b'VESSEL:Raven BUILDER:BRIX Marine OPERATOR:Allen Marine ToursTYPE:Sightseeing and excursionThis fall, BRIX Marine launched the 4818-HTC Raven, acustom-builtwhalewatchingvesselforAllenMarine Tours, Alaska. Raven is the second vessel BRIX Marine has developed for Allen Marine, following the launch of the Eagle in September 2023.The vessel is designed to enhance the whale-watching ex-perience in Alaskas waters, focusing on passenger comfort, safety,andsustainability.The48Ravenispoweredby four 450HP Yamaha outboard engines, has a 600-gallon fuel capacity, and can accommodate up to 49 passengers and three crew members. galley, Freedman Glitz seating, and comprehensive electron-ics and navigation systems. Safety features include a U.S. Raven is equipped with features designed to enhance theCoast Guard-approved safety package, 20- and 35-person passenger experience including graphite carbon fiber inte- life rafts, and Fireboy tank room fire suppression systems. riors, low-glare marine paint, and non-skid deck coatings.Entertainment and connectivity are provided through a ste-The vessel also features an advanced HVAC system, customreo system, a wireless PA system, and navigation electronics. PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT OPPOSITE PAGE: AMERICAN CRUISE LINES, BRIX MARINE, GILBERT ASSOCIATES, INC. VESSEL:Charles Norman Shay accommodate up to 149 passengers and 7 cars. The Charles NAVAL ARCHITECT:Gilbert Associates, Inc. Norman Shay is a twin-screw vessel, powered by CAT C-18 OPERATOR:Maine State Ferry Service diesel engines coupled with Twin Disc MGX 516 reduc-TYPE:Passenger and vehicle ferry tion gears and has a service speed of 13 knots. This September, the Maine State Ferry Service commis- ThevesselwasnamedafterCharlesNormanShay,a sioned the Charles Norman Shay, a passenger and vehicleMaine native and member of the Penobscot nation who ferry that will operate on a 23-mile route between Rock- served as a combat medic during the D-Day Invasion of land, Maine, and Matinicus Island. The 104 vessel canWorld War II. 29 DECEMBER 2024'