24 DECEMBER 2018 • FOGHORN CONVENTIONREPORT © 2017 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, BUILT FOR IT, their respective logos, ”Caterpillar Yellow,” the ”Power Edge” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. See our complete offer for ferries and cruise ships at marine.cat.com See the video at storiesfromsea.com PLEASE DO NOT REMAIN SEATED Do not switch of all electronics. Please move around freely. And above all, do not miss the spectacular beauty off the sea. With Cat® high performance engines, the total time of your journey could be the same as flying. Only with better views. And without the leg cramps. cat_ad_ferries.indd 1 08/01/18 22:30 T he passenger vessel industry is moving forward at a rapid rate in many ways. Keeping up with advancements and understanding what’s next for your operation could be difficult if not for the all the cutting-edge news, regulations, innovations, and technologies that will be discussed at more than 70 sessions at the upcoming PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2019 in New Orleans. Here are some to put on your “can’t miss” list. “Can’t Miss” Programs to be Presented at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2019 PRE CONVENTION WORKSHOP • How to Account For Passengers and Crew After an Accident Plan to arrive early to sit in on the Pre-Convention Workshop. This session on January 16 will impart vital information that all vessel operators should know in the event of an unex- pected incident. A panel of speakers will address specific guidance based on actual past events, on the proper way that passenger vessel operators should account for persons after a vessel incident. PVA FERRY CONFERENCE • Federal Agencies Assisting Ferries • Ferry Transportation in New Orleans • Guemes Island Ferry Replacement Project (Electric) • Regulatory Challenges for Vehicle- Carrying Ferries This popular program once again has a line-up of top-notch speakers who will discuss many of the issues facing ferry operators. This year’s program hits regulatory and federal concerns, as well as providing case studies on ferry systems, including an electric ferry project. “LUNCH & LEARN” ROUNDTABLES • Sea Time: Lowering the Tonnage Threshold for Maritime Academy Cadets • Ask the Lawyer Off the Clock • How to Manage Your Risk • Ask the National Transportation Safety Board • Maritime Academy Graduates: More Than Just Deck and Engine Crew • Ask the Drug and Alcohol Program These informal roundtables are guided by questions and comments from those sitting around a table