b'Companies work withexample, EBDG is preparing economic studies of vessel life cycle costs FOGHORN FOCUS over 20 to 30 years for PVA member Washington State Ferries.clients to help evaluateThat long-term perspective is shared by Incat Crowther who prepares a fleet assessment for clients, along with a route analysis including the the costs and return onspeeds that are required and the infrastructure available. They know that over a vessels life, an environmentally and commercially sus-investment for a newtainable operation requires the right balance of operational efficien-cy, smart design solutions, and tailored propulsion systems. As they evaluate what type of system to incorporate into a vessels build, their technology. For example,process ensures the design of the most efficient system and one tailored specifically to the needs of that vessel. Elliott Bay Design GroupAs the EBDG study shows, vessels have a long lifespan. Ships will be in service for decades at a time when technology is advancing rapidly. is preparing economicWhile infrastructure is currently a major limitation for many opera-tors who might wish to switch to all electric, that could change in the studies of vessel life cyclecoming years after a new ship has been completed. Much as existing vessels today undergo retrofits, one built now can be repowered in the costs over 20 to 30 yearsyears ahead. The benefit to keeping this in mind for a current build is that design decisions made now may make a future switch easier. Both companies said that planning at the outset of a new project for for PVA member a future all-electric conversion will allow for more efficiency later as electric systems provide a good deal of flexibility. Waterhouse noted Washington State Ferries. that choosing electricity instead of mechanical systems to connect power supplies (diesel generator sets, fuel cells, batteries, etc.) with the YOUR CHILLER EXPERTS SINCE 1995!For the most rugged and reliable commercial/militaryquality chillers available choose Flagship Marine,proudly manufactured in the USA with domestic alloys only. Rugged, reliable, If you want alland simple design.the bells andIndestructible, whistles wenaturallysupply the fullantimicrobialline of WebastoCuNi heavy walledchillers andcondensers. other products.State Of The Art Marine Air Conditioning Systems3211 SE Gran Park Way, Stuart, Florida 34997 www.flagshipmarine.comwww.itrmarine.com 772-283-1609sales@flagshipmarine.comFOGHORN 12'