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26 2025 ANNUAL REPORT The PMA Training Department developed new PIT coursework and deployed modern training equipment across the coast. A joint safety drill tested a new time-saving harness, and a PMA member company executive received recognition for her leadership. Safety and Training on the Waterfront Firefighters and ILWU locals test a specialized rescue harness at a safety drill in Vancouver, Washington. Safety Drill at Vancouver Tests a New Harness Each year, West Coast ports conduct rescue drills in accordance with the Pacific Coast Marine Safety Code. In 2025, PMA member companies and ILWU locals held a ship-to-shore crane rescue drill to practice response protocols, measure response times and test new gear in Vancouver, Washington. The height of marine terminal cranes can present a unique challenge to fire departments not practiced in tactical rescues from 100 feet or more. In the drill, local firefighters tested a "screamer suit" – a specialized rescue harness historically used for rapid aerial extraction during helicopter rescues — to lower a worker to the ground from a crane cab. The harness is designed to save valuable time during a rescue operation. It can be put on quickly and holds the crane operator securely in a seated position during lifting. Members of the Joint Accident Prevention Committee and Vancouver's Fire Chief observed the drill. PMA Develops New Coursework for PIT Training In September, the PMA Training Department began filming a new Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training series. The updated coursework reflects modern fleets and evolving operations, reinforcing PMA's commitment to safety on the waterfront. The new PIT training program will instruct ILWU trainers on best practices for operating straddle carriers, forklifts, and other cargo-handling equipment. Refreshed training videos will be phased in by machine type upon completion.