b'PHOTO: EASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUPVESSEL:Long Island tures fixed vehicle ramps for increased car carrying capaci-NAVAL ARCHITECT:Gilbert Associates, Inc. ty and is capable of 17 knots at full load. The Subchapter H BUILDER:Eastern Shipbuilding Group ferry has been designed with an eye towards sustainability OPERATOR:The Bridgeport & Port Jeffersonfrom the propulsion plant to the modernized interior. Pro-Steamboat Company pulsion power will be provided by two, 12-Cylinder Tier TYPE:Passenger and vehicle ferry 4emissionscertified,EMD12ME23Cmarineturbo-charged diesel engines rated at 3000 hp at 900 RPM with The Long Island was recently delivered to The BridgeportReintjesWAF34453.038:1reductiongearsdelivering & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company and will be commis- power to 96 diameter fixed pitch propellers. Ship service sioned in early 2025. It will service a route across the Longloads will be supplied by three John Deere 6135AFM85 Island Sound between Bridgeport, Conn., and Port Jeffer- diesel generators rated at 334kW @ 1800 RPM. The up-son, N.Y. She is a sister hull to the P.T. Barnum (1999) anddated vessel arrangements feature a generator room aft of Grand Republic (2003), also built by Eastern Shipbuildingthe main engine room to provide adequate space and ven-Group. The new ferry will enable a consistent three-vesseltilation for the machinery. Heating for passenger and crew schedule during peak travel periods, enhancing the capaci- accommodations is provided by a LEED complaint boiler ty and reliability of service across Long Island Sound. and hot water circulation system. The vessel will feature the latest technology in navigation electronics, passenger The 302 Long Island can carry 1,000 passengers and 124audio/visualinformationsystems,securitymonitoring cars, or a combination of cars and tractor-trailers. She fea- systems, LED lighting, and galley/food service equipment.25 DECEMBER 2024'