b'NEWSWIREFederal Ferry Census Underway Now; Please RespondThe National Census of Ferry Operators is nowso that only updated or corrected information needs to underway. PVA urges all ferry members (both public andput in; this should make the response process easier.private) to participate in this important undertaking byAs directed by federal law, the Bureau of disclosing data relating to operating year 2019. Transportation Statistics (BTS) conducts a biennial Every two years, the federal Bureau of Transportationcensus of all ferry operators operating within the United Statistics (BTS) conducts the National Census of FerryStates and its territories.The information collected from Operators.It provides the most accurate nationwidethe census is maintained in a national ferry database snapshot of ferry transportation throughout the Unitedcontaining information regarding ferry routes, vessels, States. passengers and vehicles carried, funding sources, and The 2018 Census shows 181 ferry vessel operatorsother information.BTS conducted the initial NCFO in nationwide with 749 vessels. The industry carried 126.22006 and has subsequently conducted the NCFO in 2008, million passengers and 27 million vehicles. Not every2010, 2014, 2016, and 2018. potential respondent participated in the census, butPVA uses the statistics developed by the National nearly all of the signifi cant ferry systems did so. Census of Ferry Operators to advocate for government BTS conducts the Census primarily by contactingpolicies that promote ferry transportation. The data is prior respondents by email. The initial email was sentalso used by the Federal Highway Administration to out on June 1. The email message provides a web pagedetermine the dollar amounts each state and territory link through which the participating ferry operator canreceive under the Federal Ferry Boat Formula Grant respond. The operators 2018 data should be pre-loaded,program. nLET ASSUREDPARTNERS MCM MANAGEYOUR INSURANCE SO YOU CANFOCUS ON YOUR VOYAGEAssuredPartners MCM is a leading independent insurance brokerage based in the Pacic Northwest. Our marine practice group has more than 100 years of combined experience placing insurance and managing the marine industrys unique risks.Whether were working with vessel operators, builders, repair facilities or suppliers, we create specialized solutions that meet each clients needs.AssuredPartners MCMContact: Damon L. NasmanDirect Line: 206.262.6375Damon.Nasman@assuredpartners.comwww.assuredpartnersmcm.comJUNE 2020FOGHORN 37'