b'OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONPRESIDENTAPRIL 2025 Environmental Issues VOL. 24, NO. 3Steve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet,Pittsburgh, Pa.VICE PRESIDENT Andrew Sargis, Wendella Sightseeing Boats,FeaturesChicago, Ill.SECRETARY/TREASURER John Lake, Hornblower, Alexandria, Va. 8Advancing DecarbonizationBOARD MEMBERSThrough CollaborationChris Anglin, Cross Sound Ferry,New London, Conn. The PVA Vessel Decarbonization Forumhas launched to bring together members Ben Bernstein, BB Riverboats, Newport, Ky. interested in the transition to greener Erik Bombard, Catalina Express,San Pedro, Calif. energy sources. It is a place forJenna Deegan-Brown, Grand Lady Cruises, Inc.,members to share the lessons theyve Buffalo, N.Y. learned, seek help addressing challenges, Jenny Gezella, Naples Princess, Naples, Fla.and learn more about evolving Carol Hill, Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry,technologies and options on the journey Key West, Fla. to lower emissions. Christian Myers, Interstate Navigation Company,About the CoverWakefield, R.I. Intimate experiences with theSarah Pennington, Classic Harbor Line, 14An Intimate, Wild Adventure Alaskan wilderness while onNew York, N.Y. The Boat Company cruises, opens Born of a desire to protect the Tongass Tim Ratcliffe, Argosy Cruises, Seattle, Wash. National Forest, The Boat Companyguests eyes to the immense beauty ASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVEScarries on its founders legacy byand intense need for conservation Peter Duclos, Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding,immersing guests in Southeast Alaska soof this region. Story on page 14. /Somerset, Mass. they too can understand the worth andPhoto: The Boat CompanyTosca Pinder, USI Insurance Services,Seattle, Wash. importance of conserving this region. PVA PAST PRESIDENTS Bob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, Fla.22The Zero-Emission Jim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge,Highway and Transportation District, Ferry RevolutionSan Francisco, Calif.Read about some of the commonColumns Patrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet, obstacles, and strategies to overcome San Francisco, Calif. them, as operators look to more4Presidents LetterEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR John R. Groundwater sustainable propulsion options to7Executive Directors LetterSENIOR LEGISLATIVE ADVISORachieve zero emissions goals.32 Legislative ReportEdmund Welch 35Safety MattersLEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR26Wendella Boats Turns 90:Richard Patch Chicagos Original Architecture38NewswireREGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANT44Member News Peter Lauridsen Tours Since 1935Beginning with lake tours for 25, in its56U.S. Coast GuardDIRECTOR OF FINANCE Leslie Kagarise 90 years of operation Wendella Tours56Advertisers IndexDIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS and Cruises has grown to be an integral AND RISK MANAGEMENTpart of Chicago with a modern fleet Eric Christensen offering sightseeing tours and water taxi GENERAL COUNSEL Steven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and Preston services for locals and visitors alike. DIRECTOR OF MARKETINGAND COMMUNICATIONS Katie Hill FOGHORN is published monthly, except combined January/February, by theEDITORIAL OFFICESPassenger Vessel Association (PVA), 103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, Va., 22314Managing Editor: Sarah FerrettiSend address changes to FOGHORN at pvainfo@passengervessel.com.sarah@passengervessel.comCopyright 2025 by the Passenger Vessel Association. All rights reserved. No part of this571-388-7752 publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Passenger Vessel Association.PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATION PVAINFO@PASSENGERVESSEL.COMPHONE: 703-518-5005FAX: 703-518-5151'