PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2026
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The PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends brings together leaders, key government officials, and influencers in the U.S. passenger vessel industry. From a variety of seminars, workshops, and roundtables, this highly anticipated annual convention provides cutting-edge information and ideas specifically tailored to your business and operational needs.
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| PVA ANNUAL CONVENTION AT MARITRENDS 2026 | ||||
| Saturday, February 21 | ||||
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10:00 AM to
3:00 PM
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PVA Legislative Committee
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10:00 AM to
3:00 PM
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PVA Regulatory Committee and PVA Safety and Security Committee
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10:00 AM
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Registration Open
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12:00 PM to
1:00 PM
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PVA Committee Working Lunch
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3:00 PM
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Exhibitor Move-In
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3:00 PM to
4:00 PM
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PVA Membership and Marketing Committee
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4:00 PM
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Registration Closes
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5:00 PM to
6:30 PM
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PVA Welcome Reception
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6:00 PM
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Exhibitor Move-In Ends
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6:30 PM to
9:00 PM
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PVA Leadership Dinner
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| Sunday, February 22 | ||||
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7:00 AM
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Exhibitor Move-In
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8:00 AM to
9:00 AM
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Overnight Passenger Operators' Discussion
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8:00 AM to
9:00 AM
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Public Ferry Operators' Discussion
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8:00 AM
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Registration Opens
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8:00 AM to
9:00 AM
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Sailing Vessel Operators' Discussion
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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Coast Guard Traveling Inspection Staff: Current Domestic Passenger Vessel Projects and Opportunities
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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Partner / Spouse Meet and Greet Orientation
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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PVA Vessel Decarbonization Forum Update
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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Website Functionality and How it Relates to More Direct Bookings
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9:30 AM to
10:30 AM
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Associate Member Exhibit Coffee
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10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
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How To Get The Most Participation for Your Shipbuilding Project
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10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
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Maintenance: Necessary Evil or Winning Philosophy
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10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
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The Future of Search and Awareness Marketing
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10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
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The Operator Exchange: Food Strategies Onboard
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11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
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AI Won't Wait: What Every Passenger Vessel Operator Needs to Know Now
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11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
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Funding the Future: How Operators Can Leverage Capital Construction Funds
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11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
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Managing Safety, Not Just Inspecting It
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11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
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Stronger Together: Partnering with your Local CVB to Leverage Business
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12:00 PM to
1:00 PM
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New Attendee Get Acquainted and Orientation
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12:30 PM
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Exhibitor Move-In Ends
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1:00 PM to
2:00 PM
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OPENING GENERAL SESSION
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2:00 PM
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MariTrends 2026 Exhibit Hall Open
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2:00 PM to
3:00 PM
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PVA Business Meeting
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3:00 PM to
4:00 PM
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Effectively Assessing Cyber Security
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3:00 PM to
4:00 PM
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Waterways Risk Results from the Key Bridge Board of Inquiry and Other Waterways Updates
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4:00 PM to
5:00 PM
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Score More Sales with Winning Cruise Descriptions
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4:00 PM to
5:00 PM
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The Evolution of Workforce Development: Strengthening Engagement and Commitment While Building the Next Generation of Employees
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5:00 PM to
6:30 PM
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MariTrends 2026 Exhibit Hall Opening Reception
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5:00 PM
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Registration Closes
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6:30 PM
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MariTrends 2026 Exhibit Hall Closes
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| Monday, February 23 | ||||
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8:00 AM to
9:00 AM
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PVA Past Presidents' Coffee
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8:00 AM
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Registration Opens
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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Open Forum: Building Your Business Through an Enriched Employee Experience
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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Passenger Vessel Fire Prevention and Proactive Exercise Planning
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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The Operator Exchange: Gift Shop Best Practices
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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Zero Emissions, Viable Operations: Navigating the Economics of More Sustainable Transit
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10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
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Five Easy Things You Can Do to Improve Your In-House Marketing
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10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
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Getting Your New Boat Built : Key Lessons from Hybrid and Electric Ferry Projects
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10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
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National Maritime Center Update: Transforming the Credentialing Process
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10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
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The Next WatchStander: How AI Supports Safer, More Reliable Operations
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11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
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A Pilot Tool for AI-Enabled Near-Miss Reporting
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11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
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Aids to Navigation and Bridge Management on the Western Rivers
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11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
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Big Dreams, Small Budget: Marketing That Floats!
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11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
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Demystifying Battery Benefits: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Leveraging Batteries for Maritime Applications
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1:00 PM to
2:00 PM
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GENERAL SESSION
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2:00 PM
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MariTrends 2026 Exhibit Hall Open
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2:00 PM to
3:00 PM
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Online Travel Booking Platforms and Mobile Travel Apps: Meeting the Passenger Where They Are
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2:00 PM to
3:00 PM
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Pro Tips for Small Passenger Vessels Plan Review
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3:00 PM to
4:00 PM
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AC or DC Charge for Electrical Vessels: A Dilemma or a Choice
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3:00 PM to
4:00 PM
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Role of the Coast Guard Cyber Protection Teams
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4:00 PM to
5:00 PM
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Making Sense of Vessel Decarbonization: Understanding the Cost and Operational Differences of Diesel, Hydrogen, and Battery-Powered Ferries
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4:00 PM to
5:00 PM
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Protecting Your Operation: PVA Cybersecurity Training Tools
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5:00 PM to
6:30 PM
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MariTrends 2026 Happy Hour Exhibit Hall Reception
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5:00 PM
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Registration Closes
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5:30 PM to
6:30 PM
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Passenger Vessel Foundation Region Competition
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6:30 PM
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MariTrends 2026 Exhibit Hall Closes
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| Tuesday, February 24 | ||||
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8:00 AM to
9:00 AM
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Great Lakes Region Meeting
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8:00 AM to
9:00 AM
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Original Colonies Region Meeting
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8:00 AM
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Registration Opens
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8:00 AM to
9:00 AM
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Rivers Region Meeting
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8:00 AM to
9:00 AM
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Southeast Region Meeting
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8:00 AM to
9:00 AM
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Western Region Meeting
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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PVA Associate Council Meeting
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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Stronger Ports, Safer Waters: The Value of Harbor Safety Committees
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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The Importance of Culture in the Cruises and Events Industry
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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The Operator Exchange: Elevating the Cruise Experience
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10:00 AM
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MariTrends 2026 Exhibit Hall Open
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10:15 AM to
11:15 AM
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Leveraging Film and Photography Opportunities: Revenue, Readiness, and Risk Management
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10:15 AM to
11:15 AM
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National Port Partner Emergency Response Summit: Why Is It Important?
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11:15 AM to
12:15 PM
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Capturing Memories, Driving Revenue: Creating a Successful Souvenir Photo Operation Follow-Up
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11:15 AM to
12:15 PM
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Thermal Runaway Without Catastrophe Redefining Marine Battery Risk
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12:00 PM to
1:00 PM
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MariTrends 2026 Exhibit Hall Lunch
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12:00 PM to
1:00 PM
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MariTrends 2026 Lunch & Learn Roundtable Sessions
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1:00 PM to
2:00 PM
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Decoding Marine Fuels: What Operators Need to Know about Biodiesel, HVO, R99, and Beyond
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1:00 PM to
2:00 PM
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Marine Claims Handling: Understanding the Process from Slip to Settlement
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2:00 PM to
3:00 PM
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Maritime Law Boot Camp
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2:00 PM to
3:00 PM
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Simplifying Compliance: How Can AI Help Streamline Safety and Maintenance Operators
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3:00 PM to
4:00 PM
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Best Practices in Fire Safety: Unified Command Drill Planning and Execution
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3:00 PM to
4:00 PM
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From Parking to Partnerships: How to Attract More Motorcoaches
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4:00 PM to
5:00 PM
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Ready for U.S. Coast Guard Inspection: Tips, Tools, and Best Practices
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4:00 PM to
5:00 PM
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Strategies to Boost Onboard Sales and Revenue
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5:00 PM to
7:00 PM
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Exhibitor Move-Out
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5:00 PM
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Registration Closes
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| Wednesday, February 25 | ||||
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8:00 AM to
12:00 PM
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Exhibitor Move-Out
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9:00 AM to
10:00 AM
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Stick it. Share It. Solve It.: An Operations Forum
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9:00 AM
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Passenger Vessel Operators Day
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9:00 AM
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Registration Opens
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10:00 AM to
11:00 AM
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Intent vs Impact: Improving Your Team's Communication
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11:00 AM to
12:00 PM
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The Future-Ready Vessel Operator: How Profit, People, and Planet Drive Performance and Resilience
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12:00 PM to
1:00 PM
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Improving Professionalism: Updated PVA Crew Training Tools
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1:00 PM to
2:00 PM
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Building the Next-Generation Maritime Workforce: Practical Solutions for Recruitment, Retention, and Career Pathways
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2:00 PM
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Registration Closes
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2:00 PM to
3:00 PM
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Sea Service Accounting: What Operators Need to Know
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3:00 PM to
4:30 PM
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PVA Board of Directors Meeting
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6:00 PM to
9:00 PM
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President's Dinner and Awards Ceremony
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Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
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Vessel Member Registration
Vessel Member Registration
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$ 1,075.00 | ||
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Government Registration
Government Registration
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$ 935.00 | ||
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Associate Registration - Not Exhibiting
Associate Registration - Not Exhibiting
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$ 2,095.00 | ||
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Exhibit Booth Staff Registration
Exhibit Booth Staff Registration
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$ 550.00 | ||
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Spouse/Non-Member Guest
Spouse/Non-Member Guest
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$ 550.00 | ||
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The registration is only for spouse/non-member guest of the primary registrant and includes entrance to all convention social events. |
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Purchase Exhibit Space
Purchase Exhibit Space
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$ 2,095.00 | ||
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Please first select the number of booth spaces you want to purchase and then click on the green "Select Booth Space" button to make your booth space selections. |
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