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DOMESTIC FERRIES charters, Coast Guard inspection resource needs, the need ASP incorporates new cyber security tools and resources to for consistent application of Coast Guard regulations and assist members in developing cyber security risk manage- policy across all ports, passenger vessel safety statistics, se- ment best practices for their operations. PVA also devel- curity and a host of other topics of importance to industry. oped assessment worksheets to help PVA members better analyze their security needs.

HE LTERNATE ECURITY ROGRAM

T PVA A S P (ASP)

NNUAL ONVENTION AT ARI RENDS

Passenger vessel operators remain vigilant when it comes PVA A C M T 2018,

ANUARY AVANNAH to security at their vessels and facilities. Many PVA mem- J 28-31, 2018, S , GA bers use the Coast Guard approved PVA Alternate Security This month, PVA members will gather at the Savannah

Program (ASP) for their vessel and facility security require- International Trade and Convention Center in Savannah, ments, as mandated by the Maritime Transportation Se- GA to continue the dialogue about the issues discussed curity Act (MTSA) regulations. This year PVA, with the above and many more important industry topics. Nearly

Coast Guard, undertook a revision of the PVA ASP, in 100 sessions, workshops, roundtables and social events are keeping with ? ve-year regulatory renewal requirements. planned. More than 90 exhibitors will showcase products

This fourth revision of the ASP was approved by Coast and services especially for passenger vessel operators on the

Guard in September and includes updates on new Coast MariTrends 2018 trade show ? oor.

Guard regulations and policy letters. In addition, the PVA Expanding membership ranks continue to contribute to

Rip Van Winkle,

Hudson River Cruises, Kingston, NY

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