Passenger Vessel Association

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The PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2025 was the backdrop for the first U.S. stop of the demonstration tour of Artemis Technologies’ all-electric EF-12 Escape luxury water taxi. Convention attendees were able to experience the foil technology with rides along the Savannah River. ? #MariTrends

Join us for Passenger Vessel Operators Day at the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2025. Back for the second year, convention attendees gather for sessions on topics including strategies for engaging local fire departments in training, learning how to tap federal funds to replace diesel engines, and sharing ways to manage disruptive passengers. This is the last day of the convention, packed with invaluable information and rousing discussions. #MariTrends

Today is the last day the MariTrends Exhibit Hall is open. The exhibit floor at MariTrends is the perfect place for PVA members to share news of their latest innovations and project successes. At this year’s event, All American Marine announced their vessel in the works for fellow PVA member Harbor Bay Cruises—a hybrid passenger vessel which exceeds US EPA Tier 4 and California Air Resources Board (CARB) air quality requirements. Several PVA members are involved in this project including ABB, BorgWarner, Northern Lights, MAN, and Karl Senner Inc. Take advantage of this last day to visit the exhibit hall floor. Explore all that associate member companies have to offer and learn about their most recent projects and developments. The exhibit hall is open: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. #MariTrends

Join us today at 9:15 a.m. as Vice Admiral Dean Lee (retired) continues his address on the power of communication, why listening is integral to great leadership, and the importance of keeping things simple. Drawing on his 35-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard, his stories and learnings help listeners better understand how they can grow and hone their leadership skills, and how to do so in an everchanging world. #MariTrends

Come by the MariTrends exhibit hall floor today to see the latest technologies, innovations, and offerings from PVA associate members. At 5 p.m. tonight, the exhibit floor will host a happy hour reception and the annual region competition, a not-to-be missed event that benefits the Passenger Vessel Foundation. The exhibit hall floor is open from 2 - 6:30 p.m. today and will be open from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 28. #MariTrends

The PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2025 is in full swing! Attend a session today on sales and marketing homeruns, looking at the latest trends and some of the most effective tools implemented in the past year. Join the new Technology Conference: The Future of Electrification is Now, a moderated panel discussing various aspects of the move toward electric propulsion. Members of the PVA Safety & Security Committee will share findings from their Slips, Trips, and Falls project, covering lessons learned and ways to mitigate potential hazards. Find the full schedule online: https://lnkd.in/eXCiNhpW #MariTrends

Thank you to Representative Buddy Carter of Georgia for joining the PVA Leadership Dinner and welcoming us to Savannah. It was a great opportunity for PVA members to hear from and meet with the Congressman and was the perfect way to kick off the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2025. @repbuddycarter #MariTrends

Join us for the Opening General Session keynote address. Vice Admiral Dean Lee (Retired) will discuss being maritime leaders in a world of constant change. #MariTrends