34 DECEMBER 2018 • FOGHORN HOW PVA BENEFITS YOU By Jen Wilk, Director, Public Affairs and Development Each year, thousands of preventable maritime accidents are caused by operator inattention, cited twice as frequently as the next leading factor. The Furuno BR500 Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS) helps to prevent these accidents. Scan this code with your smart phone for a Guided Tour of the BR500. www.FurunoUSA.com P VAunderstands the importance of having comprehen- sive crew training resources, especially when it comes to security training. Passenger vessel operators remain vigilant when it comes to security onboard vessels and at their facilities. And, PVA provides its online training portal, exclusively to members, so that their crew can have access to training resources anytime and in the most accessible format. Security Courses Did you know that PVA’s Online Learning Management System features six Transportation Security Administration (TSA) courses, based on industry best practices, which is applicable to passenger vessel operators, and is available to you as a member, right now? These security training courses include: • Basic Screening Procedures - This course provides training on screening baggage, passengers, vehicles and vessel stores. • Crowd Control - Explains how best to handle large amounts of passengers, and proper actions to take in order to assist passengers during or after a threat or incident. • Terminal and Shipboard Evacuation - Provides education on how to handle large amounts of passengers, and the proper actions to take in order to mitigate, direct, and help crowds of passengers recover from a threat or incident. • IED Recognition and Response - Teaches how to recognize and respond to a potential Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and/or a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) threat. PVA Working For You Six Security Training Courses for your Crew Available on PVA’s Online Training Program