Boating Insider

Running exercises to prepare employees for emergencies such as an electrical car fire on a ferry ship is a priority to Block Island Ferry. Helping employees understand what to do in an unconventional emergency will help save lives in the long run. To learn more about Block Island's emergency exercises, visit https://lnkd.in/d2MwSWPs to watch the episode! #ferry #ferryship #ferryemergency #blockislandferry #safetyfirst

When the USCG attends the PVA Conference, they tend to bring back information they learned about the industry to make more informed decisions about laws and regulations that should be implemented to make the industry a safer place. To learn about how the USCG works with the PVA in more depth, watch here: https://lnkd.in/d2MwSWPs #ferry #ferryship #uscg #passengervesselassociation #blockislandferry

Preparing a ferry boat for a US Coast Guard inspection can be time-consuming, however it is crucial to your operation to get it right. To learn more about how Block Island Ferry prepares itself for USCG inspections, visit https://lnkd.in/d2MwSWPs to learn more! #ferry #ferryship #USCG #blockislandferry #rhodeisland

The Passenger Vessel Association is a member-driven organization, meaning the community is built off the contributions other members give to the PVA. In essence, this helps the passenger vessel industry grow as individuals can benefit from the learning other members have done and foster a community of advancement. To watch more of this episode, visit https://lnkd.in/eh5zHUNA. #ferry #ferryship #blockislandferry #rhodeisland #passengervesselassociation

In episode 4 of Boating Insider, we meet with Block Island Ferry employees Chris Myers and Brian Cox. Based in Rhode Island, they operate the ferry to Block Island and a Lifeline ferry service that runs all year round. To learn more about Interstate Navigation (Block Island Ferry), watch the episode here: https://lnkd.in/eh5zHUNA. #blockisland #ferry #ferryship #rhodeisland #passengervesselassociation

In episode 4 of Boating Insider, Chris Myers and Brian Cox from Block Island Ferry discuss their operation of the ferry to Block Island. They highlight the vital resources and services they bring to the island's community, including emergency services and daily supplies. They also emphasize the importance of passenger safety and compliance with Coast Guard regulations. The conversation covers topics such as preparing for Coast Guard inspections, running simulated emergency exercises, and mitigating risks of electric vehicle fires. Chris and Brian also discuss the partnership between the ferry industry and the Coast Guard in shaping regulations and improving safety practices. To watch the full episode, click the link here: https://lnkd.in/eh5zHUNA #ferry #ferryship #passengervesselassociation #blockislandferry #rhodeisland

Have you ever painted the Brooklyn Bridge? Well, maintaining tall ship Elissa is rather similar, in the sense that it's never-ending! With a group of volunteers putting in over 30,000 hours a year, Elissa is quite the task to handle. #history #tallship #sailingship #historicalships #sailinghistory #galvestonhistory

Interested in the history of sailing and want to learn how to use a square rig? Galveston Historical Seaport has all of the knowledge for you! For more information, reach out to https://lnkd.in/djbegVSy #history #tallship #sailingship #historicalships #sailinghistory #galvestonhistory

Tall ship Elissa had so many complexities that Mark Scibinico considers her the spaceship of her era. Understanding this piece of technology is crucial for the historians at Galveston Historic Foundation to further understand the history of sailing and tall ships back in the 1700s and 1800s. #history #tallship #sailingship #historicalships #sailinghistory #galvestonhistory

Mark Scibinico, Port Captain/Director of the Galveston Historic Seaport at Galveston Historical Foundation, had the chance to sit down with us and explain the history of the Galveston Historical Foundation and the tall ship Elissa. If you would like to learn more about the history, watch or listen to the newest episode on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! #tallship #elissa #galvestonhistory #history #sailinghistory #historicalships