b'OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONPRESIDENTSEPTEMBER 2024 Technology VOL. 23, NO. 8Patrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet,San Francisco, Calif.VICE PRESIDENT Steve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet,Pittsburgh, Pa. FeaturesSECRETARY/TREASURER Andrew Sargis, Wendella Sightseeing Boats, Chicago, Ill. 8 Navigating Plan Review:BOARD MEMBERSBest PracticesChris Anglin, Cross Sound Ferry,New London, Conn. A follow up to an article in the AugustBen Bernstein, BB Riverboats, Newport, Ky. edition of Foghorn, this piece outlines Erik Bombard, Catalina Express, rules to follow when submitting San Pedro, Calif. plans for approval to the U.S. Coast Jed Dixon, North Carolina Department Guard Marine Safety Center, as well as of TransportationFerry Division, common pitfalls to avoid.Manns Harbor, N.C.Jennifer Gezella, Naples Princess, Naples, Fla. 18Beneath the Surface: Carol Hill, Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry,About the CoverKey West, Fla. The Evolving World ofPVA associate memberJohn Lake, Hornblower, Alexandria, Va. Underwater Robots Hullbot spoke with us about Sarah Pennington, Classic Harbor Line, From hull cleaning to inspections underwater robots and theNew York, N.Y. to gathering data, the technology growing capabilities and benefitsHoyt Purinton, Washington Island Ferry Line, involved in undersea robots is rapidlyof these machines. Story onWashington Island, Wis. advancing and can be harnessed topage 18. / Photo: HullbotASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES Peter Duclos, Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding,benefit passenger vessel operators. Somerset, Mass.Jeff Sherman, mtu America, Novi, Mich. 26Whats the Alternative:PVA PAST PRESIDENTS Colleen Stephens, Stan Stephens Glacier Considering Propulsionand Wildlife Cruises, Valdez, Alaska.System OptionsBob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, Fla.ColumnsAs operators look to transition away Jim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge, from traditional diesel, they have many Highway and Transportation District,San Francisco, Calif. paths they can take. We look at some4Presidents LetterEXECUTIVE DIRECTORfactors that will influence and affect a7Executive Directors LetterJohn R. Groundwater companys choice. 32 Legislative ReportSENIOR LEGISLATIVE ADVISOR34Safety MattersEdmund WelchLEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR37U.S. Coast Guard Richard Patch 38Newswire REGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANT Peter Lauridsen 44Member NewsDIRECTOR OF FINANCE62Advertisers IndexLeslie KagariseDIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRSAND RISK MANAGEMENT Eric ChristensenGENERAL COUNSEL Steven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and PrestonDIRECTOR OF MARKETINGAND COMMUNICATIONSFOGHORN is published monthly, except combined January/February, by theKatie Hill Passenger Vessel Association (PVA), 103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, Va., 22314EDITORIAL OFFICESSend address changes to FOGHORN at pvainfo@passengervessel.com.Managing Editor: Sarah FerrettiCopyright 2024 by the Passenger Vessel Association. All rights reserved. No part of thissarah@passengervessel.compublication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Passenger Vessel Association.571-388-7752PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATION PVAINFO@PASSENGERVESSEL.COMPHONE: 703-518-5005FAX: 703-518-5151'