b'MEMBER NEWSNew State-of-the-Art Whale Watching Vessel on Its Way to FRS Clipper Inc.F RSClipperInc.,recentlyan- FRSClipper,supportedbyglobalWhen asked to develop a vessel that nounced an advanced newbuildferryoperatorFRSGroupofGer- metthecustomerservicestandards highspeedwhalewatchingmany and proud member of the Pa- laidoutbyoperatorFRSClipper, catamaran being built by fellow PVAcificWhaleWatchingAssociation,we relied on our past experience and memberMavrikMarineInc.,ofLais pleased to make this investment inproven results to design this new ves-Conner,Wash.FRSClipperInc.,aWashington States marine industry,sel, said Bailey Shewchuk, president ferry and excursion operator, expectssaid FRS Clipper CEO Mark Collins.of Mavrik Marine.the new vessel to join its fleet and be-gin sailing in May 2026.FRSClipperInc.,currentlyoperates Seattles only wildlife and whale watch-ingtoursaboardtheMVSanJuan Clipper. The new ship will feature two expansive,wind-protectedviewing decks, allowing guests to be outside inSTAY CONNECTED all weather conditions. Indoors, guests will be able to view wildlife through TO WHAT COUNTSfloor-to-ceiling windows. A large gal-John Deere marine propulsion, generator, and ley will serve hot meals and a dedicatedauxiliary engines keep your vessels on schedule. naturalist station will teach passengersWhen you register your engine and activate John Deere Connected Support remote about Pacific marine life. *monitoring and diagnostic services, you get even more reliabilityThe 102 catamaran will carry up toand confidence. 150 passengers plus crew. Combining PHOTO: FRS CLIPPER INC. improved fuel efficiency with a cruis- JohnDeere.com/JDPowering speed of over 32 knots, it will cruise PugetSoundandbeabletoquickly*Available on engines equipped with JDLink modems.respond to reported whale sightings.51 APRIL 2025'