b'THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONOCTOBER 2021 Marine Propulsion VOL 20, NO. 9PRESIDENT FEATURESColleen Stephens, Stan Stephens Glacier and Wildlife Cruises, Valdez, AK 8 The Meaning and Implications VICE PRESIDENT of NOAAs Decision to Discontinue Bob Bijur, Island Queen Cruises, Miami, FL Paper ChartsSECRETARY/TREASURER Steve Soherr from NOAA explains the Jim Swindler, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway andfocus on delivering accurate and timely Transportation District, San Francisco, CA electronic navigational charts, empowering BOARD MEMBERS mariners with the most up-to-date Ben Bernstein, BB Riverboats, Newport, KYErik Bombard, Catalina Express, San Pedro, CA information available.ABOUT THE COVER Jed Dixon, North Carolina Department ofWashington State Ferries is the largest ferry TransportationFerry Division, Manns Harbor, NC 12 Next Steps in Electric Propulsion system in the U.S., transporting 23.9 millionSteve Jones, Gateway Clipper Fleet, Pittsburgh, PA For operators looking to cut greenhouse gaspassengers each year. Patty Rubstello, assistant John Lake, Hornblower, Alexandria, VA emissions, all-electric systems are great optionsecretary, Washington State Department ofPatrick Murphy, Blue and Gold Fleet, San Francisco, CA to consider. Advancements in the technologyTransportation, Ferries Division, recently Sarah Pennington, Classic Harbor Line, New York, NY of these systems has made them better thantestifi ed before Congress about the role of ferriesHoyt Purinton, Washington Island Ferry Line,ever before.nationwide. Photo: Washington State Ferries. Washington Island, WI Story: page 26.Andrew Sargis, Wendella Sightseeing Boats, Chicago, IL 16 Help Reduce Your Operational Costs and Protect Your InvestmentASSOCIATE MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE Keeping underwater parts such as propellers,COLUMNSRob McMahon, Pinnacle Marine Corporation, Stoddard, WI thrusters, cooling systems, and shafts free PVA PAST PRESIDENTS of marine growth and erosion can lead to4 Presidents LetterBob Lawler, Boston Harbor Cruises, Boston, MA signifi cant savings in fuel usage, repair needs,7 Executive Directors LetterGus Gaspardo, Padelford Packet Boat Company,and over all costs.St. Paul, MN 26 Legislative ReportEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20 Marine Propulsion Trends:28 Regulatory ReportJohn R. Groundwater Reality Check 30 Safety MattersLEGISLATIVE DIRECTOREdmund Welch Cost-eff ectively reducing or eliminating fossil32 Legal MattersREGULATORY AFFAIRS CONSULTANT fuel consumption is a common objective. Jim35 PVA Welcomes New MembersPeter Lauridsen Moran of BMT discusses some of the current36 Member NewsDIRECTOR OF FINANCE solutions to reach this goal.42 NewswireLeslie Kagarise 24 In The Beginning 46 Coast Guard ReportDIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS46Advertisers IndexAND RISK MANAGEMENT Captain Robert Lumpp shares photos and Eric Christensen memories of the fi rst years of the Passenger GENERAL COUNSEL Vessel Association.Steven Bers, Whiteford, Taylor and PrestonEDITORIAL OFFICESManaging Editor: Sarah Ferrettisarah@passengervessel.comTEL: 571-388-7752CONTRIBUTING EDITOR:Richard Purinton: richard@wisferry.com FOGHORN is published monthly except combined January/February by the Washington Island Ferry Line, Washington Island, WI Passenger Vessel Association (PVA), 103 Oronoco Street, Suite 200 Alexandria, CREATIVE DIRECTION & DESIGN VA 22314. Send address changes to FOGHORN at pvainfo@passengervessel.com.Amy Wilkamymarie.wilk@gmail.com Copyright 2021 by the Passenger Vessel Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the Passenger Vessel Association.PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATIONPVAINFO@PASSENGERVESSEL.COMPHONE: (703) 518-5005 FAX: (703) 518-5151'