b'OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONPRESIDENTMARCH 2022 Environmental Issues VOL. 21, NO. 2Bob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, Fla.VICE PRESIDENT Jim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge,Highway and Transportation District,San Francisco, Calif.SECRETARY/TREASURERFeaturesPatrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet,San Francisco, Calif. 8Shoreside Challenges & Solutions BOARD MEMBERS Ben Bernstein, BB Riverboats, Newport, Ky. for Electric FerriesIn the pursuit of zero-emissions transport, Erik Bombard, Catalina Express,San Pedro, Calif. electric technology is rapidly evolving. Jed Dixon, North Carolina Department However, supplying sufficient power of TransportationFerry Division,to the operating slip remains a hurdle for Manns Harbor, N.C. electriying ferries. Andy Bennett ofCarol Hill, Dry Tortugas National Park FerryKPFF discusses strategies for overcoming Key West, Fla. this obstacle. Steve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet,Pittsburgh, Pa. About the CoverJohn Lake, Hornblower, Alexandria, Va. The Yankee Freedom III in Key West, 12Being Part of the SolutionFla., has earned environmental ISOSarah Pennington, Classic Harbor Line,New York, N.Y. How PVA Members are Going Green certification based on their extensive work and high ecologoical standards to Hoyt Purinton, Washington Island Ferry Line, Three members discuss the steps their Washington Island, Wis. companies have taken to protect theprotect the environment whereAndrew Sargis, Wendella Sightseeing Boats,environment. From upgrading to morethey operate. // Story: page 12Chicago, Ill. efficient engines to sourcing produce from ASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVElocal farms, theyvemade great stridesRob McMahon, Pinnacle Marine Corporation,in all areas of their operations to be more Stoddard, Wis. ecologically sound.ColumnsJeff Sherman, MTU America, Novi, Mich.PVA PAST PRESIDENTS16Marine License Insurance:4Presidents Letter Bob Lawler, Boston Harbor Cruises, Do You Need It? 7Executive Directors LetterBoston, Mass.We review what marine insurance is,20 Legislative ReportColleen Stephens, Stan Stephens Glacier what types of events it covers, and share22Regulatory Mattersand Wildlife Cruises, Valdez, Alaska information to help members understand24Safety MattersEXECUTIVE DIRECTORhow it can protect them.John R. Groundwater 26Business MattersLEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR1828Member NewsAre You Green?Edmund Welch Presenting the PVA Green 35NewswireREGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANTWATERS Program 40PVA Welcomes New MembersPeter Lauridsen The Green WATERS program was40Advertisers IndexDIRECTOR OF FINANCEcreated to assist members as they workLeslie Kagarise to achieve environmental sustainabilityDIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS in their operations. AND RISK MANAGEMENT Eric ChristensenGENERAL COUNSEL Steven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and PrestonEDITORIAL OFFICES Managing Editor: Sarah FerrettiFOGHORN is published monthly except combined January/February by thesarah@passengervessel.com 571-388-7752 Passenger Vessel Association (PVA)103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, Va., 22314Send address changes to FOGHORN at pvainfo@passengervessel.com.Copyright 2022 by the Passenger Vessel Association. All rights reserved. No part of thispublication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Passenger Vessel Association.PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATION PVAINFO@PASSENGERVESSEL.COMPHONE: 703-518-5005FAX: 703-518-5151'