b'OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONPRESIDENTMAY 2023 Marine Propulsion VOL. 22, NO. 4Jim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge,Highway and Transportation District,San Francisco, Calif.VICE PRESIDENT Patrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet,San Francisco, Calif. FeaturesSECRETARY/TREASURER Steve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet,Pittsburgh, Pa. 8The Best Way Forward: A Look BOARD MEMBERSat Trends in Marine PropulsionChris Anglin, Cross Sound Ferry,Shipbuilders, naval architects, designers,New London, Conn. and marine engineers help clients exploreBen Bernstein, BB Riverboats, Newport, Ky. the propulsion options available andevaluate their operations to find the solution Erik Bombard, Catalina Express,San Pedro, Calif. that fits their fleet. The teams at Elliott Bay Design Group and Incat Crowther share Jed Dixon, North Carolina Department insights into and trends they observe in this of TransportationFerry Division,Manns Harbor, N.C. area of technology.About the CoverCarol Hill, Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry,U.S. Coast Guard marine inspectors Key West, Fla. 16Upon Further Inspection: train for the increasing variety ofWhat the Growing Array ofpropulsion technologies utilized byJohn Lake, Hornblower, Alexandria, Va. Propulsion Technologies Meansthe U.S. passenger vessel industry.Sarah Pennington, Classic Harbor Line, On the cover, CWO4 Chris Ellison New York, N.Y. for Marine Inspectors inspects the charging cable shore Technology for marine propulsion has connections on the Maid of the Mist Hoyt Purinton, Washington Island Ferry Line, advanced rapidly, offering owners aWashington Island, Wis. vessel Nikola Tesla.Story on page 16.variety of choices when building a new Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard.Andrew Sargis, Wendella Sightseeing Boats,vessel or repowering an existing ship.Chicago, Ill. We spoke with Captain Dan Cost and ASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVECaptain Mark Neeland about how the Rob McMahon, Pinnacle Marine Corporation,U.S. Coast Guard prepares inspectors forColumnsStoddard, Wis. emerging technologies, as well as someJeff Sherman, mtu America, Novi, Mich. of the safety concerns with alternative fuels4Presidents LetterPVA PAST PRESIDENTSand regulations for novel technologies.7Executive Directors LetterColleen Stephens, Stan Stephens Glacier 24 Legislative Reportand Wildlife Cruises, Valdez, Alaska 22Operational Focus for Your26Legal Matters Bob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, Fla. Merchant Services Provider 28Safety Matters EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR From security to reliability to innovation,30Coast Guard ReportJohn R. Groundwater there are key operational considerations32Member NewsLEGISLATIVE DIRECTORthat a credit card processing company Edmund Welch must have in place to ensure success in the42NewswireREGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANTmaritime industry. Richard Lee Follett, III46Advertisers IndexPeter Lauridsen steps through the main points for operators to keep in mind when choosing a company DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Leslie Kagarise for this essential service. DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRSAND RISK MANAGEMENT Eric ChristensenGENERAL COUNSEL Steven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and Preston FOGHORN is published monthly except combined January/February by theEDITORIAL OFFICESPassenger Vessel Association (PVA)103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, Va., 22314Managing Editor: Sarah FerrettiSend address changes to FOGHORN at pvainfo@passengervessel.com.sarah@passengervessel.comCopyright 2023 by the Passenger Vessel Association. All rights reserved. No part of this571-388-7752 publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Passenger Vessel Association.PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATION PVAINFO@PASSENGERVESSEL.COMPHONE: 703-518-5005FAX: 703-518-5151'