b'FOGHORN FOCUSFigure 2: Worldwide electric ferries in service or on orderDNV Alternative Fuels Insight PlatformEmbracing cleaner ization Forum. Designed to support operators in address-ing these challenges and advancing their decarbonization technologies has the efforts, the forum serves as a place to share best practices, lessons learned, and new technology options. Chaired by potential to enhance the Terry Federer, director of the King County Marine Divi-sion in Seattle, which is itself pursuing decarbonization, efficiency of our operationsthe forum will create a dedicated space for operators to dis-cuss options, overcome obstacles, and meet their emission . leading to improved reduction goals. All PVA members are welcome, even those who are just decarbonization-curious and are not actively sustainability and pursuing emissions reductions.long-term cost savings. Engaging in the Marine Decarbonization Forum, Ter-ry says, not only drives us toward a cleaner, more effi-FORUM CHAIR TERRY FEDERER cient future, but also fosters a collaborative environment where industry stakeholders can learn from one another, sharingknowledgeandinnovationsthatenhanceour collective journey. technology. Getting electric power to the dock to support electric vessels can also pose a challenge, as already strainedLaunched at the PVA Convention at MariTrends 2025 in utility electric grids try to meet rapidly growing demand.Savannah, Ga., earlier this year, the forum held its first reg-ular meeting on April 16 of this year, with future meetings High price tags can also be a barrier. Washington State Fer- planned on a quarterly basis. Regular meetings will be held ries estimates that their electrification program will costvirtually and will dedicate time for open discussion where $3.98 billion, while other operators are also seeing heftyoperators can share project updates and seek input from fo-estimates. San Francisco Bay Ferrys contract for three newrum members. Meetings will also include regular updates high speed, battery-electric vessels cost $46 million, withfrom PVA on the current federal funding and policy land-ILLUSTRATION: KPFFadditional costs for shoreside charging equipment.scape for maritime decarbonization to support members in Enter the Passenger Vessel Associations Vessel Decarbon- project and financial planning. FOGHORN 12'