b'THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONJULY 2021 Environmental VOL 20, NO. 6IssuesFEATURESPRESIDENT 8 Decarbonizing the U.S. Maritime Colleen Stephens, Stan Stephens Glacier and Wildlife Cruises, Valdez, AK Industry: Moving the NeedleVICE PRESIDENT to Cleaner VesselsBob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, FL Lately, the need for transportation options SECRETARY/TREASURER with low and no emissions have been hotly Jim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway anddebated. What does this mean for the Transportation District, San Francisco, CA passenger vessel industry? BOARD MEMBERSBen Bernstein, BB Riverboats, Newport, KY 14 Q&A With Morgan Fanberg:ABOUT THE COVER Erik Bombard, Catalina Express, San Pedro, CA Decarbonizing the U.S. Passenger Jed Dixon, North Carolina Department ofSalish Express is operated by San Juan Cruises TransportationFerry Division, Manns Harbor, NC Vessel Industry on scenic nature tours and private charters. The Steve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet, Pittsburgh, PA Morgan Fanberg testifi ed before avessel is one of four operated by the Bellingham, John Lake, Hornblower, Alexandria, VA Congressional hearing in April on carbonWA-based company, which was the fi rst PVA Patrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet,emissions from vessels. Now he answersmember to join the PVA Green WATERS best San Francisco, CASarah Pennington, Classic Harbor Line, New York, NY questions about where he anticipatesgreen business practices in 2009. Photo: San Hoyt Purinton, Washington Island Ferry Line,passenger vessels going in the near future.Juan Cruises. Story, page 4.Washington Island, WIAndrew Sargis, Wendella Sightseeing Boats,18 Making the Case forChicago, IL Hybrid Water TaxisASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE Water taxis are on the rise as popular transitCOLUMNSRob McMahon, Pinnacle Marine Corporation, Stoddard, WI modes throughout the U.S. John Waterhouse PVA PAST PRESIDENTS and Catherine Hale explain why these short- 4 Presidents LetterBob Lawler, Boston Harbor Cruises, Boston, MA run vessels are ideal for hybrid technologies.7 Executive Directors LetterGus Gaspardo, Padelford Packet Boat Company, St. Paul, MN 22 Phasing Out Plastics28 Business MattersEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR from Our Waterways30 Legislative ReportJohn R. Groundwater Trash-clogged lakes, rivers, and coastal areas are32 Regulatory ReportLEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR more than unsightly; they turn offcustomers34 Safety MattersEdmund Welch who want to spend their money enjoying time35 Legal ReportREGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANTPeter Lauridsen on scenic waterways. Heres what you can do36 Member NewsDIRECTOR OF FINANCE to reduce plastics and avoid trash from where39 PVA Welcomes New MembersLeslie Kagarise you operate. 40 Green NewsDIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS44 Coast Guard ReportAND RISK MANAGEMENT 24 PVA at 50! A PVA Past Eric Christensen President Remembers 46 Advertisers IndexGENERAL COUNSEL Robin Trinko-Russell refl ects on her term as Steven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and Preston PVA President, recalling the highs and lows of EDITORIAL OFFICES the passenger vessel industry in 2006.Managing Editor: Karen Rainboltpvafoghorn@aol.com2771 Houston Dr., Los Osos, CA 93402TEL: (571) 388-7752CONTRIBUTING EDITOR:Richard Purinton: richard@wisferry.com FOGHORN is published monthly except combined January/February by the Washington Island Ferry Line, Washington Island, WI Passenger Vessel Association (PVA), 103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, CREATIVE DIRECTION & DESIGN VA 22314. Send address changes to FOGHORN at pvainfo@passengervessel.com.Amy Wilkamymarie.wilk@gmail.com Copyright 2021 by the Passenger Vessel Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Passenger Vessel Association.2 FOGHORN PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONPVAINFO@PASSENGERVESSEL.COMPHONE: (703) 518-5005 FAX: (703) 518-5151'