Tools and Initiatives for Training

Eric  P.  Christensen Director  of  Regulatory  Affairs  and  Risk  Management

Passenger  Vessel  Associa?on

Passenger  Vessel  Associa?on  Member  Organiza?on

 U.S.  Flag  Over  500  Companies

 Vessel  and  Associate  Members

 Represent  about  90%  of  the  Ferries  opera?ng  in  the  U.S.  U.S.  Ferries  carry  over  100  Million  Passengers  Annually

Passenger  Vessel  Associa?on  Who  We  Are

Domes?c  Passenger  Vessels  Over  6100  Opera?ng  in  U.S.  Most  Carry  Less  Than  150  Passengers

 379  Classified  as  Ferries  Subject  to  U.S.  Coast  Guard  Inspec?on  Annually  Mariners  Licensed  by  U.S.  Coast  Guard

 Enviable  Safety  Record

Safety  and  Risk  Management  Being  aware  of  your  poten?al  risks  and  knowing  how  to  effec?vely  control  them  is  extremely  important  for  the  safety  of  your  crew  and  passengers.    The  Passenger  Vessel  Associa?on  has  devoted  significant  resources  and  untold  volunteer  and  staff  hours  to  developing  programs  and  training  tools  that  allow  our  members  to  consistently  achieve  excellence  in  this  area.  

Available  Tools

 Over  the  last  15  Years,  the  PVA  Safety  and  Security  Commi\ee  has  Developed  DVDs  and  Manuals  Addressing  the  Following  Areas   Firefigh?ng,     Lifesaving  Equipment,   Line  Handling,     Personal  Safety,  and   Slips  Trips  and  Falls.  

Available  Tools  Other  Manuals   Deckhand  Training   PVA  Risk  Guide

 Other  Resources   Crowd  Management   Security  Screening   Security  Awareness   Cyber  Security

Success  of  Tools  Developed  for  Members  by  Members  Humor  (Where  Appropriate)  Manuals  have  Quizzes  and  Check  Off  Sheets    Deckhand  Manual  can  be  Customized    TSA  Security  DVDs  are  Modular  and  Generate        Comple?on  Cer?ficates

Success  Story  August  2013,  Lake  Champlain,  Vermont

 Three  Overturned  Kayaks  with  Kids  in  the  Water

 Vessel’s  Master  Credits  PVA  Training  Tools

Con?nuous  Improvement

 The  PVA  Safety  and  Security  Commi\ee  is  Looking  at  how  to  Improve  the  Current  Tools  and  Determine  what  Tools  are  Needed   Current  Videos  Too  Long?   Modular      Addi?onal  areas  for  possible  future  training  DVDs  include:   Man  Overboard   Abandon  Ship   Distracted  Opera?ons  (NTSB  Most  Wanted)   Rescue  Boat  Opera?ons   Fuel  Transfer   Anchoring

T H A N K Y O U !

ERIC CHRISTENSEN Director Regulatory Affairs and Risk Management echristensen@passengervessel.com 800-807-8360 x 26 PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATION 103 Oronoco Street Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314