b'MEMBER NEWSMARADPVA Welcomes New MembersFunds$28 Million inNEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERAMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS)Ferry TerminalDAVID WALKER|Spring, Texas|Eagle.orgUpgrades inIf you know of an organization that may benefit from membershipAlaska in PVA, please have them learn more at passengervessel.com/#join.AMaritime Administration (MA-U.S. RAD) grant will provide $28,248,386 fortheimprovementofthreeferry terminalsinPrinceWilliamSound,Alaska, that are served by PVA member Alaska Marine Highway Service. The terminals are located in Cordova, Tatitlek, and Chenega.The Cordova improvements include removalRELIABLE POWER FOR A of floating fenders and construction of fixed fendermooringdolphinsandcatwalksandDEMANDING SCHEDULEmodifications to the stern berth to accommo- Your business cant compromise when it comes to date ferry vessels. The Tatitlek improvementsmaintaining a demanding schedule. Thats why include the provision of new end-loading ferrycustomers count on reliable John Deere PowerTech terminal structures, including a vehicle transfermarine engines. With high torque and low-rated rpm, John Deere engines deliver dependable power and bridge and bridge support float. The Chenegaquiet operation.improvements include the construction of a new side-berth ferry terminal facility, includ- Full power range of marine engines 60 to 559 kw (80 to 750 hp)ing a pile-supported approach dock structure, vehicle transfer bridge, bridge support float,JohnDeere.com/Marineand two mooring dolphins.The grant is one of 41 projects in 22 states and oneterritoryannouncedonOct.28,2022. The funds come through the competitive Port Infrastructure Development Program, created as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.The Port Infrastructure Development Program supports projects that improve port and related freight infrastructure to meet current freight transportationneedsandprepareforantici-pated growth in freight volumes. The program provides planning, capital funding, and project management assistance to ports in both urban and rural areas for planning and capital projects, including a statutory set-aside for small ports. There will be another competitive round of the Port Infrastructure Development Program in fis-cal 2023. At least $450 million will be available. The Maritime Administration has not yet an-nounced when the application period will open.41 NOVEMBER 2022'