b'Skagit County Guemes Island ferry. Credit: GlostenQ with Morgan Fanberg: 3. Your second recommendation is giving MARAD the A funding and resources required to accelerate and & facilitate new research and projects aimed at a carbon-FOGHORN FOCUSfree maritime industry. Have you gotten any response from MARAD about this suggestion? If asked by MARAD, what types of projects in the U.S. passenger vessel DECARBONIZING THE U.S.industry would you want to see happen? WehavereceivedpositivefeedbackfromMARADonthe PASSENGER VESSEL INDUSTRY testimony.MARADhastheexpertiseandunderstandingto fund the necessary research and development (R&D) and vessel design projects to reach the International Maritime Organizations (IMO) emission reduction goals. A new grant program should be implemented within the U.S. Maritime Administrations Office of the Environment to promoteGlosten Bieker foil ferry. and fund the demonstration of decarbonization strategies basedCredit: Glostenon new technologies installed on U.S.-fl agged marine vesselsincluding passenger vessels.Grantsshouldbemadeavailabletostategovernments,ports,This should be structured to incentivize U.S.-based technologies passenger vessel owners, and vessel operators with a preferenceto invest in commercializing the technologies in the U.S.Morgan Fanberg is the President of Glosten, a full-service consultingfor U.S.-owned and U.S.-fl agged flGrants should includeofnavalarchitectsandmarine,electrical,production, eets. Theprogramshouldtargetinlandandnear-coastalvesselsrmsfunding for vessel and technology functional design, detail design,rmproductiondesign,constructioncost,andoperationalstart-upincluding passenger vessels. The program should target energy and ocean engineers. Founded in 1958, theis known for integratingadvancedanalysiswithpractical,experience-basedMORGAN FANBERG cost for a period of not more than 18-months. saving technologies such as foils, propellers, and drive systems design. In recent years, Glosten has honed its expertise in the designPRESIDENT OF GLOSTEN that reduce drag and increase efficiency. For passenger vessels, of hybrid and electric-propelled commercial vessels, with two suchA tax credit program should be developed that encourages U.S.- theprogramshouldtargetpropulsionsystemsthatreduceor vessels already in operation. Therms electrically powered designsvesseladoptionofU.S.-basedtechnologieswheneverpossible. eliminate carbon emissions such as battery, ammonia, biofuels, include both catamarans and monohulls, ranging from 70 to 160Federal and state regulators mustand hydrogen.feet in length. understand that reaching the goal where passenger vessels emit zero 1. In April you testifi ed before Congress about decarbonization in the U.S. maritime industry, which wecarbon will take time and signifi cantEXCEED GLOBAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS PRECISE 360 PROPULSION covered in the May edition of FOGHORN Magazine. This isPLUS FULL AUXILIARY POWERa subject that has been receiving a lot of attention lately.funding in alternative fuel research andOperate a lightweight vessel equipped What was the response you received from the hearing atdevelopment, infrastructure upgrades,with hybrid or electric engines. Reduce the time? What questions did the lawmakers and othersyour operating and maintenance costs. have for you at the hearing? And, have you received anyand efficient vessel design. Minimize your environmental impact. response since your testimony? If so, can you elaborate?BUILD A CARBON FIBER FERRYI have received quite a bit of positive feedback on my testimony2. Also, in your testimony, you off ered three practical steps in April. Regardless of where people are in the marine industry,that can be taken by the federal government to aid the we all agree that the shift from carbon-based fuels to all-electricmaritime industry in reaching lower or zero emissions. You or alternative fuels will require coordination and support on allencouraged the U.S. Department of Energy to increase funding frontsboth private and public.for port and terminal infrastructure to support electric vessel charging and bunkering for zero carbon emission alternative I was asked clarifying questions from the subcommittee membersfuels. Tell us, what was the reaction you received from this regardingwhatgovernmentaldepartmentsorgroupsshouldreasonable step? You mentioned that the costs involved are bechargedwithdirectingfederaldollarstowardtheseemissionprohibitive for vessel operators to take on without assistance. goals.Aswasstatedinmywrittentestimony,U.SMaritimeDo you have a suggestion of where and how to start?Twin Disc Marine Control Drives (MCDs) allow variable propellerMARINE speedfrom full engine output to slower than engine idlewhile Administration (MARAD) and the Department of Energy (DOE)splitting main engine power to drive FiFi pumps or other auxiliaryCONTROL DRIVEare the groups best poised to lead these eff orts in both vessel designI have not heard directly from representatives at the DOE, but I haveequipment. The MCD-2000/4000/5000 series covers extended diesel power requirements from 1680 kW (2280 HP) to 5250 kW (7130 HP) and infrastructure upgrades. heard from West Coast port authority staffthat without government aidwith heat dissipation capabilities up to 450 kW (610 HP).And our Veth Z-drives provide 360 thrust for optimal vessel maneuverability to bring the necessary utility power and fuels to the ports, any plans toand positioning.We have received direct feedback from equipment manufacturers,electrify vessels or switch to alternative fuels will not happen. This step isIf you want the ultimate in slow-speed maneuverability, highly accurate positioning and simultaneous, full-firefighting capability, specify Twin Disc othernavalarchitects,legislators,andrepresentativesfromnot negotiable. We either need to fund these signifi cant projects or lowerand Veth Propulsion on your next tug build. VETHFor expert engineering assistance to assure your optimal product specificationsZ-DRIVEMARAD that agree with both my written and verbal testimoniesour expectations for the timeline to meet carbon emissions reductionand performance, contact Klaus@TwinDisc.com.on the necessary steps toward marine industry decarbonization. goals.Learn about Americas only carbon T- and K-Class ferry builder:www.ARCADIA-ALLIANCE.comFOGHORN FOCUS: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 14 FOGHORN JULY 2021 15 FOGHORN FOCUS: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES'