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 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 4038 MARCH 2017 • FOGHORN ADVERTISERS’INDEX MEMBERNEWS Metal Shark Launches New Website PVAAssociate Member shipbuilder Metal Shark, Jeanerette, LA, has launched its new website, metalsharkboats.com. “Metal Shark has expanded its focus to include a diverse range of markets, so we tasked ourselves to create an easily navigable website that allows us to reach the right customers with the right products and message,” explained Josh Stickles, Metal Shark’s vice president of marketing. Key features of the website include: • Over 45 minutes of streaming HD full-screen video, accessible from individual model pages as well as from a new video gallery. • High-resolution image galleries with over 8 gigabytes of full size photos. • Robust search tools that allow users to find Metal Shark models by market, by vessel type, by model series, or by keyword search. • Market-specific subpages that communicate directly to specific customer types including military, law enforcement, fire rescue, pilots, passenger vessel operators, and others. • New Download Center that consolidates brochures and other product literature in one place for easy download. • Larger, easier to read layout with responsive display that better adapts to mobile browsers. n American Cruise Lines Sponsors PBS’ “Antique Roadshow” PVA Vessel Member American Cruise Line of Guildord, CT, is now a major sponsor of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) popular ongoing series “Antique Roadshow.” Now entering its 21st season, the 14-time Emmy Award nominated television program features antique owners from across the nation having personal items appraised by the country’s leading antiques and collectibles experts. “We are excited to embark on this relationship with PBS and ‘Antiques Roadshow,’” said Timothy Beebe, Vice President of American Cruise Lines. “The 8.5 million weekly viewers of ‘Antiques Roadshow’ and guests of American Cruise Lines have a common bond. They share a passion forAmerican history and culture, which ultimately makes this sponsorship a perfect fit. American Cruise Lines offers 35 itineraries ranging from four to 21 nights in length including the Pacific Northwest, New England, the Southeast and the entire Mississippi River system. The operator also offers a line of theme cruises that highlight the rich history of the United States, including Mark Twain and Lewis and Clark cruises. n tive, regulatory or other areas?” That’s okay. All that is required is your will- ingness to participate. You will enjoy the process and learn as you go. The annual PVA Congressional Fly-In is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25. This is an interesting and excellent opportunity for you and your company to voice your business concerns with your United States Senators and Representatives. Ed Welch and the staff will put together a schedule of activi- ties, a list of teams, and a briefing on the issues. If you have never been involved, you will find it rewarding and educa- tional. Remember: Your Congressional representatives want to hear from con- stituents about the issues that matter to them and their district. Wishing everyone a safe and profit- able season. Jeff Whitaker President n LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 All American Marine.....................................30 Aon Risk Management..................................29 Arcadia Alliance..........................................13 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co...............................20 Blount Boats, Inc,..........................................33 Burger Boat Company...................................37 Carus Ferry Ab Ltd........................................17 Centa Corporation........................................28 Dejong and Lebet.........................................16 Driveline Service of Portland, Inc....................32 ePayment America........................................25 Expeditions Maui Lana’i Ferry........................23 FareHarbor..................................................18 Freedman Seating Company..........................30 Furuno USA, Inc...........................................20 GPLINK LLC..................................................12 Gulfstream Shipbuilding................................15 Hamilton Jet.................................................28 Horizon Shipbuilding......................................9 HUMPHREE® USA LLC..................................10 Jensen Maritime Consultants..........................18 John Deere Power Systems.............................36 Kobelt..........................................................33 Lancer Insurance Company/MOPS.................36 Marine Group Boat Works.............................35 Marine Learning Systems...............................10 Mavrik Marine.............................................24 MCM..........................................................26 MER Equipment............................................26 Metal Shark.................................................21 Motor Services Hugo Stamp..........................40 MTU............................................................39 Propspeed...................................................35 Scania USA...................................................7 Solupay.......................................................16 SpecTec.......................................................11 Springfield Group.........................................32 Starboard Suite............................................27 Trans4media................................................23 Twin Disc, Inc.................................................2 UES Seating.................................................31 Virtual Ticketing Solutions..............................19 West Marine Pro...........................................12 WheelHouse Technologies, Inc.......................34