b'OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONPRESIDENTAUGUST 2022 Shipbuilding VOL. 21, NO. 7Bob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, Fla.VICE PRESIDENT Jim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge,Highway and Transportation District,San Francisco, Calif.SECRETARY/TREASURERFeaturesPatrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet,San Francisco, Calif. 8Successful SMS Implementation:BOARD MEMBERS Ben Bernstein, BB Riverboats, Newport, Ky. Tips for Developing an Effective Safety Management System Erik Bombard, Catalina Express,San Pedro, Calif. An expected U.S. Coast Guard-initiative may require safety management systems Jed Dixon, North Carolina Department (SMS) for certain domestic passenger vessel of TransportationFerry Division,Manns Harbor, N.C. operators. Learn how to develop and put into practice an SMS that is appropriate for Carol Hill, Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry Key West, Fla. your organization and employees so that it Steve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet, can be effectively carried out.About the CoverPittsburgh, Pa. Since 1981, the Catalina Express has 12Risk Mitigation Strategies to ferried passengers from the CaliforniaJohn Lake, Hornblower, Alexandria, Va. Cope With a Mass Rescue Event coast to Catalina Island. Starting with Sarah Pennington, Classic Harbor Line, Is your operation ready to face a high- only one boat, the current eight-vessel New York, N.Y. fleet carries more than a millionconsequence event? With careful planning,guests each year. // Photo courtesy of Hoyt Purinton, Washington Island Ferry Line, your team can be prepared to aid in a massCatalina Express. Washington Island, Wis. rescue operation or to handle the possibility Andrew Sargis, Wendella Sightseeing Boats,of being the vessel in distress. Chicago, Ill. 16ColumnsASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVECybersecurity Basics: KeepingRob McMahon, Pinnacle Marine Corporation,Your Company and Passengers SafeStoddard, Wis. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure4Presidents LetterJeff Sherman, mtu America, Novi, Mich. 7Executive Directors LetterSecurity Agency (CISA) works to keep PVA PAST PRESIDENTScritical infrastructure and transportation24 Legislative ReportBob Lawler, Boston Harbor Cruises, systems safe and secure. Christopher26Safety MattersBoston, Mass. Callahan from CISA shares basic steps 28Member NewsColleen Stephens, Stan Stephens Glacier you can take to protect your operation 41Coast Guard Reportand Wildlife Cruises, Valdez, Alaska and passengers.42NewswireEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR John R. Groundwater 20Owners Representation: 44Advertisers Index LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORWhat Every Owner Should Consider Edmund Welch A strong foundation with common REGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANTunderstanding is key for contract Peter Lauridsen management at the start of a new build.DIRECTOR OF FINANCEThe team at Elliott Bay Design Group Leslie Kagarise outlines best practices for a successful construction project.DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRSAND RISK MANAGEMENT Eric ChristensenGENERAL COUNSEL Steven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and Preston FOGHORN is published monthly except combined January/February by theEDITORIAL OFFICESPassenger Vessel Association (PVA)103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, Va., 22314Managing Editor: Sarah FerrettiSend address changes to FOGHORN at pvainfo@passengervessel.com.sarah@passengervessel.comCopyright 2022 by the Passenger Vessel Association. All rights reserved. No part of this571-388-7752 publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Passenger Vessel Association.PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATION PVAINFO@PASSENGERVESSEL.COMPHONE: 703-518-5005FAX: 703-518-5151'