b'MEMBER NEWSMEMBER NEWSAll American Marine Awarded Contract for Phillips Cruises and Tours VesselA ll American Marine (AAM) has beenThe vessel will be constructed to U.S. Coastamenitiesandprovideimprovedcomfort awarded the contract to build a high- GuardSubchapterTclassification.Withathroughout their journey.speed and long-range eco-tour vesselfuel capacity of 1200 gallons, this fuel-efficient for Phillips Cruises and Tours. Both compa- design will be assisted by a fixed aluminumThe communication during the project scop-nies are PVA members. Upon completion, thehydrofoil, enhancing its speed and stability ating,design,andinitialengineeringanalysis vessel will operate in Prince William Sound inhigh speeds. The propulsion package includeshas been excellent. We are excited to improve Whittier,Alaska,ondailysightseeingtours.4x MJP 350X Waterjets powered by 4x Scaniaour guests experiences and keep our company This vessel is an 84.5 x 30.7 semi-displace- DI16082engines,ratedat800mhp.Thisoperatingefficientlyandenvironmentally ment aluminum catamaran hull that will be150-passenger vessel will be integral to Phillipsfriendly, said Bob Neumann, owner of Phil-constructed in AAMs facility on Bellinghamhigh-speed tour options for visitors to Princelips Cruises & Tours.Bay, Wash., and is contracted to deliver beforeWilliam Sound. The vessel will enhance the May 1, 2024.onboardcustomerexperiencewithqualityThe new sightseeing vessel integrates symmet-rical and asymmetrical combined hull shape, bow wave piercer, and a patented hydrofoil-as-sisted hull design. The hull and hull compo-nents are designed to break up wave action and ensure reduced drag. This offers passengers and crew a smooth ride and optimal comfort, as it provides a cushioned effect when encountering waves. For the operator, one valuable feature ofthisvesselistheexcellentfueleconomy whilemaintaininganestimatedfully-laden cruise speed of around 32 knots. Onboard the START LEADING vessel are two decks with 150 fully-enclosed WITH SAFETY TODAYBeurteaux seats with tables with USB plugs. Dual-panewindows,exteriorseating,and RENDERING COURTESY OF ALL AMERICAN MARINEIS YOUR CREW LEADING FOR SAFETY? standing room allow for optimal nature view-ing. The entire deck, including the bow, has 4 Leadership Traits to Change Everything wheelchair access, and the main deck cabin in-cludes wheelchair-designated seating locations. Employees make choices every day that impact safety. The most powerful influence onPassengers can also enjoy refreshments from a those choices is the leader, who must inspire safe behavior in employees through theirfull galley and bar in the main deck cabin.consistent actions. Our research shows leaders that drive accountability, create connectivity, demonstrate credible consciousness and build trust create the strongest safety cultures.Ron Wille, All American Marine president & COO said We are excited to add to Phillips Cruises & Tours, LLC, and to provide a supe-Learn how Caterpillar Safety Services can assess and improveyour crews leadership performance by visiting cat.com/safety rior passenger experience for their customers2022 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, LETS DO THE WORK, their respective logos, Caterpillar Corporate Yellow, the Power Edge and Cat Modern Hexfor years to come.trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.FOGHORN 30'