Passenger Vessel Association

Passenger Vessel Association For years, PVA has represented the interests of the passenger vessel industry.

Our knowledgeable staff and dedicated volunteers have set in motion many of the positive initiatives that continue to help make the passenger vessel industry successful.

🛟 Safety is the focus of the latest issue of Foghorn.Safety is more than a checklist or a set of regulations; it’s a cul...
08/28/2026

🛟 Safety is the focus of the latest issue of Foghorn.

Safety is more than a checklist or a set of regulations; it’s a culture built through everyday decisions, strong leadership, thoughtful planning, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

In this issue, PVA members and industry experts share practical insights on building a strong safety culture and how it can positively impact the bottom line.

• Discover the benefits of getting involved in a local Harbor Safety Committee

• Explore a tool designed to identify risks before an incident occurs and help determine effective mitigations

• Learn why one operator considers maintenance a philosophy that helps define the future of an operation

• Hear from an industry veteran on the power of a safety management system (SMS)

• Find out how safety and risk mitigation planning can help companies secure and maintain affordable insurance coverage

• Consider how the everyday actions of leaders shape a company’s safety culture – often more than any protocol or regulation.

Don’t miss the knowledge, experience, and practical takeaways featured in this issue.

Read the current issue of Foghorn today! 🛟

https://foghornmagazine.com/past-issues/2026/0826_FH_flipbook/index.html?page=1

Tee up for a great cause! The Passenger Vessel Foundation (PVF) invites you to join them for the 2026 Katica Klassic Mem...
08/28/2026

Tee up for a great cause!

The Passenger Vessel Foundation (PVF) invites you to join them for the 2026 Katica Klassic Memorial Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the beautiful Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf in Hawaii.

đź“… Oct. 21, 2026
⏰ 8:40 a.m. start
đź“Ť Waikoloa Beach Resort Golf
📆 Registration deadline: Oct. 2

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just looking for a fun day on the course with fellow industry members, come enjoy a round of golf while supporting the Foundation's mission.

Gather your foursome—or let PVF build a team for you—and tee it up for the Foundation! ⛳️

https://birdease.com/36077

Registration is Open! Register Now!Five regions. Five opportunities to connect with fellow PVA members, build relations...
08/27/2026

Registration is Open! Register Now!

Five regions. Five opportunities to connect with fellow PVA members, build relationships, share ideas, and stay informed on the issues impacting the passenger vessel industry.

đź“Ť 2026 PVA Region Meetings

🌴 Southeast Region
Sept. 23 | Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

🌊 Great Lakes Region
Oct. 14–16 | Chicago, Ill.

🌺 Western Region
Oct. 21–23 | Waikoloa, Hawaii

âš“ Original Colonies Region
Nov. 4–6 | Wilmington, N.C.

🎸 Rivers Region
Nov. 8–10 | Nashville, Tenn.

Whether you’re looking to connect with industry colleagues, learn from fellow operators, or get involved in important regional conversations, there’s a meeting for you!

Register today and make plans to join PVA this fall: https://www.passengervessel.com/calendar.html

Considering the transition to hybrid or all electric propulsion? Then be sure to check out the latest issue of Foghorn. ...
08/25/2026

Considering the transition to hybrid or all electric propulsion?

Then be sure to check out the latest issue of Foghorn. Drew Orvieto with Siemens Energy shares insights and advice from lessons their team has learned on hybrid and electric ferry projects.

Find out why an operation’s goals are the most crucial factor in determining the right type of propulsion and how leveraging existing designs and proven solutions can help keep a project on time and budget. Gain a deeper understanding of the role of an integrator and how to choose and best collaborate with the shipyard. Read about future-proofing not only for the vessel being built or repowered, but with an entire fleet in mind.

Find this article and more in the current Foghorn.

https://foghornmagazine.com/past-issues/2026/0726_FH_flipbook/index.html?page=24

Photo: Dene’ Miles/stock.adobe.com

Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC is the apparent low bidder to build a new vessel for the Alaska Marine Highway (Alaska...
08/24/2026

Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC is the apparent low bidder to build a new vessel for the Alaska Marine Highway (Alaska State Ferry). ⛴️

The new ship will replace the Tustumena, an iconic part of Alaska’s transportation system, which has been in service since 1964. With the new vessel, communities will be served with improved reliability, enhanced safety, and increased operational flexibility.

This is just one of the PVA member partnerships covered in the latest Foghorn. Check out the issue now to learn about more.

https://foghornmagazine.com/past-issues/2026/0726_FH_flipbook/index.html?page=67

Big wins for America's shipyards—and the passenger vessel industry! The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded...
08/21/2026

Big wins for America's shipyards—and the passenger vessel industry!

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $35.1 million in Small Shipyard Grant Program funding to 45 shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

We’re proud to see 10 PVA members among this year’s grant recipients!

PVA made support for the Small Shipyard Grant Program a key focus of our annual Congressional Fly-In this spring, where PVA members advocated directly with lawmakers for increased investment in shipyard infrastructure, equipment, and workforce development.

Congratulations to all this year’s recipients, and especially our PVA members! This is an important success for our industry, and a great example of what advocacy can accomplish. 🇺🇸

Rozema Boat Works, Inc.
Steamship Authority
Derecktor New York
Brix Marine
Burger Boat Company
Fincantieri Marine Group
Lake Champlain Transportation Co.
Arrow Launch Service
Steiner Construction Company
Champion’s Auto Ferry

Hy-Line Cruises has a new ferry under construction!Slated to join the fleet in 2028, this Incat Crowther-designed vessel...
08/20/2026

Hy-Line Cruises has a new ferry under construction!

Slated to join the fleet in 2028, this Incat Crowther-designed vessel will have capacity for up to 493 riders across three passenger decks and will travel at a top speed of 30 knots. The unique conditions where it will operate off the coast of Cape Cod were key to the catamaran’s design.

The project is the latest in a 30-year partnership between Hy-Line Cruises and Incat Crowther.

In the latest issue of Foghorn, read about this and other collaborations between PVA members.

https://foghornmagazine.com/past-issues/2026/0726_FH_flipbook/index.html?page=59

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is celebrating 50 years! 🎉The company which began building commercial fishing vessels w...
08/18/2026

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is celebrating 50 years! 🎉

The company which began building commercial fishing vessels when founded in 1976 by Brian R. D’Isernia, has since grown to three shipyards and built over 350 vessels ranging from ferries to tugs, high-speed passenger vessels to fireboats, U.S. Coast Guard cutters to offshore supply vessels, to name just a few.

Since the beginning, Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has prioritized customers and employees, knowing that people are what make a company successful. Joey D’Isernia, chairman and CEO of ESG, sat down with us to talk about the company’s history, how it has evolved, and the many ways they support their team—from workforce development initiatives to annual picnics and charity golf tournaments.

The latest issue of Foghorn shares ESG’s story of 50 successful years and looks at what lies ahead.

https://foghornmagazine.com/past-issues/2026/0726_FH_flipbook/index.html?page=32

Photo: Eastern Shipbuilding Group

PVA members Siemens Energy and Washington State Ferries (WSF) are joining forces as WSF goes electric. ⚡️ 🔌Siemens Energ...
08/17/2026

PVA members Siemens Energy and Washington State Ferries (WSF) are joining forces as WSF goes electric. ⚡️ 🔌

Siemens Energy was awarded the contract as the systems integrator for WSF’s long-term electrification and decarbonization strategy. The infrastructure worked on will enable reliable, high-power shoreside charging to support hybrid electric ferries and future battery electric ferry operations.

Read about this and more partnerships between PVA members in the latest issue of Foghorn.

https://foghornmagazine.com/past-issues/2026/0726_FH_flipbook/index.html?page=66

Photo: Kris Debruine/Unsplash

Construction on Holo Nui, a new catamaran being built for and by Holoholo Charters, is just a few months from completion...
08/14/2026

Construction on Holo Nui, a new catamaran being built for and by Holoholo Charters, is just a few months from completion.

As their existing vessels approached 30 years on the water, the team decided to replace their fleet with two new catamarans and took on the task themselves. From draft table to construction, the team at Holoholo is leading every step, including attending a multi-week course to learn more about the carbon infusion process they’re using to build the new vessels.

With this process, Holo Nui and its sister ship Holomua will be 10’ longer than the current flagship boat but weigh the same. It will mean not only more space aboard for passengers and crew, but a smoother ride on the open oceans around Kaua’i and more sustainable operations.

Read about the builds underway in the latest issue of Foghorn.

https://foghornmagazine.com/past-issues/2026/0726_FH_flipbook/index.html?page=16

Photo: Holoholo Charters

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