b'PHOTOS OPPOSITE PAGE FROM TOP: DEJONG & LEBET, INC., EASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUP, INC; PHOTOS THIS PAGE: MAVRIK MARINE INC.,VESSEL:Karl and ZalophusTier 4 engines and are equipped with diesel particulate OPERATOR:San Francisco Bay Area filters (DPF), a first in the passenger ferry industry.Water Emergency Transportation AuthorityBUILDER:Mavrik Marine, Inc. The four-engine configuration on the ferries enhances ser-TYPE:Passenger ferry vice reliability given that the vessels can maintain high speeds with only three engines in operation. This built in redun-SanFranciscoBayFerrycommissionedthehigh-speeddancy increases fuel efficiency on routes where the top speed passengervessel,Karl,thisspring,followedinAugustof 36 knots is not required. The ferries are fast and compact by sister ferry, Zalophus. The 137 ferries differ from theenough to operate on all current SF Bay Ferry routes.previous Dorado class vessels with a propulsion upgrade to quad MAN 1450HP Tier 4 power plants turning gearA fully enclosed upper deck area contributed to the total boxes connected to Hamilton Jet HTX52 waterjets. Thecapacity of 325 passengers. The vessels feature UES seating vessels are the first delivered to meet California Air Re- and FabTek doors and have enhanced bench and bar-style sources Boards (CARB) new emissions limits for com- seating outdoors and provide optimal bike storage and an mercial harbor craft. They are powered by four U.S. EPAattractive bar layout.27 DECEMBER 2025'