b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWSDerecktor Shipyards and Paradise Express Ferry Christen Hazel N. DukesD erecktorShipyardsandPar- reimagined for the modern era. Pow- ger capacity, ensure compliance with adise Express Ferry recentlyeredbyrebuilt8V92turboengines,U.S. Coast Guard regulations.christenedtheHazelN.featuringcutting-edgenavigation Dukes, a newly rebuilt passenger ves- technology,andequippedwithad- Hazel N. Dukes legacy of advocacy, sel named in tribute to the renownedvanced safety systems, the vessel willeducation, and community empower-civil rights leader and president of thedeliverasafe,exhilarating,open-airment has made her a pillar of Harlem NAACP New York State Conference. experience on New York Citys histor- andaguidingvoiceinthenational ic waterways. civilrightsmovement.Namingthe The christening ceremony was held invessel in her honor pays tribute to her May at Derecktor Shipyards Mama- RedesignedbyaNewYork-basedextraordinaryimpactonNewYork roneck facility, with state and local of- naval architect and rebuilt in collab- Cityandbeyond.TheParadiseEx-ficials, civic leaders, and other guestsorationwithParadiseExpressFerrypress Ferry team will use this vessel as in attendance to celebrate this event. andDerecktorShipyards,thevesselplatform to advance the development PHOTO: DERECKTOR SHIPYARDSblendsmodernfunctionalitywithaof the Harlem waterfront, educate lo-TheHazelN.Dukessymbolizesthecommitment to preserving its legacy.cal men and women on careers in the spirit of Harlembold, resilient, andStructural upgrades, including a newmaritime industry, and promote tour-forward-looking. At 57 in length andaluminum helm station, updated elec- ism in the culturally rich community 16 in beam, the vessel has been fullytrical systems, and enhanced passen- in the heart of New York City.FOGHORN 58'