b'MEMBERNEWSPVA Members Join Forces to Help One Another through the PandemicA group of PVA members havefrom Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Newwith the pandemic that were all in been meeting virtually weekly sinceYork, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana,this together, the truth is that local and mid-March to share ideas and supportFlorida, Ohio, Georgia, and Kentucky.state governance makes each operator one another during the COVID-19Many operate family-owned op- feeling like theyre fending for them-pandemic that has forced the closureserations, and a few are PVA Pastselves. This weekly meeting allows of many passenger vessel operations.Presidents. Most have been PVAthe long-time operators to learn ways Many of operators in this group, whichmembers for decades. to cope with the present situation and convene via Zoom, operate excursionWhile it can be said of the dealingplan for the future. nand dinner cruise vessels on inland rivers. One PVA Associate member also participates. This collaboration of operators has been extremely helpful as we are able www.rigidized.com/marine.phpto share ideas and support each other,marine@rigidized.comsaid Terri Bernstein of BB Riverboats, Newport, KY. These members companies hail Kevin Rabbitt to Join Hornblower Group as CEOKevin Rabbitt has been appointed Chief Executive Officer ofproviding durability and beauty to NYCs newest ferriesHornblower Group. Rabbitt is expected to take up the role in July, while founder, Chairman and current CEO Terry MacRae willFull Service continue as Executive Chairman. A member of the HornblowerVessel DesignBoard since 2018, Rabbitt joinsLayoutsfrom NEP Group, a globalStructureprovider of tele-productionSINCE 1959, LP&A has built its reputation on designing unique vessels services for major events, where hewhich meet our clients diverse requirements. In addition to casinoOutfittinghas been CEO since 2012. Undervessels, we also design a wide variety of vessels including dinner andMechanical systemshis leadership, the companyovernight excursion vessels, auto/passenger ferries, research vessels, expanded its operations from twocontainer ships, tugboats, private motor yachts and specialty projects. HVAC systemsto 24 countries, delivered excep- Electrical systemstional results for shareholders,We enjoy an excellent reputation not only with shipyards, owners and Feasibility studiesand created an impressive suite ofoperators, but also with the U.S. Coast Guard, the American Bureau of client solutions.Shipping, and Bureau Veritas. Stability analysisRabbits appointment comes atSpecificationsa pivotal time for Hornblower asPhone: (904) 221-7447Fax: (904) 221-1363 many parts of the Group prepare2300 Marsh Point Rd. Suite 303Concept designsto resume operations whenNeptune Beach, FL 32266Vessel inspectionscurrent pandemic restrictions areShipyard andlifted. n matt@laypitman.comwww.laypitman.comregulatory liaisonJUNE 2020FOGHORN 39'