b'department participate in PVAs conferences and meetings, either host- and retaining mariners. Providing our students career opportunities in ing a booth or conducting a session at the associations annual conven- an industry that is growing and in need of new candidates is the foun-tion. We are already looking forward to MariTrends 2023 in February.dation of this synergistic collaboration between the Massachusetts Mari-Lively discussions on emerging technologies, legislative issues, best prac- time Academy and the Passenger Vessel Association. It is an alliance that tices, and so much more regarding the passenger vessel industry are frontwe will continue to foster as we educate, inspire, strengthen, and cham-and center during this valuable conference. Of special interest are thepion the next generation of mariners.PVA region roundtables where we have the occasion to participate in discussion sessions specific to our geographic region. The Academy has worked with numerous PVA member ferries. Many of these operators participate in our cooperative education program and a few are involved with our commercial shipping program. Moreover, a large number of vessel operators routinely attend the Academys career fairs, held twice annually.It would be remiss not to mention that we applaud PVA for its consis-tent legislative and advocacy program, one that effectively and genuinely represents the vital passenger vessel industry. We rely on PVA to monitor federal agency activities and proposed legislation. We know we have a trusted partner in PVA to maintain the necessary contact with legislators and committeesboth on a state and national levelto make certain that the issues facing the maritime industry are addressed. MARYANNE RICHARDS DIRECTOR OF CAREER & PROFESSIONAL We recognize PVA as the voice of the passenger vessel industry, a voiceSERVICES, MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMYthat sometimes must strain as it works to meet the challenges of hiring DOCK TO DOCK EFFICIENCYOur waterjets represent the pinnacle of all-round operational efficiency, agile manoeuvrability, for swift turnarounds, and durability.www.hamiltonjet.com21 NOVEMBER 2022'