b'FOGHORNFOCUS: SHIPBUILDINGelectrical design and specifications related to your project. It will also include regular local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection visits for Coast Guard inspec- About the Author tors to look at the project design and workmanship during important milestonesRobert Tarrant has in the project.been with Boston The engine companies themselves usually have an in-house specialist toHarbor Cruises provide product applications support and guidance and this will be very helpful.since 1988 Tarrant Having said that, the engine companies will typically leave to others the devilishis currently the Chief Port Engineer. His details such as foundation structural requirements and alignments. They shouldresponsibilities have be expected to provide guidance as to the requirements of piping, electricalevolved along with supply, airflow, filtration, cooling and other engine support system design andthe growth of Boston Harbor Cruises basic layout that will also be in their company-published machinery manuals.from a five-vessel fleet when he began Installation by others really means you or your paid subcontractor(s). It ishis employment 30 years ago to now important to remember that in addition to making sure the customer has a goodmore than 50 Coast Guard-inspected vessels and a handfull of other vessels result to their project goals, the machinery companies must and will look out forand mobile marine equipment.their own interest by making sure the installation in the vessel, be it structural or asHis experience includes involvement part of the many support systems previously mentioned, do not create problemsin the construction of five catamaran for their machinery packages. fast ferries, and five monohull ferries, As you can see, it is rarely as simple as dropping a new or different engineas well several pre-owned fast ferries, on some new shims or mounts. Careful marine engineering analysis and qualitydinner boats, and commercial utility workmanship must be practiced by everyone involved, whether it be the trustedvessels. shipyard, subcontractors, your in-house staff, or a combination thereof.Bob is a Marine Engineering Graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and In the end, whether to build a new vessel or retrofit an existing one requiresresides in Merrimac, Massachusetts thorough consideration to fully evaluate all the pros and cons to make the decisionwith his wife of 35 years Kathleen.that is best for your operation. nTHE WATER-GO-ROUND IS FIRST INPOSSIBLE BECAUSE OF ITS CLASS OUR COMMITTED PARTNERSThis project is supported by the California Climate Investments Bay Ship and Yacht is honored to be(CCI) program.awarded the contract to build the first Hydrogen Passenger Vessel in the USA and the world. We are proud to be a leader in the industry while also doing our part to protect our environment.H 2 O5 1 0 . 3 3 7. 9 1 2 2w w w . b a y - s h i p . c o mA l a m e d a , C A12 APRIL 2019FOGHORN'