b'A LOOK AHEADFOGHORN FOCUSNew Vessel Preview2021-2022BY KAREN RAINBOLT // FOGHORN MANAGING EDITORT herearenumberofnewvesselsonthehorizonforNORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, completion in 2021 and 2022. Heres a quick look at whatsFERRY DIVISION, MANNS HARBOR, NCcoming up in next 12 to 24 months for some PVA members. Vessels: AVON and SALVOVessel Type: Passenger/Vehicle FerrySAN FRANCISCO BAY FERRY (WETA),Naval Architect/Designer: Elliott Bay Design Group, SAN FRANCISCO, CA Seattle, WAVessels: DORADO and DELPHINUSVessel Type: Passenger FerryShipbuilder: Mavrik Marine, La Conner, WA The nations second largest state ferry system is about to get even bigger. Two new 183-ft ferries are in the works with expected delivery in 2022. Each ferry will be capable of carrying up to 300 TwomoreferriesareunderconstructioninWashingtonwithpassengers.expected delivery in 2021. The 320-passenger high-speed ferries will support growth of San Francisco Bay Ferry service. According to the operator, the first ferry, MV Dorado, is expected to arrive in the Bay Area in January 2021 and will enter service shortlywestmarinepro.comthereafter. The second, MV Delphinus, is expected later in 2021.Your 24/7 destination thats packed with the featuresIn October, the ferry systems board voted to build two additionalyou need to get the most out of your time and money.ferries and Mavrik Marine was the winning bidder. The new ferries will also carry 320 passengers each and operate at a speed of 36 knots becoming the fastest vessels in the San Francisco Bay Ferry fleet. The new vessels will make WETAs fleet more efficient and keep the agency ready to perform its emergency response missionFastIncreasedStreamlined when called upon. Page Loads Inventory Availability Checkout Quick OrderWASHINGTON STATE FERRIES, SEATTLE, WA Vessel Type: Passenger/Vehicle FerryMultiple Improved Easy Requisition Shipbuilder: Vigor, Seattle WA Account Sign-Ons Search Invoice Look-up Lists Naval Architect: Elliott Bay Design Group, Seattle, WAPropulsion: ABB Marine, Houston TXBatteries: Spear Power Systems, Grandview, MO All backed by the power of West Marine Pro. Over 135,000 products for your businessWashington State Ferries is pursuing a groundbreaking initiative 28 regional distribution centersthat will electrify a total of 16 new vessels and convert three existing Same-day van delivery 250+ stores vessels to plug-in hybrid electric propulsion by 2040. The 20-year The most-knowledgeable and seasonedprocess, which is subject to legislative funding, will begin with fivesales representatives in the industrynewbuilds belonging to WSFs Hybrid Electric Olympic Class, capable of carrying 1,500 passengers and 144 cars. Vigor Fab LLC will begin delivering the vessels in 2024. 1-800-621-6885 or visit westmarinepro.com.FOGHORN FOCUS: NEW VESSEL PREVIEW 26 FOGHORN'