Aon Risk Solutions Marine Riverboats, Newport, KY provided real-world operator experiences about how this issue impacts safety and their businesses, further highlighting the im- portance of recreational boating safety outreach and education. PVA thanks the Coast Guard and NASBLA for hosting this event, and hope they hold similar events around the country. PVAwould like to continue to be a part of any future discussion and work on this issue. PVA members are committed to safety and we stand ready to work with all stakeholders towards a safe boating environment for all. Proposed Rule – Spinner Dolphins Recently, PVA submitted comments to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on a proposed rule regarding proximity to spinner dolphins in Hawaii.  Through this rulemaking the NMFS desires to use its authority under the Marine Mammal Protection Act to establish a general requirement (with some exceptions) that vessels and persons stay 50 yards away from a spinner dolphin.  While this rule would have a direct impact on PVA members in Hawaii, it influences the development of ad- ditional marine mammal regulation throughout the country. This regula- tion, if implemented, will be the first instance in which viewing restrictions are established for a marine mammal that is neither endangered nor threat- ened. PVA advocates on your behalf to ensure that you can continue to operate and offer viewing of marine mammals in a responsible manner. In its comments, PVA indicated that the Marine Mammal Protection Act already contains a prohibition against the “taking” of spinner dolphins in Hawaii. PVA stated, “Even absent the proposed rule, spinner dolphins in Hawaii benefit from a status of legal protection.” PVA highlighted that operators are cautious around these dolphins and many are already Hawaiian Dolphin- Smart participants (A voluntary NOAA program that supports education and outreach on responsi- ble viewing for dolphin conservation). And that, “If the National Marine Fisheries Service promulgates a final rule, the regulation must be tailored so as not to burden commercial vessel operators who are already conscien- tious about the dolphins’ well-being, do not harass the dolphins, and do not disturb the animals by operating their vessels negligently.” n Lockton Companies Chicago, IL Mr. Alan Devey Associate www.lockton.com Stark Marine/Aurora Marine Design Auburn, CA Mr. Christian Stark Associate www.auroramarinedesign.net Bald Head Island Limited, LLC Bald Head Island, NC Mr. Charles Paul Vessel www.baldheadisland.com PVA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS