b'SAFETYMATTERSin 2003 apparently awakened a dormant criminal statuteIllegal Chartersfor use by U.S. Attorneys. The Coast Guard stated thatThe virtual partnership meeting ended with a discussion during an investigation, once a determination is madeon illegal charters. PVA members have witnessed a signifi -that a witness will be subject to criminal prosecution, it iscant increase in recreational boating traffi c as a result of the not fair to the witness to continue the safety investigationCOVID-19 pandemic. Individuals are buying boats to be before the criminal investigationable to get out and about without is completed. having to deal with social distanc-PVA members have witnessed a signifi canting, masks, and other protective HAZMAT Training Approval increase in recreational boating traffi c as ameasures put out by states and the PVA leadership took the op- result of the COVID-19 pandemic.federal government. Members are portunity to thank Dr. Amyanticipating increases in boating Parker and her staff at Coastwhile intoxicated (BWIs), illegal Guard Headquarters for approving the introductory trainingcharters, marine casualties, and deaths. PowerPoint presentation developed by PVAs Safety andPVA staff provided the Coast Guard with information Security Committee to assist members in meeting theindicating the traffi c on boat sharing websites is up dramati-HAZMAT training requirements for passenger ferries thatcally as are actual bookings. PVA leadership encouraged the carry vehicles with HAZMAT on board. The committee andCoast Guard to remain vigilant with investigating these boat our members found most available training to be lacking asharing websites advertising potential illegal charters. The maritime focus. PVA member Greg Gifford had developedCoast Guard stated that enforcement will continue during training while at the Steamship Authority in Falmouth, MA,the COVID-19 period. See Jen Wilks article on PVAs efforts to combat illegal charters on page 28 of this edition.that was used as a template. For more information on theOverall, the PVA/Coast Guard partnership remains HAZMAT training, see Jen Wilks article in the June 2020strong and everyone is looking forward to a time when we issue of FOGHORN. can meet in person once again.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.com32JULY 2020FOGHORN'